Working collaboratively with the community to protect and restore biodiversity and manage natural resources.
Reconstructing and Restoring Habitats in South Australia. We’re giving nature a second chance…
Second Nature Conservancy were formerly known as, The Goolwa to Wellington Local Action Planning Association Inc. The GWLAP formed to deliver environmental works, deliver educational programs in the community and to provide agricultural sustainability programs across the Southern portion of the Eastern Mount Lofty Ranges and Lake Alexandrina Regions in South Australia… Learn more
Our new name and visual identity reflect our work beyond the boundaries of the past and align with our values of giving nature a second chance through the restoration of biodiversity and nurturing of habitat.
Biodiversity Starts in Your Paddock - Explore the Pasture Guide
Download the Grassland and Pasture Guide for the Adelaide Hills and SA Murray Mallee Regions. This resource helps landholders and graziers identify which grass species naturally grow in these areas and which ones to establish for productive, resilient pastures. It includes practical insights into C3 and C4 species, seasonal growth patterns, and strategies to support biodiversity and soil health through informed species selection. Click the image to download your copy now!
This guide is supported by Second Nature Conservancy with funding from the Australian Governments Future Drought Fund and the SA Arid lands Landscape Board through funding from the Australian Governments Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.
Click the Project Page link below to learn more…
Alexandrina Greening and Wildlife Native Plant Packs…it’s a wrap!
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who jumped on board the Alexandrina Greening and Wildlife Project. Because of your support, 600 local native plants are now in backyards across our region—creating vital habitat for butterflies, birds, bees, and other local wildlife.
We can’t wait to see your new seedlings settling into their new homes. And there’s more to come...
👉 Keep an eye out for upcoming workshops and events including Native Gardening in Small Spaces, and a guided Microbat Discovery Walk.
A special thank you to the wonderful volunteers at the Alexandrina Community Nursery who nurtured every single plant—this wouldn’t have happened without you.
The Alexandrina Greening and Wildlife project is a collaboration between Alexandrina Council and Second Nature, and is funded by Alexandrina Council
How the community
feels about us…
“I get to meet new people, learn and be active in the outdoors...working with my hands to nurture plants is therapeutic. My plans to volunteer for a few hours each week is challenged by wanting to stay longer. You know when you’re onto a good thing when this happens! Come and join us... it’s a lot of fun!”
“As a volunteer I’m welcomed, supported, encouraged, informed, included, valued and appreciated. It’s very satisfying to work in a team that nurtures native plants, seeds, and seedlings. I’m inspired and rewarded knowing that our work together contributes to positive changes in our natural environment. The enthusiasm, dedication and respect given by the team leaders makes this a great place to volunteer.”
Considering an environmental and sustainable on ground project on your property? We may be able to help…
Nature numbers,
since 1998…
Biodiversity Starts in Your Paddock - Explore the Pasture Guide…