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.
Save the Date!
This offer is open to residents of Alexandrina Council only and one pack per household
Alexandrina Greening and Wildlife plant packs is an annual project to encourage residents of the Alexandrina Council to plant local native species in their gardens.
Packs of 10 local native plants are available for $10, subsidised by Alexandrina Council. The species are selected for their biodiversity value and suitability for the home garden. Packs are limited and always sell out, so be quick!
You will receive a pre-packaged selection of species which may include grasses, sedges, groundcovers, and small to medium shrubs. Examples of species in the 2026 packs include Billardiera cymosa (Sweet Apple Berry), Rhagodia candolleana (Seaberry Saltbush) and Austrostipa elegantissima (Elegant Spear Grass). Please note, due to the volume of plants we are unable to swap species. You can download the species list HERE.
COLLECTION DETAILS
SATURDAY 15th August 2026 10am – 12 noon
Alexandrina Community Nursery
Kessell Road, Goolwa - next to the Council Depot
Please note, this will be the only location that plants can be collected from, and we are unable to deliver plants in the event of non-collection.
Resources about how to care for your seedlings, wildlife gardening and sustainable garden design are all available for free. Visit the project page HERE.
All plants are propagated and raised at the Alexandrina Community Nursery, supported by a wonderful group of volunteers.
It’s that time of year again!
Now in its third year, our popular Alexandrina Greening and Wildlife native plant packs are returning. For just $10, Alexandrina Council residents can receive 10 locally grown native plants, carefully selected to enhance biodiversity in your garden and thrive in local conditions.
You’ll be able to order your plant pack here via our website. Orders open on Monday 13th July. A limit of one pack per household applies.
Then come along to our collection event on Saturday 15th August 10am -12 noon at the Alexandrina Community Nursery in Goolwa to pick up your plants!
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The Alexandrina Greening and Wildlife project is a collaboration between Alexandrina Council and Second Nature, and is funded by Alexandrina Council
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“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…
over 10,000 hectares
protected & enhanced
over 4,000 landholders engaged
We recently hosted some of our project partners at one of our grassy woodland revegetation sites in Callington.