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.
🎄 Christmas Closure Dates 🎄
As we wrap up another big year, our team will be taking a well-earned break over the holiday season. Here are the closure dates for our sites:
📍 Strathalbyn Natural Resource Centre
Closed from 22 December – reopening 5 January
🌿 Alexandrina Community Nursery (Goolwa)
Last day open 19 December – reopening 9 January
🌱 Mount Barker Community Nursery
Last day open 18 December – reopening 15 January
🌿 Clayton Bay Community Nursery
Last day open 16 December – reopening 13 January
If you have an urgent enquiry during this time, you can still reach us via email at info@secondnature.org.au.
Thank you for your support throughout 2025 - we look forward to reconnecting with you in the new year!
2025 Annual Report available now!!
We are excited to share our impacts for the 2024/25 year.
This year’s Annual Report celebrates the collective achievements of Second Nature Conservancy - our dedicated volunteers, partners, and supporters - who have worked tirelessly to restore, protect, and connect our natural environments. Across our nurseries, field programs, and community projects, we’ve expanded our impact, strengthened partnerships, and continued to grow a culture of care for nature.
Download the annual report HERE.
Nature News
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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…
What a month for Second Nature! We’ve just wrapped up one of the busiest (and most rewarding!) months in our events calendar - delivering 10 inspiring events and workshops right across the region, all made possible through the power of collaboration.