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.
Restoring critical habitat in one of Australia’s most important wetland systems
We’re excited to share our Mundoo Channel Wetland Enhancement Project - a new initiative to restore and protect one of Australia’s most important wetland ecosystems!
Located in the internationally recognised Coorong and Lakes Alexandrina and Albert Ramsar site, the Mundoo Channel is home to thousands of migratory shorebirds that travel all the way from Siberia and Alaska every year.
Over the next 12 months we’ll be working to:
🌱 Restore native vegetation communities
🪶 Improve high-tide roosting sites for shorebirds
🚧 Protect fragile habitat with fencing and buffer plantings
🌿 Support natural regeneration and increase biodiversity
🛑 Control invasive weeds in priority wetland areas
This work will help species like the Red-necked Avocet, Hooded Plover, Fairy Tern, Little Tern, Sharp-tailed Sandpiper - even the critically endangered Orange-bellied Parrot. 💛🐦
We’re also incredibly proud to be working with DEW and the Ngarrindjeri Aboriginal Corporation to undertake cultural surveys and support the potential involvement of Ngarrindjeri Rangers and community members in on-ground restoration and care for Country.
This project will make a huge difference for wetland health, migratory birds, threatened plants, and the long-term resilience of this spectacular landscape - and we can’t wait to share the progress with you.
These works are being delivered by Second Nature Conservancy Inc as part of the Shorebird and Wetland Habitat Program, which is funded by the Australian Government and implemented by the Government of South Australia.
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.
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…
For the past five years, we’ve been proud to revive, maintain, and grow the Fleurieu Community Nurseries Network - now bringing together more than a dozen passionate community nurseries across the region…