The Nature Education Project
Second Nature’s home, The Strathalbyn Natural Resource Centre
and our Nature Education Project, are supported by Green Adelaide.
The Objectives
To…
Connect individuals with nature;
Enhance understanding of biodiversity conservation;
Promote citizen science initiatives;
Advocate for water conservation practices;
Raise awareness of Aboriginal cultural knowledge and values and;
Foster climate resilience.
Most activity events for this project are free of charge in order to demonstrate or deliver environmental information and expert advice, to as many community members as possible…
…so Nature gets a second chance.
Further Details…
Our workshops are designed to be informative and enjoyable for all ages and interests. Past events have included experiences like bat night walks, guided bird walks, workshops for identifying native orchids and grasses, fun activities for children during school holidays, and community planting events that bring people together for a common cause.
The Strathalbyn Natural Resource Centre is our workshop hub, and offers a welcoming space for the community to access information regarding natural resource management. We have a range of resources free of charge including plant and fauna identification charts, wildlife gardening factsheets and native plant and weed references. The space is available free of charge for local community groups to use and we welcome new enquiries.
Whilst we are based in Strathalbyn, we offer workshops from Victor Harbor, to Goolwa and into the Hills to meet the needs of our community.
Nature Project Activity
Upcoming Project Events
Join our Freshwater Turtles on Country workshop to explore turtle conservation, cultural weaving, and native foods. Learn from Ngarrindjeri Elders, connect with Country, and discover how to help protect South Australia’s freshwater turtles.
Join us for a hands-on cultural workshop exploring the rich flavours, knowledge and uses of Australian bush foods and native teas.
Past Nature Events
In this hands-on kids botany workshop, children aged 5–12 explore the world of native plants through fun, guided activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity.
Build your wetland bird identification skills in a relaxed, hands-on setting.
Advanced native grass ID and management workshop in Mount Barker with Andrew Crompton
Learn simple techniques for using your smartphone for nature photography in beautiful Port Elliot
Want to transform your backyard into a thriving habitat for local wildlife? Join our Backyards for Biodiversity workshop series — six hands-on sessions packed with practical ideas, inspiration, and local know-how
Taste, learn, and grow with the unique flavours of native plants with Neville Bonney.
Join celebrated local gardener Sophie Thomson for a morning of connection with nature and community
Smart ideas for summer garden success - sustainable practices for a water-wise and productive garden over the hot months…
Join us for the Angas Finniss Waterbug Bioblitz! We would love your help in monitoring the health of the catchments. Family friendly event.
See the beauty of Strathalbyn through a new lens - your smartphone! Join us this spring for a relaxed morning of nature, photography and connection
Join us for the Bremer Waterbug Bioblitz! We would love your help in monitoring the health of the catchment. Family friendly event.
Discover how protecting nature could be our best defence against future pandemics - join Dr Jake Robinson at Mount Barker Library…
Discover how local, seasonal produce can nourish people and the planet.
CLLMM 10 years on! Learn about a new project revisiting these sites to assess ecological and social response to large scale revegetation…
Experience the Flow of the Night with Microbats!
Buzz into the world of native bees at this fun, hands-on workshop for curious kids and nature-loving families
Join us at Cox Scrub to admire and learn about our stunning and unique terrestrial orchids and how you can be a part of citizen science using iNaturalist…
Discover how even the smallest space can become a thriving native garden that supports biodiversity!
Experience the magic of spring with our guided walk at Kyeema Conservation Park…
Join author, ethnobotanist and native food expert Neville Bonney to learn some of our local native food plants and their uses, and taste some of the foods!
Join us for a FREE community workshop delivered by Australian Red Cross! This workshop will help you get ready for emergencies — you'll learn how to start your own REDiPlan, understand your local risks and get the tools you need to protect yourself and those you care about.
Join local gardening guru Alan Shepard for how to get your garden ready for spring, the organic way!
Want to bring ALL the frogs to your yard? Join Steve Walker from Green Adelaide and FrogWatch SA for a fun and informative session all about creating frog-friendly spaces!
As winter approaches and energy bills rise, it's the perfect time to learn how to make your home more energy efficient.
A herbarium is a collection of plant specimens preserved to create a botanical reference library. Led by Hannah from Wattle + Wonder, choose from a selection of native plants to identify and sketch specimens using books and resources before pressing them to start your own herbarium.
In June and July, at 10 sites across Kaurna, Peramangk, Ngarrindjeri, and Ramindjeri Country, we will be searching for 28 target fungi and lichen species as part of the Fungi for Function citizen science project.
Want to become a more active food citizen? Want to have more of a say in our food system? Do you care about gardening, shopping locally, biodiversity or our climate and curious to learn more?
Hannah from Wattle + Wonder will guide children in creating their own colourful butterflies, birds or bugs using materials like paper, paint, and natural elements. As they design and decorate their creations, they'll also learn about the native plants that these creatures depend on…
A food forest is a diverse community of food plants to create different layers of vegetation, working with nature. Learn how to create your own sustainable food garden at home. This session is for ages 11-17.
Get busy propagating your own plants from seed and cuttings, and making your own packets of seed…

