News from Friends of Parks and Nature
Friends of Parks and Nature | Published on 4/7/2026
WalkFest success
WalkFest returned to Belair National Park on Sunday, marking the start of South Australia’s bushwalking season and giving National Parks and Wildlife Service staff a chance to connect with the community. This year’s theme, Outdoor Re-Creation, highlighted Walking SA’s focus on improving access and equity. The event also celebrated 80 years of the Adelaide Bushwalkers club and 40 years of the Friends of the Heysen Trail.
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8 epic SA campgrounds to explore this autumn
With the Easter long weekend approaching and warm autumn days still perfect for swimming or hiking, it’s an ideal time to plan a camping trip. Whether you’re after a low-cost escape or a bucket-list stay, these eight campgrounds offer great views, easy access and space to unwind.
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Smell-a-vision: Relive ‘Smellanie’s’ big moment
Did you miss the moment SA’s stinkiest flower stole the spotlight? From 12 January this year, all eyes were on Adelaide Botanic Garden as the much-loved corpse flower, 'Smellanie', prepared to bloom, then did so in spectacular fashion. Now you can relive the bloomin' marvellous moment in this timelapse video.
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Native Gardens for Small Spaces
Join the Port Environment Centre for Native Gardens for Small Spaces part of our Backyards for Biodiversity Series with Habitat Connection Co. Ideal for renters, urban dwellers, beginner gardeners, and anyone keen to support biodiversity in compact spaces. This workshop will give you practical tips for maintaining healthy, resilient plants in containers and small gardens.
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Smart technology reshaping feral pest control in South Australia
South Australia’s landscape boards are combining on-ground expertise with artificial intelligence, remote cameras and satellite tracking to tackle feral pests at a scale not possible a decade ago. Solar-powered 4G cameras send images to the eVorta AI platform, which quickly identifies pigs, estimates group size and assesses composition.
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Australian Plants Sale and Flower Show at Urrbrae Agricultural High School
Join the Australia Plant Society SA on Saturday 11 April, from 9am-1.30pm for a wonderful morning of native plants, flowers, and community spirit! A gold coin donation on entry is appreciated. Hive and Honey will be a vendor at the sale. Please note that no dogs are allowed in the school grounds because of Biosecurity for the Farm Animals and Plants.
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