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Meet the who’s who of the Ediacara world

Long before dinosaurs or humans roamed the earth, there was another form of life – the Ediacara biota – the mother of all living animals. In a world that resembled more of an alien habitat, they roamed the shallow seas of Flinders Ranges in a period 550 million years ago. Let’s meet some of them

01 May 2023 3 min read

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Discovering the dawn of animal life

Unravelling the secrets of an outback sea and a near-alien world has been a lifetime’s work for international paleontologist, Mary Droser. Let’s meet her.

01 May 2023 3 min read

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3 easy tips to reduce your food waste

Food waste has a big impact on climate change – and it’s money down the drain. This World Earth Day, learn how you can cut back at home.

22 Apr. 2023 7 min read

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7 places in nature with a special connection to the Anzacs

Did you know that many of South Australia’s natural spaces have a special Anzac connection? Here’s where.

21 Apr. 2023 7 min read

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13 simple ways you can play a part in tackling climate change

Go beyond the 60 minutes this Earth Hour and save energy, reduce your emissions and help your hip pocket with these simple tips to tackle climate change all year round.

24 Mar. 2023 3 min read

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6 stages of prescribed burning

Let the cartoons do the talking as we walk through the process of planning and conducting a prescribed burn.

22 Mar. 2023 3 min read

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5 simple tips for saving water in and around your home

This World Water Day think about how you can be more water-wise. Here’s how to make some easy water savings at your place.

22 Mar. 2023 7 min read

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Celebrate women in parks this International Women’s Day

Today is International Women’s Day and we wanted to mark it by shining a light on inspirational women from the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

08 Mar. 2023 6 min read

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6 baby marine animals you can see in South Australia

This Sea Week get to know 6 adorable sea creatures that are as cute as their land-based counterparts.

06 Mar. 2023 2 min read

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Your guide to accessible features at Naracoorte Caves

Planning a trip to the Limestone Coast? Be sure to check out Naracoorte Caves, one of South Australia’s most spectacular natural wonders.

01 Mar. 2023 3 min read

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Let’s keep the ‘wild’ in wildlife

Not feeding native animals is important in keeping our wildlife wild. Learn why.

27 Feb. 2023 2 min read

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Understand why South Australia’s Coorong and Lower Lakes are so important

This World Wetlands Day, learn why the Ramsar-listed Coorong and Lower Lakes wetland is so important.

02 Feb. 2023 3 min read

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