[ July 26, 2015; ]
Take part in the country’s largest community tree planting and nature care event!
National Tree Day and Schools Tree Day combine to make Australia’s biggest community tree-planting and nature care event.
Co-ordinated by Planet Ark and proudly sponsored by Toyota, these are special days for all Australians to help out by planting and caring for native trees […]
[ August 16, 2015; ]
Treasure Hunt For Nature 2015
The inaugural Treasure Hunt for Nature around the River Torrens and Adelaide environs offers family friendly to more challenging Smart phone/GPS geocaching treasure trail options. Funds raised on the day will help Nature Foundation SA to Save, Protect and Restore South Australia’s landscapes and species.
Treasure hunters follow a map, solve the […]
Our beautiful South Australian parks provide countless opportunities for children and families to connect with nature and to experience the health and wellbeing benefits of playing, learning and being physically active through bushwalking, camping, picnicking, fishing, swimming, cycling, surfing and exploring.
Nature Play SA’s Park of the Month will showcase a different park each month and […]
[ July 9, 2015; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
Outdoor Playgroup Adelaide and Splash Adelaide will present a Nature Play Day for in the city on Thursday July 9 during the school holidays.
The hosts plan to create a magical world full of adventure, where kids can be kids and be wild!
Kids will play in and reconnect with nature, creating positive memories of the outdoors.
A […]
20 Ways with Nature Play ebook
Winter Edition Available Now to Download
It’s play time, in Adelaide’s largest shared back yard!
Adelaide City Council is committed to shaping and enhancing natural play spaces that will inspire, engage and challenge children, and help families connect, socialise and be active!
This FREE ebook features great locations as well as tried and […]
[ May 31, 2015; ]
Up The Creek Again! Family Fun Day
Join Friends of Cobbler Creek Recreation Park and help them celebrate 25 years with a Family Fun Day on Sunday 31 May 2015.
The official opening will be at 10.30am followed by a guided nature walk at 11am.
Come along and enjoy:
food stalls
scouts
mountain bike trails to explore
face painter
CFS display
geocache information
gemstones to find
Trees […]
Our beautiful South Australian parks provide countless opportunities for children and families to connect with nature and to experience the health and wellbeing benefits of playing, learning and being physically active through bushwalking, camping, picnicking, fishing, swimming, cycling, surfing and exploring.
Nature Play SA’s Park of the Month will showcase a different park each month and […]
[ May 2, 2015 to May 3, 2015. ]
Apple & Pear Growers Association of South Australia invite you to join them for Pick a Pink Lady Weekend in Lenswood on the first weekend in May 2015.
Visit premium apple orchards, meet the growers, discover how fruit is produced in the delightful Adelaide Hills, pick some Pink Lady apples right off the tree, learn about […]
Little Sprouts Kitchen Garden
Adelaide Botanic Garden finally has a kitchen garden!
Adelaide Botanic Garden staff have been frantically preparing for the commencement of the Little Sprouts Kitchen Garden program and are very excited to start hosting children in the garden and leading them through a series of adventures and challenges. Tailored for children aged three to […]
[ April 15, 2015; April 21, 2015; May 3, 2015; May 24, 2015; May 31, 2015; ]
National Park Discovery Days | 15 April 2015 until 31 May 2015
Have you always wanted to go to get closer to nature but didn’t know where to start?
The Adelaide area has more than 30 national parks, including recreation and conservation parks. From Aldinga Sands in the south to Para Wirra in the north, each park […]
[ April 11, 2015; 9:15 am to 2:00 pm. ]
The Inaugural Awesome Autumn Extravaganza
Join the City of Playford community for the Inaugural Awesome Autumn Extravaganza and discover the amazing Little Para Seed Orchard while participating in a range of fun activities.
Fun activities on the day include:
Learn about local native plants and the animals and insects that rely on them
Take the ‘nature play’ challenge with […]
[ April 12, 2015; 10:30 am; ]
The Mount Lofty Nature Club is a group of families who meet regularly in natural places to let their kids play, explore and learn about nature.
This Sunday, April 12th they have organised a Wetland Wonderland nature play date. Come and join the Mount Lofty Nature Club at the First Creek Wetlands in the Adelaide Botanic […]
Our beautiful South Australian parks provide countless opportunities for children and families to connect with nature and to experience the health and wellbeing benefits of playing, learning and being physically active through bushwalking, camping, picnicking, fishing, swimming, cycling, surfing and exploring.
Nature Play SA’s Park of the Month will showcase a different park each month and […]
[ April 4, 2015 to April 7, 2015. ]
Easter at Sophie’s Patch – Open Garden at Hamlyn Cottage Easter 2015
Sophie Thomson’s own wonderfully exuberant garden will be open to the public over Easter. The stone cottage is wrapped in deciduous trees and colourful hardy species that cope with the exposed site. Kniphofias, wormwoods, salvias, buddlejas, rugosa roses and euphorbias. Well-designed organic vegetable garden […]
The City of Unley are screening the fabulous documentary ‘Project Wild Thing’ on Thursday 26 March 2015 at the Unley Town Hall.
Project Wild Thing is a film-led movement to get more kids (and their folks!) outside and reconnecting with nature. The film is an ambitious, feature-length documentary that takes a funny and revealing look at […]
Nature Play Day at Urrbrae
Come along for a free fun-filled nature play day for children at Urrbrae Wetland during the April school holidays.
On Tuesday 14 April attend a morning or an afternoon session where children can participate in a choice of two nature play activities.
Primary school age is recommended and children must be accompanied by […]
[ April 12, 2015; October 18, 2015; ]
Urrbrae Wetland Open Days
The Friends of the Urrbrae Wetland host 2 open days each year open to the general public. Visitors can take this opportunity to join The Friends of the Urrbrae Wetland to see what the Urrbrae Wetland is all about and discover how the Adelaide Plains looked before European settlement.
This year the open […]
Looking for some inspiration for Autumn fun?
The wonderful team at Nature Play SA have put together their second special list of outdoor activities for you to complete.
Download the list, place it on the fridge and see how many you and your friends can tick off this Autumn!
25 Cool Things To Do In Autumn:
Go on a […]
[ March 1, 2015 to March 31, 2015. ]
Our beautiful South Australian parks provide countless opportunities for children and families to connect with nature and to experience the health and wellbeing benefits of playing, learning and being physically active through bushwalking, camping, picnicking, fishing, swimming, cycling, surfing and exploring.
Nature Play SA’s Park of the Month will showcase a different park each month and […]
Morialta Conservation Park Review
Morialta Conservation Park provides a family friendly bushwalking experience just 20 minutes from Adelaide.
One of our family’s favourite natural attractions, Morialta is the perfect spot to set out with the kids to explore amongst the trees and creek beds. From the Morialta Road entrance the walk is only about 800 metres to […]
Our beautiful South Australian parks provide countless opportunities for children and families to connect with nature and to experience the health and wellbeing benefits of playing, learning and being physically active through bushwalking, camping, picnicking, fishing, swimming, cycling, surfing and exploring.
Nature Play SA’s Park of the Month will showcase a different park each month and […]
Looking for some inspiration for summer fun?
The wonderful team at Nature Play SA have put together a special list of outdoor activities for you to complete.
Download the list, place it on the fridge and see how many you and your friends can tick off this summer!
25 Fun Things To Do In Summer:
Pick your own summer […]
Editor’s Note {5 January 2014}: Cherry season is sadly over at most orchards. It was a fabulous season this year but over a little early. Also due to the current bushfire, cherry orchards are not open to the public for safety reasons until all areas and roads are declared safe. See the Cherries SA Facebook […]
[ November 9, 2014; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
Nature Play Day at Carrick Hill!
Nature Play Day at Carrick Hill is a community event in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Brownhill Creek to be held on Sunday 9th November 2014.
Supported by Nature Play SA, registration is just $10 per family (payable on the day). You will also be able to purchase some lunch […]
Visitors are invited to join Mrs Heather Caddick for a unique guided Spring Bush Walk through Monarto Zoo during October & November.
Heather is a former Zoos SA President and is passionate supporter of the society. She has also been a Volunteer at Monarto Zoo for many years.
The walking trails of Monarto Zoo meander through some […]
Linear Park Reserve Playground – (Waterfall Creek), Hallett Cove
The Linear Park (Waterfall Creek) Reserve in Hallett Cove was upgraded in 2014 to create a wonderful, natural play space.
Located on Slade Crescent within Linear Park Reserve, this area is a wonderful spot to set off exploring amongst the trees and rocks.
Nature Play Elements
The new playground includes some fabulous […]
Today Nature Play SA officially launched their new list – 49 Things To Do Before You’re 5 – along with their Junior Passport to Outdoor Adventures at the Adelaide Botanic Garden.
Hosted by mother of 4 Amanda Blair, Nature Play SA ambassador Sophie Thompson and new CEO Sarah Sutter were both on hand to launch Nature […]
Victoria Park Fitness Trails
Along the Park Lands Trail in the north west area of Victoria Park, a short stroll from Hutt Street, is a linear fitness trail numbered from 1 to 8 incorporating multiple exercise elements. From sit ups to hurdles, the ‘Sweat Course’ has permanent outdoor fixtures suitable for a range of abilities and […]
[ October 1, 2014; ]
As part of Nature Play Week there will be FREE park entry right across South Australia thanks to National Parks South Australia on Wednesday, 1 October 2014. Being the first week of the school holidays, it’s the perfect time to get outdoors and spend some quality time exploring one of our state’s amazing national parks.
You […]
[ September 27, 2014 to October 4, 2014. ]
Nature Play SA’s ‘Nature Play Week’ is being held during the first week of the Spring school holidays from September 27th to October 4th 2014 right across South Australia to celebrate all things Nature Play! You will find activities being held at a variety of different venues including the Botanic Gardens, Cleland Wildlife Park, SA […]
