Tag: nature

Ecological alarm raised

Aworld renowned cave diver and former Australian of the Year has expressed his concerns about the future of two local ponds in the South...

Shorebird and wetland habitat funding flows

Anew project has received $17m in government funding to improve shorebird and wetland habitats across South Australia’s Coorong, Lower Lakes, Murray Mouth and South...

Naturalists have field day at 60th

The Millicent Field Naturalists Society recently celebrated its 60th Anniversary with a full program of activities. The day began with morning tea at Lake McIntyre...

Nature inspires art

Local artists have submitted an interesting array of algae views for a SA Living Artists exhibition, to be opened this weekend. The Holdfast Art Project...

Search on for rare bird

July promises to be a big month for the Orange-bellied Parrot in SA, starting with a Neophema Identification workshop being held in Mount Gambier...

Algae outbreak forces closure

The cause of a significant algae outbreak at Piccaninnie Ponds near Mount Gambier has yet to be found by the State Government. The matter was...

Young Earthkeepers explore environment

Young environmental leaders from across the region headed to Naracoorte Caves last month for the annual Earthkeeper camp. Being out in the landscape and connecting...

Wetland preservation proposal

Anew conservation park is proposed for a wetland area between Rendelsham and Southend to provide greater protection for rare flora and fauna. Th Department for...

Shorebirds project spreads wings

The Our Coorong | Our Coast project has been creating shorebird awareness through school communities with the establishment of the Limestone Coast Flock. This creative...

Students sink teeth into garden

Melaleuca Park Primary School Young Environmental Leader Program (YELP) students have been planting seeds of success, creating their own indigenous edible garden as part...

‘Hoodies’ nesting season optimistic

Last year, nesting season for the hooded plovers shared a positive trend in several regions including the Limestone Coast compared to previous years’ fledged...

City students learn from ancient culture

Alocal high school has been piloting an educational program inspired by the region’s First Nations seasonal calendar. The “Walking the Seasons” program aims to support...

Secret life of pelicans explored

GPS trackers have been used to follow pelican movements around South Australia’s Coorong, and beyond. The work is filling gaps in the understanding of the...

Election season extends to Landscape boards

Nominations are being sought for the state’s eight regional landscape boards after elections were postponed due to a clash with local government elections. Under the...

Students connect with landscape

Rain, hail and freezing cold winds did not stop the region’s passionate Young Environmental Leaders experiencing the annual Earthkeepers Camp at Naracoorte Caves recently...