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Conservation SA

Locality: Adelaide, South

Phone: +61 8 8223 5155

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25.01.2022 Heritage Agreement Small Grants Round closing date extended! Due to popular demand applications will now close on Monday 5 October 2020 at 5pm ACST. Grants of up to $10,000 are on offer to current and aspiring owners of Heritage Agreements under the Revitalising Private Conservation in South Australia program.... The Schofield family (pictured) own a heritage agreement on their beef cattle property at Paris Creek. The bushland is an important part of their farming enterprise providing shade and shelter for their stock. The native bushland is managed for its conservation values with the support of our Bush For Life staff and volunteers since it became a Bush For Life site in 2000. Conservation SA is part of a coalition of conservation and farming groups delivering this program providing existing and aspiring Heritage Agreement owners with the opportunity to access advice and grants to plan and undertake nature conservation works on their properties. The aim is to expand the quantity, extent and quality of protected areas of native vegetation on private land in South Australia. Landholders who do not currently have a Heritage Agreement are encouraged to participate, by submitting a simple application to agree to protect important native vegetation and habitat on your land. This program is funded by the Government of South Australia and led by Nature Foundation. To apply go to www.revitalisingconservationsa.org.au. Photo: Ned Schofield, his grandfather Stan Schofield (Paris Creek property owner), with Stans daughter Liz Schofield (Neds Mum). Trees For Life (SA) Nature Foundation Livestock SA Nature Conservation Society of South Australia David Speirs MP

25.01.2022 As Adelaides suburbs lose tree after tree to urban development, its clear our natural air conditioners are under threat. Earlier this week our CE Craig had a conversation with Radio Adelaides Barometer team to talk canopy loss and its impact on urban temperatures. Listen to the full interview here: radioadelaide.org.au//adelaides-natural-airconditioners-u/

25.01.2022 Nature at home Want to explore nature north of the border? With just a few clicks, you can experience Kakadu National Park from your couch! Enjoy 360 views of the Arnhem Land escarpment, a cruise along Twin Falls gorge, a tour of the rock art of Ubirr or a virtual dip at Gunlom. https://parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/discover/virtual-tour/

24.01.2022 Glenthorne National Park is now open! Some of the Conservation SA family got their hands dirty on National Tree Day planting local native trees and shrubs in the sunshine

24.01.2022 Nature at home Starting close to home, Conservation SA member group Zoos SA have live streams of some of their most beloved residents at Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park on their website: www.zoossa.com.au/zoo-to-you... Check in on Giant Pandas Wang Wang and Funi, Southern White Rhino and Chimpanzee families from the comfort of your couch!

23.01.2022 Its officially #PlasticFreeJuly , and Adelaide Sustainability Centre is kicking it off with an online chat and free virtual screening of BLUE. Its estimated that by 2050 there will be more plastic in the sea than fish. The film highlights the human impacts to oceans and Ocean Guardians protecting them. See more and reserve your free ticket here:... eventbrite.com.au/e/110240191380

23.01.2022 Are you joining in on the Great Southern Bioblitz this #BiodiversityMonth? Adelaide Sustainability Centre is running an awesome workshop on the four-day event (an attempt to record all the living species in the Southern Hemisphere) tomorrow! This fun, informative session will give you loads of info and a chance to practice with the iNaturalist app to photograph and log biodiversity observations in The Joinery community garden. This is a free event but registration is essent...ial. Register here:

23.01.2022 SAs been hung out to dry in the latest overhaul of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. Without water buybacks, upstream states wont meet their recovery targets and the Plan is on track for failure. Love our Murray? Have your say on water buybacks and sign the petition here: conservationsa.org.au/buyback_petition #healthyrivers Lifeblood Alliance

21.01.2022 Seen todays paper? On page 2 our CE Craig Wilkins weighs in on the EPBC Act Review and the importance of increasing nature protection.

20.01.2022 Its official - were excited about the brand new SA Nature Festival kicking off in late September! As Festival Partners, were thrilled to support this inspiring new celebration of nature in our state. With more than 50 events for all ages (including several at our home The Joinery, the Nature Festival is full of creative ways to connect with others and to set out on adventures near and far. Visit www.naturefestival.org.au for all the events and news about this fanastic ne...w initiative! #naturefestivalsa #sanaturefestival

20.01.2022 We love our emu-wrens! Thanks so much to Tom Hunt for this report (with incredible photos) from Kangaroo Island. Stunning!

19.01.2022 Check out these exciting new job opportunities in the new Revitalising Private Conservation in South Australia program! See below for details and learn more about the program at www.revitalisingconservationsa.org.au Were excited to be working on this fantastic initiative in partnership with Nature Foundation, Nature Conservation Society of South Australia Livestock SA and Trees For Life (SA)

18.01.2022 Did you catch our full page ad in The Advertiser this weekend? Alongside a powerful coalition of environment groups, were calling for Premier Steven Marshall to save SAs marine sanctuaries. Our national parks of the sea need you! Learn more at www.southaussiesanctuaries.org.au... The Wilderness Society South Australia Sea Shepherd South Australia Great Australian Bight Alliance Save Our Marine Life (Australia) Australian Marine Conservation Society

18.01.2022 Vale Atma Pramoda Atma was a strong pillar of Conservation SA member group Permaculture South Australias community and an inspiration to so many. Passionate about medicinal herbs and building local community, Atma was the key driver and longest serving member of the Grow West Permaculture Group. We celebrate Atmas wonderful contribution to nature in South Australia, and offer our deepest condolences to her family and friends at this time.

18.01.2022 Today, we have three reasons to celebrate: its the first day of spring, National Wattle (Mirnu) Day, and the start of Biodiversity Month! Throughout September well be shining a light on some of SAs most inspiring and exciting biodiversity programs, as well as unpacking issues that affect biodiversity in our state. Happy spring!

17.01.2022 Nature at home We're so lucky to have some of the most beautiful National Parks in the world right here in SA, and almost as lucky that we can visit them remotely! With just a few clicks you can explore South Australia's stunning national parks online with National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia.... www.parks.sa.gov.au/get-inspired/google-street-view-trekker #conservationsanatureathome

17.01.2022 SA is a special place with strong, unique communities and breathtaking landscapes. But right now the Federal Government is pushing forward with a deeply contested plan to establish a nuclear waste facility on the Eyre Peninsula. Weve created a simple tool help you email all SA senators who can vote against this plan - it just takes a minute and can make a huge difference on this critical issue. ... Visit conservationsa.org.au/no_place_for_nuclear_waste to have your say, and share this link far and wide! Australian Conservation Foundation SA Unions Yankunytjatjara Native Title Aboriginal Corporation

17.01.2022 In the latest installment in our staff profile series, were getting to know a team member who brings a wealth of experience and energy to Conservation SA: Adelaide Sustainability Centre Coordinator Paige Le Cornu! Read the full blog post here: conservationsa.org.au/paige

16.01.2022 In just three days, National Science Week South Australia kicks off with a bang! In this years special online program, youll find discussions and debates, virtual tours and workshops, podcasts and films, and so much more. Youll take journeys deep in the ocean through to the shallows, explore ancient and contemporary ecosystems, and examine the challenges of some of our most loved animals. ... Wherever and whoever you are, therell be something for you! Check out the full program at www.scienceweek.net.au

16.01.2022 Its not solely interstate campaigners opposing a national nuclear waste dump in South Australia; local residents, farmers and Traditional Owners have made it clear they dont want a dump in our state. Check out our CE Craigs letter in todays The Advertiser and stay tuned for news on the SA campaign to oppose plans for the Kimba dump. Australian Conservation Foundation Friends of the Earth Australia

15.01.2022 Did you catch our CE Craig in The Advertiser today? Banning polystyrene food containers is a big step in the right direction, but theres much more to address, including helium balloons and other single-use items like coffee cups. If you have an Adelaide Now account you can also read the story online here (behind paywall): www.adelaidenow.com.au//n/3c5cedd8a264402adeec7668d3681147

13.01.2022 Nature at home Feel like a dip in today's warm weather? Image you're in the cool blue at one of Victoria's most beautiful temperate reefs. Learn more about the marine environment at Pope's Eye in Port Phillip Bay while watching it live on camera here:... www.natureaustralia.org.au//ocean-sto/reef-cam-underwater/

13.01.2022 Today (2 August) is National Tree Day in Australia. While its a perfect time to appreciate the beauty and colour Adelaides trees offer our city, its also a reminder that we are losing significant trees and green canopy at an alarming rate across every suburb. Learn more about this issue in our major report Whats happening to Adelaides trees? at conservationsa.org.au/trees2020

13.01.2022 Nature at home As we head into the weekend, take a virtual swim with SA's beautiful Australian sea lions and enjoy the best five minutes you'll spend all day. https://youtu.be/60FWWFCcDiA

10.01.2022 Calling all volunteers working to protect native vegetation, ecosystems or threatened species in metro Adelaide! Applications are now open for Grassroots Grants through Green Adelaide. The grants support individuals, volunteers, community organisations, schools and other bodies working to improve management of landscapes at the local level.... Applications close 16 September 2020. For more information, or to download application guidelines, visit https://bit.ly/3hFbllg.

09.01.2022 Earlier this month our CE Craig talked trees with the hosts of the Adelaide (un)Planned podcast. From a deep dive into tree loss in our city and suburbs, to a look at the Covid pandemic and what it means for our environment and our connections to nature, this is a fascinating chat not to be missed! 20 Metre Trees Trees For Life (SA) Nature Conservation Society of South Australia TREENET AILA SA Australian Institute of Landscape Architects National Trust of South Australia... Hear the whole interview online and read our full Adelaide tree report at conservationsa.org.au/trees2020

09.01.2022 Last week we backed the Property Councils call to shelve the North-South Corridor upgrade in favour of better options for the environment and the economy. Read our media release here: conservationsa.org.au/north_south_corridor_media_release

09.01.2022 Were excited to be supporting city councils in Adelaides north to develop new food gardens with Wellbeing SA as part of our Living Sustainably work. Learn more here: conservationsa.org.au/council_gardens_project Heres a recent photo of City of Playford staffs inspiring tour of Wagtail Urban Farm with our resident garden expert Steven Hoepfner.... This project is proudly supported by Conservation SA and the Adelaide Sustainability Centre. Green Adelaide SA Health City of Salisbury, SA, Australia #livingsustainably

09.01.2022 Ever wondered what our home The Joinery is all about? Come and take a look around! As part of the upcoming SA Nature Festival were offering free guided tours around our home in the heart of the city on 28 September. Were so proud to be the hosts of the front door for the environment in SA, and to offer a home to some of our states most exciting and impactful sustainability, social and environment organisations.... These sessions are almost booked out, so register now to reserve your place!

08.01.2022 Congratulations to RenewEconomy founder Giles Parkinson for taking out the Outstanding Contribution to Industry Award at this years Clean Energy Council Awards. Conservation SA was lucky enough to host Giles as key speaker at our 2017 Energy Forum - you can watch the full event recording here: facebook.com/watch/live/?v=10155154606377272 #energytransition

08.01.2022 Independent analysis of Murray-Darling Basin water flows reveals one fifth has gone missing. Its worse in the Coorong and Murray Mouth. So what is going on? Our CE Craig has a say on the Wentworth Report and its findings that impact our Murray in The Advertiser today. Though the article is unfortunately behind a paywall, you can check out our media release that includes links to the report and an excellent Lifeblood Alliance fact sheet here: conservationsa.org.au/wesa_media_...release_sep20 #healthyrivers

07.01.2022 Do you love taking wildlife photos? Share your images of biodiversity beyond Instagram and help lots of citizen science programs around the world! Learn how at this fun, informative online event this Friday presented as part of National Science Week: https://bit.ly/2Y0UKB8

06.01.2022 Up for some fun in nature this weekend? This Sunday (9 August) bring the fam and join our awesome Reef Watch SA team for Aldinga Reef Ramble - guided tour! Reef Watchs Reef Rambles are a family-friendly opportunity to experience SAs incredible coastal marine life.... Read more in the latest blog post by our awesome intern Danielle Luong: conservationsa.org.au/reef_rambles_august_2020

06.01.2022 Update! A glitch in our system has meant a few of you have had trouble signing our SA: No Place for Nuclear Waste petition. But were happy to say our website heroes CodeNation have been on the case and the petition is live and running once more: conservationsa.org.au/no_place_for_nuclear_waste... Sign and send a powerful message to our politicians: SA is no place for nuclear waste! #sanoplacefornuclearwaste #saynotonuclear Australian Conservation Foundation SA Unions No Dump Alliance

05.01.2022 Its National Threatened Species Day, so were shining a spotlight on one of SAs precious endangered birds: the glossy black cockatoo. Once widespread across Australias south east, glossies can now only be found in two places, including a small, isolated population on our very own Kangaroo Island. Learn more about these beautiful SA birds here: www.environment.sa.gov.au///2019/03/glossy-black-cockatoos

04.01.2022 Did you spot this story in todays The Advertiser? Yesterday we told you all about this exciting new program designed to revitalise private land conservation in SA - and its already getting some major media attention. Were working with an inspiring group of organisations led by Nature Foundation to roll out this $3 million program, which is funded by Government of South Australia and includes a revamped Heritage Agreesment grants program.... Find out more at www.revitalisingconservationsa.org.au #conservation #natureconservation #farming #nativevegetation #nature #heritageagreement Josh Teague - Member for Heysen David Speirs MP The Pew Charitable Trusts Steven Marshall

04.01.2022 Next Wednesday, join an inspiring line-up of speakers for SA: Too Good to Waste Webinar. Our panel of experts will unpack why the controversial plan to ship radioactive waste from Lucas Heights to SA makes no sense, and why the local Traditional Owners and Kimba farmers are so opposed. Register now at: conservationsa.org.au/nuclear_webinar_2020... __________________ Speakers: Karina Lester Yankunytjatjara Native Title Aboriginal Corporation Jason Bilney Barngarla Determination Aboriginal Corporation Susan Close Dep. Leader, Australian Labor Party (SA) Pete Woolford No Radioactive Waste on Agricultural Land in Kimba or SA Dave Sweeney Australian Conservation Foundation Hosted by Craig Wilkins, Chief Executive, Conservation SA

03.01.2022 Hot off her recent Q+A appearance, our Healthy Rivers campaigner Kate McBride is special guest on Channel 10s The Project tonight! Were planning a Facebook watch party when the video goes live, so stay tuned for more info later today. Kate McBride is a fifth-generation grazier, Lifeblood Alliance member and a powerful campaigner for our Murray and Darling rivers. Were thrilled to have her on board and look forward to seeing her on our screens tonight!... #healthyrivers #murraydarlingbasin

03.01.2022 Were excited to be part of the new program! Primary producers and conservation landholders will able to access expertise and resources for practical on-ground conservation work, which will improve the quality of their native vegetation and the financial sustainability of their properties. Good for farming, good for conservation! Nature Foundation will deliver this important initiative in partnership with Conservation SA, L...ivestock SA, Trees For Life (SA) and Nature Conservation Society of South Australia. Were thrilled to be involved in this vital work with such an inspiring team. Minister for Environment and Water David Speirs MP visited a farm at Macclesfield this week to launch the $3 million program, which is funded by Government of South Australia and includes a revamped Heritage Agreement grants program. Find out more at www.revitalisingconservationsa.org.au Josh Teague - Member for Heysen, Department for Environment and Water, The Pew Charitable Trusts, Primary Producers SA, Landcare Association of SA, Australian Land Conservation Alliance, Bush Heritage Australia, Nature Glenelg Trust, Greening Australia, National Trust of South Australia #conservation #natureconservation #farming #nativevegetation #nature #heritageagreement

03.01.2022 Big news: our home The Joinery is reopening to the public! With a range of exciting upgrades and new projects underway, the front door for the environment in SA is back better than ever. Get all the latest news on the reopening here: thejoinery.org.au/welcome_back... (Image credit to Green Adelaide)

02.01.2022 Calling all Conservation SA member groups (and all other organisations engaging with volunteers around our state)! Volunteering SA&NTs 2020 Supplementary Volunteer Grants round is now open. Grants of $1,000 - $5,000 can help organisations transition their volunteer programs back into operation following the disruption caused by COVID-19, with grants to help re-engage volunteers and adapt practices to support volunteers safety.... Check out all the information here: volunteeringsa-nt.org.au/volunteer-involving-organis/grants Applications close: 20 September 2020