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Our HistoryFounding member and Fellow of Nature Foundation SA, Barbara Hardy, begins the story:
"In October 1981, a small group of Adelaide business personalities, a well-known medical man and a highly respected conservationist gathered together to discuss ways in which they could assist national parks in South Australia. They were all aware of the work done by the National Parks & Wildlife Service but they wanted to help give the community the opportunity to financially support the natural environment."
In that original group were: Mr Warren Bonython, Mr Jack Gitsham, Dr Barbara Hardy, Mr Donald Jellis, Mr Ron Johnson, Mr Neville McNeill, Mrs Elizabeth Manley and Mr Charles Schmidt.
They formed what was then called ‘The National Parks Foundation’ and, over the next decade and more, its volunteers raised funds for conservation through public appeals.
As it grew, it extended its reach and changed its name to Nature Foundation SA. In all sorts of ways, from funding research to supporting on-the-ground projects, we seek to protect the natural environment, save native wildlife and enhance the parks and reserves system.
We now have a small, mainly part-time staff and operate from historic premises at Hindmarsh. |
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