2011 Event Highlights

Para Woodlands - 16th to 18th June 2011

Nature Foundation SA in association with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Million Trees Program conducted the annual Para Woodlands Tree Planting Festival on June 16th to 18th. Schools, ETSA Utilities volunteers, Nature Foundation SA, Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the community planted native grasses to enhance project aims. We had over 100 volunteers participating in the enjoyable event.

Kangaroo Island Planting Festival - 8th to 10th July 2011

On July 8th to 10th we held the annual Kangaroo Island Planting Festival. There was an amazing 120,288 plants planted over a massive 51.94 hectares of our Cygnet Park Sanctuary. This was a successful event with many volunteers and UniSA students getting involved in the festival.

K1 Winery tasting and Lunch - 14th September 2011

On Wednesday 14th September K1 Winery hosted us in the beautiful Kuitpo Forest for wine tasting, lunch and a personalised tour.

Walk for Nature - 16th October 2011

On October 16th Nature Foundation SA held the first Walk for Nature. Walk for Nature was an approximately 6KM walk in which Walkers travelled from Bridgewater oval to Woodhouse activity centre along the heysen trail. Walkers were encouraged to raise money for the event which was a fantastic success. We had over 400 enthusiastic walkers (and quite a few dogs) who enjoyed the scenery, exercise and most importantly showed their support for the protection and conservation of South Australia's unique natural environment. Thanks to the outstanding support we raised over $15,000 to increase awareness, protect the natural environment, save native wildlife and enhance the parks reserve system. Next year we aspire to raise even more money to help save, protect and restore South Australia's wildlife.

WOMAD Earth Station - 21st to 23rd October 2011

WOMAD Earth Station was held in Belair National park on the weekend of 21st to the 23rd of October. This innovative festival focused on environmental sustainability ideas and music from all around the world. We were lucky enough to have a stall at the event and promote the Nature Foundation SA to the public.

NFSA's 30th Anniversary Dinner - 12th November 2011

Nature Foundation SA held the 30th Anniversary Dinner on 12th November 2011 at the Adelaide Town Hall. Over 180 people enjoyed a fabulous night with our special guests including His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR Governor of South Australia, Hon Dr Don Hopgood AO, Warren Bonython AO, Barbara Hardy AO and Allan Holmes from DENR. Nature Foundation SA was privileged to have many sponsors assist our evening, highlighted by an original painting by Allyson Parsons of Witchelina.

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