We’ve hit the ground running with our most recent nature reserve, Mongolurring, a 1,200-hectare area of mallee woodland east of Mount Bryan. Acquired in June 2024 through the generous donation of a benefactor, initial information indicates the presence of EPBC-listed Southern Whiteface and Diamond Firetail and SA State-listed White-winged Chough.

The Science and Knowledge team will undertake initial baseline biological surveys to assist with developing conservation management recommendations, commencing with a preliminary vegetation survey. The two-day survey, conducted by volunteers Sonia and Tim Croft in early October, assessed vegetation types and habitats across the western half of the nature reserve.

An essential first step in developing strategic conservation management plans for any new nature reserve is undertaking baseline biological surveys. These surveys enable us to make informed, evidence-based management recommendations.

This month, the Science and Knowledge team commenced this initial survey work with support from local staff from Nature Glenelg Trust.

We are proud to share another year of outputs, outcomes and impacts achieved across the organisation in our 2024 Impact Report.

With your support, Nature Foundation has made significant strides over the past year, contributing to our commitment to effecting positive environmental change.

Our 2024 Impact Report highlights the past financial year's activities and results aligned with the five goals outlined in our Strategic Plan Towards 2030:

The Nature's Foundations 3 exhibition kicked off on Friday, 4 October 2024, with a bustling launch event at Pepper Street Arts Centre in Magill, with opening words from Simone Vinall and Oli Scholz. Simone is the daughter of Helen James, whose passion for art and nature, sponsors the program through the Helen James Endowment Fund.

In mid-September, Nature Foundation members enjoyed a unique opportunity to explore the South-East of South Australia, visiting two of our nature reserves—Geegeela and Bullock Bridge—and other nature-based experiences, including the Naracoorte Caves and Coorong National Park.

The three-day, two-night tour saw a chartered bus and car convoy transport 32 members and four Nature Foundation staff between the various locations.