As at 22 September 2026, no sick or dead birds or animals carrying H5 bird flu have been found on any Nature Foundation nature reserve. 

Unfortunately, we cannot prevent this virus from reaching our reserves, as wild bird movement is uncontrollable. We can, however, do three things: detect it early, ensure we are not carrying it between reserves and wetlands, and measure its effects on bird populations so that the response, ours and the nation’s, is built on evidence rather than guesswork.

Collaboration tends to lead to better conservation outcomes, and this certainly appears to be the case for a recent weed management volunteer activity at Mongolurring Nature Reserve. Acquired by Nature Foundation in 2024 through its donation by a generous benefactor, the 1,200-hectare mallee woodland Mongolurring Nature Reserve is located on Ngadjuri country, near Mount Bryan East in South Australia’s mid north.

In honour of Threatened Species Day today and Father's Day yesterday, we're taking the opportunity to recognise doting Malleefowl dads.

Malleefowl (Leipoa ocellata) are large, ground-dwelling birds found in the semi-arid mallee scrublands of southern Australia. They are classed as Vulnerable nationally and at the South Australian state level, with populations declining due to habitat loss and predation. 

Nature Foundation members and supporters can write their Will for free through our partnership with Safewill during September's Free Wills Fortnight.

Learn all about the Safewill online will platform, features and process, in this webinar with Safewill Principal Solicitor, Matthew Wyndham. 

Nature means the world to us. It's in our name. It's intrinsic to everything we do. So we are proud to once again be part of this year's Nature Festival, both as a Festival Partner and through our involvement in several events.

Nature Festival is a two-week celebration of our love of nature in South Australia, from 25 September to 11 October 2026. It offers hundreds of events for all ages, full of creative ways to connect with nature and each other, inviting everyone to feel part of a larger community effort.