Nature Foundation is delighted to share a progress update on our goal to double our impact to 1 million hectares protected by 2030, with the recent acquisition of another nature reserve, Mongolurring, in northeast South Australia, near Mount Bryan.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of our recent Conservation Conversations. Your presence and participation were invaluable. If you were unable to attend or watch live online, you can catch up on the evening's conversations via the recording below.

A bird survey was recently conducted on Hiltaba Nature Reserve by a team from Birds SA (many of whom are also Nature Foundation members). Over the four days around 60 species were recorded although bird numbers were a little down on last year, likely reflecting the dry conditions earlier in the year and also the cold weather experienced during the survey.

Despite the cold and drizzle, Sunday 28 July—National Tree Day—blossomed into a beautiful day at Watchalunga Nature Reserve. Our dedicated team of Nature Foundation staff, members, supporters, and volunteers came together to plant 1,750 native seedlings, a significant contribution to the critical habitat of the endangered Mount Lofty Ranges Southern Emu-wren. This collective effort is a testament to our community's shared commitment to conservation.

The 2024 Friends of Parks Forum and Awards are coming up in August and we are delighted to be sponsoring the Habitat Protection and Restoration Award!

The Friends of Parks Inc. Awards recognise outstanding group achievements in five different categories: