Council events to explore at Nature Festival
The Festival celebrates our great outdoors and connection to nature through art, adventure, music, food, wine and Aboriginal culture, with plenty of free and family-friendly events.
Local councils are a big part of the program, offering walks, workshops, performances and activities for all ages. Check out our list below of some council-run Nature Festival events.
City of Marion
Thursday 25 September 2025, 5:00pm-8:45pm.
Watch Rising Up, an inspiring documentary following Kal Glanznig’s journey into climate change and plastic pollution. The film encourages audiences to reflect and take action.
Book your ticket at City of Marion.
City of Prospect
Saturday 27 September 2025, 10:00am – 1:00pm.
Celebrate the launch of the Prospect Repair Cafe - a new community space, where volunteers help residents repair and reuse household items, promoting sustainable living and reducing waste.
Register your interest at City of Prospect.
City of Holdfast Bay
Monday 29 September 2025, 7:00pm-8:00pm.
Hear from a group of residents who have transformed their streets with local native plantings, encouraging butterflies and increasing urban greening in their neighbourhood.
Learn more at City of Holdfast Bay.
Adelaide Hills Council
Tuesday 30 September 2:00pm-4:00pm and Thursday 2 October 10:00am-12:00pm.
Learn practical tips for creating a garden that attracts birds, butterflies and native wildlife. Each participant will also take home a kit of local native plants.
Book your place at Adelaide Hills Council.
City of Adelaide
Wednesday 1 October 2025, 10:30am-12:30pm.
Pack a picnic and bring the family to this free event, where you can join parkland rangers to explore native plants, wildlife habitats and urban biodiversity in the heart of the city.
Secure you place at City of Adelaide.
City of Campbelltown
Wednesday 1 October, 10:00am-12:00pm.
Relax under the trees along Third Creek, explore poetry and create your own artwork using natural materials in this creative outdoor workshop.
Register your interest at City of Campbelltown.
Alexandrina Council
Thursday 2 October 2025, 6:30pm-8:30pm.
Take part in a family-friendly twilight adventure. Guided by wildlife experts, you’ll use bat detectors to observe and listen to microbats as they travel through the night sky.
Book your ticket at Alexandrina Council.
City of Onkaparinga
Saturday 4 October 2025, 1:30pm-3:30pm.
Learn how to design and care for your own indigenous garden. Experts will help you choose plants native to your area, and you’ll go home with free plants to get you started.
Secure your place at City of Onkaparinga.
City of Charles Sturt
Wednesday 8 October 2025, 9:00am-11:00am.
Take a guided tour through the St Clair wetlands, learning about urban design and local ecology.
Purchase your ticket at City of Charles Sturt.
For other events happening during Nature Festival, visit www.naturefestival.org.au
