Nature Glenelg Trust is a not-for-profit environmental organisation in south-eastern Australia, established and operated by a group of dedicated, professional ecologists who are passionate about getting results for our local communities. Nature Glenelg Trust believes in positive action and leading by example in our on-ground and other project work, to benefit the regional environment and community.

Not-for-profit

Nature Glenelg Trust is a not-for-profit environmental organisation in south-eastern Australia. The organisation has a particular focus on wetland conservation and restoration activities, but also operates a native plant nursery, specialises in threatened species research, delivers education programs and works on a wide range of other biodiversity and environmental community projects.

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Not-for-profit

Nature Glenelg Trust is a mission-driven, not-for-profit organisation committed to filling gaps, problem solving, positive action, and working with the community and our partners to achieve tangible and lasting on-ground results.

Biodiversity Project Work

Nature Glenelg Trust delivers a wide range of biodiversity related projects across south-eastern Australia (Victoria, South Australia, NSW and Tasmania) to benefit our environment and local communities.

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Professional Ecological Services

Providing a wide range of professional ecological services in south-eastern Australia and beyond

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Make a tax-deductible donation to directly support on ground action, via NGT’s ecological restoration projects across south-eastern Australia.

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Native fish conservation

Native fish conservation and aquatic ecological projects are a major ongoing priority for NGT. We contribute to on-ground recovery actions; research and monitoring, the development of resource documents and ongoing education and awareness activities that aim to protect and restore populations of threatened species.

Upcoming Events

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11octAll DayNature Festival 2024 - NGT's River and Restoration Bus TourNature Festival 2024

Event Details

Join Nature Glenelg Trust Ecologists on a bus tour of some important river and wetland restoration projects close to Adelaide.

The initial meeting location, where the bus will be waiting, is Frederick St Unley directly adjacent to the northern end of Unley Oval (opposite Cambridge Tce). There is plenty of all-day parking in this area. Please arrive with ample time to park and board the bus as we will be leaving at 8.00 am sharp.

Our first stop will be the River Torrens / Karrawirra Pari near it’s mouth in Lockleys, where in 2023 NGT re-introduced the southern purple-spotted gudgeon. This threatened fish species had been missing from the river for over 100 years. Senior Ecologist Sylvia Zukowski will check the monitoring nets and guests will get the chance to get up close to this and any other species we catch.

Next stop is the Aldinga Washpool / Wakondilla, a coastal lagoon at Sellicks Beach that is the last of it’s type along the metropolitan coast and of great cultural significance to Kaurna custodians. Here Allan Sumner will welcome us to country. Senior Ecologist Ben Taylor will provide an ecological perspective on the environmental history and restoration potential of the wetland. With any luck there will be some water and waterbirds present – binoculars recommended.

Finally, we will head up Willunga Hill to Mt Compass for lunch (guests to purchase locally or BYO) followed by a look around School Swamp. This wetland, located on the grounds of Mt Compass Area School, is an important remnant of the critically endangered Fleurieu Peninsula Swamps and is managed by the School. We will take the boardwalk through the heart of the swamp and experience the beauty of this rare ecosystem up close, as well as hearing about management and restoration.

The day will end with a return bus trip to the starting point at Unley Oval.

Bookings are essential and limited. Please click the button below to book you ticket via the Nature Festival Website

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When: Friday October 11^th, 7:45am to 3pm
Where: Pickup and drop-off point is Frederick St Unley, near the northern end of Unley Oval, and we will visit 3 sites around Adelaide: River Torrens/ Karrawirra Pari at Lockleys, Aldinga Washpool / Wakondilla, and Mount Compass – read on below for details.
Cost: $25
This year we have opted for a cheaper ticket price and self-catered meals. There will be an option to purchase lunch at Mount Compass, or bring your own.
Book now as places are limited.