You may remember one of NGT"s projects from last year, where we planted in various public spaces in Mount Gambier SA, to promote the use of local native species in home gardens (here). Last week, while removing some of the tree guards at the Tye's...
National Volunteers Week is an important week at NGT as we wouldn’t be able to do what we do without all of our wonderful volunteers. From regulars to occasional volunteers, they all play a very important role. Volunteers at NGT do a whole range of...
World Turtle Day was on May 23rd and this year we’re thanking turtles for the important part they play in our ecosystems! Did you know that turtles are nutrient recyclers by eating the carrion in wetland and river systems? Nature Glenelg Trust is part of the TURTLE...
Orange-bellied Parrot Photo: Sarah Agterhuis It’s that time of year again when the Orange-bellied Parrot (OBP) can be found on the Australian mainland. After flying across from their summer breeding grounds in Tasmania, this critically endangered bird is found between Gippsland in Victoria, and the Murray...
The popular Bird Identification Course run by NGT's Senior Ecologist Greg Kerr, is coming to Robe, SA this Autumn. This course will also be run in Halls Gap; visit this link for details. In conjunction with the Limestone Coast Landscape Board (SA), NGT is offering this...
Karst springs and their associated alkaline fens are a unique feature of the South East SA, and listed as a highly threatened ecosystem. In 2023 the Limestone Coast Landscape Board (LCLB) purchased a parcel of land in the Eight Mile Creek area containing the threatened...
In December every year, a census of Orange-bellied Parrots (OBPs) who arrive at Melaleuca, Tasmania for their summer breeding season is undertaken. It's run by the NRE Tas (Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania) Orange-bellied Parrot Project. As of the 15 December 2025 census...
Q. Why do turtles cross the road? (No, this isn't a joke) A. It's because it's the beginning of turtle nesting season! In November, Eastern Long-necked Turtles (Chelodina longicollis) often go wandering looking for the right waterbody and nesting site. You'll find them in most parts...
Have you ever wondered about the Turtles of the South East? Have you been interested in some of the activities we do at our Mt Burr Swamp property but haven't had an opportunity to join in? Now is your chance! Join us on Tuesday 7th October...
On a bright sunny day in early August, a group of volunteers joined Ange, Bryan, Jess and Andy at Eaglehawk Waterhole for a day of planting. During the day we planted just over 600 plants, including the culturally significant Murnong/Yam Daisy. Violet Honey-myrtle (Melaleuca wilsonii)...
