Saturday, 1 August to 31 August 2026
SALA Exhibition
Daily from dawn till dusk
Explore the gardens to discover a selection of fantastic artworks.
Tuesday 1 September to 31 October 2026
Best Native Garden Competition
Got a native front garden, back yard, courtyard or even natives in pots? Send us your photos for a chance to win $100 worth of garden goodies.
Send your photos to bushgardens@barossa.sa.gov.au by 31 October.
Extra points for photos of native animals in your garden :)
Saturday, 5 September 2026
Spring Plant Sale Day
9am - 1pm
ALL PLANTS ONLY $1.65!
Join us for our next plant sale day and grab your selection of groundcovers, grasses, shrubs or trees.
Have a chat to volunteers from the Gawler and Barossa Districts Group of the Australian Plants Society SA and enjoy their beautiful flower display.
Monday, 21 September 2026
Dementia Action Week - Come and Try Morning - Nature and Natter Program
10am - 12pm
The Nature and Natter Program, is held at the Barossa Bushgardens
every Monday from 10am – 12 noon and is a nursery-based activity developed to:
- Improve the lives of people living with Dementia
- Provide participants (and their carers) with an opportunity to have a hands-on experience working with soil and plants
- Provide a social connection with other people (and carers) living with Dementia
- Provide a meaningful activity to improve self-esteem.
Our team which includes our Disability Support Officers and Barossa Bushgardens volunteers invite you to come along on Mondays and see what it is all about.
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Dementia Action Week - It's time to talk about dementia
11am - 11:30am
Dementia Action Week is a good time to learn more about dementia and start important conversations with family, friends and your community.
Talking openly about dementia can help:
- build understanding
- reduce stigma
- encourage people to seek support sooner.
Join Neale Gerlach, a volunteer with Dementia Australia and the Barossa Bushgardens Nature and Natter Program for a relaxed information session.
Get a better understanding of
- what dementia is
- what we now know about prevention
- what supports are available
Morning tea provided.
Thursday, 1 October 2026
Barossa Bushgardens Nature Play Festival
10am - 2pm
Join lots of fun activities like nature-based craft, games and exploration or get dirty in our muddy puddle. Cook a tasty meal for your friends in our mud kitchen, make seed bombs and create crafty clay critters. Discover different areas like the Nature Trail or walk one of the fun labyrinths and mazes. Engage with native wildlife from Wilbur's Wildlife and meet some magical Fairies! Plus lots more!
Need a break from all the noise? Relax on picnic blankets in the Story Nook and read a book about, yes, you guessed it...Nature!
Parents are responsible for their children and are required to actively supervise their kids. Bring a bottle of water and make sure to dress appropriately. Protect yourself from the sun and maybe pack a spare set of clothes in case your little person gets muddy!
Cold shower available at the Volunteer Centre.
Follow the maps provided to find toilets, drinking water or First Aid if needed or approach one of our wonderful Volunteers who will be happy to help.
Sunday, 25 October 2026
From Seed to Sanctuary - 25 Years of Barossa Bushgardens
11am - 3pm
Join us to celebrate 25 years of community and conservation. From seed orchard to community hub, wellbeing destination and environmental education hot spot. Where environment meets art, recreation and where you can connect to nature.
Meet some of the original founders of the gardens and hear about their ideas and how they've seen the gardens grow.
Celebrate the official opening of our loop trail and enjoy a guided tour.
Learn how our nursery production works and get your hands dirty if you like. We'll have plenty of activities on offer, including for kids, facilitated labyrinth walks, live music, free BBQ and much more.
RSVP today and don't miss out!
Friday, 30 October 2026
Northern and Yorke Landscape Board - Barossa BioBlitz 2026
8:30am - 5pm
The Northern and Yorke Landscape Board is inviting community members to swap household forms for gumboots and nets at this year's Waterbug Bioblitz events in Clare and the Barossa. A bioblitz is essentially a census for nature, a one-day effort to record as many living things as possible in a specific location.
Instead of counting people, participants will work alongside aquatic ecologists to tally water bugs, measure water quality and help uncover the health of local waterways. You'll learn from experts on how to collect water bug samples from pools and watercourses, plus measure water quality along our local waterways.
No experience is needed, just bring your curiosity, sturdy shoes and a sense of adventure.