Thursday, 13 November 2025
Friends of Barossa Bushgardens AGM with Guest Speaker, Adrian Shackley
1pm
AGM - followed by afternoon tea and Guest Speaker
Our guest speaker is Adrian Shackley. Adrian lives in Gawler and holds degrees in Rural Science, Law and Economics and was an elected councilor for Gawler Council. Adrian has a strong passion for Gawler's heritage and is very active in his membership of the Gawler Environment and Heritage Association.
He manages a community volunteer nursery and is active in monitoring flora and fauna in many parts of the region. He has undertaken many conservation projects, with a focus on native grasses. His insight into conservation and biodiversity monitoring is remarkable.
Thursday, 18 December 2025
School Holiday Bio-Blitz
9:30am - 11am
Become a citizen scientist, discover some of the wonderful creatures living in our natural environment or record your favourite plants.
Join Josh Martin, Honours Student in Ecology and Environmental Sciences for a morning of exploration. Bring along a phone or camera to record your sightings. No prior experience needed. We'll have refreshments towards the end and compare our findings.
Please make sure you dress appropriately and protect yourself from the sun.
Drinking water available in the gardens and Volunteer Centre.
All ages welcome.
Registrations open on 18th November.