Learn more about our local native plants and animals
There is so much we can learn about our local environment. We’ve put together a list of some of our favourite resources to get you started.
Taperoo Dunes have lots of information and fabulous photographs of local coastal plants, birds, insects and reptiles and links to some nature quizzes.
Port Environment Centre volunteers have compiled a list of local native plants and highlighted those they think would make good additions to your garden. Green Adelaide have put together some great guides to help you incorporate native plants into your gardens and encourage greater biodiversity at home.
Green Adelaide Education have created fantastic photo based ID charts – perfect for kids or adults who want to learn more (Beachcombing, Common Urban Birds, Native Plants of the Adelaide Plains, Butterflies of the Adelaide Region).
Estuary Care Foundation provide a good summary of the history, ecology and environmental conditions of the Port River and Baker Inlet.
Learn more about the residents of the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and the ways you can experience this Park unique to our region (wildlife watching, kayaking, fishing).
If you enjoyed getting out in nature with your kids, have a look at the Nature Play SA checklists for other ideas and inspiration of things to do with kids of all ages.
The Rock Pool is an online hub for information on South Australia’s marine and coastal environments.
Connect with the Port Environment Centre
- Join our mailing list to hear about upcoming events and workshops and receive local news and information
- Find us on Instagram & Facebook
- Drop in and say hello (Wed, Thurs, Fri 10am – 3pm and Sundays 10am – 2pm)