A video has been created, showcasing an old SA Water depot being transformed into an urban forest over two decades.
Sue Lang, behind the Friends of Narnungga Urban Forest, put together the short clip to highlight the Park 25 spot’s return to nature.
Re-greening abuzz at Diverse-City
Dogged question: on or off leash?
Lease and licence policy
Art Prize donations tax deductible
The biennial Adelaide Park Lands Art Prize capitalises on this city's two world-renowned strengths: your unique Open Green Public Park Lands, and the vibrancy of Adelaide's arts.
You can help to make this iconic event a success, and raise the profile of your Adelaide Park Lands with a tax-deductible donation through the Australian Cultural Fund.
UnPaving Paradise - judging poster entries
We'll rock you
Our UnPaving Paradise re-greening benefit show is edging closer. The June 4 event will raise funds for part of a neglected bitumen expanse in your Park Lands.
In the lead-up, we chat to one of the show’s stars - Adelaide singer-songwriter Abbey Mae, who has 40,000 followers on TikTok, plus organiser Laurence Nobes.
Think outside the box
The State Labor Government is being urged to consider a wide range of near-city sites for a new Aquatic Centre.
By thinking outside the box (i.e. outside your Park Lands) there's potential for a win-win with a new Aquatic Centre in the inner north, and full restoration of the current Park Lands site.
Get restoration into Council budget
Old is new again
The art of breathing new life into old fabrics can be slow and painstaking. It’s why Mary Jose, who’s worked as a textile conservator for 38 years, relishes her time out in your Adelaide Park Lands.
When she’s not tending to fragile museum pieces or family heirlooms, she’s out enjoying the greenery with her Maltese poodle cross, Cooper.
Park site held hostage
New patch feeds belonging
A new veggie patch in your Adelaide Park Lands is helping recently-arrived migrants lay roots in the community.
The ‘Global Garden’ is a therapeutic horticultural program within the Adelaide Botanic Garden.
Participants engage in “a powerful process of place-making, connection and belonging” by growing culturally significant food plants within the Kitchen Garden.
2023 Art Prize judges chosen
As one of the three richest art prizes in South Australia, the Adelaide Park Lands Art Prize has grown in stature since its first iteration in 2014.
As part of our preparations for the 2023 Adelaide Park Lands Art Prize, we are honoured to have reached agreement with five highly talented and qualified judges, who will form our judging panel.
Land grab or harmless?
Study on urban green spaces
Victoria Park wetland wows visitors
The new $13 million, 3.2 hectare wetlands in the southern part of Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi (Park 16) has been officially opened.
The largest earth-moving project within your Adelaide Park Lands for 60 years is now a haven for waterbirds and a must-visit attraction for Adelaide residents and visitors alike.
Kate Cocks deserves better
Kate Cocks, MBE, was the first female police officer, not just in Adelaide, but in the entire British Commonwealth.
But the Park that is named in her honour is being treated like garbage.
Neither the City of Adelaide nor the State Government are showing any respect to the Park that honours a pioneering South Australian.
From Adelaide Zoo to Ukraine
Crafting for a cause
Many fascinating people frequent your Adelaide Park Lands. Among them is a Goodwood eco activist behind the craft blog, Local and Bespoke.
When Mary Heath is not cycling or running through the Park Lands, she’s collecting eucalyptus leaves for eco-printing and getting involved in fashion activism events.
Last days to enter UnPaving Paradise design comp
Entries for our UnPaving Paradise poster design competition will be closing on Friday 13 May.
We have been encouraged by some innovative and imaginative ideas that have turned up so far and could be used for several potential re-greening sites. What can you envisage to improve what’s now just a batch of bitumen?
