Working collaboratively with the community to protect and restore biodiversity and manage natural resources.
Reconstructing and Restoring Habitats in South Australia. We’re giving nature a second chance…
Second Nature Conservancy were formerly known as, The Goolwa to Wellington Local Action Planning Association Inc. The GWLAP formed to deliver environmental works, deliver educational programs in the community and to provide agricultural sustainability programs across the Southern portion of the Eastern Mount Lofty Ranges and Lake Alexandrina Regions in South Australia… Learn more
Our new name and visual identity reflect our work beyond the boundaries of the past and align with our values of giving nature a second chance through the restoration of biodiversity and nurturing of habitat.
Great news for Mount Barker residents!
Our popular Wildlife Gardening native plant packs will be available again in 2025! If you live in the Mount Barker District Council area, this is a great opportunity to fill your garden with beautiful, local native plants. 🌿🏡
We’ll be sharing details on how to order and collect your plants soon—so stay tuned! In the meantime, spread the word to friends, family, and neighbours… The more native plants in our gardens, the better for our local environment!
Fire Wise Demonstration Garden is OPEN!
On Thursday, we welcomed the community to the official opening of our demonstration garden in Mount Barker. Visit and to learn about low-flammability plants and how to incorporate them into garden design.
Visit on a Thursday, and pop into the Mount Barker Community Nursery to buy some of the plants in the garden! We also have free copies of our new Fire Wise & Sustainable Garden Design booklet.
The Fire Wise initiative is a collaborative project between Second Nature Conservancy and the Mount Barker District Council . The project has been made possible through a grant from the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife and has received grant funding from the Australian Government through the Preparing Australian Communities local stream.
How the community
feels about us…
“I get to meet new people, learn and be active in the outdoors...working with my hands to nurture plants is therapeutic. My plans to volunteer for a few hours each week is challenged by wanting to stay longer. You know when you’re onto a good thing when this happens! Come and join us... it’s a lot of fun!”
“As a volunteer I’m welcomed, supported, encouraged, informed, included, valued and appreciated. It’s very satisfying to work in a team that nurtures native plants, seeds, and seedlings. I’m inspired and rewarded knowing that our work together contributes to positive changes in our natural environment. The enthusiasm, dedication and respect given by the team leaders makes this a great place to volunteer.”
Considering an environmental and sustainable on ground project on your property? We may be able to help…
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We recently welcomed the community to the official opening of our fire Wise Demonstration Garden in Mount Barker…