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.
*This offer is open to residents of Mount Barker District Council only and one pack per household*
Mount Barker Wildlife Gardening is an annual project to encourage residents of the Mount Barker District Council to plant local native species in their gardens.
Packs of 20 local native plants are available for $25, subsidised by Mount Barker Council. The species are selected for their biodiversity value and suitability for the home garden. Packs are limited and always sell out, so be quick!
You will receive a pre-packaged selection of species which may include grasses, sedges, groundcovers, and small to medium shrubs. Examples of species in the 2026 packs include Atriplex semibaccata (Berry saltbush), Hardenbergia violacea (Native Wisteria) and Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass). Please note, due to the volume of plants we are unable to swap species. You can download the species list HERE.
COLLECTION DETAILS
SATURDAY 9th MAY 2026 10am - 1pm
Mount Barker Community Nursery
100 Springs Road Mount Barker - next to Laratinga Pavilion
Please note, this will be the only location that plants can be collected from, and we are unable to deliver plants in the event of non-collection.
Resources about how to care for your seedlings, wildlife gardening and sustainable garden design are all available for free, the project also has its own Facebook page which regularly shares information such as planting tips and events. Visit the page HERE.
All plants are propagated and raised at the Mount Barker Community Nursery, supported by a wonderful group of volunteers.
Mount Barker Wildlife Gardening 2026
The popular Wildlife Gardening native plant packs are available again for 2026! If you live in the Mount Barker District Council area, this is a great opportunity to fill your garden with beautiful, local native plants.
Orders open online on Friday 10th April!
You will receive a pre-selected pack of 20 plants from the species list (view and download using the button below). Due to the volume of orders, we are unable to swap plants out between packs.
Collection details
Saturday 9th May
10am - 1pm
Mount Barker Community Nursery
Springs Road, Mount Barker, next to Laratinga Pavilion
Restoring critical habitat in one of Australia’s most important wetland systems
We’re excited to share our Mundoo Channel Wetland Enhancement Project - a new initiative to restore and protect one of Australia’s most important wetland ecosystems!
Located in the internationally recognised Coorong and Lakes Alexandrina and Albert Ramsar site, the Mundoo Channel is home to thousands of migratory shorebirds that travel all the way from Siberia and Alaska every year.
Over the next 12 months we’ll be working to:
🌱 Restore native vegetation communities
🪶 Improve high-tide roosting sites for shorebirds
🚧 Protect fragile habitat with fencing and buffer plantings
🌿 Support natural regeneration and increase biodiversity
🛑 Control invasive weeds in priority wetland areas
This work will help species like the Red-necked Avocet, Hooded Plover, Fairy Tern, Little Tern, Sharp-tailed Sandpiper - even the critically endangered Orange-bellied Parrot. 💛🐦
We’re also incredibly proud to be working with DEW and the Ngarrindjeri Aboriginal Corporation to undertake cultural surveys and support the potential involvement of Ngarrindjeri Rangers and community members in on-ground restoration and care for Country.
This project will make a huge difference for wetland health, migratory birds, threatened plants, and the long-term resilience of this spectacular landscape - and we can’t wait to share the progress with you.
These works are being delivered by Second Nature Conservancy Inc as part of the Shorebird and Wetland Habitat Program, which is funded by the Australian Government and implemented by the Government of South Australia.
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…
Nature numbers,
since 1998…
Project Officers Ben and Leah recently spent time on site with a potential new landholder at Younghusband as part of our Mulgundawa to Tungkillo Biodiversity Links project.