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.

Save the Date!

It’s that time of year again!

Now in its third year, our popular Alexandrina Greening and Wildlife native plant packs are returning. For just $10, Alexandrina Council residents can receive 10 locally grown native plants, carefully selected to enhance biodiversity in your garden and thrive in local conditions.

‍You’ll be able to order your plant pack here via our website. Orders open on Monday 13th July. A limit of one pack per household applies.
Then come along to our collection event on Saturday 15th August 10am -12 noon at the Alexandrina Community Nursery in Goolwa to pick up your plants!

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‍The Alexandrina Greening and Wildlife project is a collaboration between Alexandrina Council and Second Nature, and is funded by Alexandrina Council

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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!
— Volunteer, Pauline
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.
— Volunteer, Jules

Considering an environmental and sustainable on ground project on your property? We may be able to help…

Nature numbers,
since 1998…

over 10,000 hectares
protected & enhanced

over 4,000 landholders engaged

over two million seedlings planted