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When it comes to time spent engaging in the natural world – be it backyard, local park or somewhere a little more off the beaten track – what we know is that nature supports our mental health and wellbeing.

To help you make the most of time spent outdoors, we’ve developed a range of lists and information sheets with practical, creative and simple ideas for you to try with your children.

Take care and enjoy your time together as a family.

The Butterflies of Glenthorne National Park – Ityamaiitpinna Yarta
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Bringing Back the Yellow-Tailed Black Cockatoo
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The Life Cycle of the Blue-Banded Bee
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The Life Cycle of a Common Spotted Ladybird
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Natural Playspaces for Families: Creating Your Own Backyard Natural Playspace
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9 weird and wonderful things to find on the shoreline

9 weird and wonderful things to find on the shoreline – By Jason Tyndall Have you ever strolled along the beach and thought, ‘what on…

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Backyard Wonder: Birdwatching

Backyard Wonder: Birdwatching Birdwatching can be a relaxing, rewarding, educational activity that brings your family closer to nature. When we get to know the birds…

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Getting kids outside and moving: creative approaches for parents

Getting kids outside and moving: creative approaches for parents – By Sarah Sutter Play has long been accepted as an essential process in childhood development,…

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Five of SA’s unique Threatened species (and how you can help)

Five of SA’s unique Threatened species (and how you can help) – Jason Tyndall I often ask students, teachers, and those at our events what…

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Nature Memory Cards – Nature Play SA

Playing games together can bring so much joy to a family. Whether it’s monopoly, snakes and ladders or a good old-fashioned game of memory. It…

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Green Adelaide is a South Australian Government supported organisation that is working towards a vision of a cooler, greener, wilder and climate-resilient metropolitan South Australia. The Green Adelaide area spans from the hills to the sea, encompassing 17 metropolitan council areas and about 1.3 million South Australians. Nature Play SA is funded by Green Adelaide and contributes to Adelaide National Park City.

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