Port Environment Centre

16/08/2026

Join us this National Science Week to monitor Local Port River Saltmarsh on Kaurna Country!

Saltmarsh ecosystems are vital for healthy waterways—they provide shelter for juvenile fish, recycle nutrients and stabilise shorelines. They are important, but often overlooked habitats that are under threat from human impacts.

Come along for a saltmarsh working bee to learn more about local plants, monitor existing saltmarsh habitats, and help get hands-on with supporting habitat recovery.
Local OzFish staff will provide monitoring training, along with gloves and safety equipment as part of the event.

Suitable for ages 12+
Bookings essential via events link in bio 🦀

14/08/2026

A huge shout out and thankyou to all of the fabulous volunteers working hard for our environment! City of Port Adelaide Enfield Citizen Science volunteers have been busy spotting an impressive 7,789 birds in our stunning reserves and wetlands over the last Autumn season. This helps us understand our local birds and the habitats they use as the season changes.

You too can be part of this initiative and can volunteer your time and skills. Reach out to the Environmental Projects Coordinator at [email protected]

Happy Birding, everyone!

13/08/2026

Come out this Friday night and discover the hidden nocturnal life of the Port River!

As part of the River Night Walks event by the City of PAE we are heading out for guided torchlight tours from the pontoon between the Birkenhead Bridge and the lighthouse from 6:30-9pm.

We will also have an exhibition of photography from previous tours up on display inside the Port Environment Centre on Friday and Saturday nights.

AND we will be running drop in sessions all night for people to contribute to the Travelling Sea Garden community art project at the Port Environment Centre.

It's all happening! Hope to see you out and about in the Port this Friday or Saturday night! 🐸

12/08/2026

The South Australian Government is hosting a community forum on H5 bird flu in Port Adelaide next Monday 17 August, 6pm at Yitpi Yartapuultiku.

The forum will feature expert presentations about bird flu, public health advice and safety, and include a panel Q&A. This forum will provide updates on the current preparedness measures in place, as well as the animal, human and environmental health considerations.

You’ll hear from state government leaders and experts including the Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, the Hon. Clare Scriven MLC, and representatives from the Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia, Department for Environment and Water and SA Health.

Forums are free and open to the public.

Registration is essential viahttps://events.humanitix.com/south-australian-bird-flu-community-forum-port-adelaide

10/08/2026

Adelaide National Park City is both an official designation and a grassroots-driven movement dedicated to improving the liveability of Greater Adelaide by deeply connecting people with nature and reimagining the entire metro area as a giant park. It’s about weaving nature directly into our daily lives through our local streets and reserves, yards, schools and neighbourhoods.

Reb Rowe from Green Adelaide will share about the Adelaide National Park City movement, some applications for its use, ideas for the future and invites everyone to rethink what a city can be: “What if our city WAS the park?”.

REGISTER HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/port-environment-forum-national-park-city-collaboration

08/08/2026

What is your relationship to the Port River?

As part of River Night Walks coming up next weekend you are invited to submit a letter to the River. It could be a musing, a poem, a love letter....to send your message head over to: https://www.plantnotes.com.au/shorelines-letters

Artists Laura Wills and Louise Flaherty will be painting messages from the community live as part of an projection installation during the River Night Walk event and you can see your messages come to life.

07/08/2026

The Wild Earth Oceania Film Festival is taking place from August 7-16 at cinemas across Adelaide.

Get out and catch some brand new environmental films from Australia and across the globe. The perfect activity for a rainy weekend ☔

Check out the full program at https://wildearthoceania.com/

🎬🌊 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE | THE PLASTIC COUNTRY 🌏

What happens when one of Australia's biggest problems—plastic production—meets one of the country's most passionate ocean advocates?

At just 25 years old filmmaker and ocean advocate lives what many would consider a healthy lifestyle. He surfs, swims, eats well and cares deeply for the ocean.

When Kal tests his body for plastic-associated chemicals, the results reveal a reality he never expected. Despite his healthy, ocean-connected lifestyle, he discovers plastic-associated chemicals are already present in his system—turning a personal question into a nationwide investigation.

Every solution starts on the inside—and with a journey.

Plastic Country follows a dual journey: a scientific investigation and a deeply personal emotional journey of discovery.

As Kal travels across Australia—from remote coastlines to Parliament House—he uncovers the scale of the plastic crisis while witnessing a rising wave of community love, support and action from people protecting our planet, our oceans and all life we share ONE EARTH with.

The Plastic Country is more than a film about the problem—it is a search for direct solutions and meaningful change through stronger Federal Legislation to protect our people, our oceans and the wildlife we share this Earth with.

🎥 Experience the South Australian Premiere of Plastic Country at the Wild Earth Oceana Film Festival at Wallace Cinemas, Adelaide.

At this moment of awakened impact, we will unite with regional cinemas across Australia as one community—people who love our planet and all the incredible inhabitants we share this Earth with. No.

Together, audiences in Adelaide, Gunnedah, Lorne, St Helens, Alice Springs and Victor Harbour will come together through storytelling, connection and action for ONE EARTH.

💙 Join us.
🎬 Be inspired, educated and informed.
🌊 Be part of the movement.
📅 7–16 August 2026
🎟️ Book your tickets and be part of this important national conversation via the link in our bio or at wallis.com.ua under “Events”.

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

Join us for this exciting new workshop coming up for National Science Week. On Thursday 20th August we will be having a cosy night in at Milledges to learn about the Snails & Slugs of SA!

Places limited and registration essential via Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/snails-and-slugs-of-sa

05/08/2026

As part of the inaugural Adelaide Climate Action Week we hosted a webinar to explore local community responses to climate change.

Check out this informative session with presentations from Friends of Port River, Semaphore Largs Dunes Group and OzFish Unlimited - Adelaide Chapter and find out how you can get involved in protecting our local coastline!

A webinar for Adelaide Climate Action Week exploring community appr...