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Port Environment Centre Helping the community to live sustainably and care for our natural environment.

We have been going out and exploring the Port River at night by torchlight and finding an abundance of life along the po...
19/09/2026

We have been going out and exploring the Port River at night by torchlight and finding an abundance of life along the pontoon and wharf walls. On our latest nocturnal adventure we spotted a porcupine fish, an ornate cow fish and a nudibranch!

These adventures provide an opportunity to connect to the river in a different way and have become a regular activity for us at PEC. And pose the question what does the Port River mean to us?

Check out the new blog post by Joe Zhang, a Social Work student on placement with us at PEC that explores the question: https://portenvironmentcentre.org.au/what-does-the-port-river-mean-to-us/

Marine plastic pollution is one of the most significant threats facing our oceans.Tune into this webinar hosted by Hills...
17/09/2026

Marine plastic pollution is one of the most significant threats facing our oceans.

Tune into this webinar hosted by Hills Environment Centre - HEC on Wednesday 30th Sept from 6:30pm to hear from Marine Ecologist Dr. Nina Wootton.
Learn how plastics and microplastics move through marine ecosystems, their impacts on marine food webs, and the risks they pose to both ecosystem and human health.

Register via Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/webinar-wednesday-marine-microplastics?utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0iq0hckb

16/09/2026

Congratulations to Phytoplankton of South Australia who were award the National Science Week SA Citizen Science Award!

Such well deserved recognition for this group who are still working hard to increase our understanding of the harmful algae bloom and its impacts.

Thank you to all involved 🥳

A single seed can feed people, support pollinators and help build healthier ecosystems.As part of Nature Nights: Living ...
15/09/2026

A single seed can feed people, support pollinators and help build healthier ecosystems.

As part of Nature Nights: Living Seeds , join Gordana from the Ngutunka West Lakes Seed Library for a hands-on workshop exploring seed saving, planting and growing in Adelaide.

Learn why locally adapted seeds matter and the importance of community seed libraries. Then plant up to three biodegradable pots with a selection of flower, herb or vegetable seeds to take home.

🌼 FREE Take-home planted seeds 🌼

6:00 – 7:30 pm
Port Environment Centre

FREE | All Ages | All Welcome
Light supper provided , please REGISTER for catering purposes: https://events.humanitix.com/nature-nights-living-seeds

Seeds give life to our landscapes, providing food and habitat for wildlife and helping create healthy, resilient ecosyst...
14/09/2026

Seeds give life to our landscapes, providing food and habitat for wildlife and helping create healthy, resilient ecosystems.

Together we will explore why only a small number of native plants are available as seed, why this matters for nature repair and how communities can help grow more diverse native plantings.

Our discussion will focus on the article: Only 10% of native plants can be bought as seed – a big problem for nature repair. Here’s how we can make plantings more diverse.

Come along, share your ideas and explore how we can work together to grow more native plants and support biodiversity in our community.

Thursday 1 October, 5- 6 pm
Port Environment Centre

All Welcome | Light Supper provided

REGISTER here: https://events.humanitix.com/nature-nights-living-seeds

HELP NEEDED sprucing up the Coastal Native Foods Plant Labyrinth at Taperoo this Wednesday arvo!Come out and lend a hand...
12/09/2026

HELP NEEDED sprucing up the Coastal Native Foods Plant Labyrinth at Taperoo this Wednesday arvo!

Come out and lend a hand weeding this lovely community space from 2pm-3pm Wednesday 16th September, ALL WELCOME.

11/09/2026

September is Biodiversity Month, and it also marks the beginning of spring, a season when plants and animals flourish.

It’s a great time to learn more about the biodiversity around us and think about how we can help protect and care for it, both here in Australia and around the world.

The Biodiversity Coordination Unit and the Department for Environment and Water (DEW) are asking for community feedback on the 2026 Biodiversity Regulations Draft.

Have your say by completing the short online survey using the link below, or email your feedback to [email protected].

The consultation closes at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, so make sure to have your say before it closes.

Are you keen to come on a nocturnal adventure?Tomorrow night we are heading out in the darkness of the new moon for a To...
10/09/2026

Are you keen to come on a nocturnal adventure?

Tomorrow night we are heading out in the darkness of the new moon for a Torch Light Tour of the Port River and 2 spots have just opened up!

Register via Humanitix to come along: https://events.humanitix.com/port-river-torch-tour

Have you heard of solar cooking? It is a completely passive cooking method that concentrates the suns rays to cook witho...
06/09/2026

Have you heard of solar cooking? It is a completely passive cooking method that concentrates the suns rays to cook without using gas, electricity or wood!

Check out this online panel discussion hosted by the wonderful Costa Georgiadis on Thursday 17th Sept from 2:30-4pm ACST to learn more about solar cooking and how it is used in community gardens across Australia.

Register via Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/community-garden-solar-cooking

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