Friends of Belair National Park

Friends of Belair National Park Bushcare | Engagement | Education
Kaurna and Peramangk Connection | European History and Heritage

The Friends of Belair National Park are part of a SA wide 'Friends' network that ranges from the Simpson Desert in the far north to Dingly Dell at the bottom tip of the state. The group seeks to further the basic philosophy of the Park - that it should be regarded primarily as a place preserving the natural environment in which users can see and experience that environment. The objectives of the F

riends of Belair National Park as stated in our constitution are:
To provide voluntary assistance to Belair National Park in close cooperation and liaison with the staff. To raise funds for special projects to benefit Belair National Park and for administration and social activities of the Friends of Belair National Park. To provide cultural and social activities for the enjoyment of Members and the public. To provide support for the protection and preservation of the natural and historic values of Belair National Park. South Australia leads the nation with its Friends of Parks network. At the instigation of the State Government and the Nature Conservation Society, volunteer Friends groups were encouraged from the early 1980s to allow community members to assist in the management of the State's parks and reserves, and to encourage enjoyment of the State's natural and cultural heritage. When an average hourly rate of pay is placed on the work that the Friends carry out each year, an estimated $5-6 million worth of work is performed on behalf of the Parks system each year. This includes all hands on work in the field and anything that is carried out in support of this activity.

Keep an eye on the weather for Saturday's Bushcare session tomorrow👀All being well, see you at 9am at the Green Shed🤞🏽Pl...
19/06/2026

Keep an eye on the weather for Saturday's Bushcare session tomorrow👀

All being well, see you at 9am at the Green Shed🤞🏽
Plan is, we'll be working close to our cars, so can shelter quickly if it starts looking grim⛈️

We had marvellous weather and ideal conditions for yesterday's monthly guided walk. Led by Pete Raine, 17 people enjoyed...
15/06/2026

We had marvellous weather and ideal conditions for yesterday's monthly guided walk. Led by Pete Raine, 17 people enjoyed the "Two Lookouts" walk along Saddle Hill track off the eponymous road through Blue Gum (Eucalyptus leucoxylon) and Stringybark (Eucalyptus obliqua) woodland seeing a range of great local native flora, fungi and fauna including a few koalas, a nice patch of tiny Mosquito Orchids (Acianthus pusillus) and much more. We also enjoyed great views of the bushland from the two lookouts and found a great resting log and a cryptic yellow paw print. Hopefully, our July guided walk will be as lucky - hope to see you then for the next one! :-)

Due to the wet conditions there will be no Bush Buddies tomorrow ☔Returning the following week 💚
15/06/2026

Due to the wet conditions there will be no Bush Buddies tomorrow ☔
Returning the following week 💚

🚶🏽June's Guided Walk is tomorrow!🚶🏽‍♀️‍➡️🕑Meet at the Green Shed at 1:45 for a 2pm start. 🅿️Park at the Main Oval Carpar...
13/06/2026

🚶🏽June's Guided Walk is tomorrow!🚶🏽‍♀️‍➡️
🕑Meet at the Green Shed at 1:45 for a 2pm start.
🅿️Park at the Main Oval Carpark as we'll be driving through Belair to start the walk.
🤞🏽Fingers crossed the weather is better than today, dress for the conditions☂️🌤️

Bush Buddies is on tomorrow for registered Bush Buddies, meeting at the volunteer centre 💚For more info or to enquire ab...
08/06/2026

Bush Buddies is on tomorrow for registered Bush Buddies, meeting at the volunteer centre 💚

For more info or to enquire about places please contact Karan on 0403 690 695

For yesterday's monthly meeting we had an excellent very informative talk by Felicia Carli, the Coordinator of Open Spa...
07/06/2026

For yesterday's monthly meeting we had an excellent very informative talk by Felicia Carli, the Coordinator of Open Spaces volunteers from the City of Mitcham. It's amazing what people can do with their verges - including even growing Sturt Desert Peas (Swainsona formosa) in one spectacular example discussed & shown in the second photo here.

Of course, there are stacks of other possibilities depending on the verge and people's desires ranging from Dryland Native Gardens to Formal and Shaded and Bee and butterfly ones and more with plenty of inspiration given in the talk and in the councils Verge Greening Guide which was available on the day and is available online too.

There' also a rebate available for those who green their verges as an incentive and aid for doing so - and doing so does help cool, beautify, make more ecologically and wildlife friendly and generally improve our suburbs as discussed there too. Hopefully a talk that might literally have changed if nor the whole world at least some suburban strips of it here locally in a good meeting enjoyed by all.

Our next monthly meeting is on Saturday, 6th June. Join us at 1pm at the Long Gully Volunteer Centre. Felicia, from the ...
05/06/2026

Our next monthly meeting is on Saturday, 6th June. Join us at 1pm at the Long Gully Volunteer Centre.
Felicia, from the City of Mitcham, will discuss the importance of creating urban biodiversity and habitat and how easy it can be to 'act local'.
Come along and learn how you can be supported to make your front verge a haven for local flora and fauna🐝🌱
Don't forget, our Make a Difference day on Sunday too, details and booking info on our socials.

Have you ever spotted a Southern Boobook Owl in Belair National Park? 🦉Did you know they are Australia's smallest owl? 😍...
02/06/2026

Have you ever spotted a Southern Boobook Owl in Belair National Park? 🦉

Did you know they are Australia's smallest owl? 😍
They need tree hollows for breeding, and good habitat for finding food. Do you want to be part of restoring habitat for the owls in Belair?

It's "Make a Difference Week" and you can be part of it in Belair National Park 💚

Join us on Sunday June 7th from 1.30-4.30pm 💚

For more info and to book: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1581687?embed

01/06/2026

This mornings Bushcare cancelled.
For obvious reasons!

Help to restore habitats that support gorgeous critters like the Yellow-footed Antechinus 😍It's "Make a Difference Week"...
01/06/2026

Help to restore habitats that support gorgeous critters like the Yellow-footed Antechinus 😍

It's "Make a Difference Week" and you can be part of it in Belair National Park 💚

Join us on Sunday June 7th from 1.30-4.30pm 💚

For more info and to book: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1581687?embed

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