Gawler Environment Centre

17/06/2026

Just a quick reminder that Gawler Repair Cafe is coming up this Sat, 20 June, from 9.30am-12pm at Gawler Elderly Centre, 37 Fourteenth St Gawler South. The weather will hopefully be clearing up by the weekend, so grab something that needs fixing and come one down!

Our skilled volunteers will be on hand for mending (clothing, textiles), heavy duty sewing repairs (leather, canvas, denim), small electrical, general household items, jewellery, dolls and simple bike repairs like punctures.

No need to book, just pop in with your item (repairers will look at one item per person per session, maybe a second if we aren't busy). Our services are provided free of charge or by donation, with coffee, tea and cake provided while you wait.

10/06/2026

If you are concerned about the current trend for mass tree removals and privatisation of public space in the Adelaide Parklands you might like to pop in to GEC to sign the Stop the Chop petition. We are located at 8 Main North Rd Gawler and are open 9.30am-4pm Tue, Wed and Thu. We will also be open this Sat, 13 June, from 10am-1pm.

09/06/2026

Our June weekend opening is this Sat, the 13th, from 10am-1pm. The weather looks to be wet, but we can warm you up with a cup of soup and a cosy craft activity: making macrame keychains from T-shirt string.

You can also pick up resources about local flora and fauna, sustainable gardens, home energy efficiency and waste management, take a look at our bushfood garden and find out about upcoming events and projects.

*Shout out to Maureen Short who supplied the craft idea and cut up the T-shirts!



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28/05/2026

26/05/2026

The next Gawler Repair Cafe is coming up on Sat 20 June, from 9.30am-12pm at Gawler Elderly Centre, 37 Fourteenth St Gawler South.

Our skilled volunteers will be on hand for mending (clothing, textiles), heavy duty sewing repairs (leather, canvas, denim), small electrical, general household items, jewellery, dolls and simple bike repairs like punctures.

No need to book, just pop in with your item (repairers will look at one item per person per session, maybe a second if we aren't busy). Our services are provided free of charge or by donation, with coffee, tea and cake provided while you wait.



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14/05/2026

Friends in the Mid-North you might like to attend this workshop about the eastern long-necked turtle at Narridy on Wed 27 May. Their numbers are declining and help is needed to collect information to inform recovery efforts.

Presented by Northern and Yorke Landscape

Did you know South Australia only has three species of freshwater turtle? 🐢

The eastern long-necked is the one you're most likely to spot around the Mid North region. It's often called a "stinker" because of the smell it releases when startled. Charming, right?

The not-so-charming part? Turtle numbers are declining across the state. Foxes are raiding nests, habitats are shifting, and there's still a lot we don't know about where populations are at.

Join us at Narridy alongside turtle and waterways experts for a hands-on workshop. You'll learn to identify species, spot signs of nesting, and log sightings using the TurtleSAT app. We'll also be installing a Biohaven Island on the day, a floating habitat designed to give turtles a safe place to nest away from predators.

Wednesday 27 May | 10:00am – 12:30pm | Narridy

Register 👉 https://events.humanitix.com/turtle-workshop-rocky-river

This workshop is part of a new project called Together Understanding and Recovering Turtles in our Landscapes and Ecosystems (TURTLE). Information regarding this new project is available at: https://flow.landscape.sa.gov.au/turtle-project


1 Million Turtles Community Conservation Program, Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board, Northern Areas Council

08/05/2026

Our Understorey Project native plant sale is now open for 2026!
You can order packs of 20 or 50 plants, tailored to your local area, or you can create a custom pack with your own choices. We also have butterfly and bee attracting packs available.

The plant list and ordering details are available on our website: www.gawlerenvironmentcentre.org.au/understorey-project

Orders will be ready for collection from late May. It usually takes about two weeks to process orders so please don't worry if you don't hear from us straight away.

The Understorey Project is brought to you by Gawler Environment Centre and Gawler Environment and Heritage Association.



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07/05/2026

We will be open this Sat, 9 May, from 10am-1pm, pop in for a look if you haven't been able to get in during the week.

GEC management committee member and permaculture educator Tracey Hall will be on hand to answer questions about all things plants and sustainable living. And to celebrate the cooler weather there will be a fire with billy tea, roast spuds, and toasted marshmallows (weather permitting)!

You can pick up free resources about local flora and fauna, sustainable gardens, home energy efficiency and waste management, have a look at our bushfood garden and find out about upcoming events and projects.



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13/11/2025

Thanks to Lisa Murphy from Big Heart Adventures for a fabulous forest bathing session at Para Wirra Conservation Park today! I'm sure all attendees are feeling very mellow now, including the accompanying magpie family.

29/10/2025

Our friends at Northern Foothills Land Care Group are hosting a special screening of the documentary Wilding at Gawler Cinema on Fri 7 November. Tickets are a bargain at $10pp. Further information below.