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Festival Opening Picnic

Celebrate the launch of Nature Festival 2023 at with some sneak peaks into the festival ahead, live music and delicious food!

Sep 30
at
12:00 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Sep 30
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Meeting Place: weave with Kaurna woman

Weave with traditional owner on country

Oct 1
at
11:00 am
Oct 1-8
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
70
Free
Donation
Oct 1
Oct 1-8
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
70
Free
Donation
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The landscapes within and with us: How can we learn from First Nations' food systems

Panel with artist Brad Darkson, chef Norni Bero, artist Damien Coultard and elder Angelena Harradine Buckskin celebrating the deep-rooted traditions of indigenous art and culinary practices.

Oct 6
at
5:00 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 6
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Kaurna Bush Tucker Workshop

Explore the connection that Kaurna people hold with our Country and learn about bush tucker native to the Adelaide region. FREE PLANT!

Oct 7
at
1:00 pm
Oct 7 1, 2.30
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
50
Free
Donation
Oct 7
Oct 7 1, 2.30
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
50
Free
Donation
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Tjilbruke / Tjirbruki Dreaming with Karl Winda Telfer

Join Burka-Senior Man Karl Winda Telfer, to listen and understand the Song of the Tjilbruke/Tjirbruki Dreaming Track.

Oct 7
at
4:00 pm
Oct 7-9
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
10
Free
Donation
Oct 7
Oct 7-9
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
10
Free
Donation
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Vera Mai 'Moon Feast'. A place, taste and story of first nations foods and experience.

Taste the flavours of the oldest living, continuous culture in the world. Feast by Mabu Mabu's Nornie Bero and First Nation Food Companion’s Rebecca Sullivan. Unforgettable stories of harvests, stars, and seasons by Bruce Pascoe, Uncle Moogy, and Greg Quicke.

Oct 7
at
6:30 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
185
Free
Donation
Oct 7
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
185
Free
Donation
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Mai, Kaurna Indigenous Plant Workshop

Learn about Kaurna Indigenous plant uses in the Northern Mount Lofty Ranges

Oct 8
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
50
Free
Donation
Oct 8
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
50
Free
Donation
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At home in the stars with Greg Quicke (Space Gandolf) and Bruce Pascoe

Join Australia's very own Space Gandolf (Greg Quicke) astronomer extraordinaire and friends for a very special night celebrating our home in the stars.

Oct 9
at
6:30 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
95
Free
Donation
Oct 9
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
95
Free
Donation
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Field Trip to Yundi Nature Conservancy with MOD.

Join us for a guided walk and tour at Yundi Nature Conservancy with Mark Koolmatrie and John Fargher.

Oct 14
at
9:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
50
Free
Donation
Oct 14
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
50
Free
Donation
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Kaurna Yerta - The Seasons - Marion

The World Premiere of a spectacular new performance inspired by connection to country and the cycle of the seasons.

Oct 14
at
4:00 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 14
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Light for the Bight

A celebration of the incredible Nullarbor and Great Australian Bight; brought alive through story by lantern-light on Semaphore Beach.

Oct 14
at
6:30 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 14
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Dawn Chorus with the Bowerbird Collective

Join Green Pakapakanthi and the Bowerbird Collective for a sunrise concert celebrating the return of the birds to Victoria Park.

Oct 15
at
6:30 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 15
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Reclaim the Void: Weaving Workshop in Adelaide

The vision is to cover a mining pit with a large-scale artwork made up of thousands of handmade rag-rugs woven by communities across Australia.

Oct 1
at
10:00 am
Oct 1, 14
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
20
Free
Donation
Oct 1
Oct 1, 14
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
20
Free
Donation
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Babakiueria Community Day: Ruled Us, Ruled Us, Ruled Us

A specially commissioned offsite project by Brad Darkson.

Oct 1
at
12:00 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 1
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Kaurna cultural activities and walk on country

Always wanted to learn about Kaurna culture? Join us in learning about 'place' with a Kaurna presenter on Kaurna Country.

Oct 1
at
1:00 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
28
Free
Donation
Oct 1
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
28
Free
Donation
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Coming Home to Country at Kanyanyapilla

Walk with Burka-Senior Man Karl Winda Telfer to listen to what cultural recovery of Country means at Kanyanyapilla, McLaren Vale.

Oct 2
at
4:00 pm
Oct 2-14
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
39
Free
Donation
Oct 2
Oct 2-14
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
39
Free
Donation
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Family Cultural and Nature Walk with Uncle Tamaru and Nature Play SA

Take a walk with Uncle Tamaru and Nature Play SA to discover the plants, wildlife and cultural significance of Morialta Conservation Park.

Oct 3
at
9:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 3
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Little Caretakers of Mother Earth

“Caretakers of our Mother Earth”, will teach you, “Dance, Music, Singing, Storytelling and Art, Ochre Play & Painting Workshop”

Oct 3
at
10:00 am
Oct 3-10
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 3
Oct 3-10
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Bush tucker artefacts workshop

Get up close and learn about Aboriginal artefacts, tools and learn about native bush tucker plants.

Oct 3
at
11:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 3
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Botanic Gardens Native Plant Trail

Join us on the Botanic Gardens Native Plant Trail where you'll delve into the rich cultural heritage of the Aboriginal people.

Oct 4
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
45
Free
Donation
Oct 4
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
45
Free
Donation
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Paint and Sip: Kaurna Art Workshop

Be led by First Nations artists through an Introduction to Aboriginal Art. Includes canvas to keep, complimentary wine on arrival, canapés.

Oct 6
at
6:00 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
65
Free
Donation
Oct 6
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
65
Free
Donation
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Connecting with Nature in Spring Gully

Immerse yourself culturally and connectively in the wholistically healing powers of Spring Gully Conservation Park. Connect with Nature.

Oct 7
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 7
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Slow Food South Australia Wirraparinga Food History Tour

Slow Food SA & The Bee Hub present a tour of Wirraparinga, guided by Cr. Andrew Tilley, exploring Kaurna heritage & historic market gardens.

Oct 8
at
1:30 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
45
Free
Donation
Oct 8
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
45
Free
Donation
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Aboriginal Bush Tucker and Artefacts Workshop with David Booth

A wonderful opportunity to get up close and learn about Aboriginal artefacts, tools and native bush tucker plants with David Booth.

Oct 8
at
2:00 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
20
Free
Donation
Oct 8
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
20
Free
Donation
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In conversation with Bruce Pascoe, Damien Coulthard + Nornie Bero hosted by Costa Georgiadis

Join legends Bruce Pascoe, Nornie Bero and Damien Coulthard for an intimate afternoon in the beautiful Living Kaurna Cultural Centre.

Oct 8
at
2:00 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
20
Free
Donation
Oct 8
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
20
Free
Donation
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Native Food Experience with Meez On Plus

Unearth the secrets of crafting your very own Native food delights with Billie from Meez On Plus.

Oct 9
at
10:30 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
15
Free
Donation
Oct 9
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
15
Free
Donation
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Aboriginal Weaving Workshop with Morning Tea

Learn from Aboriginal Elders about the traditional practice of basket weaving. Take home your own basket, includes bush tucker morning tea.

Oct 12
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
65
Free
Donation
Oct 12
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
65
Free
Donation
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Guranna Wilba Minlagawingga (Good Day at Minlagawi)

Enjoy the great outdoors at the significant Minlagawi Gum Flat Reserve!

Oct 12
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 12
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Journeying Home Through Language. Kaurna Language Workshop with Jack Buckskin

Explore Kaurna history and environmental knowledge through language

Oct 12
at
5:30 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
25
Free
Donation
Oct 12
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
25
Free
Donation
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Experience nature and culture on a walk by Karrawirra Pari (River Torrens)

Experience First Nations culture with Uncle Ivan Tiwi Copley (OAM) and birdwatching and identification with Phil Barron.

Oct 13
at
9:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 13
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Cultural Walk & Talk with Mark Koolmatrie

Join Ngarrindjeri/Ramindjeri elder Mark Koolmatrie in the spectacular Deep Creek National Park for an authentic cultural experience.

Oct 15
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
55
Free
Donation
Oct 15
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
55
Free
Donation
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