Park Lands Biofair – Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi (Park 16)
It's time to celebrate our biodiversity at our Park Lands Biofair!
Take a closer look at our Park Lands biodiversity at this free event, situated in the woodland area south of the new wetland in Victoria Park/Pakapakanthi (Park 16).
Learn about waterbirds and their ecology. Explore where the first Chequered Copper Butterfly was originally discovered. Smell, touch and appreciate our different species of native trees. Learn about how you can contribute to our biodiversity knowledge by joining our free guided tours.
Program
The program includes hollow carving demonstrations, theatrical plays, kids' activities, give away plants, free coffee and much more.
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 10:00 am | Smoking Ceremony & Formalities | Main Stage |
| 10:30 am | Kaurna Carving Workshop with Allan Sumner | Gumtree Hub |
| 11:00 am | Create a gumtree with Trees For Life | Gumtree Hub |
| 11:15 am | The Herding Caterpillars theatrical play | Main Stage |
| 11:30 am | Art drawing and painting of butterflies with Kathleen Patitsas | Kids Area |
| 12:00 pm | Music by Glenn Skuthorpe | Main Stage |
| 12:45 pm | The Herding Caterpillars theatrical play | Main Stage |
| 1:00 pm | Art drawing and painting of butterflies with Kathleen Patitsas | Kids Area |
| 1:30 pm | Hollows Carving for biodiversity with Tiago Climber | Gumtree Hub |
| 2:00 pm | Create your own nest with Bushpods | Kids Area |
| 2:30 pm | Create your own bird with Bushpods | Kids Area |
| 3:00 pm | Event Close | Main Stage |
Free Guided Tours
The Park Lands Biofair guided tours run for approximately 45 minutes:
| Birds | Butterflies | Trees | Bioblitz | 10 Reasons to Love Trees - Self-guided Tour |
| 10:30 am | 11:00 am | 10:45 am | 11:15 am | NA |
| 11:30 am | 1:30 pm | 11:45 am | 1:00 pm | NA |
| 1:00 pm | 1:15 pm | NA | NA | |
| 1:45 pm | 2:15 pm | NA | NA |
Dress for the weather and bring water to stay hydrated during the event! See map below for location of Park Lands Biofair in Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi (Park 16).
Adelaide Park Lands Community ForumWhat do the Adelaide Park Lands mean to you? We invite you to join us at our upcoming Kadaltilla / Adelaide Park Lands Authority Community Forums in October to share your thoughts, ideas, and questions about the future of the Adelaide Park Lands. Come along to help shape the future of our cherished Park Lands, while you enjoy a free coffee and plant giveaway on us. Sunday, October 8 from 10:00am to 12:00pm – Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi (Park 16) Thursday, October 19 from 11:00am to 1:00pm – Pelzer Park / Pityarilla (Park 19) |
Contact Details
Davide Gaglio
d.gaglio@cityofadelaide.com.au