No. 122 - 16 April 2026 If this email is not displaying properly (e.g. if it's truncated or there are no pictures) then click here to view this email in your web browser |
No. 122 - 16 April 2026 If this email is not displaying properly (e.g. if it's truncated or there are no pictures) then click here to view this email in your web browser |
ADELAIDE PARK LANDS ASSOCIATION |
ADELAIDE PARK LANDS ASSOCIATION |
1. City horticulture team |
1. City horticulture team |
by Kadaltilla / Adelaide Park Lands Authority it’s all about the details — carefully checking, nurturing, and growing the plants that will soon bring colour and life to your city. From tiny seedlings to established greenery, every plant gets the attention it needs to thrive before heading out into your Adelaide Park Lands and streets. The City nursery is located in Bullrush Park / Warnpangga (Park 10). |
by Kadaltilla / Adelaide Park Lands Authority it’s all about the details — carefully checking, nurturing, and growing the plants that will soon bring colour and life to your city. From tiny seedlings to established greenery, every plant gets the attention it needs to thrive before heading out into your Adelaide Park Lands and streets. The City nursery is located in Bullrush Park / Warnpangga (Park 10). |
2. New leadership pending AGM |
2. New leadership pending AGM |
by Shane Sody Next Sunday's Annual General Meeting will vote in a new President for the Adelaide Park Lands Association. Two candidates have nominated to lead the Association over the coming 12 months. APA Members have already received an invitation to this Sunday's Annual General Meeting. If you would like to be invited, please join APA. |
by Shane Sody Next Sunday's Annual General Meeting will vote in a new President for the Adelaide Park Lands Association. Two candidates have nominated to lead the Association over the coming 12 months. APA Members have already received an invitation to this Sunday's Annual General Meeting. If you would like to be invited, please join APA. |
Presidential candidates Tim Jackson (left) and Mat Monti (right) |
Presidential candidates Tim Jackson (left) and Mat Monti (right) |
3. What bird is that? Little Corella |
3. What bird is that? Little Corella |
by Nick Munday, Adelaide Urban Birding One of the most common birds in your Adelaide Park Lands - often seen in large flocks - is also one of the most cheeky and vocal. |
by Nick Munday, Adelaide Urban Birding One of the most common birds in your Adelaide Park Lands - often seen in large flocks - is also one of the most cheeky and vocal. |
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4. Doubts on MotoGP Park Lands plan |
4. Doubts on MotoGP Park Lands plan |
by Australian Motor Cycle News's Hamish Cooper The man who created Adelaide’s F1 circuit, Victoria’s Phillip Island and Sydney’s Eastern Creek doesn’t believe the Government's proposed MotoGP circuit through your eastern Park Lands can or will be built. |
by Australian Motor Cycle News's Hamish Cooper The man who created Adelaide’s F1 circuit, Victoria’s Phillip Island and Sydney’s Eastern Creek doesn’t believe the Government's proposed MotoGP circuit through your eastern Park Lands can or will be built. |
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The Adelaide Park Lands Association has four Park Lands strategies: Explore, Inspire, Protect, and Restore.
But we are only as strong as our Members; our Volunteers; and our Donors.
You are receiving the non-members version of this newsletter which means you're not (yet) a Member of our team, or perhaps a previous membership has expired. Will you help us? There are three ways to do that: as a Member, as a Volunteer and/or as a Donor. |
The Adelaide Park Lands Association has four Park Lands strategies: Explore, Inspire, Protect, and Restore.
But we are only as strong as our Members; our Volunteers; and our Donors.
You are receiving the non-members version of this newsletter which means you're not (yet) a Member of our team, or perhaps a previous membership has expired. Will you help us? There are three ways to do that: as a Member, as a Volunteer and/or as a Donor. |
If you were to become an APA member, you would then be able to: More importantly, your membership fee (as low as $20 per year for a single concession) would be tangible support for our Park Lands strategies: Explore, Inspire, Protect and Restore. What are you waiting for? Choose from the various potential roles we've described on our volunteer page, here. We urgently need more Park Lands journalists/reporters/story tellers! |
If you were to become an APA member, you would then be able to: More importantly, your membership fee (as low as $20 per year for a single concession) would be tangible support for our Park Lands strategies: Explore, Inspire, Protect and Restore. What are you waiting for? Choose from the various potential roles we've described on our volunteer page, here. We urgently need more Park Lands journalists/reporters/story tellers! |
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6. Renew Glover South playground |
6. Renew Glover South playground |
It's the oldest of ten playgrounds in your Adelaide Park Lands - opened in December 1918 in Blue Gum Park /Kurangga (Park 20). Time for renewal or upgrade? Have your say, by 28 April. |
It's the oldest of ten playgrounds in your Adelaide Park Lands - opened in December 1918 in Blue Gum Park /Kurangga (Park 20). Time for renewal or upgrade? Have your say, by 28 April. |
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by InDaily's Emily Griffith Despite high fuel costs, organisers of this weekend's Adelaide Equestrian Festival in your eastern Adelaide Park Lands expect 30,000 people at the event. |
by InDaily's Emily Griffith Despite high fuel costs, organisers of this weekend's Adelaide Equestrian Festival in your eastern Adelaide Park Lands expect 30,000 people at the event. |
8. New larger clubrooms for Park 21 West |
8. New larger clubrooms for Park 21 West |
Site works have commenced on a long-planned new sports building, off Goodwood Road in Golden Wattle Park / Mirnu Wirra (Park 21). |
Site works have commenced on a long-planned new sports building, off Goodwood Road in Golden Wattle Park / Mirnu Wirra (Park 21). |
9. Nature challenge returns |
9. Nature challenge returns |
by Kadaltilla / Adelaide Park Lands Authority The City Nature Challenge is BACK for 2026! Get involved in Citizen Science Month. It’s a great way to explore the Adelaide Park Lands and discover its biodiversity. Be part of a global 4-day bioblitz, where cities come together to discover and document local wildlife. |
by Kadaltilla / Adelaide Park Lands Authority The City Nature Challenge is BACK for 2026! Get involved in Citizen Science Month. It’s a great way to explore the Adelaide Park Lands and discover its biodiversity. Be part of a global 4-day bioblitz, where cities come together to discover and document local wildlife. |
10. Best walks for wheelchair users |
10. Best walks for wheelchair users |
by Laure Dare of The Post Walks on the Adelaide Park Lands Trail have been judged as South Australia's best walks for wheelchair users. |
by Laure Dare of The Post Walks on the Adelaide Park Lands Trail have been judged as South Australia's best walks for wheelchair users. |
11. Threat remains, even without LIV Golf |
11. Threat remains, even without LIV Golf |
by the ABC's Thomas Kelsall The State Government intends to pursue its planned destrruction of hundreds of trees in Possum Park / Pirltawardli (Park 1) despite predictions of the imminent financial collapse of the international LIV Golf circuit. |
by the ABC's Thomas Kelsall The State Government intends to pursue its planned destrruction of hundreds of trees in Possum Park / Pirltawardli (Park 1) despite predictions of the imminent financial collapse of the international LIV Golf circuit. |
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NEWSLETTER TEAMEditor: Shane Sody Contributors (to this issue): Kadaltilla / Adelaide Park Lands Authority | InDaily's Emily Griffith | The Post's Laura Dare | The ABC's Thomas Kelsall Proofreader: Trish Russell |
NEWSLETTER TEAMEditor: Shane Sody Contributors (to this issue): Kadaltilla / Adelaide Park Lands Authority | InDaily's Emily Griffith | The Post's Laura Dare | The ABC's Thomas Kelsall Proofreader: Trish Russell |
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