⚠️ IMPORTANT UPDATE: Saturday 6th June has been cancelled due to weather.
Due to significant recent rainfall making the grounds unsafe for vehicle parking on Saturday, we have made the difficult decision to cancel Day 1 of the event. Those affected have been contacted.

Join us as we work together to reconstruct habitat for biodiversity!

Bio·R are kicking off this year's festival with three big days over the June Long Weekend (June 6-8) at Myponga Beach, with strong support from the Human.Kind Studios community. Our goal over this weekend for this stunning coastal site is to plant 16,000 native seedlings, creating vital habitat for wildlife.

Bio·R is a South Australian grassroots charity dedicated to reconstructing habitats for native wildlife. The ambitious long-term goal is to reconstruct 100 hectares per year by 2032, and 1000 hectares per year by 2045. This weekend at Myponga Beach is the first event in Bio·R's 2026 planting season.

Human.Kind Studios and The Circular Initiative are stewards of the Myponga Beach property. 45 hectares of habitat will be planted over the next three years, with hopes to build a wellness retreat space over coming years for people share this special place. You can learn more at www.thecircular.au.

What to Expect

Whether you’re a returning Bio·R Champion or joining us for the first time, you’ll find a welcoming community of people who care deeply about our environment. Expect an enjoyable day of planting in the fresh coastal air, delicious wholesome food, and the satisfaction of being part of a positive, large-scale habitat reconstruction project.

Tickets & Catering Contribution

To manage catering and eliminate food waste, your ticket covers tea, coffee, water, a delicious vegetarian lunch, and afternoon tea.

Adult (Full Contribution): $30
Adult (Partial Contribution): $15
Teen (13-17 years): $15
Child (0-12 years): Free (registration required)

Note: Ticket sales close at 12:00 PM (midday), Thursday June 4th, so that we can provide our caterers with accurate numbers and dietary requirements in advance.

Catering

Due to this year's site layout, catering will be decentralised and brought directly to the planting sites each day, so you can stay immersed in the landscape and not have to walk to and from the catering area.

To make this a little easier, you'll be asked to pre-order your lunch when you order your ticket.

Option 1: Falafel Bowl - Falafel, Rice, Cabbage, Cucumber salad, Maghmour (eggplant stew), Garlic Sauce, Pickles. Contains: Dairy, Onion, Garlic. (GF, Vegan option available)
Option 2: Leek and White Bean Stew - Served with mashed potatoes, steamed greens, and crispy shallots. Contains: Dairy, Onion, Garlic. (GF)

Please bring a water bottle (which you will be able to refill on site), and a reusable tea/coffee mug.

All catering items and packaging will be provided, and are 100% compostable.

Daily Schedule

9:30 AM: Arrival & check-in
9:45 AM: Safety briefing & introduction
10:00 AM: Morning planting session
12:00 PM: Staggered lunch break
1:00 PM: Afternoon planting session
3:00 PM: Afternoon tea
3:30 PM: Event concludes

What To Bring

Weather-appropriate Clothing: Be prepared for all four seasons in one day! Pack sun, wind, and rain protection. Layers are your best friend at Myponga Beach.
Footwear: Sturdy work boots or gumboots are essential, as the terrain can be uneven and muddy.
Tools: Gardening gloves and a hand trowel or mattock. We will have a substantial number of trowels/mattocks available, but not enough for everyone, so please bring your own if possible.
Backpack or bucket: A backpack or a small bucket is highly recommended for carrying your personal tools and water bottles to the planting sites (up to 1km walk).
Seating: If you’d like something to sit on for lunch and afternoon tea, please bring a camp chair or picnic blanket. You can drop these, and any other items you don't wish to carry, at our luggage vehicle upon arrival, and we’ll transport them for you.
Water bottle and mug: Please bring a water bottle (which you will be able to refill on site), and a reusable tea/coffee mug. No need to bring your own plates, bowls, or cutlery to this event as we’ve gone 100% compostable!
Personal medication: Please ensure you have any personal medication (asthma puffer/EpiPen) with you at all times.

Site Accessibility & Difficulty Ratings

We want everyone to enjoy their time in the field! Use this guide to choose the day that is most appropriate for you and/or your group. Remember, we have a luggage vehicle to transport your heavy gear (like camp chairs) to the planting area for you!

Day	Difficulty Rating	Approximate Walking Distance (from carpark to site)
Day 1 (Saturday, June 6)	Very Easy, closest site to carpark	Up to 250m each way. +/-30m elevation
Day 2 (Sunday, June 7)	Easy - Moderate, further from the carpark	Up to 700m each way. +/-65m elevation
Day 3 (Monday, June 8)	Moderate, furthest from the carpark	Up to 950m each way. +/-95m elevation

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge that this event takes place on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people and respect their elders past, present, and emerging.

Contact the host of 2026 Bio·R Planting Festival: Myponga Beach

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