Community planting day on the Gawler River/Kadlitpari- Sat 15 Aug, 2026

Community Planting Day on the Gawler River/Kadlitpari

Saturday 15th August, 9.30am-4pm

Join us at the Gawler River/Kadlitpari planting weekend for the one day, two days or just a few hours on one, or both days, planting native tubestock on the north bank of the river to consolidate and extend one of its most significant revegetation precincts. You’ll also hear about the challenges of establishing plants in fast flowing floodways and see some of the wildlife that has returned to the repaired ecosystem.

Meet interesting people with a commitment to the environment, participate in a hands-on activity where 'many hands make light work' and make a difference! Most planting holes will be pre-dug to make planting easier! And of course, bring your friends!
Share the experience of creating new habitat with GRRR! (Gawler River Riparian Restoration).

The site is only a two- minute drive from GAWLER, with parking along Roediger Rd, Buchfelde (southern end); then follow the signs.

The site: The areas we will be planting on the banks of the river consist of relatively flat areas as well as some gentle slopes.

What to bring: 

• Hat & gardening gloves.

• BYO water bottle, am/pm tea & lunch, depending on when and how long you are planning to help. 

• If you have any favourite planting tools, please bring them too.

What to wear: Sturdy shoes, clothing appropriate for outdoor work/planting and the weather on the day.

Children: We welcome children to take part in the event but please note they will need to be supervised at all times as the river is flowing, and the area is not fenced off. There are also some steep areas near the planting site which are not fenced off.

Registration: If you are keen to lend a hand for however long or short a time, please register your attendance.

If you are coming on Saturday the 15th, please register (get tickets) on this page.

If you would like to come on Sunday 16th or both days, then please also register your attendance for Sunday following this link to book for SUNDAY attendance: https://events.humanitix.com/community-planting-day-on-the-gawler-river-sunday-aug-16th-2026?h=P_pO06EuP3NhVIbjVl5NIl1QixYCcGNA5F38ALLIW08&t=1785300934567

If you would like to do some reading to be more informed about the whole of the Gawler River/Kadlitpari and the repair of its ecosystem you can access the recently published Gawler River/Kadlitpari Restoration Guide by Green Adelaide: 1050490-GA-Gawler-River-restoration-guide.pdf

We will email you closer to the event with any updates.

This is a free event. 

For further information please contact Graham Brookman from Gawler River Riparian Restoration on 0407 771 985.

GRRR is auspiced by the Gawler Environment Centre and this reveg project has been made possible by a Northern and Yorke Landscape Board's Grassroots Grant.