Nature Nights - Beyond Bees and Butterflies

Join us at the Port Environment Centre as we explore the fascinating world of invertebrates and discover how these often-overlooked creatures help our gardens and ecosystems thrive. Through creativity, conversation and hands-on learning, discover how we can support beneficial bugs and create healthier, more biodiverse gardens. Here’s what’s happening: 4:00 – 5:00 pm | Make Your Own Native Bee Hotel Give native bees a helping hand by creating your own bee hotel to take home! Learn about the fascinating world of native bees, why they are important pollinators and how we can provide safe spaces for them to shelter and nest. 5:00 – 6:00 pm | Community Eco Discussion Not all bugs are bad! Join us for a relaxed community conversation about the impacts of chemical pesticides and how we can rethink our approach to garden pests. Explore how beneficial insects and other invertebrates help keep ecosystems in balance, and discuss practical, nature-friendly alternatives to chemical pest control. Article links: The battle against bugs: it’s time to end chemical warfare Planting for Helpful Predators: How “Natural Enemies” Can Control Garden Pests for You 6:00 – 7:30 pm | Meet the Invertebrates with Kris Messenger from Bugs n Slugs Join Kris Messenger from Bugs n Slugs for an exciting, hands-on exploration of the incredible world of invertebrates! Get up close with a variety of live invertebrates and discover the important roles they play in our ecosystems, from pollination and decomposition to natural pest control. Learn how to attract helpful invertebrates to your garden by providing the food, shelter and habitat they need to thrive. You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to citizen science by documenting the invertebrates you observe and helping build our understanding of local biodiversity. Discover how even the smallest creatures can make a big difference, and leave inspired with practical ways to welcome more wildlife into your own garden. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ FREE | ALL AGES | ALL WELCOME Light supper provided (Please register for catering purposes) Please note that • numbers are limited and everyone must book to attend • please let us know if you have booked and then are unable to attend For event enquiries please contact the Port Environment Centre on 0493 253 482 or email [email protected] The Port Environment Centre is funded by Green Adelaide with additional support from the City of Port Adelaide Enfield and the Suzanne Elliott Charitable Trust. Attendee information may be used for follow up evaluation, in order to assess the longer term impacts of our events. Follow up contact may be made (in the form of a survey) but participation in any evaluation is optional. Marni ngadlu tampinthi ngadlu Kaurna yartanga inparrinthi It is good that we all acknowledge we are living on Kaurna Country.