About Us

Our Logo

Our logo depicts the unique Aldinga Dampiera (Dampiera lanceolata var. intermedia). Aldinga Dampiera is endemic to South Australia, is found only in Wangkuntila-Aldinga Conservation Park and is listed as Endangered under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972. Aldinga Dampiera grows on coastal sand and mallee in Aldinga Scrub and the blue of the logo represents not only the blue of the flower but also the waters of Aldinga Washpool. 

Aldinga Dampiera grows as an erect shrub to 1 metre tall, flowering between October and January. Dense white hairs are found on the stem and on the underside of the thick, ovate leaves. Its bright blue flowers have long silky hairs.

Look for our emblem next time you are walking in the Park! 

Activities 

Since their inception in 1987, the Friends have been carrying out the following activities:

Monthly meetings
Working bees
Seed collection and propagation
Revegetation and maintenance
Suppression of weeds
Regular bird surveys
Annual vegetation monitoring
Educational programs for schools
Visits to other Parks
Participation in local community events
Monitoring the impact of development adjacent to the Scrub

By removing invasive weeds such as veldt grass, bridal creeper, olives, rhamnus and bone seed to name just a few, Friends aim to encourage natural regeneration of indigenous vegetation.

Like all voluntary conservationists, our group combines the expertise of its various members in order to promote the long term health of the naturally occurring flora and fauna of the locality.

The Friends of Wangkuntila-Aldinga Conservation Park are registered with the Southern Volunteering (SA) as an approved organisation in respect of Centrelink's voluntary work provisions.

Some achievements to date:

Paths defined for public access to prevent erosion of delicate sandy terrain
Production of maps showing walking paths
The reappearance of several indigenous plant species
Protection of threatened species
Successful revegetation of a number of sites
A significant reduction in the number of woody weeds and bridal creeper infestations
Grants have been secured for schemes to rehabilitate sections of the park
Establishment and maintenance of wetland sites
Opening of the Coral Lichen walking trail