Lenger Reserve

04/02/2026

We were fortunate to receive a Grassroots Grant from the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board, which has enabled us to purchase a spray trailer to support w**d control works across our Murraylands and Riverland nature reserves. The trailer has already proven highly effective at Lenger Reserve, where it has been used to control onion w**d, horehound, wild sage, gazanias, and other invasive species.

In addition to w**d management, the unit will be an invaluable asset for watering revegetation plantings at multiple reserves throughout the long, dry summer months. Its compact, user-friendly design makes it well suited for use by both volunteers and staff, with the ability to access narrow tracks and trails.

Through this grant, we have also been able to purchase herbicides and engage contractors to undertake control works targeting w**ds of national significance. We sincerely thank the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board for their ongoing support 😄🙌

11/09/2025

This will be a great workshop! 😊🌱

29/08/2025

A few of us braved the weather and temperatures between 5°c - 10°c at Lenger Reserve today and were quite productive between showers and hail 😅🥶

Serge, Melville and Butch worked on restoring the old pug and pine cottage whilst Len and I dug out some three-corner jacks, horehound, ice plant, onion w**d, thistles and more 💪

We also went for a bushwalk and found some native orchids, early nancies, native carrots and spotted a pair of wedge-tailed eagles soaring high above. Everything was looking refreshed after over 20mm of rain in the past month 🥰🌱

Our working bees are on the last Friday of the month from 10am. All ages and abilities welcome 😊

29/08/2025

Did you know Lenger Reserve sits in the River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve? A wonderful place to view the night sky. Let's help preserve our dark sky in Australia by signing this petition 🙌🌌

Stand with the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance!

They are leading a federal petition to protect our night skies for all Australians, and we are proud to support their effort to reach the goal of 10,000 signatures to ensure this petition is tabled in the House of Representatives.

The petition's official name is "Petition EN7346: National Legislation for Light Pollution Regulation and Dark Sky Preservation."

It takes just 3 clicks and 30 seconds and you WILL make a real difference for the wildlife and ecosystems of Australia.

Sign the petition today and share this post with your like-minded friends and family!
https://www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/petition/EN7346

28/05/2025

Please join us this Friday 30th May for our monthly working bee 😊🌱

Meet at the cottage at 10am for a great day, we will be planting some seedlings grown by our dedicated volunteer Melville from seed collected at the reserve. We will be tackling some pesky bridal creeper too.

We welcome all ages and abilities and stay as little or as long as you like! 😁

A great chance to connect with nature and give back to the community and environment. 🙌🌳

22/05/2025

Today is International Day for Biological Diversity 🌱🌳🦂🦋🦎🦘🦇🪱

Biodiversity is what keeps our world thriving—yet many species are facing increasing habitat loss and decline.

The National Trust of South Australia is custodian to 24 spectacular nature reserves right across the state, in a variety of ecological communities, supporting a huge array of biodiversity!

Thanks to all our volunteers who celebrate biodiversity today, and everyday! Thanks so much for protecting and conserving vital habitat for thousands of native species keeping ecosystems healthy and resilient 💚

You can take action by supporting conservation efforts in South Australia. No matter your abilities, there are many opportunities for all 😊🌱

More information on International Day for Biological Diversity can be found here: https://www.un.org/en/observances/biological-diversity-day

21/05/2025

This week we celebrate National Volunteer Week! 🙌🎉

We thank all who volunteer for the National Trust of South Australia enormously! Also to those volunteers around the world.

This year’s theme is ‘Connecting Communities,' celebrating the power in volunteering to bring people together. Volunteering creates lasting relationships that enriches lives and strengthens communities.

Without the help from our volunteers, what we achieve would just not be possible.

Volunteers make the world a better place! We are so grateful for your dedication, passion and care 🥰🌱

Would you like to volunteer for the National Trust? We have so many different volunteering opportunities. Please contact us on (08) 8202 9200 or at [email protected]

21/03/2025

13/02/2025

Would you like to join us for our working bees? Here is a schedule for 2025. Hope to see you at Lenger 😊🌱

05/12/2024

Today, on International Volunteers Day, we are so thankful to all the amazing volunteers who dedicate their time to protect our precious native bushland 🙏🌱💕

Without volunteers, the National Trust nature reserves would be w**dy, inaccessible and void of native plants and wildlife. Thanks to the hard work of volunteers over decades, these reserves are oases for many threatened plants, animals and ecological communities. And most are accessible, via walking trails (also maintained by volunteers) for people to enjoy!

Our world, society and communities would truly be lost without them!

If you've thought about volunteering, no matter your skills/abilities there is always something to do and we'd welcome any support. It's a great way to give back, spend time in nature and make a positive difference 😊🙌