Naturalism

10/04/2026

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UPDATE:

Unfortunately, the forecasted weather for the original date of Sunday 12 April in Port Willunga is far too windy and will be too uncomfortable for everyone participating.

So we've made the difficult decision to postpone the event until Sunday 3 May from 10am - 2pm. We deeply apologise for the inconvenience - but we want to ensure everyone is kept safe and this is an enjoyable event for all.

For those who have already registered:

- If you are able to attend the rescheduled event on Sunday 3 May, you do not need to do anything! Your ticket and your colour selection will automatically be transferred.

- If you can’t attend but would still like your ticket to help support this project, please let us know via email emma.hack@icloud.com so we can remove your colour from the dragon but the funds can continue to contribute to the running of this event, with proceeds going to the chosen charities.

- If you can't attend but would prefer a refund, please email us and we will process your refund by the end of the week.

Thank you so much for your understanding and support. Nature is both beautiful and powerful... and this time we’ll have to go with the (ocean) flow!

With gratitude and deep apologies x

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The inaugural installation “Leafy Seadragon” is planned to take place on Port Willunga Beach, where 888 people from the general public will gather to form South Australia’s marine emblem in a powerful act of collective expression. Professionally captured through aerial photography and film, this first installation marks the beginning of a global movement dedicated to ocean awareness, beauty and belonging.

You are invited to be part of Ocean Movement by participating in the installation or helping to fund the movement and its conservation message. Together, we can create a living legacy for the sea.

At the completion of each installation, we place the strength of prayer over the ocean — a shared offering of hope, reverence and healing.

Whether you choose to stand with us in the artwork or support the movement through funding, your presence matters.

* Join us in creating a message of hope for the sea
* Help us honour our South Australian Beaches
* Help us show the power of prayer as we gather for the ocean
* Participants need to be 18+
* This is a clothed event

Sign up now to participate at the rescheduled date of Sun 3 May: https://www.emmahackgallery.com/products/leafy-seadragon-installation

*Registrations strictly close: Wed 29 April at midnight*

Thank you to our Charity Sponsors Great Southern Reef Foundation and and the

We acknowledge this land is the traditional lands for the Kaurna people and we respect their spiritual relationship with their country.

21/03/2026

So, without having to grow this succulent w**d in a vegetable garden, I have a super nutritious food addition laying at my feet everywhere in my yard currently!
I've attached a link in previous post with inspiration on how to use it! 🌿

21/03/2026

https://ourpermaculturelife.com/20-ways-eat-purslane/
Do you know you have a little succulent growing as a w**d in your garden than can add omega 3 to your diet in salads, smoothies, stir fries, sandwiches or dips?

Have you ever wondered how to eat one of the most common garden ‘w**ds’ in the world. I have listed 20 ways to eat purslane and there are so many more!

17/03/2026

https://www.verywellhealth.com/foods-with-more-magnesium-than-dark-chocolate-11880537

You may know that dark chocolate is a good source of magnesium. Yet, this essential mineral is found in higher amounts in several other plant-based foods.

16/02/2026

10/02/2026

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06/01/2026

It's really important to be more vigilant regarding your hydration today, and don't perform any excessive activities that aren't necessary, or spend too long under they eye of the sun. We are just not used to this heat at the moment. If you don't have access to air-conditioning, use cool , wet towels.

Extreme heat can make you feel unwell and may lead to dangerous heat-related illnesses. Symptoms of heat-related illnesses include dizziness, headaches, nausea, thirst, or vomiting.

To stay safe, drink plenty of water and avoid going outside during the hottest parts of the day. Check in on loved ones regularly, especially older adults and pregnant people. Keep cool indoors with a fan or air-conditioner.

Remember to wear light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing and, if you’re going outside, wear a hat, sunglasses and plenty of SPF 50+ sunscreen.

For more tips, visit sahealth.sa.gov.au/healthyintheheat

06/01/2026

Well, I finished my last day of work on 2025 with a Christmas themed workout 🤶 to energise me through, and had workouts at Marty's on my break; loads of dog walks and hikes, pole gymnastics . And have managed to see my workday in with the YMCA's 175th Special birthday class sets this morning. So....I'm BACK at work again, 6 Jan, making certain I'm feeling energetic, strong and motivated. And so see you soon, for this year: 2026!!!

04/01/2026

Enjoying peace and the quiet surrounds of nature, sunshine and walking adventures around our favourite, Clayton Bay. Where my Baldock ancestors came out and were caretakers of Goose Island in the 1840s.

31/12/2025

My colleagues are running a super morning of back to back classes for FREE next week...for those with New Year's resolutions, Just Do It !! 🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🤼‍♀️🥊🧘‍♀️🧘🧘‍♀️🧘🧘‍♀️

🎉👋 Come and celebrate YMCA SA's 175th birthday with us with a free group fitness morning!

Tuesday 6 January 2026, 8:30am – 12:00pm

Classes are open to everybody, not just members. Come and join the fun, get moving and feel good.
☕ Plus, get a $3 coffee if you're booked into a class!

BoxFit 8:30am - 9:15am
Power Fit 9:30am - 10:15am
Yoga 10:30am - 12pm
⚡ Classes for 16 years + only.

👉 Head online to book group fitness classes! marionleisure.ymca.org.au/about/news-events/175th-free-group-fitness-morning

27/12/2025

Hope everyone is enjoying a few hours or days off over this Christmas time to recuperate. I found plenty of simple activities to do in the last few days to get the festive vibes going!

24/12/2025

🍊 Oranges were traditionally a gift during Christmas time, because in the colder climates , before delivery systems such as we have today, they were considered exotic, and hard to find, particularly in the Great Depression. Here are my dogs admiring some creativity on my neighbours' orange tree.