15 years contribution to conservation

This award is for all the residents of Kensington and friends of Borthwick Park who have contributed to conservation in the Adelaide Region over the past 15 years through the KRA’s biodiversity project. We’ve made a positive difference to our local...

19 Wellington Street – The Freemason’s Arms

by Seth Piszczuk, current resident, number 19 Wellington Street, Kensington SA 5068 19 Wellington Street ‘The Freemason’s Arms’ is undoubtedly the oldest residence in Kensington, and possibly one of the oldest in South Australia. Wellington Street – at the time...

Care for Kensington grants available!

We think Kensington is the best place to live and we hope you do too. Two Care for Kensington (CfK) community grants are available to be spent during 2024 on any project that benefits our fabulous suburb! Think environmental, cultural, artistic, social, even...

Creeping forward

Six local households are currently propagating Myoporum parvifolium or Creeping Boobialla from cuttings. In June-July 2024 we’ll put the young plants into the ground in Borthwick Park. These creepers are relatively easy to grow from stem cuttings and are a great asset...

9 June: Working Bee

Since 2010 the residents of Kensington have been working together to replenish the biodiversity and beauty of Borthwick Park. This lovely green space bounded by Thornton Street, Richmond Street, Bridge Street and Second Creek is the focus of a community-led project...