We’re looking for people who enjoy plants or gardening, people who are keen to support our shared environment or people who are interested in learning a new skill.

Is this you?? Have a go at propagating native plants from cuttings this Spring/Summer. KRA volunteers will plant them into Borthwick Park or Pioneer Park next Winter!

Creeping Boobialla (Myoporum parvifolium) is a native ground cover which thrives in Borthwick Park (photo below). They provide excellent shelter and food for small critters (lizards, insects, etc), keep the soil cooler in summer and out-compete weeds. Sticky Goodenia (Goodenia varia) is a hardy, drought-tolerant low-growing shrub which cascades over the ground (photo below). They flower almost all year (cheery pops of yellow) and attract native butterflies and other insects. Both these species are easy to propagate from cuttings. They have vigorous root systems which help them establish quickly.

Or you could try your hand at striking bidgee-widgees (Acaena novae-zelandiae) (photo below) but they are a little more finicky. Up for the challenge? Jump in!

Growing native plants from cuttings is pretty easy, a good project for all ages and, best of all, will make a positive difference to the biodiversity of Kensington.

We’ve had success with two different methods of cutting propagation – outlined in our guide which you can download here. Have a read through and If you’d like to join the KRA’s Grow Group, contact John on 0422 909 710 or email contact@kra.org.au …. we’ll set you up with potting mix, pots, whatever you need, and show you where to harvest your cuttings in Borthwick Park.

It’s part of a network of some 20 sites across metro Adelaide, all owned and maintained by Green Adelaide. Data from the last 7 years show between 5 and 25 tonnes of debris is caught and removed each year from the Thornton Street rack. In the year ending June 2025, over 10 tonnes of material was removed from Adelaide’s waterways at this key location, right here in Kensington.

A site inspection occurs when 7mm of rain falls in 24 hours or 10mm of rain falls over a 7 day period. Without a rainfall trigger, sites are routinely checked every 21 days. Cleans are scheduled as needed.

The Rack Phone rings! Who answers the call? Never fear, residents of Kensington, Mechanical Vegetation Solutions will soon be here! These dedicated contractors appear from nowhere, clean up the neighbourhood, then zap off to fight trash elsewhere, a bit like the comic book super heroes of old. Check out the Tale of the Trash Rack Heroes.

From their former location in Franklin Street in the city, the Bikes for Refugees charity provided more than 17,000 bikes to refugees and other people in need. Cr Christel Mex of the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters and Bishop Tim Harris of St Matthew’s Church officially opened the new workshop on Friday 14th November. The Hon. Mira el Dannawi MLC also spoke during the formalities, praising the efforts of Bikes For Refugees in providing refugees with a means of transport and a sense of inclusion in Adelaide.

Opening Hours*
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 11am-5 pm
Most Saturdays 10am-1pm

*If possible, please call or SMS before visiting.

Please contact the workshop (phone or email) if you wish to donate bikes or bike parts. The team will be able to quickly determine with a few questions whether they can use the items you wish to donate. If they can’t use your unwanted bikes/parts they will be able to direct you to alternative options for recycling.

Skilled volunteers are needed to assist with bike repairs – contact Mike Brisco at the workshop if you can help.

 Renovated bikes and second-hand bike parts are also sold to the public to raise funds for running costs and donations to aligned charities. Check Facebook Marketplace to view available bikes by clicking here. Most Saturdays the team holds a Bike Market where you can purchase a checked and serviced bike for a reasonable price or browse their collection of second hand bike parts and accessories. Note, Saturdays can be very busy, so customising of purchased bikes is not possible.

Contact via:
Email: acbwsa@gmail.com
Mobile Ph: 0406 918 787

View the workshop’s website here and for further information on the charity, click here.

Our Association hosts and manages 3 street libraries within Kensington:

• Don’s Deli, corner Bridge Street and The Parade – see the library’s Street Library Australia page here.

• High Street Cafe, Mary McKillop Precinct, Phillips Street – see the library’s Street Library Australia page here.

• Borthwick Park shelter, access via Thornton, Richmond or Bridge Streets – see the library’s Street Library Australia page here.