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Friends of the Desert Park


What We Do

The Friends of the Desert Park support the Park in a variety of meaningful ways:

Publications

  • My Desert Diary — a book based on the informative animal and bird signage around the Park, available at the Desert Park Shop and other outlets in Alice Springs.
  • A series of 10 flora and fauna art prints, created from the same original artwork, also available at the Desert Park Shop.

Fundraising and Support

  • We raise funds to purchase equipment and resources that directly assist the Park.
  • We purchased and maintain a fleet of electric scooters to support visitors with mobility needs.
  • We contribute to staff development, funding training and courses beyond the Park's internal capacity.
  • We explore grant opportunities for the betterment of the Park experience and conservation projects

Events and Community Involvement

  • Friends regularly participate in Park events, often providing hands-on support such as staffing barbecues or assisting with logistics.
  • We also offer volunteer time for activities including the animal census, propagation volunteer group, and food preparation.
  • We’ve also co-hosted activities like art exhibitions during the Red Centre Bird Festival.

Communication and Engagement

  • We publish Focus on Friends, an occasional newsletter promoting the activities of both the Friends and the Park.
  • We host exclusive member events, including behind-the-scenes experiences like a special night tour of the Nocturnal House.

Get Involved

Membership is free and open to anyone who shares our passion for the Alice Springs Desert Park.

To join or find out more:

The Friends of the Desert Park is an incorporated association, managed by an elected committee of members. The committee meets at least six times a year, in addition to the Annual General Meeting (AGM), and can co-opt new members between meetings.

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