The Watershed Cafe
Mawson Lakes SA 5095
08 8258 8070
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The former Mawson Lakes Sales Centre was successfully relocated to the picturesque Greenfields Wetlands in April 2006 and renamed ‘The Watershed' – chosen to reflect the fact that this building represents a defining moment or turning point in the community's attitude to sustainability, as well as referring to its watery setting.
The Watershed features a café and function centre with an outside viewing deck. It also serves as the entry point for 2 km of wetlands walking trails.
The Watershed is also the home base for NRM (Natural Resources Management) Education Officers who provide programs for schools that are interested in exploring environmental sustainability, indcluding the Australian Sustainable Schools Initiative-SA and Engaging with Nature..
The Watershed also showcases the regions' numerous achievements in water and environmental management and over time will expand its role as an education centre, promoting ways in which the community can move towards greater harmony with the natural environment by:
- explaining the impact that our current way of living has on our natural environment
- demonstrating the importance of the biodiversity in our soil, water and air ecosystems that provide us with a healthy natural environment in which to live
- showcasing the great initiatives that are already underway to reduce our impact
- highlighting what else we can do, as individuals and as a community, to minimise our impact on local ecosystems
The Watershed Function Centre and Cafe
Suitable for an array of functions and casual dining, Watershed Function Centre and Cafe staff aim to create and deliver a stylish and memorable affair. We invite you to contact us to discuss your next private or corporate function. Visit the Watershed Café website at http://thewatershed.net.au/
Wetlands tours and trails
The 2km of well maintained trails incorporate a specially constructed bird hide where visitors can stop to watch some of the 160 species recorded at the wetlands. There are also 20 species of water plants, plus fish, frogs, long-necked tortoises, snakes and lizards inhabiting the Greenfields Wetlands.
Self Guided Tours
The self guided tour takes approximately 40 minutes to complete. Interpretive signage along the trails provides details of the rich and diverse wildlife. Please ask staff at the café for entry details.
Guided Tours
Guided tours are available. Please contact Redjam on 1300 60 50 19 to book tours and make enquiries. Packages can be created to suit different requirements, including morning tea and an educational presentation on the wetlands.
Download the PDF brochure (216 kB) for a map and directions to the Watershed Sustainability Precinct. To view this document, you will require Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download this free program from the Adobe web site.
Video overview
Watch the video here or visit the YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToxhwoWEjjc
Contact information
For further information, please contact our customer service centre on 8406 8222.
To request hire info please go to http://thewatershed.net.au/