Category: Environment
Media Release – Apply for a local community beverage container recycling grant to receive up to $10,000
Apply for a local community beverage container recycling grant to receive up to $10,000 If you have local community project that can increase the recycling of beverage containers, apply now for a community grant of up to $10,000. The Keep Australia Beautiful grants, funded by The Coca-Cola Foundation, are open to all communities across Australia [...]
Monaro Landscape Connectivity project – Captains Flat workshop
Are you a land manager in the Bungendore-Carwoola-Hoskinstown-Captains Flat region? Do you have native vegetation on your property? Would you like support and funding to help manage this native vegetation? If the answer is YES, then this opportunity is for you! The Monaro Landscape Connectivity project team wants to work with land managers to improve [...]
Monaro Landscape Connectivity project – Information available at Michelago Mayfair
The Monaro Landscape Connectivity (MLC) Project team is looking forward to meeting local land managers attending the Michelago Mayfair on Sunday 6th May 2012, at Michelago Oval. Land managers can hear about the range of support, advice and incentive funding available through this project by the three partners: Kosciuszko to Coast, Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc and [...]
Weedswap on again April 2-3
Exchange woody environmental weeds for free native plants at Corkhill Bros near the Mugga Lane Tip and at Canberra Sand & Gravel, Southern Cross Drive Belconnen. When: from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm on Saturday and Sunday 2/3 April. This year we are targeting berry producing weeds such as pyrocantha, privet, and cotoneaster (be sure [...]
Artificial Turf 101: Infill or No Infill?
Some consumers may not be aware that most synthetic turf installations recommend including infill also. Is this really necessary? What is infill, exactly? Can you get by without it? Green Lawns An artificial lawn has many benefits over a natural lawn. However, it is not entirely maintenance-free. Although keeping fake grass looking nice takes different [...]
GreenGrid wins Premier Award
A partnership between TransGrid and Greening Australia received the NSW Premier’s Public Sector Award ‘Sustainability’ category for bringing about multiple benefits to the land and biodiversity across New South Wales. Since 1997, GreenGrid has grown into a large-scale program, encompassing the Southern Tablelands, Southern Highlands, Central West and Sydney Regions of NSW. TransGrid’s Corporate Environment [...]
Clean Energy Act and Carbon Farming Initiative
Dear Sir/Madam With the requirement for carbon emission offsets enshrined in legislation alongside the Carbon Farming Initiative, a framework to channel significant private sector funds into regional Australia now exists. The framework will see Greening Australia’s (GA) Biodiverse Carbon program build on nearly 3 decades of successfully delivering positive economic, environmental and social outcomes to [...]
Native Plant Sale
On Saturday, 22 October the Australian Native Plants Society will be holding its Spring Plant Sale at the southern car park of the Australian National Botanic Gardens from 8.30 am to 2.00 pm or while stocks last. Prices are $4 to $7. Thousands of plants are available, but be early to avoid disappointment. Contact: John [...]
Eco friendly electric boats coming to Canberra
Canberra, April 2011 Last summer, many Australians enjoyed their local waterways on a power boat – without realising the impact motorboating has on the environment. Research shows that a few hours in a petrol powered boat has a bigger environmental impact than a return road trip from Canberra to Melbourne. Petrol powered marine engines are [...]
Kookaburra Sits in the A.C.T. Gum Tree
It’s April and young A.C.T. Kookaburras are out of the nest and taking on an important role in the Kookaburra family. If you see one Kookaburra around, it’s likely that a whole family is living near you – and there are plenty of things you can do to be a Backyard Buddy to Kookaburras. Backyard [...]
The Only Good Snake Is A Dead Snake. Think Again!
Many people have a natural aversion of snakes, while many others simply hate them. However, the negative stigma that surrounds snakes is completely undeserved. Snakes are in fact extremely beneficial animals to have around. Snakes are absolutely paramount to the health of many eco-systems, the environment and to biodiversity. They are extremely valuable components to [...]
Weed Swap Southside
The Biannual Weed Swap will be held at Corkhill Bros near the Mugga Lane Tip. Environmental weeds can be exchanged for free native plants.
Native Plant Sale
The Australian Native Plants Society will be holding its Spring plant sale at the Australian National Botanic Gardens Southern Car Park on Saturday, 16 October. Over 12000 plants, suitable for the Canberra climate, will be available comprising some 500 different species cultivars etc. Prices range from $4 to $7. Members of the Society will be [...]
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