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Category Archives: Environment
Knox in 10 years’ time – your ‘Wish for Knox’ takes shape
Thousands have contributed thoughts and ideas to inform Knox’s next ten-year Community Plan. Continue reading
Posted in Community, Environment, News
Tagged climate change, environment, future, Knox Council, Lisa Cooper, renewable energy, sustainability
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Backyard bird life in Ferntree Gully
A spectacular variety of bird life was spotted in parks and gardens across Ferntree Gully last month as part of BirdLife Australia’s Aussie Backyard Bird Count. Continue reading
Posted in Environment
Tagged bird life, birds, environment, Ferntree Gully
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After the Storm: Spring in the Dandenong Ranges
Despite damage from the severe weather events of 9 June, most of the Dandenong Ranges National Park in the Ferntree Gully area is still open to the public. Continue reading
Posted in Community, Environment, News
Tagged 1000 Steps, Dandenongs, Kokoda Memorial Track, One Tree Hill, storm damage
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Celebrating Biodiversity Month in Knox
Biodiversity Month is celebrated every September and promotes the importance of connecting with nature, caring for nature in all its diversity – its biodiversity! Continue reading
Posted in Community, Environment
Tagged Biodiversity Month, environment, Gardens4Wildlife, Knox Council, Knox Environment Society, Quarry Park, Susan Laukens
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Proposed Koolunga wetlands will attract species
The new proposed wetlands at Koolunga Native Reserve is exciting for a number of reasons, and will attract new species. Continue reading
Posted in Community, Environment
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The Memory of Trees
Knox Tree Trails is an initiative by Knox Council to help discover our elder trees in our local reserves and open spaces. Continue reading
Posted in Community, Environment
Tagged Knox Council, trails, Tree Trails
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