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Tag Archives: environment
Citizen science at Koolunga Native Reserve
Citizen science resulted in the very first photos of a living Galbodema mannerheimii beetle at Koolunga. Continue reading
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Tagged environment, Koolunga, volunteers
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Saving food scraps from landfill
Residents will be able to dispose of food in their garden waste bins from mid next year and maximise the amount of waste that can be composted. Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Uncategorized
Tagged environment, Knox Council
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Knox declares a climate emergency
Knox Council’s 10-year Climate Response Plan identifies 56 actions to help reduce greenhouse emissions. Photo by Barbara Oehring. Continue reading
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Tagged climate change, environment, Knox Council
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Future Directions for Koolunga Native Reserve
Knox Council has been developing a Future Directions Plan for Koolunga Native Reserve, and is asking for community input. Continue reading
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Tagged environment, Koolunga
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New life at Norvel Road Quarry site
Knox Council has negotiated conservation of bushland and rare indigenous plants in a proposed redevelopment of the old quarry site in Norvel Road, Ferntree Gully. Continue reading
Posted in Environment, News
Tagged Blind Creek, environment, Knox Council, Quarry, Susan Laukens
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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
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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
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Tagged bird life, birds, environment, Ferntree Gully
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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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Kent Park Primary looks after our planet
Kent Park Primary students have been busy on an environmental learning journey to discover ways of looking after our planet! They have been learning about the advantages of growing their own food, and are enjoying growing many types of fruit … Continue reading
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Explore the delightful Glenfern Reserve
A hidden gem for many but much appreciated and used by others is the Glenfern Valley Bushland Reserve in our very own locality. This 40 hectare of precious community land is bound by Glenfern Road, Ferny Creek, New Road and … Continue reading
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