Lawns are often used in home gardens and public open spaces for amenity and aesthetic reasons, however, with a warming climate and the [...]
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Applications and waitlist have closed. To be informed about all future environmental incentives, events and other initiatives, [...]
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Local sustainability superstars, Mandy and Mike Bamford, guide us through their stunning ReWild garden full of gorgeous greenery and [...]
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Planting a local native garden is a great way to increase biodiversity and will save you water and money.
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Melanie’s waterwise and biodiverse verge garden has been crowned the City of Joondalup’s Waterwise Verge Garden of the Year (2023) as [...]
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The Friends of Periwinkle Bushland have successfully inspired many members of the community to appreciate nature in a bit of an [...]
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We have a beautiful natural environment, home to our unique and inspiring wildlife, which we care for and protect. Local wildlife needs [...]
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Verges play an important role in creating cool, green spaces for our communities, providing habitat for our local wildlife, and [...]
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Environmental degradation and climate change are two of the largest environmental issues facing our planet, and our younger generations [...]
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The City is committed to creating greener, cooler and more sustainable neighbourhoods in the face of climate change. We are proud to [...]
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The City of Joondalup’s natural environment is biodiverse and unique, with many natural areas that provide a rich and valuable resource [...]
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The Facebook group Growing a Sustainable Community – Kingsley and Surrounds was established in 2018 by passionate community member and [...]
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Image: Artists Sam Bloor (L) and Trevor Bly (R) at work making “Heathridge”, 2022 at Admiral Park, as part of the City of [...]
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The City provides funding to assist community groups and schools with projects, events and activities that meet sustainability [...]
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The City of Joondalup is excited to collaborate for a second year with the City of Stirling, the Western Australian Local Government [...]
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There are a number of significant flora species and vegetation communities that exist within the City’s remnant bushland areas [...]
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Biodiversity Growing Locals in Karrakatta Soils Growing Locals in Cottesloe Soils Growing Locals in Quindalup Soils Being WEEDwise [...]
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Value and respect for the environment often starts with community, connection and care for nature from a young age. In a world where [...]
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Dr Mark Brundrett is an ecologist, researcher and volunteer for the Friends of Warwick Bushland. Meet Mark Brundrett, a local resident [...]
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We had a chat with Dr Anna Hopkins, Edith Cowan University (ECU) senior lecturer in conservation biology and environmental science, to [...]
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We had a chat with Dr Anna Hopkins, Edith Cowan University (ECU) senior lecturer in conservation biology and environmental science, to [...]
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Volunteers with the Friends of Yellagonga Regional Park (FOY) have been caring for and rehabilitating biodiversity across Yellagonga [...]
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Polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB) Euwallacea fornicatus is a beetle native to Southeast Asia. [...]
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The City of Joondalup is privileged to have fantastic beaches, sunsets over the Indian ocean and many cycle paths that venture inland [...]
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Everyone can do their bit to reduce water use in the home and garden to minimise environmental impacts. Follow these simple tips to [...]
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The City is responsible for the management of over 500 hectares of bushland. Feral animals such as cats, rabbits and foxes impact on [...]
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The highly anticipated youth facility at Percy Doyle Reserve is set to become more than just a recreational space. It will serve as a [...]
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and we have lots of eco-friendly tips to help with your Christmas preparations so you can [...]
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Mike has been volunteering for more than 40 years to help with many environmental and conservation causes. He is motivated to create [...]
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The City of Joondalup maintains over 300 parks and reserves. Visiting one of them is a great way to get out and about, connect with [...]
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As spring arrives and the weather warms up, the City is calling on the local community to help protect, preserve and enhance the urban [...]
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The City’s coastline is a popular destination for the local community, visitors and tourists. Actions you take when visiting the beach [...]
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Wetlands are complex ecosystems and are vulnerable to many impacts. Some of the threats to the Yellagonga Regional Park wetlands [...]
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The Yellagonga Regional Park wetlands include rich and dynamic ecosystems ranging from upland forest, fringing wetland and aquatic [...]
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Actions you take when visiting bushland or within your own home and garden can impact on the health of our local bushland areas. Tips [...]
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The Joondalup Library Local History collection is the first place to start for students exploring the history of their local area and [...]
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We all have a role to play in preserving, protecting and enhancing our pristine and wonderful coastline and beaches. The City has [...]
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We are proud to announce and celebrate the successes of residents involved in our Waterwise Verge Garden Competition for 2023/24. [...]
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