Southwestern Snake-necked Turtles
Southwestern snake-necked turtles (Chelodina colliei) are also commonly known as Oblong or Long-Necked Turtles. The Noongar names for [...]
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Learning about bushland
There are a number of significant flora species and vegetation communities that exist within the City’s remnant bushland areas [...]
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Creating Art to Protect our Parks – Meet the passionate volunteer group who are inspiring our younger generations to preserve the environment
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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Turtles on the move
08 Nov 2022
The City’s Natural Areas team have been busy installing turtle signs around Lake Joondalup, as a part of the Saving our Snake-necked [...]
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Public Art Masterplan Consultation
14 Jul 2023
The City acknowledges the important role played by public art in creating a vibrant and appealing place to live, work and visit. Public [...]
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Waterwise Verge Garden Workshop
09 Nov 2022
As part of the City’s Environmental Education Program, more than 90 community members attended a Waterwise Verge Garden workshop hosted [...]
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Sowing the seeds for a biodiverse future
Environmental degradation and climate change are two of the largest environmental issues facing our planet, and our younger generations [...]
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Community, kindness and sustainability
The Facebook group Growing a Sustainable Community – Kingsley and Surrounds was established in 2018 by passionate community member and [...]
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Supporting our Sustainable Local Businesses
There are so many ways to make a difference to our planet and community. One of the easiest choices you can make is to support local [...]
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Meet the Wildlife Warriors of Yellagonga Regional Park
Volunteers with the Friends of Yellagonga Regional Park (FOY) have been caring for and rehabilitating biodiversity across Yellagonga [...]
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Friends groups
The City of Joondalup’s natural environment is biodiverse and unique, with many natural areas [...]
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Draft Environment Strategy 2024–2034
18 Apr 2024
The City of Joondalup is seeking feedback on its draft Environment Strategy 2024–2034. The [...]
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Over 20 years of coastcare in Sorrento and Marmion
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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Learning about beaches
The City is home to an amazing coastline stretching for 17kms between Marmion and Burns Beach including sandy beaches, rocky cliffs, [...]
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Adopt a bushland teaching resources
The Adopt a Bushland program is for students in years 4 to 7 to raise awareness of the ecological values of local bushland and learn [...]
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Adopt a coastline teaching resources
The Adopt a Coastline Program is for students in years 4 to 7 to raise awareness of the ecological values of the local coastline and [...]
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Learning about wetlands
The Yellagonga Regional Park wetlands include rich and dynamic ecosystems ranging from upland forest, fringing wetland and aquatic [...]
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Caring for bushland
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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Management of bushland
The City undertakes a number of activities to manage its bushland areas including weed control, fencing, installing paths and signage, [...]
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Bushland
The City manages over 500 hectares of natural bushland within 108 designated natural areas. These reserves act as an ecological [...]
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Littering and dumping of illegal waste
Littering is the dumping of any household rubbish including furniture items, garden refuse, building or fencing materials. Illegal [...]
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Adopt a coastline or bushland
The Adopt a Coastline or Bushland Program gives students the opportunity to take part in a free environmental program involving [...]
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Yellagonga wetlands school activity
Yellagonga Wetland activity sheets are available online for primary school teachers and students from pre-primary to year seven to [...]
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Don Poynton of Friends of North Ocean Reef-Iluka Foreshore
02 Mar 2023
Don Poynton is a local environmental leader and has been volunteering in the City for 24 years across a number of different [...]
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State of the Environment Report 2021-22
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State of the Environment Report 2021-22
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Gardening for Wildlife and Biodiversity
Local sustainability superstars, Mandy and Mike Bamford, guide us through their stunning ReWild garden full of gorgeous greenery and [...]
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WA Tree Festival 2024
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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Waterwise Demonstration Garden
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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Waterwise Verge Garden Competition – 2023 Winners Announced
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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Exploring Fungi, Quendas and Bushland Conservation
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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Caring for our Coastline
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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Customer Care
The friendly team at the Customer Care Centre can provide you assistance with a wide variety of City services and information, [...]
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Exploring Fungi, Quendas and Bushland Conservation
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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Protect our Wildlife
We have a beautiful natural environment, home to our unique and inspiring wildlife, which we [...]
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A Walk in the Park
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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Spring has Sprung – Take action on weeds
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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Removal of Moolanda Footbridge
Frequently Asked Questions Why was the footbridge over Moolanda Boulevard removed? Each year the City is required to undertake routine [...]
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Public Art Collection
The City delivers a Public Art program that contributes to creating a sense of place, promotes the expression of local identity, and [...]
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Pesticide Use Notification Register
City residents wishing to be advised in advance of scheduled weed spraying activities occurring within 100 metres of their residence [...]
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Pesticide Use Notification – Locations Map and Schedule
The City undertakes an integrated weed management approach which includes the use of APVMA approved herbicides to control weed [...]
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External Event Application
Event organisers must submit an expression of interest to host an event within the City of Joondalup. It is recommended that you [...]
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Glyphosate
The City of Joondalup undertakes an integrated approach to its weed management in natural areas, parks and urban landscaping areas. The [...]
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Pesticide use
The majority of the City’s pesticide use consists of applying herbicide for weed control and applying insecticides to manage certain [...]
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Significant trees nomination form
Use this form to recommend trees considered to be of City-wide significance, for inclusion in the Significant Tree Register.
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Growing local native plants
Planting a local native garden is a great way to increase biodiversity and will save you water and money. Native plants require less [...]
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Significant trees
The City values the shade, habitat and amenity provided by trees on land owned or managed by the City and commends practices which seek [...]
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Environmental publications
Biodiversity Growing Locals in Karrakatta Soils Growing Locals in Cottesloe Soils Growing Locals in Quindalup Soils Being WEEDwise [...]
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Leafy City Program
Creating greener, cooler, and more comfortable neighbourhoods for everyone. The City of Joondalup Leafy City Program provides increased [...]
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Reporting damage in the City
If you notice any issues with a City asset or landscapes please complete the form below for a response and action. Examples of these [...]
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State of the Environment Report 2022-23
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State of the Environment Report 2022-23
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