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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Native Plant Giveaway
Applications and waitlist have closed. To be informed about all future environmental incentives, events and other initiatives, [...]
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Protect our Wildlife
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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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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Native Fauna Awareness
Native fauna awareness in spring Spring is the most active time for
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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 [...]
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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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Friends groups
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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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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Melanie wins big with her vibrant verge of flourishing wildlflowers
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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Mural Arts Program
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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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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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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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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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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Environmental Development Community Funding
The City provides funding to assist community groups and schools with projects, events and activities that meet sustainability [...]
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Waterwise Verge Gardens
Verges play an important role in creating cool, green spaces for our communities, providing habitat for our local wildlife, and [...]
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Native animals on roads
Wildlife such as kangaroos find their way onto the roadway which can potentially be harmful to the animal and road users. In instances [...]
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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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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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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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Polyphagous shot-hole borer
Polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB) Euwallacea fornicatus is a beetle native to Southeast Asia. [...]
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Coastal walks and cycling trails
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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Caring for wetlands
Wetlands are complex ecosystems and are vulnerable to many impacts. Some of the threats to the Yellagonga Regional Park wetlands [...]
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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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Environmental publications
Biodiversity Growing Locals in Karrakatta Soils Growing Locals in Cottesloe Soils Growing Locals in Quindalup Soils Being WEEDwise [...]
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Feral animals
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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Duncraig Adventure Hub
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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2022/23 Waterwise Verge Rebate Program – Makeover Success Stories
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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Have yourself a sustainable little Christmas
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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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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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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Magpies – Swooping
Magpies are protected under the Wildlife Conservation Act and it is illegal to harm them. The City has no jurisdiction in the care, [...]
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Caring for beaches
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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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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Saving water
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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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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City of Joondalup history
Joondalup is situated in Mooro country which incorporates land as far north as Moore River, Ellenbrook in the east, the sea to the west [...]
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Snakes
Western Australia is home to some of the most poisonous snakes in the world. City of Joondalup Officers are not authorised to manage [...]
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Bushfire risk management
The objectives of bushfire management within the City of Joondalup include: Protecting life, critical infrastructure, property and the [...]
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Dog restriction areas
There are some areas in the City where dogs are prohibited and others where dogs must be on a leash at all times. This is to assist [...]
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Joondalup history and heritage for schools
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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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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