Soon the weather will cool and the winds will swing around to the southwest to mark the beginning of Djeran (Apr & May), the autumn, season of adulthood. A key sign of the change in season is the return of cool nights and dewy mornings.
Djeran is a time of red flowers, especially those of the Red flowering gum (Corymbia ficifolia), or you may notice the red ‘rust’ and seed cones forming on male and female Kwel (Sheoaks).
Source: Bureau of Meteorology and Derbal Nara. |
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Earth Hour Switch off and #ShapeOurFuture this Earth Hour at 8.30 pm local time, Saturday 26 March.
This Earth Hour, we’re calling on you to sign up to switch off and join a worldwide community of millions supporting stronger action on climate change. Climate change is expected to impact Local Government, communities and the environment. The impacts we are likely to experience in Cockburn include increased heat waves and storm surges, a drier climate, increased frequency and intensity of bush fires and the possible loss of flora and fauna species. It’s never been more critical to come together to protect our world than at this moment. Register for Earth Hour here, or find out how the City is tackling climate change here.
Free Home Eco – Audit – In home and virtual audit available.
Need help tackling your energy usage? The City of Cockburn can help you to reduce your bills and your environmental footprint. Successful applicants can receive tailored advice on energy, water and waste to help reduce household electricity, gas and water bills. One audit per household, valued up to $250. Find out more Free Home Eco-Audits |
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Seaweek Colouring-in Competition
SEArch..what will you discover?
We know the official Seaweek is over (5-13 March) but our commitment to marine conservation isn't! To celebrate Seaweek we're inviting Cockburn kids aged 5-12 to enter our colouring in competition. 1st, 2nd & 3rd marine themed prize packs up for grabs. Who can you discover as you colour? All you need to do is download the colouring sheet, colour the best you can and submit by 8 April, 5pm.
SeaWeek is Australia’s major national public awareness campaign to focus community awareness, provide information and encourage an appreciation of the sea. SeaWeek gives us a fantastic opportunity to promote educational issues of relevance to the marine environment. |
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Hatchlings are emerging! Baby turtles are now hatching from nests and making their way to our wetlands. Hatchlings are the size of 20-50c piece. If you are lucky enough to spot one, give it a helping hand back into the safety of the wetland nearby.
You can help our turtles! Record all sightings of turtles using the TurtleSAT website or download the TurtleSAT app and record your lucky sighting. |
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Waterwise Gardens & Verges Is your verge lawn guzzling water and still looking shabby? Come along to a Waterwise gardening workshop or apply for a Waterwise Verge Rebate and turn your home into a spectacular habitat for our natives birds and animals, all while saving water and decreasing your water bill.
Waterwise Garden Workshop - Saturday 2 April 10-11:30am
Learn the secrets of creating a beautiful waterwise garden! This hands-on workshop with local sustainability expert Chris Ferreira will increase your awareness of how to improve Perth’s soils, and teach you about efficient irrigation and waterwise lawn care to cut down your water usage. There are also some exciting giveaways to get you started on your journey. Supported by Water Corporation.
Waterwise Verge Workshop - Wednesday 6 April 10-11:30am
Join Chris Ferreira to learn all about Waterwise verges and how they can positively impact you home. This hands-on workshop will help you to understand the what, why and how to make your verge waterwise and wonderful. You can also get advice on how to apply for the City’s Waterwise Verge Rebate.
Waterwise Verge Rebate
Did you know that the City can financially assist you to remove the lawn from your verge to install a mulched, native plant oasis!
The Waterwise Verge Rebate offers residents up to $500 to improve their verges by replacing thirsty lawn with waterwise plants and water saving mulch. The program will open Monday 16 May, or come along to the workshop April 6th for more information. This rebate is proudly co-funded by Water Corporation’s Waterwise Greening Scheme and forms part of our ambition to be a leading waterwise community. |
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Time to get planting - Native Plant Subsidy 2022
With the cooler weather it's time to start thinking about your garden. The City’s Habitat for Homes program encourages its residents to create habitats in their homes by growing native gardens and having bird baths for native animals to find shelter and food.
Every year the City partners with APACE Nursery to offer subsidised native plants to City of Cockburn Schools and Residents:
Residents can collect up to 20 plants (50% discount) per household from Apace nursery until stocks run out. Registration is not required at this stage. Proof of address is required to collect.
Schools need to register ([email protected]) by Friday 8th April or until the allocation is exhausted.
Collection is available from 2 May- 31 May at Apace Nursery, North Fremantle.
Bird Bath Rebate - Cockburn residents can also receive a 50% rebate (up to $50) towards the cost of a bird bath. |
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School Holiday Fun! These April holidays why not explore your local environment? The City offers a range of low cost and discounted school holiday activities to help get kids into nature.
Know Your Patch
In partnership with DBCA discover the Cockburn coast with these interactive and fun coastal activities on Friday 22nd April 2022 at North Coogee Beach. Register your spot today $5 per person- Free for City of Cockburn residents. Beach Safari with Know Your Patch - Come beachcomb for sand dwelling critters on a beach safari. 9.30-11am. Eco Heroes with Know Your Patch - Are you prepared to save the eco world? 1-2.30pm. Get Wild About Wetlands Explore the magical world of wetlands, with these fun and education school holiday activities run in partnership with The Wetlands Centre. Book in quick as spots won't last! $10 per child. Get Wild About Wetlands - Build a Mia Mia - Discover the importance of Nyungar shelters and help build one. Monday 11 April, 10-11.30noon. Suitable 5-12 years. Get Wild About Wetlands - Whose egg is that? - Solve egg mysteries through craft and nature story-time. Tuesday 12 April, 9.30-11am. Suitable 2-5 years. Get Wild About Wetlands Bat Night - Meet microbats on our night hike. Wednesday 13 April, 6-7.30pm. Suitable 5-12 years. Get Wild About Wetlands - Paint a Canvas - Use texture and colour to create a beautiful leaf artwork. Thursday 21 April, 10-11.30noon. Suitable 5-12 years. WA Wildlife Education & Encounters These school holidays learn more about our unique native animals with WA Wildlife (formerly Native ARC). Suitable for ages 5-12 years (held at WA Wildlife). Mammals of the outback with WA Wildlife - Would you like to know more about the mammals of the outback and how you can help them? Wednesday 13 April, 10am-12noon A Day in the Life with WA Wildlife - Come and find out about the amazing work our vets, volunteers, and rescuers do everyday to help our wild animal patients! Friday 22 April, 10am-12noon |
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School Holidays Beach Discovery Day
Join Perth NRM & the City of Cockburn these school holidays for a FREE family-friendly beachcombing & beach clean-up!
Thursday 21 April , 9-11am. Meet on the grassy area at C.Y O'Connor Beach Reserve (McTaggart Cove)
Beachcombing is a great way to discover local biodiversity, learn how we can help our coastal environment and have fun at the beach! Also hear from the City on how to reduce waste & live more sustainably. |
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Waste & Recycling Workshops
Thinking about reducing your waste and living a more thoughtful life? Start your waste journey today by coming along to a Waste & Recycling workshop...
Introduction to the Circular Economy Join Maryline from Precious Plastics Perth as she explains how we can fundamentally transform the recycling sector, reduce waste, create thousands of jobs and set Australia up for a more sustainable future Introduction to the circular economy - Saturday 26 March, 10am-12 noon. Success Library. Worm Farming Worms are a great way to convert your kitchen waste into fertiliser. Learn all about the art of worm farming with a hands-on demonstration. Price $5. April Worm Farming Workshop - Saturday 2 April, 9.30-11.30am. Bibra Lake Community Centre. May Worm Farming Workshop - Wednesday 4 May, 6-8pm. Coolbellup Hub. Modern Cloth Nappies Are you thinking about using modern cloth nappies and don’t know where to start? Join Kam Andrews 'The Nappy Guru' to learn about using and maintaining cloth nappies. Price $5. Success Library. March Modern Cloth Nappy Workshop - Thursday 31 March, 6-8pm May Modern Cloth Nappy Workshop - Saturday 28 May,10am-12pm |
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Rehabilitating Roe 8 Keep up-to-date on what’s happening in corridor by signing up for the bi-monthly Rehabilitating Roe 8 newsletter. |
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Sustainability News All the latest news from Cockburn on everything Climate Change, environment, sustainability, waste and recycling.
Image: City of Cockburn Mayor Logan Howlett, For Blue MD Andrew Outhwaite and City of Fremantle Mayor Hannah Fitzhardinge at the 1 March launch of Blue Gravity.
Job Vacancies - Join our team! - We're on the look out for an Environmental Coordinator for the Environmental Management, Planning and Policy Service Unit. If you're passionate about the environment and would like to work with a team of dedicated and enthusiastic professionals, then apply before Wednesday 6 April, 2022 at 5.00pm.
Wetlands Precinct redevelopment recognised in national award - The national peak body for local governments in Australia’s outer urban growth areas has recognised the City of Cockburn for best practice design, collaboration and impact for its $6m redevelopment of the Cockburn Wetlands Precinct.
$22.5m Henderson Waste Recovery Park redevelopment approved - The City of Cockburn will transform Henderson Waste Recovery Park into a Resource Recovery Precinct as part of a sustainable long-term waste management strategy that will extend the current site’s useful life from five to 40 years.
City proud founding partner in blue economy initiative - The City of Cockburn is a proud foundation partner in Blue Gravity, a new initiative to grow marine innovations and strengthen the local ‘blue’ marine economy, with support from the State Government’s X-TEND program, part of the New Industries Fund.
Rebates for reusable sanitary and incontinence products popular - More than 40 households have taken advantage of the rebate mainly for reusable sanitary items in a shift towards reusable underwear and liners in favour of disposable sanitary pads and tampons, which end up in landfill.
Aussie 1st for Cockburn's erosion reducing reef trial - In an Australian first, 135 precast concrete modules each weighing 3.5-tonnes will be craned into place at C.Y. O’Connor Beach this March as a unique engineered fringing reef purpose-designed to reduce beach erosion is installed 100m offshore.
Easier than ever to Adopt-a-Spot and keep Cockburn beautiful - The City has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with KABC in a move that provides volunteers with rubbish-collecting equipment including bags, tongs and gloves.
Community safety reminder for shark fishers - The City has issued a reminder to people fishing from local beaches and Ammunition Jetty at Woodman Point that some practices used to fish for large sharks are banned in Cockburn.
Efforts potentially save hundreds of native turtles - The committed efforts of professional and volunteer wildlife carers, volunteer citizen scientists and City of Cockburn staff saved potentially hundreds of native freshwater turtles from death during the 2021-22 nesting season. |
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