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Wandju (welcome) to the season of Djeran (Apr & May). This is a time of red flowers, so keep an eye out for the red 'rust' and seed cones forming on the male and female Sheoaks. Soon the weather will start to cool, and the winds will swing around to the southwest marking the beginning of the season of adulthood.
A key sign of the change in season is the return of cool nights and dewy mornings. It's a great time to be outdoors, why not get back into the garden with our Native Plant Subsidy or come along for a ride on the Bibra Lake Tree Trail as part of the WA Tree Festival.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology and Derbal Nara. |
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Native Plant Subsidy starts May Native plants provide natural food sources and shelter for native animals. They're also water wise and can help cool your home naturally.
City of Cockburn residents can purchase up to 20 native plants at a subsidised price (50% discount) at APACE Native Nursery in North Fremantle from 1-31 May or until stock runs out. |
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Time to celebrate our trees Join Cockburn for a celebration of all things trees at the WA Tree Festival! This community celebration of trees in our urban areas runs over four big weeks from 10 April - 10 May 2023. With events all across the Perth Metropolitan area there's sure to be something to get excited about.
Events in Cockburn include: Walk or ride the Bibra Lake Tree Trail Visit the All about trees pop-up info session (Thursday 13 April) Nature Storytime Trek for under 5s (Thursday 13 April) Winged Warriors school holiday activity (Wednesday 19 April) Book a babysitter and register for A date with bats night stalk for adults (Saturday 29 April). |
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Waterwise Garden and Verge Workshops in May More than 40% of household water use is outside the home, so our gardens are a great place to make water savings. But how do you create an attractive garden that’s still waterwise?
To celebrate the City’s 2023 Waterwise Verge Rebate Program opening, come and learn more about creating your waterwise garden at these events: Pop-up waterwise garden and verge display (15-22 May) outside Spearwood Library Waterwise Garden and Verge Workshops (Thursday 18 May and Saturday 20 May) There will be prizes at the workshops and everyone who registers gets a free plant. |
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Household Energy Efficiency Workshop: 22 April To celebrate Earth Day, the City is hosting Rob Gully from home eco audit business Green Services. With 25 years’ experience, Rob will share simple ways to reduce your home’s electricity, water and gas use, assisting you to have a more sustainable home and reduce your utility bills. Topics include: Understanding your utility bills and meters – please bring an electricity, gas and water bill. Tips on ‘passive’ heating and cooling Adding solar PV to your home Waterwise gardening. |
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Waste workshops in April and May It's almost Easter, which means lots of tasty chocolate eggs and bunnies. Why not try this easy hack to ensure your foil wrappers get recycled: Easter egg wrapper recycling hack. For more ideas to reduce what you put in your bin – register for one of our upcoming waste workshops: Good Sammys 'Behind the Scenes' tour (Tuesday 18 April) Community Toy Swap (Saturday, 29 April) Modern Cloth Nappy Workshop (Wednesday 10 May) Community Clothes Swap (Saturday 13 May) Worm Farming Workshop (Saturday 27 May). |
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Community landcare conference: Tuesday 2 May Be inspired! Join land care practitioners, scientists and volunteers to celebrate how community make a difference in caring for our unique flora and fauna, learn from traditional owners and build community.
This low cost ($15) full day event will bring speakers from all walks of ecological restoration, land care, natural resource management and environmental education who will share their experiences and give you a chance to learn, connect and build community. |
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Sustainability News
All the latest news from Cockburn on everything climate change, environment, sustainability, waste and recycling.
Over 40 Councils embrace clean energy - Last year Cities Power Partnership (CPP) brought together over 40 councils to discuss opportunities for local government to capitalise on the benefits of the state’s emerging clean economy. City of Cockburn is one of 29 in WA that is both a member of CPP and part of the joint renewable energy agreement negotiated by WALGA.
Carpark features wildlife habitat landscaping - A new 199-lot carpark built by the City of Cockburn in Cockburn Central has incorporated habitat landscaping to create ecological linkage options for local wildlife.
Fish diversity study reveals thriving sea life at Port Coogee Marina - It’s a veritable octopus's garden down at Port Coogee Marina where a recent fish diversity study revealed 71 finfish species, including 13 not previously recorded.
Little Green Steps take a big step - The approved learning frameworks for early childhood education services have just been approved and made available. A number of early years networks have been advocating for this for almost 2 years, including Little Green Steps WA (AAEE WA), who we support right here in Cockburn. |
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