Edendale youth engagement program continues to grow Published on 04 September 2024 An innovative educational program for young people aged 14-16 at Edendale Community Environment Farm is set to continue for another two years thanks to a funding boost from the Australian Government. Tagged as: , Advocacy, Announcements, Environment
Protecting and enhancing biodiversity into the future Published on 15 August 2024 Nillumbik has a new Biodiversity Strategy that demonstrates Council’s commitment to protecting and enhancing the Shire’s biodiversity and environment. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Media Releases
Council supports new 200km Birrarung Valley Walk Published on 09 July 2024 A continuous 200km walking trail running along the Birrarung Valley from the mouth of the Yarra River in Port Phillip Bay to the Upper Yarra Reservoir has received the support of Nillumbik Shire Council. Tagged as: , Environment, Health & Lifestyle
Safeguarding Nillumbik’s Charming Spider-orchid from extinction Published on 25 June 2024 Council and its project partners are celebrating a significant milestone in an on-going collaborative project to save the nationally critically endangered Charming Spider-orchid (Caladenia amoena) from extinction. Tagged as: , Environment, Media Releases
Council’s chemical-free rabbit control operation Published on 17 June 2024 Residents are being asked to keep dogs on leashes and follow detour signage at local reserves as Council’s Rabbit Control Program gets underway. Tagged as: , Alerts & Closures, Environment
Tour Nillumbik’s sustainable homes Published on 05 April 2024 If you want to go all electric, save on energy bills or are interested in incorporating sustainable features into your home, don’t miss Sustainable House Day – The Nillumbik Trail on Sunday 21 April. Tagged as: , Environment, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Draft strategy to help protect urban tree canopy Published on 03 April 2024 Do you love trees? Help us care for and enhance the tree canopy in Nillumbik’s suburbs and townships by providing feedback on our draft Urban Tree Canopy Strategy 2024-2040, which is out now for community consultation. Tagged as: , Consultation, Environment
We’re helping you get recycling right Published on 27 March 2024 We know it’s not always easy to know which bin to use – we are here to provide information about recycling in partnership with Sustainability Victoria. Tagged as: , Environment, Media Releases, Waste
Join our Environment and Sustainability Advisory Committee Published on 04 March 2024 We are seeking expressions of interest from residents who would like to join our Environment and Sustainability Advisory Committee (ESAC). Tagged as: , Environment, Media Releases