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Djilba Djilba, from August to September, is a captivating time of renewal and natural abundance in the Southwest. It's the season of conception or first spring, marked by vibrant yellow blooms of Acacias and newborn animals exploring with their parents. Enjoy the mixture of wet days and pleasant warm days, and join the events during National Biodiversity Month to celebrate and explore nature. Register quickly as these events will fill up fast. Embrace the beauty of Djilba and make the most of this new warmer weather! |
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| | Landowner Biodiversity Conservation Grant Rural landowner grants available! Apply for up to $3,000 for conservation projects on your property including weed control, revegetation, fencing, dieback control, and feral animal control to enhance existing bushland. Applications close 31 October. | | Read more |
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| | Waterwise Rebates Water conservation is growing increasingly important in our drying local climate. Optimize garden water use by choosing native waterwise plants which support local biodiversity. Our Waterwise Verge Rebate can support you by offering up to $250 plus soil improver, soil wetter, native plant fertiliser tabs and plants to create a waterwise verge. Secure a greener, water-efficient future for your home and community! | | Read more |
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| | Bird Bath Rebate Install a bird bath and provide a much needed water supply for local birds like our endangered Carnaby's Black-Cockatoos, Wattlebirds and New Holland Honeyeaters. Cockburn residents can receive up to 50% towards the cost of a suitable bird bath (up to $50). | | Read more |
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Expression of Interest - Biodiversity Month Schools Art Installation at Success Library Attention Cockburn primary schools! Don't miss this exciting chance to participate in the Biodiversity Month Schools Art Installation at Success Library. Two schools will collaborate with an artist in residence for 2-3 days to create stunning artwork inspired by local climate-sensitive species. Limited spots available, to be eligible schools will need to contact environmentaleducation@cockburn.wa.gov.au and tell us how your school is committed to sustainability and climate change education. |
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| | | Celebrate biodiversity with the City of Cockburn and Cockburn Libraries in September! Explore flowers, feathers, fur and fangs through a huge range of exciting events including native animal displays, art workshops, wildflower walks, night stalks and more! Connect with nature and cherish our diverse life forms. - Snake Awareness Workshop | 10.30am on Saturday 2 September
- Venomous snakes meet and greet | 11.30am on Saturday 2 September
- Reptiles meet and greet | 9am on Saturday 9 September
- Turtaley Awesome Turtles Workshop | 11am on Saturday 9 September
- Hollow Inspection Workshop | Saturday 9 September
- Wildflower Adventures | Wednesday 13 September
- Ocean flora and fauna painting | 9am on Saturday 16 September
- Carnaby’s black-cockatoo workshop | 10.30am on Saturday 16 September
- Carnaby’s meet and greet | 11.30am on Saturday 16 September
- Native Bird painting workshop | 1.30pm on Saturday 16 September
- ReWild bat box building workshop and night stalk | 4pm on Saturday 16 September
- Biodiversity Storytime | various dates
- Wildflower watercolours workshop | 10am on Saturday 30 September
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Turtle Information Session - Thursday 3 August |
| | Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of turtles and the Saving Our Snake-necked Turtle project! Discover how you can make a meaningful impact and learn about the vital role of 'Turtle Trackers' in safeguarding turtles in our nearby wetlands. |
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| Waterwise Verge & Garden Workshop - Saturday 19 August |
| | Come down to the Scramble Park in Hammond Park and join your neighbours and sustainability expert Chris Ferreira from The Forever Project and learn how to create a happy, resilient and Waterwise garden. |
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Hollow Inspection Workshop - Saturday 9 September |
| | Hollows in trees are valuable real estate for the many species which nest in them. This workshop will be presented by Adam Peck, who worked for Birdlife Australia for five years, coordinating Black-Cockatoo breeding surveys.
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| Wildflower Adventure - Wednesday 13 September |
| | Join us to explore Denis De Young Reserve, a biodiverse nature reserve. Discover unique wildflowers, spot wildlife, and experience Djilba in all its glory. After the guided walk, enjoy morning tea and chat with the City's Sustainability & Environment team. |
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Waste & Recycling Workshops |
| | Each month, residents in the City of Cockburn send the equivalent of 13 adult blue whales worth of waste to landfill from their homes. Help reduce this by joining us for one of our upcoming waste workshops. - Rethinking Organic Waste - Compost workshop | 9.30am on Saturday 12 August | Register now
- Henderson Waste Recovery Park Tour | 9.30am on Saturday 19 August | Register now
- Make your own beeswax wraps, cleaning products and more | 10am on Saturday 2 September | Register now
- Sewing for Sustainability | 9am on Wednesday 13 September | Register now
- Worm Farming Workshop | 6pm on Wednesday 20 September | Register now
- Seniors' Community Clothes Swap |1pm on Friday 22 September | Register now
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Sustainability news from around the City Bid to further protect Cockburn's significant trees The City of Cockburn will ask the Minister for Planning to grant approval to update its Town Planning Scheme (TPS) to include specific orders to provide greater protection for trees on its Significant Tree List. Yangebup Lake Nature Discovery Day popular. Inaugural Nature Discovery Day so popular it will be held at Cockburn bushland reserves every school holidays. Temporary closure of lookout point. Due to recent storms, the sand beneath the lookout at C.Y. O'Connor Reserve has been severely undermined. For safety reasons, the path around the lookout will be closed until a realignment is completed in August which will prevent this from happening again. |
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Cockburn Nyungar moort Beeliar boodja‑k kaadadjiny. Koora, yeyi, benang baalap nidja boodja‑k kaaradjiny.
Cockburn acknowledges the Nyungar people of Beeliar boodja. Long ago, now and in the future they care for country. |
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