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Issue 1,
November 2015
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Our new green look!
Welcome to the first edition of Green Thymes.
We will feature local events, projects, workshops, grants and articles that have a sustainability or environmental flavour.
We hope you enjoy!

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A great time at the Hallett Cove BioBlitz!
 

hallett cove bioblitz More than 450 people, including 150 school children took part in an epic nature discovery session at Hallett Cove on 13 & 14 November.
 
People observed 91 different species and counting.....there were so many discoveries, it's taking along time to identify all the animals, bugs, plants, etc!
 

 Protecting rare plants in Marion
 

Chocolate lily Rare, native wildflowers and grasses have been recently discovered at Manunda Reserve, Hallett Cove.

To protect these plants, Council will be changing the way we manage this reserve.

If you're interested in helping us to care for this reserve contact the Biodiversity Coordinator on (08) 8375 6600.

  Little Corellas - love or loathe them?
 
Little corellas Intelligent and noisy, little corellas can often be found at this time of year flocking in trees or on an oval.
  
While many people enjoy seeing these native cockatoos, large flocks can cause big problems. Their busy beaks can defoliate trees, damage cars, buildings and crops.

We need your help to understand what makes particular sites prone to damage by flocks of these birds.

You can help in a number of ways -  starting with an online survey. 

There will also be opportunities to be involved in community workshops and 'citizen science' data collection and analysis.

Coming to your letterbox soon....
 

Rubbish collection The  Bin Collection Calendar 2016 will be mailed to City of Marion households in mid-December.
 
 This all-in-one guide has information on:
  • what days kerbside bins will be collected
  • what can be recycled
  • how to book a hard rubbish collection
     

Grant writing workshop 
 

Want to apply for government
grants or other funding sources?
 
Need help to prepare and position your business?
 
 
Introduction to grant writing will provide a practical and easy step by step process to understanding grants and tenders. 
 
This workshop is suited to small and medium size businesses, not for profit organisations and local government.
 

Presented by City of Marion in partnership with RDA Adelaide and BEC Australia. 


 Volunteer Grants 2015
 

The Australian Government is inviting community organisations to apply for Volunteer Grants of up to $5,000.
 
Funding will be paid by July 2016.
 
The grants are available to:
  • purchase small equipment items to assist their volunteers,
  • assist with the reimbursement of fuel costs incurred by volunteers, 
  • contribute towards the cost of training courses and background screening checks for volunteers.
     

Applications close 9 December 2015. 


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See you next month!
  

Just Eat it!
Movie & Shared Dinner
 
When: Friday 27 November
7:30pm - 10:30pm
Where: The Joinery, Adelaide
Cost: $5
Bring a plate of food to share

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