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Green Thymes
You can read about local events, projects, workshops, grants and articles that have a sustainability or environmental flavour.
If you have events, articles, projects that you would like to share with the local community, please contact
[email protected]. We would be happy to include them in this newsletter!
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Climate Change Survey
You are invited to participate in our online Climate Change survey. Your participation will help us understand our community's attitude, knowledge and behaviour relating to climate change and will inform the development services that are aligned with community needs.
The results will be used to guide the provision of services that respond to our community's needs in relation to climate change impacts, such as coping with heatwaves and storm events.
The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and is available until 18 December 2017.
To participate online please visit www.makingmarion.com.au. Please feel free to participate and share with your networks.
For further information, or for a hard copy, please contact Natalie Iglio, Environmental Engagement Officer at [email protected].
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Hooded Plovers at Hallett Cove
Nesting Hooded Plovers have been spotted in Hallett Cove on the sand dunes at the mouth of the Field River. These nationally vulnerable birds have been at this site since mid-October, appearing to be very happy in their new home.
Hooded Plovers are a major focus species of the NRM Board and are also protected under the Federal Environment and Biodiversity protection Act (1999). Fewer than 50 birds are left on the Fleurieu Peninsula and only two pairs exist in the Adelaide Region, one at Port Stanvac and one at Seacliff. To help with their protection, council has zoned off the immediate area around their nest.
It is thought that the dunes are being used by the Hooded Plovers to raise their young, with the rocky areas providing protection from people and dogs which are the greatest threat to this species causing them to abandon their nests. If you happen to see them, p
lease watch from afar and make sure your dog is on a lead to help protect this rare species.
If you are interested in the protection of precious Remnant Native Vegetation to help birds such as the Hooded Plover, please have your say on our current consultation about our Remnant Native Vegetation Plan. Find out more at:
www.marion.sa.gov.au/remnant-native-vegetation-plan
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Our climate is changing. What can we do?
If you think that we need to get ready as a community for changes in our climate, you could join our group of Climate Change Champions.
Climate Ready Champions are trained to help people understand how the things we value will be affected by our changing climate, and explore what we can do to take action. You will be supported by Red Cross through:
- Free training about how you can support other to become 'climate ready'
- Practical guidance to deliver activities and events in Adelaide's south
- Opportunity to get involved in Red Cross' emergency response and preparedness
For more information, to register, or to have us come along to your group to talk about becoming climate ready, please contact: Dani Austin, 0423 172 386, [email protected]
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Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot
Dealing with Heatwaves in Southern Adelaide
Save the Date!
Wednesday 7 February 2018, 6:30pm - 9:00pm, Marion Cultural Centre
Join us for a fun and interactive evening hosted by Amanda Blair who will guide a panel of experts through a hypothetical heatwave scenario. You will learn the risks of heatwaves as well as practical things you can do to prepare and respond.
To register your interest and for more information contact:
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FREE Community Forum on Solar and Storage - change of date
The event is about providing independent advice on Renewables - Solar, Storage, Solar Hot Water etc. Our aim is to avoid sales pitches and focus on information and education.
Attendees can expect to hear about how renewable energy works, how to save money, how different designs work for different homes and lifestyles and also have the opportunity to speak to experts.
Come along to this FREE community event to get independent advice and hear from local businesses about:
- solar PV systems;
- solar hot water systems;
- battery and energy storage; and
- zero-dollar-down power plans - no charge for installation, only pay for the electricity you use.
When: Tuesday 30 January 2018, 6-8pm
Where: Cove Civic Centre, Hallett Cove
This event is organised by the Australian Solar Council and Energy Storage Council.
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| Mitcham Tree Trail - go in the draw to win a prize!
The Mitcham Tree Trail is a celebration of park trees and the many benefits they provide. The trail is showcasing nine amazing trees in Mitcham Reserve with an opportunity to win a prize.
Discover the trees with your children and learn about how trees can:
- Cool our City
- Provide shade, habitat and clean air
- Assist the City to adapt to the impacts of Climate Change.
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Follow the trail and write down the letters on the tags to reveal a secret message and go in the draw to win a prize.
For more information visit the
City of Mitcham website
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More workshops, events and courses!
Visit
The Joinery website for a host of other exciting sustainability events.
Based in the City, The Joinery, is a hive of inspiring community activity
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