December 2021, Edition 68
All your monthly sustainability news and updates!!
Christmas Green Guide
 
During the festive period, household waste can go up by 30%, so we have put together some simple tips to help reduce landfill waste this Christmas.
 
Hot tip: Gifts
 
According to research, Australians waste $630 million on unwanted gifts. To reduce expenses, time and waste to landfill, ask your friends and family for a wish list based on a set budget to help you buy meaningful presents that will be used by the recipient.
 
A lot of us have too much stuff and don’t really need anything, so experience gifts can be great! Think zoo membership, subscriptions, Fringe vouchers or movie tickets for some ideas.
Photo credit: Cath Leo
Are you interested in helping to establish a new community garden in Mitchell Park?

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, please let us know by contacting our Community Gardens Coordinator, Anna Haygreen via email or
phone 8375 6680.
Explore life in the ocean

Join professional snorkel leaders and marine biologists for a guided snorkel at Hallett Cove Beach reef.

The reef is home to an amazing variety of colourful fish and plant life.

During your snorkel keep an eye out for boar fish, leafy seadragons, dolphins, eagle rays and colourful nudibranchs (sea slugs) and seastars.

Saturday 23 January @ Hallett Cove Beach
Southern Boobook Owls spotted at Oaklands Wetland

How cute are these guys?

Southern Boobooks feed mostly at night on insects and small animals.

Did you know that many birds regurgitate undigested food? Pellets (scientific name for undigested food) can be spotted on the ground nearby containing matter such as the exoskeletons of insects!

Wildlife isn't always easy to spot - when you're out and about keep your eyes sharp for any birds or reptiles who like to remain very still and camouflaged, in the hope that you won't see them!
FREE Oaklands Wetland Tours

Thursday 13 January 10 am to 11 am, Oaklands Wetland, FREE
 
Join local historian, David Jarman on a free one-hour tour of the Oaklands Wetland.
 
During the tour of the beautiful wetland, you'll learn all about the innovative water purifying system, the history of the area and enjoy an extensive array of wildlife such as waders, cockatoos, ducks and river red gums.
Do you live, work or play in Hallett Cove, Edwardstown or Warradale?

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Did you know....
My Marion, your new customer portal

Need to report an issue or request a service?
 
The City of Marion’s new online portal My Marion makes it quicker and easier for you to view and manage all of your requests - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Simply visit our website to make a request, or go directly to my.marion.sa.gov.au and within a few clicks, your request will be on its way. You can even follow other people's requests and opt-in to receive notifications about requests until they're resolved.
 
Visit My Marion and try it out for yourself.
Photo credit: Heysen Sculpture Biennial Inc
Calling for artists for the Heysen Sculpture Biennial

The Heysen Sculpture Biennial is an ongoing creative conversation on the preservation and sustainability of the natural environment.

Artists applying to the 2022 Heysen Sculpture Biennial are invited to respond to the theme of Political Climate. 

The Heysen Sculpture Biennial takes place from late October to December 2022 on the grounds of historic Carrick Hill and is open to all forms of sculpture and installation. Artists at every stage of their career are welcome to apply.
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