Sustainability and stewardship Get involved in our environment and sustainability programs, receive an indigenous plant, join a friends of group and support our local biodiversity.
Bushland and biodiversity What we are doing to protect the bushland habitats that provide refuge for our indigenous biodiversity.
Tree management on our land We manage 200,000+ trees around Banyule. How to request a tree for your nature strip, or report a tree that needs pruning or removal.
Water management We are a water-sensitive city, and work to conserve drinking water, and improve storm water quality and waterway health.
Common Myna birds Learn about what you can do to protect your home and yard from damaged caused by common myna birds.
Queensland Fruit Fly A resource guide on the Queensland Fruit Fly, and how to protect your garden from it.
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Waste reduction We divert waste from landfill, encourage residents and businesses to reduce waste, and lobby governments and industries to achieve zero waste.
Reusable nappy workshop 25 Mar 2026 Curious about the magic of reusable nappies? Join us for an online workshop, hosted by Elana from Cloth Nappy Workshops Melbourne, that will change the way you think about nappies. Tagged as: , Talks & workshops
Back to basics waste and recycling 22 Apr 2026 Join us at our newly reopened Rethink Centre for a back-to-basics waste information session designed to cut through the confusion and answer those everyday questions about what goes in which bin and why. Tagged as: , Talks & workshops
Bush Crew diaries September 2025 In Wurundjeri tradition, late winter to early spring is known as Guling, a season that signifies when the land begins to wake after the cold of previous months. During this time, the bushland of Dalvida Reserve in Eltham North comes alive with a remarkable display of terrestrial orchids.
Bush Crew diaries July 2025 Winter rains promote rapid growth throughout our bushlands and the Bush Crew have been busy tackling the concurrent flush of weeds, as well as using the wet season to introduce new plants to improve habitat and biodiversity, not just of plants and animals but fungi too.
Bush Crew diaries June 2025 Recognising Coleen Reserve's ecological importance, the Bush Crew has intensified its management efforts over the past 5 years. Works have included the removal of environmental weeds, ecological thinning of dense tree thickets and the targeted burning of exotic grasses.
Bush Crew diaries April 2025 The extensive network of bushland reserves and wildlife corridors in Banyule are jointly managed by our Bushland Management Unit, and various community groups.
Bush Crew diaries March 2025 An important part of protecting and enhancing biodiversity is to create habitat opportunities for the many indigenous animal species that use the natural environment as home.
Bush Crew diaries March 2026 We are very fortunate to reside on Country that is abundant with nature, including extensive open parkland and remnant bushland reserves that support the iconic wildlife that many of us hold a deep connection to.
