Marino Conservation Park – Fields of Native Grass

Marino Conservation Park – Fields of Native Grass

The long dry spell is putting the native vegetation in the park under considerable stress, particularly the natives planted last year. We have had to resort to paying for a water truck to come and do some supplementary watering. The volunteers have been working hard...
Hooded Plover update

Hooded Plover update

The Hooded Plover breeding season is July to March, but this year it possibly finished in January in Holdfast Bay. After reporting the tragic loss of a chick, possibly killed by an e-bike in November, XM and partner laid another three eggs on the beach adjacent to...
Electrify Your Home and $ave! 5049+ Community Forum

Electrify Your Home and $ave! 5049+ Community Forum

Organised by Electrify 5049+  Attendees:On Sunday 13 October from 2-4pm, over 45 people attended our community forum at the Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club, in postcode 5049. Guests included The Hon Louise Miller-Frost MP (Federal Member for Boothby). Why the...
Environment talks and 5049 Coastal Community Association AGM

Environment talks and 5049 Coastal Community Association AGM

Earth, Water, Fire and Air 6.30pm Thursday 24th October, 2024 Kauri Sports and Community Centre, Schofield Road BOOK HERE Hear from 4 environmental specialists: Earth – Prof Patrick James, on our unique geological environment Water – Chloe Roberts,...
Working towards a Darker Sky…..

Working towards a Darker Sky…..

Photo from Sellicks Hill looking towards Adelaide showing the effects of light pollution on the night sky, taken by Andrew Cool who was instrumental in providing the information for Chris Tugwell as he worked towards setting up the Murray River Dark Sky Reserve (check...
Take a walk along the Seacliff Rail pathway

Take a walk along the Seacliff Rail pathway

 A shady meandering path in Seacliff extending from the Portland St underpass to the Lions Club carpark near Young St, it’s much used by dog walkers and families. Wander along on a hot day to feel a few degrees cooler and enjoy the native plant walkway. What a...
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