City of Wollongong News: Environment
Stories and media releases from Wollongong City Council about caring for our environment, sustainable living, active transport, climate change and more.
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Local young poets continue to bloom and inspire a future that is planted in their words.
Extra garden waste? No problem. We’ve free drop-off events in November at Berkeley, Corrimal and Helensburgh that can help you get rid of it!
Wollongong City Council’s next soft plastics drop-off is on Saturday 25 October at Ray Robinson Oval, Towradgi.
Secrets out - we’re unravelling some great findings about our waterways!
One of Wollongong’s most well-known gardens will now feature a Blue Plaque to recognise the acclaimed landscape designer who helped build it - Paul Sorensen.
Pump up those tyres– the first stage of the Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Network is now open.
Nature Shake is back for its second year, and the event is promising plenty of fun hands-on nature and garden activities celebrating our local environment.
Looking for a sign to finally say hi to your neighbours? Here it is!
As winter fades Wollongong residents can get in on the urban greening act through Wollongong City Council’s Adopt a Tree program.
Plastic Free July may be over, but the commitment to protecting Lake Illawarra continues year-round. Across our community, passionate individuals are stepping up to help us care for this precious ecosystem every day.