Collaborative donation for Rescue Logs Published on 26 May 2022 Yarra Ranges Council donated 37 enormous logs to the Community Group Rescue Logs in April, to be repurposed into community-focused projects. Tagged as: , Environment
Council’s Habitat Hollows Program Protects Precious Wildlife Published on 18 May 2022 Yarra Ranges Council aims to install several nest boxes and hollows across six locations in the municipality as a part of storm recovery works. Tagged as: , Environment
Electric vehicle charger coming to Yarra Glen Published on 17 May 2022 A community electric vehicle charger will be installed at Yarra Glen Memorial Hall by July, as part of a partnership between Yarra Glenergy, the State Government and Council. Tagged as: , Environment
Horticulture blitz in Healesville Published on 12 May 2022 Council’s Parks and Bushlands team were out in force yesterday for a ‘horticulture blitz’ in Healesville. Team members came together in a concentrated effort to clean up regularly frequented areas of Healesville, such as Coronation Park and Main St. Tagged as: , Environment
International Compost Awareness Week and compost rebate program Published on 03 May 2022 Food waste makes up around 40% of the contents of our rubbish bins.To prevent this waste going direct to landfill which adds to carbon pollution, composting at home is a viable and sustainable option to create valuable soil additives that can be used in vegetable and ornamental gardens.International Compost Awareness Week Australia (ICAW) runs from 1-7 May. Tagged as: , Environment
Environmental Upgrade Agreements providing solar for businesses Published on 12 April 2022 Council is helping businesses to access upgrades - such as solar panels, water and heating systems - to help reduce costs and minimise environmental footprints. Tagged as: , Environment
Expression of Interest opens for unique blackwood logs Published on 14 February 2022 Yarra Ranges Council is seeking expressions of interest from local community groups, Men’s Sheds and artists to take possession of some unique blackwood logs after the trees fell during the June storm. Tagged as: , Environment
Celebrate Biodiversity Month by joining our Biodiversity Blitz Published on 01 September 2021 Celebrate Biodiversity Month this September by helping us showcase the amazing flora and fauna in the Yarra Ranges!Join our Biodiversity Blitz by uploading photos of plants and wildlife to iNaturalist, where your pictures will help scientists to better understand and protect nature. Tagged as: , Environment
Recruitment opens for Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee Published on 30 July 2021 Are you passionate about environmental sustainability? We're looking for volunteers to join our Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee. The committee will provide advice around how Council can best manage the natural environment in the Yarra Ranges. Find out more and apply. Tagged as: , Environment