New community garden for Mooroolbark Published on 04 September 2023 Mooroolbark’s new Community Garden officially opened on Saturday, 2 September. Tagged as: , Environment
Council a finalist in Cities Power Partnership awards Published on 30 August 2023 Yarra Ranges Council’s Climate Action Team has been named as finalists in two award categories in the 2023 Cities Power Partnership Climate Awards. Tagged as: , Environment
Solar power for hills pavilion Published on 30 August 2023 Community sporting clubs in the hills will save on energy, while having a resilient community hub in emergencies, thanks to a partnership with the Australian and State Governments. Tagged as: , Environment, Storms and emergencies
Families invited to power-saving project Published on 14 August 2023 Deakin University and Yarra Ranges Council are partnering on a project focusing on reducing household energy use in the Yarra Ranges. Tagged as: , Environment
Warburton Tree update - 9 August Published on 09 August 2023 Click here for the latest information regarding the tree at Warburton Recreation Reserve. Tagged as: , Council announcements, Environment
Council partners with local schools to plant 37,000 seedlings Published on 26 July 2023 Yarra Ranges Council is teaming up with local schools and community groups as part of this year’s revegetation program, which aims to plant over 37,000 native plants across the municipality. Tagged as: , Environment
Street Tree Program plants over 1000 trees since April Published on 10 July 2023 Yarra Ranges Council Street Tree program has continued to grow, with over 1,000 trees planted in and around Moroolbark and Kilsyth since April. Tagged as: , Council announcements, 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