Sitting in a rainbow Published on 13 December 2019 New seating at a thriving Hackham West garden embodies the strength of a community. Tagged as: , Community, Environment
Green thumb gold Published on 28 November 2019 Meet the winners of the 2019 Mayor’s Garden Competition. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community, Environment
Plover pride Published on 22 November 2019 Our sweethearts' names revealed, and Onkaparinga's first fledged Hooded Plover chicks in two years. Tagged as: , Environment
Green organics collection change Published on 19 November 2019 From 1 January 2020, there have been changes to the City of Onkaparinga’s green / organics service. Tagged as: , Announcements, Council, Environment
High hopes for hooded plover season Published on 28 October 2019 Help the nationally vulnerable species thrive and help us name our city’s sweethearts. Tagged as: , Environment
Trees are cool Published on 21 October 2019 We know that trees provide shade, but did you know they also transpire, releasing moisture into the atmosphere? This is what cities around the world are striving for; green sweaty plants that act as a natural air conditioner. And the City of Onkaparinga is no exception. Tagged as: , Environment
Nurturing the trees of the future Published on 21 October 2019 The city’s nursery is flourishing, producing thousands of healthy seedlings and saplings each year for planting across the region — streets and parks, creeks and foreshore — but 10 years ago it was a different story. Tagged as: , Environment
Make sustainability part of your daily grind Published on 01 October 2019 For billions of people around the world, enjoying a cup of freshly brewed coffee is part of their morning routine. But this daily ritual can have a significant social and environmental impact. The good news is, you don’t need to forgo the all-important pick-me-up beverage to make a positive difference. And, there’s no better day to start than today – International Coffee Day. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Environment
Biodiversity Month Published on 12 September 2019 Small woodland birds such as the Superb Fairywren have started disappearing from urban areas – here’s what we can do to help bring them back. Tagged as: , Environment
Sustainable Spring Published on 02 September 2019 Learn how to reduce your impact on the environment, save money on energy bills and meet like-minded people from September to November. Tagged as: , Environment, Events & Activities