Enviromental Education


Council runs a range of education programs for the community in the management and protection of our environment. The programs include walks, talks, workshops, brochures and an eco newsletter.
Card Making Workshop
Reuse buttons, fabric and paper to make fun, decorative, low-waste cards for Christmas or any occasion, Monday November 23 at the Narrabeen Tramshed Hall
and Friday December 4 at Forestville Community Art Centre between 11am-1pm. Use the materials supplied or bring your own. Free. For information and bookings email joy.middledorp@warringah.nsw.gov.au or call 9942 2407.
Eco News
Eco News is a free quarterly electronic newsletter. Click to read or subscribe to Eco News.
Rebates and Funding
The Federal and State Governments are providing rebates and funding for a whole range of energy-saving initiatives. More on Rebates and Funding.
Climate Change
Small changes can add up to big differences in helping to reduce global warming. More on Climate Change.
Dirtly Little Household Secrets
Are you waging chemical warfare against household grime? Powerful cleaners that zap household grime can contain ingredients you’d really rather not be breathing, wearing or washing in. More on Green Cleaning Recipes and Tips.
Duffys Forest Detectives
Duffys Forest Detectives is a bushland education program for Year 3 and 4 students which aims to educate students about the values of urban bushland, in particular about the endangered vegetation community of Duffys Forest. More on the Duffy's Forest Schools Program.
Eco Tips
There are many things you can do at home, school or in your workplace to help reduce global warming and your impact on our environment. More on Eco Tips.
Schools Environmental Resource Kit

The Schools Environmental Resource Kit has been designed to assist schools to run successful environmental education programs. The kit includes project ideas and estimated costs, case studies and links to lesson plans. More on the Schools Environmental Resource Kit (PDF, 494KB). More on Grants and Rebates (PDF, 37KB).
More eco-friendly information:
- Wiping Out Weeds from Bushland to Beach (PDF, 905KB)
- Being A Bush Friendly Neighbour (PDF, 481KB)
- Protect Your Cat, Protect Your Wildlife (PDF, 263KB)
For more information call 9942 2111.



