Enviromental Education

Page Updated: November 20, 2009

threatened species - the regent honeyeater

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Eastern dwarf tree frog

 


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

Card Making WorkshopReuse 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

Eco News is a free quarterly electronic newsletter. Click to read or subscribe to Eco News.



Rebates and Funding

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

Climate Change information

Small changes can add up to big differences in helping to reduce global warming. More on Climate Change.

 

 



Dirtly Little Household Secrets

Dirty Little Household Secrets (PDF 1.7MB)

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

Grevillea caleyi is a threatened species that only grows in the Duffys Forest vegetation community.

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

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

Eco Schools 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:

For more information call 9942 2111.