Less plastic in your bin, more money in your pocket Published on 04 June 2025 Reducing your reliance on disposable plastics could also save you thousands of dollars each year. Tagged as: , Waste and recycling
Save Money by Reducing Food Waste Published on 29 April 2025 5 simple tips to reduce food waste and save money. Tagged as: , Community, Waste and recycling
Spotlight on Friends of Walhalla & Hume Reserves Published on 08 April 2025 Hume Reserve is an impressive revegetation patch in Hume Street, Ringwood East. Walhalla Drive Reserve, located down the road from Hume Reserve, is a play and gathering place that has been revamped to bring indigenous flora and fauna back into Ringwood East. Tagged as: , Environment
The unsettling truth behind how Grey Butcherbirds got their name Published on 08 April 2025 Have you ever wondered why native butcherbirds are, in fact, called butcherbirds? The reason may surprise you if you are only familiar with their beautiful song. These birds are an iconic sound of Australia and exhibit an interesting array of behaviours that we dive into in this blog. Tagged as: , Environment
Loughie's Bushland Reserve burn Published on 08 April 2025 In April 2025, Maroondah's Bushland team in conjunction with the CFA conducted an ecological burn at Loughie's Bushland Reserve in Ringwood North. The area was chosen as a site for ecological burning because it has a very high diversity of plant life and a low weed content. Tagged as: , Environment
Connecting in nature - volunteering benefits for people and planet Published on 08 April 2025 Have you ever wanted to explore the range of nature related community groups on offer in Maroondah? From the local indigenous plant nurseries to our Bushland Community groups, there are plenty of ways to connect with your neighbours and wider community, whilst giving back to the environment. Tagged as: , Environment
Curious critters Published on 07 April 2025 There are so many unique and interesting insects to discover in Maroondah. Read about spiders, beetles and caterpillars that have been recently spotted in Maroondah. Tagged as: , Environment
Noisy miners: native menace Published on 04 April 2025 Whether you believe that Noisy Miners are friends or foes, you cannot deny the fact that, though they may be small, these talkative birds are fierce. Continue reading to learn about how these chatty native birds assert their dominance in Maroondah’s ecosystem. Tagged as: , Environment
Friends of Kurrajong Reserve Published on 04 April 2025 Learn more about the Friends Of Kurrajong Reserve volunteer group. Tagged as: , Environment
A Tale of Three Vegetables Published on 03 April 2025 FOGO vs home compost vs landfill - Does it really matter how we dispose of our food scraps? Tagged as: , Waste and recycling