First Friends of Dandenong Creek – 25 years of creek care Published on 07 October 2025 The First Friends of Dandenong Creek is a volunteer community group who do meaningful bushland work along Dandenong Creek and its surrounding bushland. From surveying adorable sugar gliders, to co-hosting National Tree Day with Council, this group is doing amazing things for our natural environment. Tagged as: , Environment
Protecting our leafy suburban character Published on 07 October 2025 Did you know 70 per cent of land in Maroondah is privately owned and supports nearly 65 per cent of Maroondah’s overall tree canopy? This means the trees in your own backyard play a crucial role in maintaining Maroondah’s canopy cover. Learn more about development and canopy protection, and how you can help make a difference. Tagged as: , Environment
Growing our nursery knowledge Published on 07 October 2025 Did you know Maroondah’s Bushland team grow trees from seeds? But what about plants that don’t produce seeds…like ferns! The Bushland team have been busy reproducing indigenous ferns from spore instead of seed. Learn more about the art that is spore germination and how the team are working to preserve rare indigenous ferns in Maroondah. Tagged as: , Environment
The mysterious world of mycorrhizal fungi Published on 07 October 2025 The hidden world beneath our feet is teeming with life, including remarkable natural interactions that help shape our planet’s ecosystems. Among the most fascinating of these is the partnership between plants and fungi, known as mycorrhiza. Tagged as: , Environment
Maroondah Tiny Fashion Swaparoo Published on 25 August 2025 A fun and free way to refresh your kids’ wardrobes and reduce textile waste! Tagged as: , Children and young people, Community, Waste and recycling
Batteries don’t go in bins! Published on 15 August 2025 Did you know it has been illegal since 2019 to put batteries and items containing batteries in your kerbside bins? Tagged as: , Environment, Waste and recycling
Lorikeets & Rosellas: our rainbow friends of the sky Published on 01 August 2025 Learn about the unique characteristics of these native birds and discover how to distinguish between them Tagged as: , Environment
Screening your screen time Published on 03 July 2025 Monitor your screen time to help you stay connected to the real world. Tagged as: , Children and young people, Health and wellbeing, Health & Lifestyle
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