Did you know there are over 12,000 species of wasps in Australia?

If you live in Maroondah, you may have come across Broadleaf privet, also known as Ligustrum lucidum, glossy privet, or large-leaf privet.

Victoria is home to the Grey-headed flying fox, the Little Red flying fox (semi-permanently) and to 23 species of insectivorous bats, also known as microbats.

Why is the Blackberry, or European Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus aggregate) such a serious issue across much of Victoria, and a significant threat to our biodiversity.

We spoke to eco organiser, motivational speaker and waste coach Tanya Lewis about the 10Rs© and to get some hints and tips on how to declutter.