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Planting day in the Dunes
Yesterday, I donned my gardening gear to help our dedicated environmental volunteers working on revegetating the Seacliff Dunes. Luckily the weather was sunny and mild and the 10am start meant I didn’t...
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National Tree Day in Holdfast Bay
This National Tree Day, 1000 native coastal plants were planted at a new re-vegetation site at Chappell Drive in Holdfast Bay. This small area, at the end of Chappell Drive in front of Holdfast...
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Time out
Strolling along Brighton Beach, in Holdfast Bay Enjoying the sea breeze, the play of light on sea and rock Listening to the waves Looking at the colour and shape of sea shells and… Algae on sand Here...
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Sustainability and suburban gardens
In Australia, green lawns and roses were once standard features in suburban front yards, along with pretty, annual flower borders. The man of the house mowed the lawn on the weekend, kept the roses...
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The Dunes, Springs and Gullies of Holdfast Bay
Last Saturday morning, I joined another thirty residents on a guided nature tour of Holdfast Bay. We visited sand dunes, springs and gullies, learning about local ecosystems and biodiversity from three...
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Glenelg North Community Garden
Environmental activism comes in many shapes and sizes. Some participate in protest marches, petitions and political campaigns, while others volunteer for local tree plantings, clean-up projects or...
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Choose your local leaders – part 1
This week, the world’s top scientists have given their clearest warning yet of the severe and irreversible impacts of climate change. The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)...
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Choose your local leaders – part 2
Last week, I asked the four Holdfast Bay mayoral candidates questions about their views on the relevance of climate change to local council, their understanding of action taken at council level to...
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Climate action at home
This week’s ‘Climate action at home’ workshop in Holdfast Bay attracted about twenty local residents. I was one of three speakers who presented information on the nature of climate change, how it is...
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Brighton Jetty Sculptures 2015
This morning’s beach walk included a gallery of surprising and remarkable sculptures. Held along the Brighton beachfront in Holdfast Bay, the exhibition is managed and supported by volunteers. This...
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