Environment
Environment home page includes information on tree works, plants-animals and community education initiatives.
Our environment is unique and precious. The way we behave as individuals and as a community will have an impact on our local and global environment.
New activities and information
- Old fridges are one of the biggest energy users in the home, consuming up to three times the energy of new fridges. Why not get rid of your old working second fridge
that adds an average of $210 a year to your power bills? Go to Climate Change - We Can Make a Difference! for more details about joining the Fridge Buyback Program. - Central Coast people of all ages turned out in force on Saturday 24 October 2009, to form a human sign depicting 3 5 0 at Umina Beach and on The Skillion at Terrigal Haven. They participated in the 350.org Global Day of Climate action happening at 5200 events in 181 countries. Worldwide photos and more information is available at www.350.org. Photos taken at Terrigal on Saturday can be viewed by going to www.adderley.net.au/skillion/
- Threatened Species of the Central Coast
- Green Living - learn how to save energy - find out about rebates for hot water systems and i
nsulation, save water, reduce waste and protect our environment. - Plastic Bags - kick the habit! Find out how to reduce plastic bag use and how you could be rewarded for the switch!
- Pre-schools - Little Green Steps Program - environmental resources and tools for Pre-school teachers.
- The Greenhouse - the theme of the Primary School program for 2009 is "Leaving Smaller Footprints".
- Education for Schools and the community
Open Space and Trees
- Bushland & Beaches - including coastal lagoons and bushland reserves
- Plants & Animals - find out about our native plants and animals, and the impacts of pests, weeds and your pets.
- Information about Tree works