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24.01.2022 That's a wrap on another HUGE Garage Sale Trail weekend. We're proud to partner with awesome people like you to keep heaps of good stuff out of landfill, make new friends and have fun! Help the planet by disposing of any unsold items thoughtfully. That means donating usable items, listing them online, recycling where possible (see @PlanetArk’s Recycling Near You) and, as a last resort, placing in the correct bin.

21.01.2022 This Spring, we’re powering the Garage Sale Trail recovery edition alongside 115 legendary Aussie councils. This support makes the event free for residents, great for the planet and helps to strengthen our community. Dial up those karma credits and get involved in-person or online.

18.01.2022 This week we welcomed Year 2 from Lutheran School Wagga Wagga to the Marrambidya Wetland for a morning of adventure! Students were invited to hug trees, spot birds, draw and write to capture their experience, and create ephemeral artworks using materials found on site. We hope you loved it Year 2!

18.01.2022 Spaces are filling up fast for this FREE fashion masterclass. Learn how to declutter your wardrobe and find new love for your old stuff with Sally Flower from Home Sanctuary the first Australian trained in the now world famous KonMari method. Sat 3 Oct at 2pm. Find out more and book here: http://bit.ly/decluttermasterclass ... #garagesaletrail #KonMari #mariekondo #declutter #farewellfastfashion #secondhandfirst #masterclass #trailtutorials

18.01.2022 Feeling the pandemic pinch? Chances are you have unwanted stuff sitting around that could be someone else’s treasure. Host a sale on the Garage Sale Trail and turn that clutter into cashola. Whether you take part online or in your neighbourhood, it’s free to register and we supply the tips and promo goodies to help you cash in. Register your garage, street, club school sale at garagesaletrail.com.au/WaggaWagga

18.01.2022 Congratulations to the Demonstration Gardens Wagga Wagga who are celebrating 20 years this weekend! Thank you for the incredible contribution you have brought to the community, extending from your knowledge, passion and care for planet and people. We hope you have marvelous celebrations! Haven't checked out the Demonstration Gardens yet? Visit them tomorrow, Saturday 26 September between 10am - 2pm at 53 Shaw St, Wagga Wagga and help them celebrate 20 years.... This pic takes us back to 2012 and Jim delivering a 'Sustainable Gardening' workshop at the Gardens as part of Council's Great Green Challenge.

17.01.2022 Our keen-eyed Vegetation Management Officer Matt recently spotted this Tiger Orchid whilst out and about. These thin stemmed, grass like orchids can be difficult to spot amongst the leaf litter, but keep an eye to the ground when adventuring as these beauties flower from spring through to summer.

17.01.2022 Happy Birthday Toby! We hope you had a great one... Throw back Thursday to Business Clean Up Day 2011 when this festive drum was pulled out of a riverside gully by a team of Council staff. If you think your colleagues are up to the challenge, register a site for Business Clean Up Day on Tuesday 2 March. ... www.cleanup.org.au/get-involved-as-a-business

17.01.2022 Would you know what to do if you encountered an injured native animal? Wagga Wagga City Council has recently installed signage in known hot spots for wildlife injury, prompting road users to contact WIRES if they spot an animal needing assistance. Signs have been installed at Lake Albert where turtles have been more active in the warmer weather, and also at Kapooka where there is habitat for the endangered Squirrel Glider.... Always ensure your own safety before providing assistance.

15.01.2022 Pop this one in the calendar! ErinEarth's Family Fun Day will be held on Saturday 31 October. ErinEarth is a magical space in the heart of Wagga Wagga full of inspiration to take home to your patch.

15.01.2022 Woo hoo! School is nearly out for spring! Do you have a young nature lover or keen explorer? Join Council staff on a guided walk at the Birramal Conservation Area to learn about the importance of this special place and discover what creatures call it home.... Thursday 1 October, 10am - midday Recommended age: 6 -12 years, accompanying adult required. Limited places available. Bookings essential through Eventbrite.

14.01.2022 Gather some mates and register a place you love, to give some love, this coming Clean Up Australia Day! For 31 years this national event has seen volunteers clean litter from parks, reserves, rivers and beaches. Register online at www.cleanup.org.au ... Please note that for safety reasons roadsides cannot be registered.

14.01.2022 Need a super fun place to take the kids these school holidays? Something that is FREE, creative, outdoors and full of adventure? Why not explore the ErinEarth garden and bust out your own tunes in the nature play space. Or pack a picnic and have lunch with the birds. Why not do both?... ErinEarth is now open Tuesdays and Wednesday 9am - 3pm

13.01.2022 Council has successfully secured $72,000 in funding through the 'Increasing Resilience to Climate Change' program. The funding will be used to map vegetation cover and identify urban heat islands to inform Council priorities for a new urban canopy strategy. Long-term targets for canopy coverage rates will also be established and initial planting undertaken through this project. Vegetation plays a significant role in cooling our suburbs and this project will provide meaningfu...l and practical action as our climate changes. This project has been proudly funded by the New South Wales Government with assistance from Local Government NSW. Photo by Ella Baxter on Unsplash

11.01.2022 When the sun goes down nocturnal life emerges. Join Council staff on a FREE guided tour of the Birramal Conservation Area after dark in celebration of Biodiversity Month. See what animals you can spot and learn of the importance of this special place in our city. 6pm - 8pm Friday 25 September.... Hurry! Spots are limited and bookings are essential via Eventbrite.

11.01.2022 Do you encounter wildlife at work or through recreational activities? Provide input on potential community participation in wildlife health through this survey being conducted by CSU's Institute for Land, Water & Society. The survey takes less than 15 minutes and will help to build a community wildlife health surveillance system for the region: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RGLJWRT. The survey closes on 30 November 2020.... Further details about the research and survey can be found in the Participant Information Sheet here:https://www.dropbox.com//WHS-Participant-Information-Surve

10.01.2022 Looking for a FREE school holiday activity to get your kids outdoors and exploring nature? Join Council staff on a guided walk at the Birramal Conservation Area to learn about the importance of this special place and discover what creatures call it home. Friday 9 October, 10am - midday... Recommended age: 6 -12 years, accompanying adult required. Limited places available. Bookings essential through Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/school-holiday-birramal-nat

10.01.2022 Have you heard!? South Australia will introduce a ban on single use plastics in 2021 starting with straws, coffee stirrers and cutlery. The SA Environment Minister, David Speirs, says this is just the start with a staged approach to then tackle takeaway containers and coffee cups. What do you think?

09.01.2022 Lucky Claire! Not only does she get Red-rumped Parrots visiting her backyard, but she is also the winner of the super sweet Swift Parrot necklace. Keep an eye out bird lovers because the Aussie Backyard Bird Count is on in October! More to come!

08.01.2022 Spring has sprung at the Marrambidya Wetland! Young residents are invited to join Council staff on an adventure of the Marrambidya Wetland these school holidays to connect with our natural environment through our senses and creative arts. Thursday 8 October, 3:30pm - 5:30pm... Recommended age: 8 -12 years, accompanying adult required. Limited places available. Bookings essential through Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/school-holiday-marrambidya-

08.01.2022 Keen eyed participants in our ‘Birramal in Biodiversity Month’ walk on Tuesday spotted a pair of Superb Parrots! We thought it was a pretty awesome sighting and highlights the need for the protection and enhancement of places like the Birramal Conservation Area. Check this amazing place out this long weekend and see if you can spot some Superb Parrots!... https://visitwagga.com/seendo/product See more

08.01.2022 Does your not-for-profit, public school or community group have a great idea for a project but need a bit of cash to get it going? Check out TransGrid's Community Partnership Program that is seeking applications for projects that will address public safety, well-being, health, education or the environment.

08.01.2022 What are you up to next Saturday? Spots are still available in this FREE online workshop with decluttering guru, Sally Flower, on Saturday 3 October at 2pm. During this 40 minute session Sally will guide us through some simple steps to change the way we buy and become a conscious consumer. You’ll get practical tips on how to declutter your wardrobe sustainably, helping you uncover those hidden gems lurking in your closet and finding new love for your old stuff.... Register via the link below

06.01.2022 Did you catch the good news? After being extinct from the Sturt National Park for over 100 years, 10 Bilbies have returned in hopes of establishing a population. Go little dudes!!

06.01.2022 Could you live without a car? I think it's definitely more of a challenge in regional areas to go car free. I'd embrace a car share program though! What do you think?

06.01.2022 The ultimate wardrobe declutter! Spaces are filling up fast for this FREE fashion masterclass. Learn how to declutter your wardrobe and find new love for your old stuff with Sally Flower the first Australian trained in the now world famous KonMari method. Sat 3 Oct at 2pm.... Find out more and book here: http://bit.ly/decluttermasterclass #garagesaletrail #KonMari #mariekondo #declutter #farewellfastfashion #secondhandfirst #masterclass #trailtutorials

04.01.2022 Did you miss out on hosting an event in Garage Sale Trail last year? Or perhaps you are just keen to participate again! Pre-register your interest for 2021 at www.garagesaletrail.com.au Garage Sale Trail will be held on 13 & 14 November and is freeeeee for Wagga Wagga households to get involved.

04.01.2022 Did you know that weed hygiene stations have been installed at the entry to important reserves to prevent the spread of weeds? You will find weed hygiene stations at: - the Marrambidya Wetland - the Birramal Conservation Area... - Pomingalarna Reserve Help prevent the spread by brushing down footwear, clothing, equipment such as bikes, and doggos.

02.01.2022 We were busy bee's last week installing bee hotels at Kapooka Early Childhood Centre Inc. and Gumnut Cottage Wagga Wagga Tafe Children's Centre. Did you know that Australia has over 1500 species of native bees? And that most Australian native bees are solitary? We hope the students see some bee-autiful bees checking in for a visit to their hotels soon!

02.01.2022 There is something new and blue in the Cross Street car park off Tarcutta Street! A brand new fast charger was officially launched today that will support local ownership of electric vehicles and encourage touring 'EV' owners to charge up and check out Wagga Wagga. A strong network of charge points is essential for the uptake of electric vehicles which supports a transition to a low carbon future.... The station was co-funded by the NSW Government and The NRMA.