The City of Greater Geraldton has teamed up with Men of The Trees to plant one million trees by 2013, a top priority identified by the community during the World Café consultations in the initial phase of the 2029 and Beyond Project.
One million trees planted in and around our City will supply shade, improve aesthetics, revegetate some barren areas around Geraldton and Mullewa and strengthen biodiversity. The trees will also help the City offset its CO2 emissions which greatly reduce our carbon footprint which is vital to sustainability.
To find out more about the One Million Trees by 2013 project or volunteer to be part of this city-led community owned project, contact Donna Rayner, Men of The Trees Coordinator at donna59@tpg.com.au.
Are you interested in helping establish a community garden in the City of Greater Geraldton? The City has set aside a small amount of money to help get a community garden established. All we need now is YOU and YOUR SUPPORT.
Locations have been identified in Strathalbyn, Beachlands and Drummonds, but no matter where you live, if you want a community garden, now is your chance to let the City know.
It is all up to the community! Contact Robyn Nicolas, Senior Environment and Sustainability Officer by email robynn@cgg.wa.gov.au or call the City on 9956 6600.
For more information about the project please click here and click on community garden media releases part one and two.
Continuing the City of Greater Geraldton’s commitment to sustainability and environmental protection, the Chapman River Wildlife Corridor is about to undergo a regeneration and conservation project.
Bolstered with funding of $48,700 from the State National Resource Management Office, a range of community, agency and private partners will collaborate to protect and regenerate the natural, cultural and social values of the corridor.
The long-term aim is to protect, conserve and regenerate the corridor for a range of ecological, cultural and recreational benefits. The corridor is a key linkage between the adjacent Moresby Ranges, the coastal foreshore reserves, and tributaries of the Chapman River including Ego Creek, and Allen Creek, extending throughout the area.
If you are interested in establishing a “Friends of the Chapman Wildlife Corridor” group please contact Robyn Nicolas, Senior Environment and Sustainability Officer by email robynn@cgg.wa.gov.au or call the City on 9956 6600.
For more information about the project please click here.
Unique to Geraldton, ‘Why Not Wednesday’ is an Active Travel program, designed to enhance the liveability of the community in which we live. The program supports those who choose to walk, ride their bike, scoot or skate to work or school instead of driving – be this part of the way or the whole way! The aim of the program is to get the whole community on board – Why Not?
Why Not Wednesday? People are becoming unhappy, getting fatter, unhealthy, we are surrounded by economic uncertainty and we are killing our environment. There is evidence to suggest a positive relationship exists between active travel and the liveability of a city and we believe that by supporting our community to become active travellers we will benefit individuals, families and our City as a whole!
The success of this program will work to alleviate the negative result of too much time in the car. The more of the community that chooses to participate, the bigger the impact, so Why Not participate on Wednesdays and be rewarded by getting fit, happy, healthy, saving money, and helping the community in which you live reduce congestion, reduce its carbon footprint, feel safer, feel more connected and finally earn a reputation as a cycling friendly, liveable City!
To find out more information or register to get involved in Why Not Wednesday click here.
If you have any questions about the program please contact Nadi Scheiblehner nadis@cgg.wa.gov.au or alternatively phone The City of Greater Geraldton (08) 99566600
