Jun 26, 2020 | Latest News, Nature and waterways
It is exciting to say that 23rd July 2020 is the 50th Anniversary of Black Mountain becoming a conservation reserve. It is even more exciting to say that Ian Fraser and Rosemary Purdie have written a wonderful book, Black Mountain a natural history of a Canberra icon,...
Jun 18, 2020 | Latest News, Nature and waterways
18th June 2020 MEDIA RELEASE Assembly support on trees welcome The Conservation Council ACT Region has welcomed the shared focus from Members of the Legislative Assembly on Canberra’s urban forest and trees today, as it reflects the community’s desire to see a...
Jun 4, 2020 | Latest News, Nature and waterways
Nature reserves have been in hot demand since the COVID-19 lockdown began. As people have been prevented from getting to their usual recreation activities, they have instead taken to their local streets – to walk the dog, jog, and ride their bikes – and heading into...
Apr 20, 2020 | Climate, Latest News
The Conservation Council is developing a new website to help Canberra households ‘Make the Switch’ from gas to electricity. We would love to hear and share the stories of people who have already made this switch. We are looking for households who have...
Apr 2, 2020 | Latest News, Nature and waterways
The Conservation Council’s first Environment Exchange of 2020 was held on Wednesday night with guest speaker Ian Walker, ACT Conservator, to discuss the impacts of the recent bushfires on Namadgi National Park. The event was a resounding success, with just short of 50...
Apr 1, 2020 | Latest News
In mid-March, Braddon resident Michele England generously opened her beautiful garden to the public as part of the Open Gardens Canberra (OGC) autumn program (sadly, all other openings have been cancelled), to share her experience, plants, art and friendship. Your...
