Environment

Climate Change
Climate change is a vital issue for our community. City of Marion works with our community in response to the risks and opportunities posed by climate change and to enable climate change resilience into the future.
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Common Thread
Common Thread is a monthly, sustainability program at Cooinda Neighbourhood Centre on the first Monday evening of the month.
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Valuing Marion's Nature
A range of events and activities to connect you with nature and help you learn about natural environments in our city.
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Connecting with nature
Nature is such an important part of being alive, and is essential to living a happy, healthy and meaningful life. Find out some of the ways you can connect with nature in the City of Marion.
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Citizen Science
City of Marion is supportive of citizen science programs that allow everyday people to contribute to scientific research while getting up close with nature.
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Get involved
Discover the environment and sustainability programs and events on offer through the City of Marion and find out how you can participate.
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Natural environments
City of Marion contains a variety of natural environments including the coast, reserves, woodlands and grasslands. Some are areas of high biodiversity.
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NRM education
This is a school and preschool sustainability program to help plan and manage environmentally friendly initiatives.
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Sustainable living
City of Marion supports residents to embrace elements of sustainable living to create healthier lives, enhance wellbeing and look after our environment.
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Waste management
The City of Marion provides and number of waste management services including household waste collection and recycling services. Other initiatives include community education and awareness programs and maintaining litter infrastructure.
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Water management
Water management in the City of Marion. How we conserve water and protect water quality. Including Water Sensitive Urban Design and Stormwater Management.
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Wetlands
Oaklands, Warriparinga and Glade Crescent Wetlands are wetlands with the City of Marion.
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Green Thymes Newsletter
Stay informed about environmental initiatives in and around Marion and sign up to the Green Thymes eNewsletter.
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News

Oaklands Education Cetntre And Precinct Opening

Official Opening of the Oaklands Education Centre and Precinct Opening

Wednesday 13 Mar 2019

The Oaklands Education Centre and Precinct was officially opened on Wednesday 13 March 2019. The centre is a $200,000 partnership between the City of ...

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Ask Me I'm Green

Tuesday 22 Jan 2019

There is a growing interest in living lightly but it’s not always easy to know how to go about it. Let us answer your queries about all things green.

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Bandon Terrace Reserve | Consultation | Open from 28 August to 18 September 2018

Tuesday 28 Aug 2018

Have Your Say: Consultation regarding the revegetation of Bandon Terrace Reserve, Marino is open from 28 August 2018 to 18 September 2018.

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End dumped trolleys

Thursday 24 May 2018

The City of Marion is spearheading a campaign to rid the streets of dumped shopping trolleys, which are an eyesore and a hazard across Adelaide.

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China’s ban on importing recyclable products

Tuesday 01 May 2018

There is no change to how people should recycle despite China’s ban on imported recyclable materials.

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LED street lighting rollout

Wednesday 04 Apr 2018

The City of Marion is replacing all of its 8525 street lights with LED energy-efficient globes to cut electricity costs and reduce emissions.

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Events

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Understanding Solar for Your Home @ Park Holme Library

Wednesday 27 Mar 2019

Interested in solar panels and solar storage for your home but not sure if you're making the right choice?

Common Thread Workshop: Simplicity, Sustainability and Self-Sufficiency

Monday 1 Apr 2019

Glenthorne National Park Open Days: Ranger Guided Walks

Friday 5 Apr 2019

Did you know that a new national park is being created in Adelaide's southern suburbs and you can help to shape its future? The creation of ...

Native Bees and Wild Pollinators Workshop

Sunday 7 Apr 2019

Native Bees and Wild Pollinators Workshop

Glenthorne National Park Open Days: Ranger Guided Walks

Sunday 7 Apr 2019

Did you know that a new national park is being created in Adelaide's southern suburbs and you can help to shape its future? The creation of ...

Home Battery Scheme Forum

Thursday 11 Apr 2019

Would you like to know more about the Solar Home Battery Scheme? Businesses and the community are invited to come along to the Home Battery Scheme ...