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

Post-apocalyptic debut novel, After the Flood, on Literary Anything podcast

Monday 04 Nov 2019

Listen in as Jayne and Paula discuss After the Flood by Kassandra Montag, a book that has burst onto the literary scene after its publishing and TV ...

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Paul West Delights Audience at Marion Cultural Centre

Monday 14 Oct 2019

River Cottage Australia's Paul West in conversation with Gardening Australia's Sophie Thomson delighted the audience at the Marion Cultural Centre ...

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Community consultation – proposed new by-law

Tuesday 07 May 2019

Marion residents are invited to have their say on a proposed cat curfew to protect native wildlife.

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Bandon Terrace Reserve on site meeting

Tuesday 09 Apr 2019

At the request of the community, staff will be on-site to hear further feedback and answer questions about the revegetation of Bandon Terrace Reserve.

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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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Not a Load of Rubbish! Community Tour

Tuesday 12 Nov 2019

Find out what happens to your waste and recycling on this FREE tour for City of Marion residents. Many sites are visited throughout the day.

Native Bees and Wild Pollinators Workshop

Saturday 16 Nov 2019

Learn about native bees and other wild pollinators, and how to attract these wonderful creatures to your garden. Make your own native bee hotel out ...

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