Welcome to the Autumn 2022 edition of EnviroNews
Welcome EnviroNews readers
Autumn is a lovely time to get out and enjoy nature. Wherever you are, we hope that you can take some time out of your day for a cuppa and a short break to enjoy the latest edition of Frankston City Council's EnviroNews.
Free film screening: Beyond the Burning
The South East Environment Network (SEEN) and Frankston High School's Eco Team invite you to a FREE screening of Environment Victoria's film about the Black Summer bushfires, Beyond the Burning.
When: 2:30 to 5pm, Saturday 26 March 2022
Where: Frankston High School Performing Arts Theatre, 97 Foot Street, Frankston
Bookings: Essential, please register via the link below.
Through intimate personal stories, Beyond the Burning explores the terrible toll of this tragedy, the underlying causes of climate change and inspiring local solutions.
Come and mingle with other locals interested in action on climate change and environmental issues, share your ideas and learn about local initiatives, or just quietly absorb the film.
Refreshments will be provided and there will be various guest speakers.
This event was made possible courtesy of an Environmental Sustainability Grant from Frankston City Council.
Coastal and Marine Management Plan
Stretching from Kackeraboite Creek in the South to Keast Park in the north, Frankston City’s coastline is renowned as a pristine and accessible stretch of foreshore on Port Phillip Bay.
There is much to be proud of but we know we can do more.
Council is currently developing a Coastal and Marine Management Plan which will set out our vision, objectives and actions for the management of the Frankston and Seaford coastal and marine areas.
We want to know your thoughts on how we can improve and enhance our marine and coastal environment.
We welcome your feedback by completing a questionnaire or mapping activity. There is also a colouring activity for kids!
By completing the questionnaire, you could go into the draw to win 1 of 3 $100 vouchers to a Frankston City foreshore restaurant!
Feedback closes 28 March 2022.
For more information and to provide your feedback follow the link below.
Seaford Wetlands revitalisation official launch
Seaford Wetlands is a precious community asset with significant ecology, cultural history and recreation.
Did you know? With over 100 species of birds, the wetlands are renowned as a habitat for birdlife, including rare and endangered migratory birds. Once part of the extensive Carrum Carrum Swamp, the 158-hectare site is one of the largest natural wetlands in Port Phillip and Western Port Basins.
On 3 March 2022, a $5 million rejuvenation project for the Seaford Wetlands was launched, with Councillor Claire Harvey joined by Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Hon Lily D’Ambrosio, State Member for Carrum, Sonya Kilkenny MP, together with representatives from Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation, Kingston Council, Melbourne Water, Friends of Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands and local community members.
To learn more about this important project and to have your say on how we can improve and enhance the Seaford Wetlands, please click on the link below.
Feedback closes 31 March 2022.
Have your say on community safety in Frankston City
Win a double pass to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow!
Council is developing a Draft Safe Community Policy and Strategy 2022–2032, to create a safer and more inclusive municipality where everyone feels secure, well-connected and welcome to participate in community life.
Topic 1 of the Draft Policy and Strategy is ‘Safe and resilient communities’ – this includes consideration of climate change and its impacts on our community.
We want to hear about your safety concerns and your ideas for making Frankston City safer. To provide feedback and go in the draw, all you have to do is complete a survey by 5pm, 3 April 2022.
Fabulous Fungi
The onset of Autumn rains once again heralds the beginning of the fungi season. Many different varieties come to life, some producing the familiar fruiting bodies we recognise as mushrooms and toadstools.
Fungal forms are many and varied and officially they are classified as neither plants nor animals, being placed in their own Kingdom. Fungi play a very important and intriguing role in our natural environment. Fungi help to recycle nutrients by breaking down organic matter, such as dead plants and animals, which helps to build and improve soil. Some fungi also help trees and other plants to grow by forming a symbiotic relationship. Imagine a world without fungi!
The exact number of fungal species recorded from Australia is not known, but has been estimated at around 250,000. Just over 11,000 fungal species have so far been described.
Why not get out in nature this Autumn and help to identify the fungi in your local area. Sign up to iNaturalist through the app or website to record your observations (including fungi, as well as plants and animals) and share information between members. Observations can be verified by other experts and data contributed to the Atlas of Living Australia.
But remember, please look, don’t touch! Some types of fungi can be poisonous.
Home sustainability - a guide for all seasons and climates
Are you interested in making your home more comfortable and efficient this winter? Check out Your Home, a comprehensive and free guide to environmentally sustainable homes.
Your Home is Australia's independent guide to designing, building or renovating homes to ensure they are efficient, comfortable, affordable and adaptable for the future.
Available as a free online resource, or in hard copy, Your Home is now in its sixth edition, with the latest update including information on emerging technologies and energy efficient design.
Your Home is organised in several themes: Buy, build and renovate, passive design, materials, energy, water, live and adapt, case studies, design for place.
Today, a broad audience uses Your Home, including householders, builders, designers, architects, students, researchers and policy makers.
Developed as part of a collaborative project with the Australian Government and the building, research and architecture and design industries, Your Home continues to remain a current resource and up-to-date with best practice.
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Frankston City Council acknowledges and pays respect to the Bunurong People, the Traditional Custodians of these lands and waters.
Council declared a Climate Emergency in 2019, formally recognising that we need to work together to meet the lower target of the Paris Agreement, which is to keep global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably below 1.5 degrees Celsius. We will work with our community to collectively reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the impacts of a changing climate.
