Welcome to Green Thymes! 

Here you will find all the latest information about sustainable local events, workshops, grants, articles and project updates all in one place.

If you have any feedback or comments, you can contact us at environment@marion.sa.gov.au.

Latest news and events

Happy Healthy Gut: Introduction to Fermenting

We asked you which sustainable food topic you'd like to learn about. Happy Healthy Gut: Intro to Fermenting is the winner and is locked in for our next Common Thread session! 

Join Andrea from Green Gourmet as we explore the role of the human gut microbiota in health and wellbeing and how simple lifestyle changes as well as enjoying fermented foods can contribute to gut and overall health.

This workshop also includes a demonstration of how to make a very simple steeped ferment and a quick pickle! 

Tuesday 15 April, 6:30 pm to 8 pm, Mitchell Park Community Centre

Tree of the Month nominations are now open!

Is there a tree you always admire on your morning walk? Maybe it’s large and shady, or smaller and still growing... You can now nominate it for City of Marion’s Tree of the Month!

Simply snap a photo, let us know a few details and your tree could be recognised. 

If your tree is successful, it will be awarded a sign for a month, and we’ll snap a photo of yourself and the tree to share with our community.

Photo credit: Cath Leo

Together, we’re building a greener, healthier and more sustainable future

The latest Environment Report Card is officially live! In 2024, the City of Marion made incredible strides in environmental sustainability:

• 20,000 native seedlings were planted
• $37,000 in rebates was given to support big trees and greener verges 
• 21,800 tonnes of waste was diverted from landfill

Learn more about our achievements in our latest Environment Report Card

Greener Verges Rebate 

Planting native plants on your verge makes your street look beautiful and benefits our environment by providing food and shelter for our wildlife! 

You can also receive a rebate for greening your verge! 

Check out the Native Verge Display Garden along Bradley Grove in front of Mitchell Park Sports and Community Centre for inspiration on native plants for your verge. 

Uraidla Sustainability Fair

Check out the Uradlia Sustainability Fair this weekend to hear live music and talks on hot environmental topics such as: 

• environmental weeds
• clearing up the confusion about compostables 
• composting and food waste
• a post-plastic world
• electrification 

Sunday 16 March 2025, 10 am to 4 pm, Uraidla Showgrounds

Local Food on Country

Join like-minded people for a very special day of learning and celebration with The Food Embassy. At Local Food on Country you'll:

• learn from First Nations custodians
• taste the best of local produce 
• be inspired by thought leaders
• experience the sounds of Country
• engage the whole family

Sunday 6 April, 11 am to 3 pm, Tooperang

Birds and biodiversity

Did you know that a native, bird-attracting, garden can help fight urban heat? ☀️

Birds play a huge role in keeping our environment balanced:
🌱 They eat scale insects, protecting trees from damage
🐜 This stops ants from overpopulating and invading your garden
🌳 Healthier trees create more shade and cool down our streets

By planting a bird-friendly garden filled with native plants, you’re not just helping local wildlife - you’re making your entire community more liveable!

Learn about our waterways while giving a helping hand

Join OzFish, OceanEarth and RecFish SA at the Oaklands Wetland Education Centre for a hands-on session breaking down yabby nets, having a chat about aquatic habitats and all things fishing!

Help take down old opera house yabby traps and give them a second life. OceanEarth will recycle the nets into new fishing gear, and the metal frames will be recycled.

Tuesday 18 March 2025, 1 pm to 5:30 pm, Oaklands Education Centre

Environmental events at the fringe

We're already halfway through the fringe, but there's still plenty more to see!

Check out the shows with an environmental and sustainability theme at the fringe here! 

Recycle your empty blister packs

Did you know that you can recycle your medicinal blister packs for FREE at a chemists near you?

Chemist Warehouse is the latest pharmaceutical chain to hop on board! 

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