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REVITALISING MAGAZINE
CREEKWETLANDS
A few years ago we planted 18,000 seedlings to vegetate the
Magazine CreekWetlands.This year, City of PAE staff partnered
with Conservation Volunteers Australia and 90 Year 8 students
from St Paul's College Gilles Plains, to do some general
maintenance on the natural environment and remove tree
guards from the established plants to allow them to
grow further.
As part of our Environmental Community Program, this was
a chance to teach eager students about the purpose of the
wetlands whilst also providing them with an opportunity to
contribute to their local community.
Overall it was a very successful day, the sun was shining, the
students did a great job and it was a very positive experience
for all. Many were already excited about getting back out there
at a later date.
This is one of many activities planned for the coming months
as part of our Environment Community Program. If you'd like
more information about up coming activities, please contact
our Environment Team on 8405 6600 or send us an email at
HELPING BUSINESSES TO
REDUCE THEIR ENERGY COSTS
TheWestern Business Leaders Group led by City of Charles
Sturt and supported by City of Port Adelaide Enfield, City of
West Torrens and City of Holdfast Bay headed-up an Energy
Smart business seminar breakfast at the Adelaide Entertainment
Centre on the 3rd of November.
Key note speaker Jon Dee; the founder of Planet Ark and
managing director of the Australian advocacy organisation 'Do
Something'. He is also the EnergySmart program guru and
writer of Smart Money on Sky News.
Jon gave businesses the latest 10 simple step guide to reduce
energy bills with many recommended actions costing very little
or nothing at all!
Jon was followed up by case study presentations from Stephanie
Bolt, Adelaide Airport Sustainability Leader who is a local
energy efficiency business specialist.
The speakers were fantastic, with each contributing a different
but consistent message that driving change in energy reduction
will result in a win for business and a win for the environment.
If you want more information about energy-saving tips, visit
or the State Government
Energy Advisory Service program at
energy-and-environment/energy-advice-and-education/energy-
advisory-service
Students from St Pauls College helping to maintain the Wetlands