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 "We will conserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand. We will understand only what we are taught"
Baba Dioum

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National Green Jobs Corps launched

NGJC with Nillumbik Mayor, Cr Ken KingWhat a glorious winter morning it was when we launched our National Green Jobs Corps program in partnership with MaxEmployment – Box Hill and Holmesglen TAFE at our Caitlin’s Retreat site.

Nillumbik Mayor, Councillor Ken King, arrived early and was keen to share stories of his recent experiences in nature and give thanks to our enthusiastic group of youths, who through this National Green Jobs Corps program are helping to preserve and rehabilitate this environmentally significant property and adjoining parklands.

Click here to read more about our NGJC program.

 
Brimbank Community Playspace

Brimbank Community PlayspacePeople & Parks Foundation received a $330,000 contribution from the Vision for Werribee Plains fund to develop an all abilities playspace at Brimbank Park.

The Brimbank Community Playspace will be a world class facility which will facilitate innovative and rewarding open space experiences for families with children of all abilities in the western suburbs of Melbourne.

Click here to read more.

 

 
Larapinta Trail Memorable Challenge 4th-10th April 2011

GACOThe Larapinta Trail Memorable Challenge is a travel and fundraising adventure for people who want to assist the work of the Great Aussie Camp Out Fund (GACO).

Packed with adventure, our participants will be from all walks of life and have varied motives for participating. For many it’s about breaking the mould of routine and doing something completely new, exciting and worthwhile.

Watch this space for more information, or if you just can't wait, email David Petherick.

 
Corporate Responsibility

Green Connections volunteersStep out of the office for the day, come and get your hands dirty and then leave satisfied, knowing that you have helped create a healthier environment for us all to enjoy.

This is Green Connections.

Whether it is through corporate volunteering or establishing an ongoing park partnership, there are many options available for your business and if none of our existing programs are suitable we can customise a corporate volunteer program to suit your requirements.

Find out more about our Green Connections program here.

 
Sea Search

Sea SearchCome and get your feet wet and discover what creatures inhabit your local Marine National Park.

Whether you're wading through seagrasses or clambering over intertidal rocky shores, you will be sure to learn about the diversity of our marine environment - and the best part is that you don't need to be a scientist to participate!

Click here for upcoming dates.

 
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