Hellyer College Students Environmental Partnership with Council Students from Hellyer College's Outdoor Education program have once again teamed up with Burnie City Council to help protect local waterways and wildlife.
Urban Rivers and Catchment Program Burnie City Council was successful in obtaining $1.7 million in grant funding through the Australian Governments Urban Rivers and Catchment Program.
Spanish Heath Blitz - Weeds Action Fund Please join us to rid the north-west from Smithton to Devonport of Spanish heath.
Thousands of native plants taking root at Romaine Reserve Thousands of locally native plants are being established at Romaine Reserve as part of Burnie City Council's Urban Rivers and Catchments Program.
Bees Tasmania is home to over 100 species of native bees, which play a crucial role as pollinators for the state's native plants and forests.
Wildlife Calendar Learn the best times of the year to see these remarkable animals in their natural habitats—there’s something magical to discover in every season.
Penguin Rehab & Release Volunteer Information Evening We hold an annual volunteer intake which is introduced by an information evening where interested community members can find out what is involved in working with these fascinating birds.
Keep an eye out for Red Inkweed Red Inkweed (Phytolacca octandra) is an emerging priority weed that has only been reported at a small number of sites across Tasmania.Council is asking the community to help by learning how to identify this plant and reporting any suspected sightings. Early detection is important to help prevent further spread.
Living with Possums Possums are a common part of urban life in Tasmania, and because they are protected, the best approach is to humanely deter them and learn to live alongside them rather than relocate them.