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Hear from Fabian Douglas, one of Nillumbik's favourite sons, and renowned entomologist and ecologist.
Fabian will show images and share insights shaped by many years of observation and passion, crawling under and over logs, rustling through leaf litter, peeking under bark, looking through microscopes and hand-rearing caterpillars. His deeply informative stories are always an inspiration.
Listen to the enchanting sounds of local musicians Rodney Waterman, the Chocolate Lilies Choir, and Tristan Pierce.
Contemplate local ecosystems and action through the diverse approaches of Stephanie Mortlock, James Parker, Deb Oliver, Robert Bennetts, Michael Smith, and B Woodland Walters.
Share in fabulous conversation, enjoy tasty treats, revel in the delights of our community...
Since sprouting in 2021, Nillumbio has offered walks, talks, gatherings, plantings, workshops and more. We have joyfully connected to many hundreds of eager locals, visitors, schools and other community groups sharing in learning that informs and inspires action for the protection and reinvigoration of our environment.
We do it all in line with our ethos, to fullfil our vision (which you can see on the home page).
Copious time and skills are offered voluntarily, and we personally fund things like the website, learning resources etc.
We have decided to do a fundraiser to expand our capacity.
RECENT...
SUNday AUGUST 4 2024
ENHANCING INSECT HABITATS IN YOUR BACKYARD
Discover the secrets to creating thriving insect habitats in your backyard.
Michael Smith invites the Nillumbio community to observe & participate in the transformation of his garden into a haven for local insects.
Learn and share strategies and techniques that enhance insect diversity. With the right conditions, these support birds, lizards, antechinus & more!
- Effective weeding techniques
- Thoughtful plant selection & optimal plant spacing
- Rock and log placement
- Importance of leaf litter and decomposing material
- Propagation of plants
- Restoration work in action - apply what you learn on site!
We welcome all ages and levels of knowledge.
If you have specific accessibility requirements please email us.
While we take all care to ensure your wellbeing (and encourage you to do the same for others), you remain responsible for yourself :-)
Nillumbik Shire Council is in the final stages of preparing the Urban Tree Canopy Strategy.
They have received written and verbal submissions from the community. You can see the verbal submissions via this video link. The Submissions were the focus for the June 11 2024 Planning and Consultation Committee Meeting.
Keep up to date with what is happening via the Council website.
Community awareness, participation, and expectation of appropriate funding for such issues is important.
CLICK HERE to access a document prepared in response to the Draft Biodiversity Strategy.
NILLUMBIK BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY
May 14 2024. The room was full with eloquent and respectful speakers who presented their submissions to Council's Planning and Consultation Committee Meeting. The focus was the Biodiversity Strategy.
All submissions were a powerful demonstration of the knowledge held within our community, and the deep awareness of biodiversity, its ongoing decline, and urgent need for attention.
As noted by Mayor Ramcharan, there was not a single person in the room who spoke against the adoption of a strong Biodiversity Strategy.
Enjoy reading some of the terrific and succinct presentations - CLICK HERE
You can listen to/watch the whole recording (with all the submissions) via Council's website - CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE to access an informative document prepared in response to the Draft Biodiversity Strategy.
Join our seasonally responsive walks where we'll focus on indigenous plants and animals, often sharing a strong relationship. Discover details of the Nillumbik bush, and simple ways you can make a difference.
WILD
ABOUT
WEEDS
Learn about local weeds, take part in their eradication and replace with indigenous flora. The health of our environment is in our hands.
We're developing a weed-mapping project to enable better outcomes. Contact for info
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Join our online forums to learn about wombats, orchids, avian bone pins, relationships between plants and animals, how special Nillumbik's biodiversity is and much more...
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We're keen to hear from you! Do you have some knowledge to share? Want to make a suggestion? Email us nillumbio@email.org.au
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Our community, our responsibility,
OUR OPPORTUNITY!
Join the community collaboration to develop local plans for advocacy and action to achieve reversal of biodiversity decline in Nillumbik.
We come together to ensure better outcomes for biodiversity - we understand the true costs if we continue with business as usual...