Merimbula Star-hair Survey this week

Merimbula Star-hair Survey this week

 Come along to Tura Library on 7 September from 9.30am-4pm and learn about the Merimbula Star-hair, a local endangered plant species, and the conservation efforts to help save it. Watch a short presentation at the Tura Library before heading out for a day in the bush with threatened species experts to undertake surveys in local reserves. This […]

Have your say about our coast

Have your say about our coast

Tura Head Coastal Reserve Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking community input about the current and future management of the Tura Head Coastal Reserve, including vegetation and biodiversity management; recreation asset management (including provision) and bushfire hazard management. If you’d like to have a say, fill out their short online survey here by Monday 7 August at […]

National Tree Day – Free Local Plants

National Tree Day – Free Local Plants

Bega Valley Shire Council is holding a tree give-away at the SCPA markets in Littleton Gardens in Bega this Friday August the 4th to celebrate National Tree Day. National Tree Day is Australia’s largest community tree-planting event, with 23 million trees planted since it started 21 years ago. The trees and shrubs available at the markets are […]

Tim Flannery in Bega

Tim Flannery in Bega

Bega Valley Shire Council has recently joined the Climate Council’s Cities Power Partnership, helping to cut greenhouse emissions and ramp up the transition to a clean energy future. Come and hear from the Climate Council’s Professor Tim Flannery and Bega Valley Shire’s Mayor Kristy McBain next Tuesday 13 June 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm at the Bega Valley […]

Keep an Eye Out for Bare Ground

Keep an Eye Out for Bare Ground

When it comes to weeds, bare ground is your enemy, and there is plenty of it after this long, dry period. With even a small amount of rain, weeds tend to germinate and fill gaps in ground cover before more desirable species get a chance. How has this season affected weed growth, how are landholders […]