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We'll be back on Tuesday 21 January 2025!
Have a great summer holiday and thanks for all your support this year.
Traveller’s tips for less waste
There are many easy, tried and true ways to reduce the waste you create when travelling.
Enews Update - December 2024
It was our pleasure to celebrate 50 years of Canberra Environment Centre with so many of you recently. Catchup on our latest December Enews!
50th Birthday Garden Party
Thanks to everyone who was able to attend our end of year 50th Birthday Garden Party for the Canberra Environment Centre!
Swapping our way to our wardrobes of the future
While fashion’s impact on the environment depends on how and what its made from, fashion still has a substantial impact on our planet, contributing towards biodiversity loss, the changing climate and ever-increasing pollution levels.
We're recruiting!
We’re seeking a Project Officer to oversee the sustainability workshops program which aims to foster community resilience through sharing knowledge and growing connections. They will facilitate community learning and connection by increasing the use and accessibility of the Gungaderra Homestead Community Garden. Applications close: 19 January 2025.
Fundraising - Recyclery Community Bike Repair Shed
We’re building a new community bike repair shed in North Canberra for The Recyclery so it can continue providing the public with affordable, reliable second-hand bikes and keep building the community’s bike repair skills.
Enews Update - November 2024
We’re celebrating Australia’s Urban Agriculture Month to raise awareness of the growing urban agriculture movement. Catchup on our latest November Enews!
We love Wicking Beds!
Wicking beds are like ‘self-watering’ pots and are great for growing vegetables during hot, dry summers.
Lids 4 Kids - recycling tubs
The Canberra Environment Centre has signed up to be an official ‘SwapNGo’ location for Lids 4 Kids
2024-2028 Strategic Plan
As Canberra’s oldest environment not-for-profit and non-government organisation, we take a strengths-based and empowering approach to create meaningful change.
2023 Annual Report
The Canberra Environment Centre continues to lead the charge towards a more sustainable community by connecting with thousands in the region through our community-based environmental education programs.
Spring planting
Spring plantings are underway, including tomatoes and a pollinator garden.
Boosting Canberra's Sustainability
What a great sustainability event the Sustainable Canberra Community Candidate Forum was!
New bike repair shed
Soon we'll be building a new purpose-built bike repair shed at Gungaderra Homestead!
Ride or Walk to School Program
We are thrilled to be partnering with the ACT Government to help deliver the 'Ride or Walk to School Program'.
Enews Update - October 2024
Have you been swooped by your local maggie yet? I have. Oh, the joys of the Canberra Spring Bicycle Commute! Catchup on our latest October Enews.
2024 National Kitchen Garden Awards
Canberra Environment Centre recently attended the 2024 National Kitchen Garden Awards at Parliament House!
Giant worm farm seeks food scraps
Gungaderra Community Garden has a brand spanking new worm farm from Worms Downunder, which we have filled with composting worms from Global Worming in Tarago.