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Nature and environment

Our region is home to world-class natural areas and a diversity of wildlife.

Superb Fairy-wren at Barwon River.

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Join a group (nature volunteers)

Join a volunteer group or network and help protect our precious nature reserves for future generations.

Register your group (nature volunteers)

Free membership with Landcare Victoria Incorporated is one of the benefits for nature volunteer groups who register with us.

Report a swooping bird

Be alert, but not alarmed - Spring means swooping season.

Know what to do when a snake is found

If you see a snake, keep calm and try to move yourself, anyone with you and your pets away from it.

Request seaweed removal

We are responsible for beach cleaning and the removal of seaweed/seagrass if required, from beaches under our management.

Programs and initiatives

Artwork: Dr Jenny Murray-Jones

Environment Strategy 2020-2030

Our Environment Strategy 2020-2030 details our environmental sustainability goals and how we will act to protect our region's environment.
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Wildlife encounters

Across the City in our gardens, parks and reserves, waterways, foreshore areas and roadsides we are lucky to share our environment with a diversity of native animals. 
Purple wildflower found in Geelong

Indigenous plants of the Greater Geelong region

The indigenous plants of the Greater Geelong region information sheets will help you to select locally suitable plants for your property in the Greater Geelong region and help to improve biodiversity in our region.
Superb Fairy Wren - Barwon River Reserve

Nature reserves

We manage a wide variety of nature reserves, covering over 1,400 hectares, that provide habitat for a diversity of native plants, animals and other wildlife.  
Volunteers planting trees at tree planting day.

Nature Volunteers

A nature volunteer group is a group of people who volunteer together to observe, study and conserve wildlife and nature in their local area. 

Our wetlands and waterways

Take yourself for a wander through our precious wetlands and waterways and learn more about the many important species that call them home.  
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Hooded Plover

The surf beaches of Point Lonsdale, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and Breamlea are the home of the endangered Hooded Plover.
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Rabbit control in the Greater Geelong region

We're doing what we can to control rabbits within our municipality.Find out why we're doing it and how you can help in your area. 

Nature Neighbours - Being a Good Neighbour to Our Nature Reserves

This guide describes the variety of nature reserves managed by the City. It also provides tips on what those who live near, or visit, our nature reserves can do to help protect them.

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Sustainability

Sustainability is the challenge of our time. It's about considering the social, economic and environmental aspects of everything we do.

Recycling

Everything you need to know about Greater Geelong's waste services.  

Trees

Geelong's trees are a vital and valued part of our city and surrounding landscapes, providing significant environmental, social and economic benefits to the community. They enhance the liveability of our municipality and play an important role in shaping the unique character and identity of our neighbourhoods.
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