Environment
Explore the natural side of CBCity and learn about some of the initiatives to help it flourish.
Nature Fest
Join us for Nature Fest, a three-month celebration of the wonderful and unusual biodiversity in our community.
Resilient CBCity Strategic Plan
Adopted April 2023
Environmental Sustainability Policy
The Environmental Sustainability Policy outlines Canterbury-Bankstown Council's commitment to integrating sustainable practices into all local government functions and services.
Ecosystem and Biodiversity
Learn to love your wild neighbours
Save energy, food and water
Environmental programs and initiatives
Environmental action in CBCity
Public Health
Native Plants
Native plants are a good choice in gardens as they use less water than many non-natives and establish quickly
Rivers, creeks and waterways
In an urban landscape like Canterbury-Bankstown, water is critical to quality of life. Without adequate water, vegetation and trees cannot grow, street and parks are too hot in summer and native animals cannot thrive.
What's On Clean and Green events
Condell Park
Electrical waste recycling - FREE drop-off event
Electrical items contain precious resources that can be recycled into new products when taken to a drop-off event or collection point
Saturday 16 May, 9am-3:30pm
Sold Out
Birrong
Maluga Park planting & Streamwatch event
An educational family-friendly morning planting trees and sampling for water bugs in Maluga Passive Park.
Sunday 17 May, 9-11.30am
Canterbury
Planting and Bushcare Day
A morning of planting trees and pulling out weeds at one of our most pleasant, tucked away parks on Cup and Saucer Creek.
Saturday 23 May, 9-11am
Sold Out
Georges Hall
Yoga by the river – Georges River
A restorative and meditative yoga session
Sunday 24 May, 9:30-10:45am
Sold Out
Chullora
Yana Badu Wetland bird watching walk
Join bird expert Deryk Engel for another fauna-focused tour of Yana Badu Wetlands in Chullora.
SOLD OUT | Tour 1: Saturday 25 April, 8-10.30am
SOLD OUT | Tour 2: Saturday 30 May, 8-10.30am
Sold Out
Kingsgrove
Bike donation and check-up
Do you have a working or broken bike you no longer need?
Saturday 30 May, 10am-1pm
Georges Hall
Prospect Creek Bike and Birds Cycling Tour
Bring your bike and join us for a scenic tour of Prospect Creek and Lansdowne Reserve, keeping an eye out for native animals.
Sunday 31 May, 9am-11am