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Gardens and wildlife

 fox in grass looking back
Pest animals and weeds

Advice about protecting our environment from pests.

Community members lying on the grass in Camperdown Memorial Rest Park
Trees
Native plants backyard example with chairs to enjoy it.
Nature for backyards

We have created a resource to help you understand biodiversity in the local area.

A plant nursery with pot plants lined up in a row and a bench to sit.
Community Native Plant Nurseries

Staff and volunteers at the Community Nurseries collect locally sourced seed and plant material to grow local flora species.

Superb Fairy-wren perched on a fence
Biodiversity in the Inner West
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Aerial view of spiral artwork on path

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians the Gadigal and Wangal peoples of the Sydney Basin.

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