Information & Resources
From Hot Suburbs to Cool Towns
Dr Sebastian Pfautsch, Associate Professor at the Urban Transmissions Research Centre of Western Sydney University, explains why it is necessary to pivot urban design and development from business-as-usual to cool; demonstrating the wide range of possibilities in creating heat-smart towns and cities for tomorrow.
Other Past Workshop Information & Resources
Growing Your Own Food Workshop(PDF, 3MB)
Organic Gardening Workshop(PDF, 5MB)
Self Water Garden Beds - CEC Workshop(PDF, 4MB)
Habitat Stepping Stones Presentation(PPTX, 28MB)
Compost Information Booklet(PDF, 20MB)
Moon Planting Booklet(PDF, 20MB)
Environmental Educational Resources for Students and Teachers
Educational Resources available for download below or from the Environmental Education or Bushcare Officer:
My Wildlife Journal - Exploring the Bushland of The Hills Shire(PDF, 7MB)
Community Environment Centre Seasonal Wildflower Identification Booklet(PDF, 5MB)
Basic Bushland Photography Booklet(PDF, 5MB)
Bush Neighbours - Living Next to a Bushland Reserve(PDF, 2MB)
The Bushland of Hunts Creek Reserve(PDF, 2MB)
Bushland of Fred Caterson Reserve(PDF, 6MB)
The Hills Shire Council Website Links:
Links to other Relevant Organisations