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Read about the following groups, local to my area, who are taking action towards greater environmental protection. I am personally acquainted with each of these groups and an active supporter and contributor.
You can also TAKE ACTION simply by reading about these groups, liking their Facebook pages, and supporting their individual causes, or sourcing groups local to your own area.
Bag Free Beecroft is a campaign organised by Greens member and Ward C Hornsby Shire Councillor Emma Heyde. Emma said she was inspired by friend’s stories of plastic waste at beaches and waterways, and their unsightly effect. Local residents joined together to sew reusable bags and provide them for shoppers at the Beecroft shops. Shoppers are responsible for bringing their own reusable bags, and the movement has been actively supported by the community as cost-effective and good for the environment.
“We have created a partnership between shoppers and businesses in Beecroft,” said Emma. “Shoppers bring their own bags; businesses don’t hand so many out. Now Woolworths is on board with that partnership. Everyone who has volunteered their time and skills to help reduce plastic waste in Beecroft deserves to feel a huge sense of achievement. We weren’t the only ones working to get rid of plastic bags, but our campaign made Woolies sit up and listen. We’re really proud of that.”
Bag Free Beecroft: https://www.facebook.com/BagFreeBeecroft/
‘Mikey the Powerful Owlet’ is the local voice for protection and awareness of the endangered Powerful Owl through the Powerful Owl Project. These majestic birds have been brought to life by the amazing photos of local paparazzo Michael Bianchino. In January 2016, the community decided that Mikey needed a voice, so local copywriter Georgia Cameron (Mikey’s alter-ego) created his Facebook page. Mikey the Powerful Owlet’s “Woo Hoo” call has engaged followers and the wider media calling attention to saving Byles Creek Valley, a significant habitat for both the Powerful Owl and the Gang-Gang Cockatoo. MIkey’s campaign aims to fight overdevelopment and destructive changes to our biodiversity laws. Mikey’s portrait 2017 Archibald prize entry by Joel Moore – Mulga the Artist: https://mulgatheartist.com.au
To purchase the book and other merchandise, visit: https://mikeythepowerfulowlet.com/
You can help this project by sharing Mikey’s story and support his Facebook page, so that your kids, grandkids, and great grandkids can see a majestic Powerful Owl in the wild, not stuffed in a glass case in a museum display. https://www.facebook.com/mikeythepowerfulowlet/
You can also support ‘Save Beecroft Cheltenham Alliance: https://www.facebook.com/BeecroftCheltenhamAlliance
Saving Epping’s Forest Park petitioned against many issues surrounding the overdevelopment of Epping including protecting tree species within Forest Park. Over 1,000 petitions were delivered to Council, proving there are many people who have concerns about the current Planning Proposal. Save Epping’s Forest Park Local Action Group continues to need your support and will be asking for submissions when the Forest Park Epping Planning Proposal is put on Public Exhibition. Save Epping’s Forest Park Facebook page also advocates for other environmental campaigns in surrounding areas, and is a good source for keeping updated on tree conservation issues and for getting involved in community interest discussions. Visit: http://saveforestpark.ebizselect.com/
BeardsOn/BraidsOn for Conservation’s goal is to encourage women, men and children to start conversations about conservation and help protect rainforests. Grow something great, leave something greater is their mantra. BeardsOn/ BraidsOn for Conservation works to tackle deforestation, the climate crisis, and conservation, one beard or braid at a time. This is an Australian wide movement to bring communities together, have fun and protect rainforests. By getting involved, you will be providing habitat for wildlife, carbon sinks, greater green spaces for all to enjoy, and leave a legacy for future generations.
You can also support my BraidsOn Campaign. “I Love our trees, our birds, our wildlife and nature. I am in the younger generation that is going to be living in this world a long time, and I want to help make a difference to protect the remaining rainforests we have.” Go to: https://www.braidson.org/abiraharvey
BeardsOn Mission: To have as many men taking part in the BeardsOn 90 Day Challenge and going Half-Cut making a statement about the current crisis that the world’s forests are facing. To make an everlasting impact on the face of the planet, supporting conservation, habitat for wildlife and green spaces for future generations. BeardsOn has planted over 45,000 trees over 4 years. BeardsOn for Conservation: https://www.beardson.org/
BraidsOn sister campaign is a visual representation celebrating mother nature. The annual BraidsOn challenge takes place during December 1st – 31st. BraidsOn has protected over 14,000 acres of rainforests in their first year with my involvement, raising over $7k, matched $1 for $1 with partners Rainforest Trust. BraidsOn for Conservation: https://braidson.org