Environment

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Lake Mac's Sustainable School's Program offers our local schools free workshops, resources and other opportunities, including the annual School Environment Awards. The program is designed to build environmental sustainability in our school communities.

See our Sustainability Checklist(PDF, 126KB) for schools to help improve environmental sustainability in your school.

School Environment Awards

The annual School Environment Awards showcase and recognise the innovative and inspiring sustainability projects happening at schools all around Lake Macquarie

Sustainable Schools workshops

We can visit your primary or secondary school to deliver workshops to students on a range of topics including waste education, composting tours, our natural environment and cycling skills

Community Environment Grants

The Lake Mac Community Environment Grants Program is designed to support community-initiated projects that improve our local environment and inspire environmentally sustainable behaviour in Lake Macquarie City.

Join Backyard Habitat for Wildlife

By joining our free Backyard Habitat for Wildlife program, you can play a role in helping to ensure the survival of local wildlife

Landcare in Schools

The Landcare in Schools program gives students the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing health and protection of our natural environments

Reducing waste in schools

Schools can save money and improve their environmental footprint using Council’s green waste and recycling services

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