Box Hill South will soon be home to a brand-new green open space, with Whitehorse City Council set to transform a disused carpark adjacent to the Gardiners

Sustainable climate and environmental care is a key focus for Council. Our work is guided by our Climate Response Strategy and Plan which were adopted by

Whitehorse News - April 2023 While the construction of our new performing arts centre is well underway, Council’s Parks and Natural Environment Team has been

The Whitehorse Urban Forest Strategy 2021-2031 (UFS) was endorsed in September 2021 and includes five objectives that seek to maximise the health and vigour of

Many native and introduced birds and animals live in our neighbourhoods and backyards. We want to encourage the well-being of local native wildlife, welcome

Whitehorse is fortunate to have three nurseries operating within our municipality that grow indigenous plants. This helps to ensure that our biodiversity is

Council offers funding to help schools and early years participate in selected state government sustainability programs. Teaching resources are also available

Planting native wildflowers and ground covers on the nature strip is a great way to support local biodiversity and reduce the need to mow. Nature strip planting

Indigenous plants have existed here for thousands of years. That means that they are well suited to our soil and weather conditions and provide wonderful

View the past Our Urban Forest news and events.