Last chance to see the 15 Koalas living in Bowral’s Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens, for Earth Hour

March 21, 2023Posted in: Events
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Outdoor sculptures at dusk

Come along to Earth Hour and see the 17 giant Kreative Koalas, in the birch grove at the Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens (SHBG), for one final event on Saturday 25 March 5pm-9pm. The Koalas were created by primary students across NSW, who participated in the Kreative Koalas – Design a Bright Future competition and will be on...

Prizes on offer for artists and makers working in recycled art as part of Earth Hour 2023

February 10, 2023Posted in: Environment, Events
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Outdoor sculptures at dusk

In a bid to change the way people see and talk about recycling, Wingecarribee Shire Council and the Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens are calling for expressions of interest from people looking to exhibit in this year’s Earth Hour celebrations and for local organisations and businesses to attend as stallholders. Sculpture in the Gardens is a...

Kind-hearted local wombat carer John Creighton named Citizen of The Year

January 27, 2023Posted in: Community, Corporate Affairs, Delivering, Events
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Large group of people standing in front of Berrima Court House waving Australian Flags

A local legend, affectionately known as ‘The Wombat Man’, John Creighton is our community’s Citizen of The Year. John’s selfless efforts to save our shire’s bare-nosed wombats were recognised at yesterday’s Citizenship Ceremony at the historic Berrima Courthouse. It was love that lured New Orleans-born John to Australia, where his love of Highlands wildlife has...