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Environmental Groups and Links in Melbourne & Victoria

• Collingwood Children's Farm - Country Life for City Folk. Open every day of the year from 9am - 5pm.
• The Environmental Defender's Office (EDO) Ltd Victoria
• Environment Protection Authority VIC Victoria's environmental regulator
• The Friends of the Brisbane Ranges provides opportunities for people to meet socially as well as helping and learning about the environment, ecology, flora, fauna, and history of the Brisbane Ranges National Park and Steiglitz Historic Park
• Melbourne Water Frog Census a community-based frog monitoring program within greater Melbourne.
• Nursery & Garden Industry Victoria
• Victorian Environmental Friends Network
• Victorian National Parks Association "People caring for nature - that's what the Victorian National Parks Association (VNPA) is all about. It's why we run Victoria's largest bushwalking and outdoor activities program. And it's what lies behind our strategic and successful campaigns for nature conservation and biodiversity. It's the connection between many thousands of VNPA members and supporters of all ages and backgrounds, and it's the reason the VNPA exists."
• The Victorian Frog Group aims to provide for the needs of all those interested in Australian frogs. This community group invites members to participate in activities and meetings held regularly.

National Environmental Groups and Links

• Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants has information and contacts about the cultivation, propagation, conservation and appreciation of Australia's native flora.
• Australian City Farms & Community Gardens Network Community gardens are places where people come together to grow fresh food, to learn, relax and make new friends. The Community Gardens Network connects community gardens around Australia.
• Australian Conservation Foundation is Australia's leading national, environmental organisation. It is non-profit, membership-based and is funded by individual Australians via their memberships, donations and workplace giving programs.
• Australian Institute of Horticulture
• Australian Marine Conservation Society
• Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society (ANZSES) promotes scientific, social & economic development through the environmentally sound utilisation of solar energy.
• Australian Vegetarian Society Monthly social events
• Bureau of Meteorology Information on climate change.
• Climate Action Network Australia
• Conservation Volunteers organises volunteers for many practical environmental projects.
• CSIRO Overiew of the CSIRO's research and development pertaining to environmental issues.
• Department of the Environment and Water Resources (Federal Government)
• Earthwatch Australia
• The Environmental Defender's Office (EDO) Ltd is a not-for-profit community legal centre specialising in public interest environmental law. We help the individuals and community groups who are working to protect the natural and built environment. The EDO is part of a national network of EDOs who help to protect the environment through law in their States.
• Friends of the Earth Australia
• Greening Australia
• Greenpeace Australia-Pacific
• Landcare Australia
• Planet Ark
• Smogbusters promotes alternative transport to combat air pollution.
• The Wilderness Society Australia
• WWF Australia

Other sites of interest

• Backyard Birdwatch from the ABC to help you identify birds found in urban Australia.

Environmental & Organic Shopping

• Growing Gifts - Growing Gifts provides gifts for those who care about people and the wellbeing of our planet. With increasing attention on climate change and water conservation, their Eco-friendly Native Tree Gifts, Water Wise Succulents & Novel Feng Shui Indoor Plants are perfect to mark an occasion and will reflect your appreciation of the recipient as well as your care for our environment. See shop details.
• WildWalnut - The Organic Product Specialists - specialises in offering beautifully aromatic, useful and completely organic produce for your Baby & Toddler, Body Care, Mother Care, Home Living, and The Pantry as well as Special Treats, Gift Baskets, and Gift Certificates. Products include everything from skincare, clothing, and baby needs, organic chocolate and wine hampers to practical home products, organic foods and drinks.  See our Wild Walnut shop review.
• Wet Earth offers an extensive range of irrigation equipment delivered direct to your door at incredibly low prices. Products include sprinklers, irrigation controllers & valves, poly pipe, drip irrigation, water tanks (including slimline modular and bladder/underhouse tanks), pumps, filters, water conditioners, and a huge range of irrigation fittings from leading industry brands such as Hunter, Rainbird, Toro, Netafim, Orbit, Naan, Elgo(Lego), Irritrol, Plasson, and Antelco .
• Rainbow Designs - Organic Chocolate Christmas Gift contains no dairy products, is gluten free, wheat free, egg free and suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians
• Garden Express - Australia's leading mail order gardening supplier offers the best range with economical Australia-wide delivery. With about 2,000 flowering bulbs, bonsei, orchids, perennials, trees, Wollemi Pine, other landscaping plants, garden tools and accessories, water features, and a library of books and DVDs.  Seeds for flowers, salads, vegetables, and natives. Gift vouchers available in the gift section.
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