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Environmental Groups and Links for Sydney and New South Wales

• Bromeliad Society of Australia
• Clean Energy For Eternity workgroup comprises of concerned volunteers from the Bega Valley community on the far south coast of New South Wales, Australia. They represent a wide cross section of the community whose interests and experience bring our ability to articulate the pressing issues of global warming and climate change.
• The Environmental Defender's Office Ltd (NSW) 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.
• HarbourKeepers involves the community in regular activities to protect and restore Sydney Harbour and its surrounds. Volunteers participate in various activities including marine surveys, removal of underwater debris, bush regeneration, removal of beach rubbish and community events at various locations around Sydney Harbour, both on land and underwater. 
  HarbourKeepers provides a great opportunity for all community members to help contribute towards healthier oceans - giving something back to their environment whilst gaining valuable skills and personal satisfaction.
• Manly Environment Centre at 41 Belgrave Street, Manly (Opposite the tennis courts) has an extensive range of brochures and publications. Great for research and school projects. Staff are more than happy to assist you in your enquiries. Over 5000 publications
• National Parks Association of NSW Established in 1957 by a group of environmentally concerned people, National Parks Association of NSW is a non-government conservation group working together to protect the natural areas of NSW.
• NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change incorporating the Environmental Protection Authority - New South Wales' environmental regulator.

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

• 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 .
• 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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