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Supporting our community to become more sustainable
The City of Parramatta runs a range of programs for individuals, community groups and organisations to help them become more sustainable:
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Pedal Set Go are hitting local shared paths to promote safe and respectful space-sharing for everybody. Funded by City of Parramatta Council and Transport for NSW, these activations feature free bike tune-ups, safety checks, interactive discussions, and expert tips from Pedal Set Go. Pick up cycling maps, bottles, bells and learn how to check tyre pressure. Discover how courteous path-sharing makes a big difference to all users. Meet us at the marquee, chat with the team and get rolling with confidence!
Meet us on these dates
Date Time Location 9th April 2025 8am - 1pm Escarpment Boardwalk 23rd April 2025 7:30am - 2:30pm Parramatta Farmers Market
30th April 2025 8am - 12pm Halvorsen Park 8th May 2025 1pm - 6pm Alfred St Bridge North 10th May 2025 10am - 3pm Alfred St Bridge North 14th May 2025 7:30am - 2:30pm Parramatta Farmers Market 17th May 2025 10am - 2pm Rydalmere Wharf 19th May 2025 8am - 1pm Carlingford Light Rail Stop 1st June 2025 9am - 2pm River Foreshore Playground 8th June 2025 9am - 1pm Carlingford Light Rail Stop 14th June 2025 9am - 2pm Halvorsen Park 21st June 2025 9am - 1pm Rydalmere Wharf -
City of Parramatta invites local community organisations, social enterprises and schools to join us in our Reuse Community, sharing and re-using items no longer needed.
As a subscriber to Warp-It along with Council, you can browse the catalogue, claim your FREE item/s, and arrange collections. Items already in the marketplace include office stationery and equipment, craft supplies, storage cabinets, white boards and office furniture. The items will have a 7 day internal listing for Council office use, after which items will be accessible to you through our Reuse Community.
To join our Warp-It Reuse Community please register here.
For more information please contact the Sustainability team on enviroed@cityofparramatta.nsw.gou.au or 9806 8292.
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Get into Nature is a series of Council workshops, guided walks and events designed to connect people with their natural surroundings.
The Get into Nature events are run by Council’s Bushcare Team allowing local residents and visitors to experience the amazing plants and animals in Parramatta’s bushland reserves in a safe, friendly and engaging way.
Details on upcoming events can be found on our Liveable Parramatta Facebook page.
Not on Facebook? Please contact Council’s Bushcare Team for more details:
Phone: (02) 9806 8280
Email: bushcare@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
Please not that these events are highly popular and places are strictly limited, so please register to avoid disappointment.
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Free Home Energy Assessments – Open
Did you know that good insulation can cut your winter heating bills by up to 40%? If your home was insulated before 2010, chances are it either doesn’t have enough insulation or it’s been moved out of place by contractors such as electricians.
Council is once again offering Free Home Energy Assessments by a qualified energy consultant. The assessment will take between 30-40mins and you’ll get a full evaluation report, as well as personalised advice on how to improve the energy efficiency.
Join our 2025 Registration list by emailing us at enviroed@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
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The City of Parramatta has partnered with ZapCat to provide advice for households who want to electrify their home. Simply jump on the website, add your address, and you'll have access to instant quotes, advice, and consultation with real experts. Find all the information and quotes you need for solar, battery, heat pump, induction cooking, insulation, and even EV chargers. The portal will soon include specialised advice for resident in Strata managed complexes too.
Installers participating in this program provide a 5% discount on Solar and Battery installation, EV Chargers, Induction Cooking tops, Heat pumps, and Air conditioners to City of Parramatta residents.
Start here
Council offers a range of community workshops and events on topics such as worm farming and composting, green cleaning, going plastic free, growing your own food, and cycle safety and maintenance.
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The bee hive program is back and buzzing! The bee hive program provides native Australian bee hives to residents, promoting backyard biodiversity. Participants have to attend an informative session on bee care before receiving their hives. The initiative helps support local ecosystems and fosters a greener community.
Join the City of Parramatta's waitlist to receive a native Australian bee hive and help boost backyard biodiversity. To sign up, please email your name, address, contact number to enviroed@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
Please note: Receiving a hive is subject to a availability. This will depend on a variety of factors such as the weather.
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GOOF (Grow Our Own Food) workshop series is back!
Across these five workshops, you will gain practical insights into living more sustainably. The sessions will cover five key topics: Reducing Waste and Cost of Living, Natural cosmetic Products, Natural Cleaning Products, Preserving and Fermenting, and Microgreens & Sprouts.
Find out more
Walking and cycling
Council has developed a network of cycleways to support cycling around the City for both commuters and recreational riders.
There are a range of bushwalks, historic walks and walking pathways within Parramatta. Check out our walking page to plan your next walking adventure.
Register your school involved for a Free Learn to Ride incursion this year by emailing us at enviroed@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.
Community gardens
Community gardens help build healthier, stronger, more connected communities. They offer our community the opportunity to plant, grow and harvest produce in a shared setting.
When community gardens are led by the community, they provide inclusive, common ground areas with opportunities for residents to be active and connect with each other over shared interests.
Community gardens also help our community to interact with nature, to reduce their household waste, and to learn and practice skills in a safe and supportive environment. They can be located on different types of land including schools, churches, community centres and public parks.
Local community gardens on Council land:
Bruce Miller Community Garden
Bruce Miller Reserve
6A Trumper St
Ermington
Garden contact Facebook group (closed) or 0424 446 806
Bungaree Community Garden
Ambrose Hallen Park
18a Derbyshire St
Toongabbie
Garden contact Facebook group or 0423 035 432
Sherwin Park Community Garden
38a Isabella St, North Parramatta NSW 2151
Join the committee Facebook group
John Irving Park
6 Jordan St
Rosehill
Managed by Harris Park Community Centre
Search for other community gardens
The City of Parramatta supports community gardens and understands that these require substantial community involvement for planning, decision-making, garden management and day-to-day activities. Establishing and maintaining effective community gardens is encouraged as it significantly increases the wellbeing of individuals and the broader community.
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