Nature Positive opportunities

Council has committed to being Nature Positive, which means protecting our natural systems so species and ecosystems can be restored. One of the key targets is increasing tree canopy and shrub cover to 35% by 2032.

Explore our vegetation-related programs aimed at making Waverley Nature Positive and other programs and opportunities to get involved in below.

Making Waverley Nature Positive

Council has committed to four targets to ensure that Waverley is Nature Positive and reverse the loss of nature.
Living Connections

A free Council program helping the community to create urban habitat on private land to improve and support local biodiversity.
Bushcare

Help regenerate our natural areas while enjoying the benefits of time in the bush without having to leave the Eastern Suburbs.
Cemetery Gardening

Join the volunteers working to improve our coastal biodiversity corridor by regenerating native habitat in Waverley Cemetery.
Compost Revolution

Get a discounted worm farm or compost bin delivered to your home and recycle your food scraps into free fertiliser and rich soil.
Marine BioBlitz

Join scientists, nature lovers, school children and members of the community in Waverley’s first Marine BioBlitz in March 2025.
Public gardening

Build a sense of community by joining a shared gardening group, starting your own public garden or creating a verge garden.
Request a tree

Trees have environmental and aesthetic benefits – find out how to ask Council to plant a tree at the front of your property.

Nature Positive opportunities

Making Waverley Nature Positive

Living Connections

Bushcare

Cemetery Gardening

Compost Revolution

Marine BioBlitz

Public gardening

Request a tree