National Trust Tree part of Cambridge's Cool Canopy

A River Red Gum in Marlow Street Wembley has been added to the National Trust Register of Significant Trees.

The red gum is estimated to be between 80-90 years old. While a classification by the National Trust has no legal significance The National Trust hopes that all significant trees, it has classified, will be conserved so their value as part of this State’s heritage may continue for the benefit of the community. 

This tree, and thousands of others, form what is known as the 'Urban Canopy' relating to the amount of tree coverage in the Town of Cambridge. The retention of the canopy is vital to lessening the effects of what is known as the 'heat island' effect that emanates from the urban built environment containing the likes of tarmac roads and concrete structures.

To ensure the future of the canopy the Town developed its Urban Forest Strategy in 2020. Despite the ongoing challenges of the drying climate in the south  west of  WA, Cambridge  is  bucking the trend of declining urban canopies with an increase in green cover between 2016 and 2020 of 1.5% while also experiencing an increase in population of around 0.8% and an increase in hard surfaces of around 2.5%.

The Town of Cambridge would like to hear from people aged between 12-25 years.

The Town's new look Youth Services is wishing to form a Youth Advisory Group. The group will meet monthly over snacks at Cambridge Library to discuss how to make Cambridge a better place for all young people.

Group members will have a say in the direction of the Town's youth programs, connect with other young people, as well as learn new skills like event planning, leadership and advocating for their peers. 

Planning events like the 2021 WA Youth Week Festival  is also available for group members.

 A youth survey is also being conducted.  For a hard copy of the survey or to find out more please call 9347 6000.

The Town held its inaugural Rag-Yarn workshop on Saturday 13 February with great success.

A group of 12 eager participants learned how to create strips of fabric from discarded clothing and other material to use as yarn to weave into cleaning cloths. 

Another four workshops are scheduled until June making everything from rugs and mats to toys using this new skill.
 

• Make rugs and mats - Saturday  20 March 10-12
• Make plant pot holders – Saturday 17  April  10-12
• Make baskets, bowls and bags – Saturday 15 May 10-12
• Make kids and pets toys from textile scraps – Saturday 19 June 10-12

The 2021 waste minimisation workshops focus on repurposing household items into useful items, reducing the amount heading for expensive recycling processes or landfill. 

The Town of Cambridge will be holding its next electronic waste drop off day on Saturday 6 March.

If you have updated, upgraded or received a new electronic gadget or household item over Christmas or during the summer now is your perfect opportuning to repurpose the old one. Working electrical household items can also be donated. 

The E-waste collection days have proved very popular since their introduction by the Town in 2015. More than 115 tonnes have been collected, recycled, repurposed and donated to charities as a result of the eight collection days held so far. 

A convenient drive in and drop off service will operate in  the Admin Centre carpark, 1 Bold Park Floreat, 9am-4pm.