School programs

Cessnock City Council supports a number of environmental education initiatives for schools in the Cessnock Local Government Area:

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Plants & compost supply 

Council provides schools and preschools with native plants and compost (produced from our garden organics kerbside collection) for events such as World Environment Day or National Tree Day.

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School environment grants

Schools are encouraged to apply if they're planning or undertaking a project that has an environmental focus. Eligible past projects include:

• Vegetable, sensory, bush-tucker and native gardens, chicken coups, compost or worm-farms
• Native animals and birds habitat projects
• Waste reduction, energy or water saving projects

• Environmental competitions, excursions or teacher training

Grants for 2023 are now closed and will open again in early 2024. Guidelines and application forms can be accessed here(PDF, 132KB).

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