About
Monina is the garden designer and educator at Green Gecko Studios. She has worked at schools, local councils and is the part-time Biodiversity Manager at Glenelg Golf Club. In 2022, Monina was co-winner of the Claude Crockford Environment and Sustainability Award – the second woman to win the award in 24 years. She was also the winner of the Parks and Leisure Australian National Environmental Stewardship Award in 2024.
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Monina is passionate about indigenous local flora and fauna and the contribution that our large green spaces make to urban biodiversity. Green Gecko Studios can help you to make your turf facility more environmentally and economically sustainable.
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Monina also runs garden craft and education workshops for kids and adults.
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Awards and nominations
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Parks and Leisure Australia National Environmental Stewardship Award, 2024
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Parks and Leisure South Australia & Northern Territory Environmental Stewardship Award, 2024
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Nominee for Golf Australia R&A Most Influential Woman of the year, 2024
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Co-winner of Claude Crockford Sustainability and Environment Award, 2022
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Employee of the year | Clubs South Australia, 2022
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