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Events in August 2022
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Small Space Permaculture Masterclass at Perth City Farm
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Small Space Permaculture Masterclass at Perth City Farm
Perth City Farm1 City Farm PlaceEast Perth,Join local permaculture expert Rod Hughes to learn about permaculture from the soil up in this 2 day, hands-on workshop exclusive to Perth City Farm.
Permaculture is an approach to designing landscapes which mimic the patterns and relationships found in nature, while yielding an abundance of food, fibre and energy for local needs. You will discover that not a lot of space is needed to design a productive garden that looks as good as it tastes and helps create a more sustainable environment.
Across the two days you will spend time in the classroom as well as getting your hands dirty with practical work in the gardens at Perth City Farm. You will learn all about:
Permaculture ethics, principles, zones, elements and functions.
Small space growing solutions
Growing bed preparation and planting
Theory and practice: soil, soil biology, compost and worm farming
Retrofitting where you live
Plant propagation
You’ll leave with: A jar of worms, new friends and oodles of inspiration and enthusiasm
Day 1, Sunday 7th August, 8.30am to 3pm
Day 2, Sunday 14th August, 9am to 3pmWhat to bring:
We love hands-on learning! Please wear your gardening clothes and bring gardening gloves. A delicious morning tea is included which we will eat under the beautiful trees on the Farm (if the weather permits).Meet Rod:
Rod has worked nearly three decades in environmental management. In recent years he has turned his attention to permaculture learning and how this system of thinking can create new and critical connections between people, the environment and the food we eat. Rod has completed a Permaculture Design Certificate, Advanced Permaculture Design Certificate and Diploma of Permaculture and uses these skills as the Farm Manager at Perth City Farm. Rod’s motto is “be nice and grow things” and believes that being kind to each other, looking after mother earth and ensuring fair share is critical to our survival.About Perth City Farm
Perth City Farm is a central urban farm that supports connected, sustainable communities. Established on a former industrial site in East Perth, this polluted site has been lovingly rehabilitated by volunteers to become a Western Australian icon for environmental sustainability and community engagement. We provide space and opportunities to build community connections, and educate and enable people to live sustainably. - -
Webinar - How to Embrace Circularity in Your Home
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Webinar - How to Embrace Circularity in Your Home
Online EventThe EMRC, in collaboration with Circular Economy Western Australia (CEWA), s leading in catalysing Circular Economy topics to create a foundation for circularity within our local economy.
The upcoming webinar will give you the opportunity to understand ‘How to Embrace Circularity in Your Home' and show you the benefits and value that circularity can bring into your life. It will include examples and case studies showing you what has been done so far in this space and what you can apply in your day-to-day activity.
The webinar will cover:
- Benefits and value that circularity can bring into your home
- How to renovate or build your house in a more circular way
- Provide information on the many services and programs, and case studies to see what has been done and what you can apply your day to day activitiesSpeakers:
- First Speaker – Josh Byrne Director, Josh Byrne & Associates
- Second Speaker – Annie Jiang Founder & Director Go Circular
- Third Speaker - Will Rifkin Emeritus Professor at the University of NewcastleThis webinar will provide you with practical skills and knowledge to make a difference in your business and drive the change. Think forward, act now – get involved and see how you can contribute to the Circular Economy.
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Urban Weed Forage with Annie Raser-Rowland
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Urban Weed Forage with Annie Raser-Rowland
Perth City Farm1 City Farm PlaceEast Perth,Take a walk around Perth City Farm with Annie Raser-Rowland, co-author of the bestselling Weed Forager's Handbook, and discover the marvelous world of edible weeds - free, tasty, super-nutritious, and growing right at your back door! Learn which ones you can eat, how to harvest and prepare them, and hear about humanity's rich history of appreciating these plants.
As part of our permaculture practice we often let weeds grow in our garden beds, they feed the pollinators, and sometimes us too! Take advantage of our spray-free farm to learn all about weeds from an expert.
This event will take place during Perth City Farm's weekly Farmer's Market, so make sure you leave time to explore the stalls and treats on offer!
Meet Annie:
Annie Raser-Rowland used to make art, but became suspicious that the natural world was frequently outdoing her, and with greater finesse. She took up making gardens for the sake of beauty, but soon realised she could feed herself at the same time. Her passion for exploring alternative food equations has since led to studies in permaculture and horticulture, and co-authoring The Weed Forager’s Handbook: A Guide to Edible and Medicinal Weeds in Australia and The Art of Frugal Hedonism: A Guide to Spending Less While Enjoying Everything More.Perth City Farm is a 28-year-old urban farm enabling connected, sustainable lives. We operate our half-hectare site as a vibrant community orientated platform that provides space and opportunities to build community connections, and educates and enables people to live sustainably.
Compost & Bokashi Workshop–
Compost & Bokashi Workshop
John Wellard Community CentreRunnymede GateWellard,Food waste and garden waste are a large percentage of what households throw into the general waste bin.
Come and learn from Robyn at 'Waste is my Resource' about earth-cycling using bokashi bins & composting systems.
Earth-cycling is nature’s way of recycling – it’s the process of turning natural scraps (think food scraps, leaves and paper) into nutrient-rich compost which will help your garden and soil thrive.
By composting or using a bokashi bucket at home Kwinana residents significantly reduce the amount of waste they send to landfill.
Kwinana residents have the option to buy a bokashi bin and two bags of bokashi mix from the City administration building for only $50 either before or after the workshop.
After completing the workshop, residents also have the option to buy twin compost bins and receive a $60 rebate upon proof of purchase and residence (attendance of the workshop is required to be eligible for the rebate)
Please bring along a reusable cup and/or water bottle. Coffee, tea and light refreshments are provided.
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Repair Cafe Hamilton Hill
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Repair Cafe Hamilton Hill
The Hub 61631 Starling StHamilton Hill,Do you believe in repairing and restoring rather than throwing out? Join us at The Hub 6163 monthly Repair Hub!
The Hub 6163 holds Repair Hubs every third Sunday of the month from 10:00 to 12:00.
Bring along your garments that need stitching up, your bicycles that need repair, or your appliances and jewellery in need of fixing to let our helpful volunteers have a look at them.
Please note: Repair capabilities and capacity is determined by the available volunteers on the day.
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Sustainability In Action
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Sustainability In Action
Glyde-In Community Centre42 Glyde StEast Fremantle,Shani is a teacher, facilitator, urban farmer and community activist from Ecoburbia in Beaconsfield. She will share the changes she has made in her life to become more sustainable - both technological (water and power systems, solar passive house design. . . ) and behavioural (alternative cooperative living, compost systems, urban food production, goat herder. . . ). But, most importantly, she will share the ways she has worked in her geographic community to build resilience. You will also have time to reflect on the changes you have made to become more sustainable, what else you could do and how to support yourself when it all feels a bit much.
$18, $14 for Members, $11 Concession
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Repair Lab Melville
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Repair Lab Melville
Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre555 Leach HwyWinthrop,Repair Lab is a free community drop in event to help people fix their belongings and save things from going to landfill. Skilled volunteers will help you with repairs of bicycles, computers, electrical appliances, household items and textiles. If you're unsure, bring it down and we'll see what we can do!
Also at this event:
- Buy Nothing Market Day presented by the Brentwood Village Town Team. Bring along your unwanted items to gift, or find a treasure to take home with you!
- Neighbourhood Watch Melville promoting public safety and crime prevention products
- The Rolling Bean will be providing caffeinated goodness . Please remember to bring your Keep Cup! There will be some reusable mugs on site in case you forget.House Rules:
- Only one item is repaired at a time - if you have multiple items, you'll need to join the queue again. This ensures everyone gets to be seen at least once by a Repairer.
- Please show your gratitude and respect for our Volunteer Repairer by staying with them for the duration of your repair - have a chat, you might learn a thing or two!
- We cannot guarantee a successful repair, however our Volunteer Repairers will do their best to help you free of charge with the time, tools and skills they have available. Advice will be provided if your item is unable to be repaired.
- We are unable to accommodate dogs at this event, please leave them at home.