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Events in May 2022
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Swan Candidates Forum
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Swan Candidates Forum
Online EventCCWA and Climate Action Now are proud to present our Swan Candidates Forum for 2022!
We know that environmental and humanitarian issues are intertwined - pollution causes health issues and recent floods over east have cut off food supplies. But with the 2022 Federal Election just around the corner, do you know how the parties and candidates stack up on these environmental and social issues?
Come along and hear direct from candidates in the Swan Electorate presenting their party's plans to tackle environmental issues, climate change, the cost of living, affordable housing and poverty at our online webinar and Q&A forum on Wednesday 4 May 2022.
This is your opportunity to ask questions and hear first hand what all sides of politics are doing to ensure action on issues that affect both our people and the planet.
We are proudly hosting this event with the Uniting Church Australia (UCA), Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS) and Shelter WA.
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Environment Matters - Food and Farming
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Environment Matters - Food and Farming
Murdoch University90 South StMurdoch,Did you know that the current food system accounts for 34% of carbon emissions worldwide and, in turn, is one of the leading causes of climate change?
Join the Conservation Council of WA and Wide Open Agriculture for our first Environment Matters of 2022 – where we’ll be digging deeper into the important role food production can play in tackling climate change.
We’ll be hearing direct from our partner organisation, ASX listed Wide Open Agriculture (WOA), who are Australia’s leading regenerative food and agriculture company and owner of consumer brand Dirty Clean Food, along with a panel of leading industry experts and local farmers – this is a conversation not to be missed.
This is a free event and we’d love you to break bread with us after the presentations – literally! Light refreshments will be provided with catering by the one and only North Street Store.
This is a COVID-Safe event following the latest health advice.
Our event forms part of Perth NRM's Week of Action in the leadup to the UN International Day for Biodiversity. Find out more about how you can be part of the week here: https://www.perthnrm.com/event/week-of-action/
We respectfully acknowledge that we will be meeting on unceded Whadjuk Noongar country, and pay our deepest respects to traditional custodians and their Elders past and present. We wish to acknowledge the enduring culture and connection of First Nations people to country here in WA, and as the first agriculturalists of this land. It is a privilege to be sustained by the same country they have cared for since time immemorial.
Reuse: Embracing the Circular Economy–
Reuse: Embracing the Circular Economy
Bassendean Memorial Library46 Old Perth RdBassendean,This talk explores the limitations of our current economic system (including the limitation of recycling) and introduces the ideas of the circular economy.
We’ll discuss the importance of reuse, and the role of community and the sharing economy in reducing waste.
We’ll cover ways that individuals can be part of the reuse revolution, and also initiatives that businesses and organisations are creating positive change.
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Reuse Market
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Reuse Market
City of Canning Waste Transfer Station81 Ranford RdCanning Vale,Join the waste reduction revolution with the City of Canning Reuse Market! Our next edition of the Reuse Market is coming very soon on Saturday 21 May at the City of Canning Waste Transfer Station (81 Ranford Road, Canning Vale) from 8am to 12pm.
Come pick up a bargain and rescue items from landfill – you can find everything from the weird to the wonderful. There's a great range of pre-loved treasures including furniture, clothing, homewares, sport equipment, power tools and knick knacks that have been rescued from landfill by our team. Plus, prices start as low as 50c!Composting workshop at Perth City Farm–
Composting workshop at Perth City Farm
Perth City Farm1 City Farm PlaceEast Perth,Compost does incredible things for your garden so come along and learn the art of making beautiful compost that smells great and feels wonderful. See how to use all your household scraps and garden waste. Share your successes and disasters.
Before and after the workshop you'll be able to stroll around the Saturday morning Farmer’s Markets at Perth City Farm's beautiful organic community farm.
Presented by Peg Davies (Lessen with Peg).
Bokashi workshop at Perth City Farm–
Bokashi workshop at Perth City Farm
Perth City Farm1 City Farm PlaceEast Perth,Make great fertilisers from meat, bread and cheese in your kitchen!
Bokashi is a process using food and organic waste to make fertilisers through fermentation.
Presented by Peg Davies (Lessen with Peg).
Before the workshop you'll be able to stroll around the Saturday morning Farmer’s Markets at Perth City Farm's beautiful organic community farm.
Hosted by Switch Your Thinking and the City of Perth.
This workshop is FREE for City of Perth residents.
If you're not a City of Perth resident, any remaining tickets will be available for FREE from Sat 14 May.
The Less Waste Kitchen–
The Less Waste Kitchen
Online EventThis webinar will cover the many ways to use less packaging, lower our carbon footprint and reduce food waste - whilst still eating good food! You will leave with practical tips and plenty of ideas for easy swaps or simple changes, as well as a better understanding of our food system and our part in it.
Lindsay Miles is an educator, speaker, author and passionate zero waste/plastic-free living advocate helping others live more meaningful lives with less waste and less stuff. She has been sharing ideas, tips, tricks and strategies on her website Treading My Own Path since 2013. Her first book, Less Stuff, was published in 2019 and her second, The Less Waste No Fuss Kitchen was published in June 2020. Originally from the UK, Lindsay now lives in Perth, Western Australia.
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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.Portrait of a Threatened Species: the Black Cockatoo–
Portrait of a Threatened Species: the Black Cockatoo
2/17 Hulme CtMyaree,Learn about Black Cockatoo conservation in WA, meet a Baudin's Black Cockatoo, and paint and sip your own unique Black Cockatoo portrait!
WA is home to three threatened Black Cockatoo species, the Carnaby's, Baudin's and Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoo. These birds are endemic to southwest Australia, meaning that they are found nowhere else in the world. Join the UNAAWA Environment Committee for a special event on the International Day of Biodiversity, where you'll get to meet Rex the Baudin's Black Cockatoo from Kaarakin, learn about their conservation in WA and paint and sip your very own unique Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoo portrait!
Tickets are $75pp with part proceeds going to Kaarakin Black Cockatoo Conservation Centre, to support their fundamental work in WA. We will also have wine available for purchase to enjoy while you create your exclusive portrait guided by the experts at Cabernet & Canvas. With only a limited number of tickets available, get them before they sell out!
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Cutting Kitchen Waste
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Cutting Kitchen Waste
Online EventLearn about the problem of food waste and how you can take action from your very own kitchen.
Find out strategies to help reduce your food waste and give you a new outlook on how you can minimise your waste.
Electrify Everything- Free event hosted by East Fremantle Climate Action Group–
Electrify Everything- Free event hosted by East Fremantle Climate Action Group
Swan Yacht ClubRiverside RoadEast Fremantle,How to navigate the big switch- Did you know Australia's 10 million households (personal vehicles, cooktops, water heaters, space heating /cooling) are responsible for ~42% of Australia’s emissions?
Individual households can have a significant impact by transitioning away from fossil fuels to cleaner, cheaper renewable energy.
This free workshop will show you how you can be part of this transition.
The workshop has been organised by the East Fremantle Climate Action Reference Group with support from the Town of East Fremantle.
Reducing Food Waste–
Reducing Food Waste
Online EventDid you know that almost 40% of the average household bin is food waste? Learn how to reduce food waste at home, from food shopping to food preparation and storage. We'll talk about the reasons that people waste food, discuss some common food waste myths and discuss tips for keeping edible food out of the bin. We'll also cover what to do with scraps, from composting to worm farming and options for the time-poor.
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Thinking Green: Rethinking organic waste (Ellenbrook)
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Thinking Green: Rethinking organic waste (Ellenbrook)
Verdant Vista Community Garden4 Transit WayEllenbrook,Rethink organic waste and discover a composting solution which suits you.
During this talk and demonstration, Peg Davies from Lessen with Peg will talk about different composting systems and their maintenance, covering common issues such as pest control, inactivity, smelly composts and more. The session includes practical demonstrations of building and maintaining various systems.
Suitable for all ages.
Please book in as spaces are limited. For all inquiries contact the Sustainable Environment Officer on (08) 9267 9282.
Bird Painting Art Workshop–
Bird Painting Art Workshop
Victoria Park Arts Centre12 Kent StreetVictoria Park,In this bird painting introduction workshop, I will share my study of birds, that will cover the bird drawing theory, bird anatomy, analyzing feather group, and beak and feet drawings. When the theory is understood, the drawing will be a lot easier. We also learn how to shade and colour a feather and a bird.
I have painted many birds in different colours to show. Through these samples I will talk about how I have painted them and teach how to observe birds. In the end, everyone can finish an artwork, a feather or a bird. We will be in an easy and relaxing atmosphere to study. I believe everyone will enjoy.
Tickets $25