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Events in October 2020
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Keeping Goats - could it be for you?
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Keeping Goats - could it be for you?Ecoburbia16 Livingstone StBeaconsfield,Did you know it is possible to keep a goat in the suburbs? Would you like to learn how to milk a goat? Make goat's cheese?
Shani has been keeping goats in suburban Fremantle for over eight years. Come and learn more about what is needed to care for a goat - from feeding to walking to clipping their hooves.
Shani will be joined by her "goat guru" Keren who has provided her with expert advice for many years - she know everything there is to know about goats!
You will get to meet Pumpkln and Lady Marmalade and the latest batch of Ecoburbia kids.
The $5 registration fee enrolls you in this course. After we have finished you will be asked to pay in keeping with your circumstances from $20 - $50.
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Humanure - Composting Poo!
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Humanure - Composting Poo!
Ecoburbia16 Livingstone StBeaconsfield,It's a big taboo - it's poo. And we're going to talk about it (or how to compost it anyway!)
During this workshop you will see a functioning bucket human poo composting system - from the buckets, to the wheelie bins to the hot compost.
You will also learn such essential composting toilet techniques as the penquin and the Mr Whippy . . . . . .
And if your bowels are healthy - you can leave us with some of your own precious resource.
The $5 registration fee enrolls you in this course. After we have finished you will be asked to pay in keeping with your circumstances from $20 - $50.
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Ecoburbia Tour
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Ecoburbia Tour
Ecoburbia16 Livingstone StBeaconsfield,Come for a tour of Ecoburbia - alternative urban infill development, a farm in the city, sustainable house and community hub.
About this Event
Ecoburbia’s intention is to create more sustainable, connected and resilient communities.We provide exciting and motivating educational programs based on sound behaviour change theory.
Ecoburbia, as an urban community and microfarm, is a living demonstration of our intention that we share with others.
But just what is it?
Ecoburbia is part urban infill development, where we have converted one house into four self-contained living units, tripling the population density without adding to the house’s footprint.
Ecoburbia is part urban farm with chickens, goats, compost and fruit trees, plus a large shared veggie patch.
Ecoburbia is part demonstration sustainable house, with cutting edge energy systems, water collection and dispersal systems and innovative passive solar design.
Ecoburbia is part educational opportunity and community hub, with regular tours, workshops, films and other community events
You have heard about Ecoburbia - now come and see it for yourself.
During this tour you will see
- an alternative infill development
- a series of small and tiny houses,
- four water systems,
- an integrated power system including low tech power systems like solar ovens and cookers
- a house renovated for solar passive heating and cooling
- a simple composting toilet
- a large shared veggie garden, herb garden and preserves
- two goats and 15 chickens
And hear about:
- life living with 9 adults in self contained units under a benevolent dictatorship
- the reasons why Tim and Shani have created Ecoburbia
See you there!
PLEASE BRING SOME SNACKS TO SHARE WHEN WE HAVE A CUPPA
Ecoburbia Tour–
Ecoburbia Tour
Ecoburbia16 Livingstone StBeaconsfield,Ecoburbia’s intention is to create more sustainable, connected and resilient communities.
We provide exciting and motivating educational programs based on sound behaviour change theory.
Ecoburbia, as an urban community and microfarm, is a living demonstration of our intention that we share with others.
But just what is it?
Ecoburbia is part urban infill development, where we have converted one house into four self-contained living units, tripling the population density without adding to the house’s footprint.
Ecoburbia is part urban farm with chickens, goats, compost and fruit trees, plus a large shared veggie patch.
Ecoburbia is part demonstration sustainable house, with cutting edge energy systems, water collection and dispersal systems and innovative passive solar design.
Ecoburbia is part educational opportunity and community hub, with regular tours, workshops, films and other community events
You have heard about Ecoburbia - now come and see it for yourself.
During this tour you will see
- an alternative infill development
- a series of small and tiny houses,
- four water systems,
- an integrated power system including low tech power systems like solar ovens and cookers
- a house renovated for solar passive heating and cooling
- a simple composting toilet
- a large shared veggie garden, herb garden and preserves
- two goats and 15 chickens
And hear about:
- life living with 9 adults in self contained units under a benevolent dictatorship
- the reasons why Tim and Shani have created Ecoburbia
See you there!
PLEASE BRING SOME SNACKS TO SHARE WHEN WE HAVE A CUPPA
Ecoburbia Tour–
Ecoburbia Tour
Ecoburbia16 Livingstone StBeaconsfield,Ecoburbia’s intention is to create more sustainable, connected and resilient communities.
We provide exciting and motivating educational programs based on sound behaviour change theory.
Ecoburbia, as an urban community and microfarm, is a living demonstration of our intention that we share with others.
But just what is it?
Ecoburbia is part urban infill development, where we have converted one house into four self-contained living units, tripling the population density without adding to the house’s footprint.
Ecoburbia is part urban farm with chickens, goats, compost and fruit trees, plus a large shared veggie patch.
Ecoburbia is part demonstration sustainable house, with cutting edge energy systems, water collection and dispersal systems and innovative passive solar design.
Ecoburbia is part educational opportunity and community hub, with regular tours, workshops, films and other community events
You have heard about Ecoburbia - now come and see it for yourself.
During this tour you will see
- an alternative infill development
- a series of small and tiny houses,
- four water systems,
- an integrated power system including low tech power systems like solar ovens and cookers
- a house renovated for solar passive heating and cooling
- a simple composting toilet
- a large shared veggie garden, herb garden and preserves
- two goats and 15 chickens
And hear about:
- life living with 9 adults in self contained units under a benevolent dictatorship
- the reasons why Tim and Shani have created Ecoburbia
See you there!
PLEASE BRING SOME SNACKS TO SHARE WHEN WE HAVE A CUPPA
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The Grey Escape - Transition Town Vincent Movie Night
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The Grey Escape - Transition Town Vincent Movie Night
The Public House263 Adelaide TcePerth,Welcome back to the movies at the Paddo! Come down and join us for The Grey Escape.
This charming road trip movie sees a group of seniors combat social isolation, build connection and feel the wind in their hair.
Across the Western world, millions of elderly people live in nursing homes, often lonely, isolated and without mobility. But these elderly people are breaking free!
The Grey Escape follows a life-changing journey for a group of Danish elderly people who travel from Denmark to Norway to deliver rickshaws to their Norwegian neighbours.
Meet Marie (96) and Finn (81) who overcome their issues and grow closer. The only problem is Marie thinks Finn is too young for her...
Watch the trailer - https://vimeo.com/161954482
Several short films will be screened before the film.
GUEST SPEAKER - We're super excited to have Karen O'Connor from Cycling Without Age WA join us after the screening.
Register at Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-grey-escape-transition-town-vincent-movie-night-tickets-111639791622 - -
Keeping Bees
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Keeping Bees
Ecoburbia16 Livingstone StBeaconsfield,Have you thought about what it would take to keep bees but have never had the chance to find out?
Would you like a taste of true urban honey?
Come and find out a bit more about these fascinating creatures and see whether a hive might work at your place. You will see real hives and experience all the equipment you need.
The $5 registration fee enrolls you in this course. After we have finished you will be asked to pay in keeping with your circumstances from $20 - $50.
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Perth City Farm - Kids in the Garden!
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Perth City Farm - Kids in the Garden!
Perth City Farm1 City Farm PlaceEast Perth,Learn how to grow your own veggies, make worm farms and native bee hotels at Perth’s amazing original Urban Farm!
***Open to upper primary kids: Years 4, 5 and 6***
Join our Kids in the Garden club - After school, each Wednesday from 4pm to 5pm from 21 October to 9 December 2020.
1 admission = all 8 sessions!
You will have your own Kids in the Garden team vegetable patch to plant, look after and harvest. We will explore seeds, flowers, plants, bugs, compost and soil – everything permaculture & cool in the garden.
This program will be run at Perth City Farm, a non-profit urban farm that provides space and opportunities to cultivate connection, and educates and enables all of us to live sustainably with nature.
All materials and equipment supplied.
Sponsored by the City of Perth.
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Preserving the Harvest
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Preserving the HarvestEcoburbia16 Livingstone StBeaconsfield,Preserving - from jams to bottling, freezing to drying - and lots more!
About this Event
Does your garden produce a bumper crop? Would you like to take advantage of cheap seasonal produce?Then come and talk about preserving.
This session will cover tomato and fruit preserving using the water bath method, cheese making, drying produce using the sun, plus pickles, cordial and jam making.
Something is sure to inspire you to try some preserving yourself!
The $5 registration fee enrols you in this course. After we have finished you will be asked to pay in keeping with your circumstances from $20 - $50.
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Charity Drop Off Day–
Charity Drop Off Day
Cambridge Administration Building1 Bold Park DriveFloreat,Clean out your closet and donate to the local charities all in one place.
Please ensure all items are clean and undamaged.
The charities will accept the following items at the drop-off day:
All WORKING electrical items and furniture will be accepted on the day
All types of clothing
Accessories and jewellery
Manchester: Towels, tableware and tea towels
Bedding, linen and blankets
Shoes, boots and slippers
Homewares
Games, Toys, DVD’s, CD's
Bags, hats, belts
Crockery, glassware
Items should be presented in boxes and bags.
Just drive up and our friendly staff will unload - nothing more to do!
Please contact the Town for more information.Principles of Solar Passive House Design–
Principles of Solar Passive House Design
Ecoburbia16 Livingstone StBeaconsfield,Come and learn the basics of solar passive design and how to simply and inexpensively apply them to your home to save energy and money.
About this Event
During this session we will cover the basics of good solar house design using an easy to understand model house. We will cover orientation, ventilation, thermal mass, insulation, window furnishings . . . . and more!You will then have the opportunity to apply that knowledge to evaluate how solar passive your current home is, and what you can do about it. You will be able to evaluate house plans and maybe make some of your own.
You will leave this session with a list of some simple changes you can make (even many that will cost you next to nothing) to make your home more sustainable
The $5 registration fee enrolls you in this course. After we have finished you will be asked to pay in keeping with your circumstances from $20 - $50.