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Events in May 2021
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Sustainability - Living Smart 7 week course @ Girrawheen Library/Hub
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Sustainability - Living Smart 7 week course @ Girrawheen Library/Hub
Girrawheen Library6 Patrick CtGirrawheen,Join Shani from Ecoburbia for an interactive, hands-on and practical Living Smart course that encourages real sustainable lifestyle changes.
Our Sustainability Series aims to engage and encourage our community members to learn about and commit to sustainability in our everyday lives.
Starting on SATURDAY 8th MAY running through to the 19th JUNE, these workshops are every SATURDAY from 9:45 - 12:00pm.
This 7-week course of 'Living Smart' workshops are a behaviour change program that helps build sustainable communities. Come and learn the tips and tricks to take action and help you live more sustainably, improve your quality of life and reduce your environmental impact.
Shani Graham from Ecoburbia is well known for her engaging and participative presenting style. As an expert in her field she will guide you through these interactive sessions full of hands-on activities and provide you the opportunity to meet like-minded community members along the way.
Light refreshments provided.
Free course. Registration signs you up for the full 7-week course, so with limited spaces don't miss out, secure your place quickly! - -
Innovation in Sustainability
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Innovation in Sustainability
University of Western Australia35 Stirling HwyCrawley,We are excited to announce the 1st event in our Sustainable Development Awards Series: Innovation in Sustainability Panel & Networking!
The Innovation in Sustainability Panel will feature speakers from various environmental organisations around Perth including:
π¬ Perth NRM
π³ Impact Seed
πΌ Clean State
β» Synergies
π Ocean RemedyHear about the work that these organisations are doing to address environmental issues and learn about their individual journeys within the sustainability space.
After the workshop, participants will be given the opportunity to ask questions and network with the panellists.
Join us at 4pm on Tuesday, May 11 in the Venture Space @ UWA!Innovation in Sustainability–
Innovation in Sustainability
University of Western Australia35 Stirling HwyCrawley,We are excited to announce the 1st event in our Sustainable Development Awards Series: Innovation in Sustainability Panel & Networking!
The Innovation in Sustainability Panel will feature speakers from various environmental organisations around Perth including:
π¬ Perth NRM
π³ Impact Seed
πΌ Clean State
β» Synergies
π Ocean RemedyHear about the work that these organisations are doing to address environmental issues and learn about their individual journeys within the sustainability space.
After the workshop, participants will be given the opportunity to ask questions and network with the panellists.
Join us at 4pm on Tuesday, May 11 in the Venture Space @ UWA! - -
Nature Journaling Workshop
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Nature Journaling Workshop
Henderson Environmental CentreGroat StNorth Beach,Take some time out for yourself to cultivate curiosity and deepen your connection with the natural world through the practice of nature journaling.
Through observation and wonder, nature journaling allows you to express creativity using words, pictures and numbers. You will develop a nourishing connection with nature which is known to improve physical and mental wellbeing. Nature journaling encourages a growth mindset by forming new neural pathways through learning new skills and rewiring the brain.
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The group will gather at the environmental centre in Star Swamp Reserve which is a declared Bush Forever site featuring tuart, jarrah, marri and banksia woodlands. On arrival, you will be invited to switch off your phone to allow yourself to be fully present.πWe will commence the workshop with a guided meditation to engage the senses and tune in to the rhythms of nature.
πFollowing meditation we will take a gentle wander with nature to notice, inspire creativity or just be.
πThen you will be encouraged to allow your creativity to flow through a series of guided nature journaling activities.
πThere will be opportunities for insight, through reflection and discussion with others.
πThe nature journaling workshop will conclude with afternoon tea.
You will be guided by Belinda, a certified Forest Therapy Guide, Meditation Facilitator and environmental scientist. Belinda, through her own nature journaling practise, has developed a profound connection with nature and a greater awareness that we are part of something greater than ourselves.
ππ πππ₯ππ π: Henderson Environmental Centre, Groat Street, North Beach
ππππ: 2-4pm
βπ π€π₯: $45 per person
The workshop is beginner friendly. No prior experience with meditation, drawing or journaling is required.
All materials will be supplied.
Wear warm, comfortable clothing. Be prepared for the weather, bring a rain coat.
Places are limited.City of South Perth Sustainability Series - Greener Suburbs–
City of South Perth Sustainability Series - Greener Suburbs
South Perth Community CentreSouth TceSouth Perth,Hosted by Gardening Australiaβs Josh Byrne & industry colleagues, this three event presentation series provides City of South Perth residents with the latest evidence based approaches to contemporary sustainable design, technology and resource efficient living.
Whether it be your home, garden, street verge or lifestyle, these events are for anyone looking to live better, consume less and promote biodiversity within their neighbourhood.
GREENER SUBURBS - Waterwise & biodiverse verge greening featuring ecologist Mandy Bamford (13th May).
EFFICIENT HOMES - High performance homes featuring sustainable design expert Griff Morris (23rd June).
HEALTHIER LIVES - Practical lessons for sustainable lifestyles featuring the team from Zero Store and Mother (30th June).Free workshops. 6:30pm - 8:30pm.
For more information 9474 0777 or www.southperth.wa.gov.au - -
2021 RSWA Symposium: Swan Coastal Plain β temporal and spatial patterns
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2021 RSWA Symposium: Swan Coastal Plain β temporal and spatial patterns
Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre (UWA)Building 453, Ground Floor Auditorium64 FairwayCrawley,Swan Coastal Plain is the low, dune-rich area between the Darling Scarp and the sea, stretching from Cape Naturaliste in the south, to north of the city of Perth. During the last Glacial sea-level low-stand the plain extended to the edge of the present continental shelf. The surface is dominated by a variety of mainly infertile, Pleistocene sands of mixed fluvial, marine and aeolian origin as well as wetland muds. Rivers drain from the topographically high Yilgarn Craton to the east across the plain, forming significant wetlands and estuaries. The Swan River forms the largest estuary, and its former channel can be traced across the shelf to a deep off-shore canyon, dissecting the shelf edge. The resulting microenvironmental mosaic on the present-day plain and its Pleistocene precursor is a central element in the development of the major botanical diversity hotspot in southwestern WA β now also home to most of Western Australia's human population.
As indicated in the program below, the symposium will cover a range of topics relevant to the Swan Coastal Plain, its formation and history up to what we find today.
Agenda
8:30 Doors open β coffee & tea will be available
8:50 Welcome β Hans Lambers, RSWA President
9:00 CHARMAINE THOMAS: Deep Geology β beneath the Swan Coastal Plain
9:35 JOHN BUNTING: Pleistocene Geology β the ins and outs of the Swan Coastal Plain
10:10 MALCOLM MCCULLOCH: Coral records of global sea level highstands from the Swan
Coastal Plain: past, present and future
10:45 Morning Tea & Coffee
11:15 KARI PITTS: Differentiation of the Pleistocene sands β lessons from Forensic Soil Analysis
11:50 STEPHEN HOPPER: The Holocene/Pleistocene evolution of the botanical hot-spot
12:25 Lunch
13:30 GRAHAM ZEMUNIK: Variation in plant communities across the dune systems on the Swan Coastal Plain
14:05 KAILAH THORN: Pleistocene terrestrial animal communities & extinctions
14:45 GARY KENDRICK: Changing shelf communities over the Pleistocene and under current climate change
15:15 Afternoon Tea & Coffee
15:45 JULIE TROTTER: Unveiling the deep-sea environments of the Perth Canyon
16:20 JOE DORTCH: From scarp to shore: pre-European Aboriginal occupation of the Swan Coastal Plain.
16:55 Closing remarksSymposium free for RSWA members, $60 non-members
Bird photo session with Georgina Steytler–
Bird photo session with Georgina Steytler
Herdsman Lake Wildlife CentreCnr Flynn St & Selby StWembley,Join me for a fun and 100% dinki di FREE bird photography session at Herdies! I'll do some demonstrations of basic techniques (bring your cameras), answer any and all your questions on any topic (birds in flight, low light photography, market manipulation offences, price of bitcoin...) and, in particular, show you how to use light creatively to get high impact images like this one of a Great Crested Grebe taken at Herdsman Lake last year (Repeat this after me: "Creative Light Creates Drama"). Not only that, everyone attending will get a CHEAT SHEET of my top tips for getting artistic 'light-filled' bird images, whether it be backlight, sidelight, soft light, silhouettes, bokeh or even harsh light.
What's the catch? I am excited to be part of an International judging panel for a new monthly photography competition called WildArt Photographer of the Year (www.wildartpoty.com) and it just so happens that MAY is my month and my nominated theme is 'LIGHT! I rather rashly promised the organisers that I will raise the most money for my nominated charity: Bush Heritage Australia! So all I ask from you in return is to learn, be inspired and hopefully get some sock-rocking amazing images to enter into the May competition.
Ps: I am especially keen to get young people along as they are our conservation future so if you know any budding photographers be sure to bring them along!
Where: Front of Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre (lake side) on the lawn (Cnr Flynn and, Selby St, Wembley WA)
When: Saturday, 15th May 2021 at 9am for a couple of hours - -
Less Stuff: An Intro to Decluttering
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Less Stuff: An Intro to Decluttering
Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre555 Leach HwyWinthrop,Join Lindsay Miles as she dispels the common myths about decluttering, along with the common excuses that hold people back, and discover that decluttering (when done right) can actually be good for the planet!!
Learn about local options for donating items, the second-hand economy and community reuse initiatives, letting items go responsibly and avoiding landfill as well as how to make more sustainable choices for future.
Tickets $7
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Thinking Green: DIY Personal Products (Beechboro)
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Thinking Green: DIY Personal Products (Beechboro)
Beechboro Public Library332 Benara RdBeechboro,Want to make your own natural, simple and cheap deodorant and toothpaste to take home?
Modern deodorants contain antiperspirant chemicals like aluminium to reduce the amount of sweat released by temporarily plugging the skin pores that lead to the sweat glands. Learn how to make a simple and very cheap deodorant that works on absorbing sweat and reducing smell, without the chemicals.
Research shows that fluoride helps re-mineralise teeth but there is some concern that fluoride can also be toxic over a period of time. Learn to make a simple toothpaste that replaces fluoride with CHOCOLATE. Believe it or not!
Presented by Robyn Brown from Waste is My Resource, on behalf of Switch your thinking. Participants will also receive a small gift or go into the draw to win a door prize.
Please note that this is a program for adults and young people aged 14+.
Free workshop. Please book in as spaces are limited. For all inquiries contact Beechboro Public Library on (08) 9207 8585.Sustainable Living Course–
Sustainable Living Course
St Nicholas Anglican ChurchPoynter Dve & Beach RdCarine,Join the 2020 Sustainable Living Course in Duncraig for a journey to learn more about regenerative living in your world, community, garden and household. Connect with people in your community who also want to live more sustainably. Learn practical ways to have a healthier lifestyle with a lighter ecological footprint.
This interactive, down-to-earth course runs over 7 sessions : 6 Thursday evenings 7pm to 9 pm starting 20th May finishing 24th June, and an outing (at a time decided in the first session)
Cost per session $10 (total $70) or $5 (total $35) for people who don't have a wage or do have a concession card, and for members of the hosting church venue.Registration essential.
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SEN Presents: Why it's so bloody hard to bring a Renewable Energy Project to Fruition
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SEN Presents: Why it's so bloody hard to bring a Renewable Energy Project to Fruition
City West Lotteries House2 Delhi StWest Perth,Please join us for the first SEN Presents for the year.
Hear our panel discuss the challenges faced in navigating regulations, policies, market rules, commercial practice and legislative frameworks when trying to get a new Renewable Energy project up. More crucially - what are the impediments!
More details about the panellists to follow.
We would be delighted if you could join us. Please RSVP
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AUDRC - "Streets β How to Make 80% of the Public Realm Perform Better
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AUDRC - "Streets β How to Make 80% of the Public Realm Perform Better
AUDRC (Australian Urban Design Research Centre)Level 2 1002 Hay StPerth,Streets make up about 80% of the public realm. All this space is predominantly designed for cars. While the urban and suburban areas are getting denser, streets are not accommodating other uses to compensate for the densification on private land. At the same time, Covid19 and the lockdowns have made communities realise how important the streets as public space are for their well-being. However, making streetscapes less car-focused seems to be prohibited by technical requirements that reign over the design of streets.
This course will provide insights into the practicalities of street design and how to achieve better outcomes. It will explore why streets currently look like they do, both at a technical level and from a broader cultural perspective. It will discuss multifunctional alternatives and will equip participants to successfully negotiate for more inclusive and attractive streetscapes.
Suitable for:
Local Government Officers, Elected Members, Urban Designers, Architects, Civil Engineers, and everybody else who is engaged with street design and would like to gain insights into effectively improving streetscapes.Learning outcomes:
β’ Develop critical thinking around how streets are used and designed
β’ Understand what developments have led to the current streetscape status quo
β’ Recognise the technical assumptions behind standard street designs
β’ Comprehend the required conditions for creating active and attractive streets
β’ Develop insights to effectively negotiate improvements in street designs
β’ Understand the role of professional disciplines, decision makers and residentsThe course will be a combination of group discussions, work sessions and a design exercise, alternated with lecture-type presentations.
Presented by Australian Urban Design Research Centre UWA
Tickets $154 - -
Thinking Green: DIY Skincare Products (Midland)
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Thinking Green: DIY Skincare Products (Midland)
Midland Public Library45 Helena StMidland,This hands-on workshop introduces homemade skincare products as a natural, ecofriendly alternative to buying store-bought products.
There will be a short presentation before participants make two of their own products: deodorant and body scrub, with a demo of making a simple cold cream and samples available. Includes all materials and recipes. Presented by Lindsay Miles from Treading My Own Path.
Participants will get to take home the DIY products they make.
Please note that this is a program for adults and young people aged 14+.
Free workshop. Please book in as spaces are limited. For all inquiries contact Midland Public Library on (08) 9267 9020. - -
Clean NRG Solar battery storage workshop
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Clean NRG Solar battery storage workshop
Armadale Library10 Orchard AveAramdale,Learn about all the latest battery technology, how batteries can predict your usage and adapt, and what are the real facts and figures of installing a battery.
You will learn about:
π‘ What different types of batteries are available
π‘What is the return on investment times and figures
π‘How is the technology changing and whatβs in store in future
π‘Is my current solar system βbattery readyβFree workshop
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Living Lightly & DIY Workshop with Peg Davies
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Living Lightly & DIY Workshop with Peg Davies
Success Library11 Wentworth ParadeSuccess,Have you ever wondered what we do with our waste? Where does it go? And how do we lessen all this stuff?
If these questions are on your mind, youβve come to the right place.
Join waste educator, Peg Davies, with over 13 years experience, to show just how you can avoid and reduce waste by living more lightly.
Here you will learn about the easy and effective ways to save money and lessen your footprint on the planet, with fun activities to create your own
waste-free household products.The whole household can join in on this fun and informative workshop.
Cost $5.
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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.
Ecoburbiaβs 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 houseβs 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 eventsYou 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 chickensAnd hear about:
- life living with 9 adults in self contained units under a benevolent dictatorship
- the reasons why Tim and Shani have created EcoburbiaSee you there!
AM tour 9am - 12pm
PM tour 2pm - 5pm
PLEASE BRING SOME SNACKS TO SHARE WHEN WE HAVE A CUPPA
Tickets $20