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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:
🐬 Perth NRM
🌳 Impact Seed
🌼 Clean State
♻ Synergies
🌏 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! - -
City of South Perth Sustainability Series - Greener Suburbs
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City of South Perth Sustainability Series - Greener Suburbs
South Perth Community CentreSouth TceSouth Perth,Hosted by Gardening Australia’s 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 - -
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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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:
💡 What different types of batteries are available
💡What is the return on investment times and figures
💡How is the technology changing and what’s in store in future
💡Is my current solar system ‘battery ready’Free 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, you’ve 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.
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 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