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Events in October 2020
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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
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Aquatic Weed Management Training
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Aquatic Weed Management Training
Canning River Eco Education CentreCnr Kent St & Queens Park RdWilson,Learn how to economically and ecologically manage a sudden outbreak of a new aquatic weed and also develop a plan to control long term aquatic weed invasions and much more.
This subsidised one day training course for Weed Management Operators is run by aquatic weed consultant, Julie Robert.
All participants will receive a copy of the Aquatic Weed Management Training Manual.
Morning tea and lunch provided.
Cost - $110 inc GST
Places are limited and Coronavirus restrictions will be followed. Contact Amy Krupa - 9458 5664 or amykrupa@sercul.org.au to register.
This program is funded by Perth NRM through the Swan Canning River Recovery Program and SERCUL. - -
Planning For Sustainability in Early Years, City of Canning
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Planning For Sustainability in Early Years, City of Canning
Canning River Eco Education CentreCnr Kent St & Queens Park RdWilson,This NEW workshop from Little Green Steps WA will provide EY Teachers, Service Directors and Sustainability Coordinators with a step by step framework for creating a Sustainability Actions Plan for their setting.
We will share tips for getting started, sustainable actions to plan for and information on what ECRU is seeking to observe in your sustainable practices. Best practice models will also be viewed.
The highlight will be a guided action planning session using LGSWA Sustainable audit sheets.
Workshop Includes:
• Ideas and inspiration for involving children in practical activities and routines
• Links with the EYLF and NQS
• Planning tips from ECRU
• A chance to connect with other early years professionals and share ideas.
Contact Megan for more information on m.mentz@aaeewa.org.au.
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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.