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Thinking Green: Sustainable Native Gardens
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Thinking Green: Sustainable Native Gardens
Baskerville Hall129 Memorial AveBaskerville,Fiona Blackham from Gaia Permaculture will talk about why native plants are important to our Perth landscape for fauna, soil biology and climate; understanding Perth soils; how to create a water-wise bush landscape; where to find a list of plants to suit your soil type; how to place plants to save time and money; and the best spots to purchase native plants (from tubestock to 100 litre bags).
Fiona will demonstrate how to test soil pH along with a mason jar test. Participants can bring in soil samples if they wish.
Free events. Please book in as spaces are limited. For all inquiries contact Aimee Kontor on 9267 9282 or email aimee.kontor@swan.wa.gov.au.
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Fremantle Permaculture Group Garden Tour
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Fremantle Permaculture Group Garden Tour
Various GardensTBATBACoolbellup, Fremantle, Hilton, Hamilton Hill,With last year having a forced break and the prior event being a sellout, the Freo Permies are hosting another great garden tour - FOUR permaculture gardens ranging in age from 1 year old to 24 years old, in Hilton, Fremantle, Hamilton Hill and Coolbellup.
We have selected four gardens that showcase what Freo Permies do to grow food and live more sustainably. In our gardens you will see design ideas that will help you in your garden, such as edible green tree canopy (food forests), wicking beds, productive gardening, African keyhole gardens, water wise gardening tips, upcycle ideas and integrated animal systems (chooks, guinea pigs, bees and worm farms). There are also tips on how to achieve this in a city environment with limited resources.
The cost of the tour is $55.00. Tickets are limited to 15 places.
Your tour ticket includes talks by experienced permaculturists, visit four showcase gardens, morning tea and a sumptuous lunch at one of the gardens. Gluten free and vegetarian options will be available. BYO water, snacks, hat etc.
We have packed in an exciting day so please ensure you arrive on time. We will be meeting at a central location (we will notify attendees of the meeting location one week prior to the event) and organising to car pool to each of the houses.
Please be EARLY as we will set off at exactly 9am.
As we are in COVID times, we will be able to refund your ticket (not including eventbrites fees) if we are unable to go ahead for whatever reason. We will also require a minimum of 8 attendees to go ahead.Composting Workshop–
Composting Workshop
Frank Konecny Community Centre2 Skottowe ParkwayParmelia,Come and and learn everything compost with Shani from Ecoburbia!
Compost is great for recycling food waste, improving the condition of your soil, increasing water retention and fertilising plants. Good compost is full of nutrients and organic matter.
During this free workshop you will learn a magic compost song, find out what ingredients to use in your batch and in what ratios. You will see real compost in action and find out what to do day by day to get your compost really cranking.
Add those ingredients, work your magic and you could have rich ready compost in weeks!After completing the workshop, buy twin compost bins and receive a $60 rebate upon proof of purchase and residence (attendance of workshop is required to be eligible for the rebate)
*The rebate only applies to City of Kwinana residents.
Please bring along a reusable cup and/or water bottle. Coffee,tea and light refreshments provided.
Please email customer@kwinana.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9439 0475 for further information.
Creating a wildlife-friendly garden–
Creating a wildlife-friendly garden
Stirling Community Centre7A Kitchener StNorth Beach,Your garden is your sanctuary, but it is a sanctuary for wildlife too?
Join gardening expert Lisa Passmore for tips on how to attract and retain wildlife to your garden, including :
- selecting plants which provide food for wildlife all year round
- creating habitat in your garden where critters can live and feel safe
- incorporating water into your garden to attract frogs, beneficial insects and birds
- how to control pests and diseases while avoiding the use of harmful chemicalsWhether you are starting a new garden from scratch or are looking for a few tips on how to tweak your existing garden, this workshop will be of value for anyone who wants to support biodiversity and share their garden with our feathered, furred, scaly and crawly friends.
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Dandjoo Gabi Wonga Sundowner
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Dandjoo Gabi Wonga Sundowner
Mandurah Performing Arts CentreOrmsby TerraceMandurah,Community members and WA Wetlands Management 2021 Conference delegates are invited to join Peel-Harvey Catchment Council and partners for Dandjoo Gabi Wonga (Meeting place of the waterways story) – a sundowner to celebrate World Wetlands Day and the 50th Anniversary of the international Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. Celebrate in style with arts, food, and special ‘Ramsar Soapbox’ sessions featuring stories of the wetlands and the people working to care for them.
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2021 Hemp Symposium
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2021 Hemp Symposium
Fremantle Sailing Club151 Marine TceFremantle,Network with Hemp Industry leaders, discover the latest innovations in sustainable agriculture, hemp building products, hemp foods, hemp by-products, and medicinal cannabis.
The 2021 Hemp Symposium will bring WA hemp growers, builders, industry, and community together.
Symposium: The Wardroom (upstairs) Registrations open at 8:30am for 9:15am start to 5:30pm.
Networking Sundowner: The VIP Lawn (overlooking the water) 6pm to 8pm.Symposium Tickets include:
-Presentations by WA hemp industry leaders
-Exhibitors and keynote speakers
-Morning and Afternoon tea, including menu items, such as Coffee station and selection of fine teas, and a selection of hemp-based menu items
-Networking Lunch, including a selection of hemp based menu itemsNetworking Sundowner includes:
-A selection of finger food, including hemp-based menu items.
-Drinks can be purchased at the VIP Sundowner barTickets: $49 (sundowner), $199 (symposium), $248 (symposium + sundowner)
Blue Sky Festival–
Blue Sky Festival
Hub of the HillsCraig StMundaring,Blue Sky Festival is devoted to a range of environmental and sustainability issues in the Mundaring Hills.
Saturday March 20: talks, workshops, youth presentations
Sunday March 21: Environmental stalls & displays, entertainment, music, homemade goods, kids activities, great food and coffee - -
Blue Sky Festival
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Blue Sky Festival
Mundaring Sculpture ParkJacoby StMundaring,Blue Sky Festival is devoted to a range of environmental and sustainability issues in the Mundaring Hills.
Saturday March 20: talks, workshops, youth presentations
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Compost & Worm Farm Workshop
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Compost & Worm Farm Workshop
West Leederville Community Garden78 Cambridge StWest Leederville,Want to manage your food waste at home and nourish your garden at the same time? Learn how to make the most of those food scraps while trimming your bin!
Join WMRC Waste Educators Nabilla Antipas and Laura Monisse and compost guru Peg from Lessen with Peg for this Compost & Worm Farm Workshop. We'll take a tour of West Leedy Community Garden and go through different solutions for managing organic waste at home and show you how to set up low cost system for yourself.
Find out how you can receive $50 toward the purchase of a compost bin, worm farm or Bokashi bin after attending this workshop. This is a limited offer for WMRC Member Councils and Town of Cambridge residents only. Ts & Cs apply.
Bookings are essential for this event! Light morning tea provided following the workshop. Register through Eventbrite.
For ticket purposes, Member Council residents include: Cambridge, Cottesloe, Claremont, Mosman Park, Peppermint Grove and Subiaco. All other council residents please book a non-member council general admission ticket.
Thanks and we'll see you there!
Sustainability - Preserving the Harvest @ Clarkson Library–
Sustainability - Preserving the Harvest @ Clarkson Library
Clarkson Library27 Ocean Keys BlvdClarkson,Our Sustainability Series aims to engage and encourage our community members to learn about and commit to sustainability in our everyday lives.
Does your garden produce a bumper crop you would like to preserve? Or would you like to take advantage of cheap seasonal produce?
This free session will teach you how to make the most of your produce throughout year and minimalise wastage, covering 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.
Thinking Green: Low Cost Gardening (Ellenbrook)–
Thinking Green: Low Cost Gardening (Ellenbrook)
Ellenbrook Community Library90 Main StEllenbrook,On a budget, renting or not sure where to start with gardening without having to spend a heap of money?
Presented by Fiona Blackham, this workshop shares practical ways to garden on a budget, including seed saving, cuttings, turning green-waste into garden beds, and using recycled materials to build with or grow in. Understand the basic tools to use and where to get them from.
There will also be a demonstration on how to make a great compost tea for your garden, how to plant for your needs so you can avoid waste, and where to go to trade your extra produce. Please bring along a clean glass jar with a lid (up to 500ml), to swap for a jar of compost tea. Also bring along any seeds you want to swap!
Please book in as spaces are limited. For all inquiries contact Ellenbrook Community Library on (08) 9207 8787.
Please note that this is a program for adults, and is a presentation. Attendees will receive a small take home seed starter kit.