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Events in July 2021
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AUDRC - Sustainability and Cities
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AUDRC - Sustainability and Cities
AUDRC (Australian Urban Design Research Centre)Level 2 1002 Hay StPerth,These short courses seek to convey an understanding of the sustainable development challenges facing humanity in general, and cities in particular. The course defines the key challenges facing the future of cities including energy and climate change, resource depletion, water scarcity; and outlines the suite of initiatives being implemented to manage the transition to sustainable urban development.
An all-day Masterclass (maximum 30), with optional two workshops the following Fridays.
Masterclass Friday 16 July (all day)
Workshop 1 Friday 23 July (all day)
Workshop 2 Friday 30 July (all day)Run by the Australian Urban Design Research Centre at UWA
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Tree friendly development - master class
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Tree friendly development - master class
Stirling Community Centre7A Kitchener StNorth Beach,If you're thinking about developing an investment property or designing your dream home and want to keep your existing trees, we can help you lay the foundation for success.
Join leading sustainability educator, Chris Ferreira and a team of tree-friendly development experts to workshop development options for your land - all while keeping your existing trees.
This is a unique opportunity to seek free advice from development industry experts which would normally cost you hundreds of dollars.
The team of experts on-hand to provide personalized advice and create development concepts suited to your unique situation and desired outcomes will include:
Town Planners – how land zoning affects your development options
Architects - designing your development with tree retention in mind
Builders - building your development around existing trees
Arborists - principles of retaining trees during development
Green developers – lessons learnt from previous projects and how you can benefit from their experience
You will leave this session with personalized plans for how your land could be developed, whether for your dream home or an investment property, while still retaining the existing trees on site.Participation limited to individuals who own land within the City of Stirling.
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Australian Assoc of Environmental Educators Biennial Conference
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Australian Assoc of Environmental Educators Biennial Conference
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre9 Ormsby TerraceMandurah ,Western Australian environmental and sustainability educators, community engagement officers and interested community members are invited to join the WA Chapter of the Australian Association of Environmental Educators (AAEE) this September as they host their 21st Biennial Conference.
Inspired by resilience theory, future’s thinking and Mandurah’s relaxed waterside lifestyle, the overarching conference theme is “Mandjoogoordap: Changing Tides”. Mandjoogoordap means “meeting place of the heart” in Noongar, and changing tides can represent the need for change, the inevitability of change as with natural tidal cycles, or the positive changes resulting from Education for Sustainability efforts.
Sharing the latest in theory, policy and practice, the conference aims to challenge old thinking and foster innovation, collaboration, resilience and genuinely effective action within the environmental education sector.
Hosted in Mandurah, or Mandjoogoordap – meeting place of the heart, the conference includes keynote speakers from Ocean Decade Australia, the Jane Goodall Institute of Australia, Millennium Kids, Common Cause Australia, Gondwana Link and more.
The full program is now available on the website, and Early Bird discounts are available until July 31. Register now and be confident in this changing era that we find ourselves in too, with a full Covid-related refund policy in place, and virtual elements available for streaming (details coming soon). - -
Plastic Free July Cloth Nappy Workshop
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Plastic Free July Cloth Nappy WorkshopOnline EventGone are the days of pins, soaking or bleaching! Modern cloth nappies are shaped, fitted, washable and reusable. Discover modern cloth nappies and tips on how to make using them easy!
Join Kam Andrews, “The Nappy Guru” for a cloth nappy workshop to learn about using and maintaining cloth nappies. Kam will demonstrate different cloth nappies available and explain the benefits of each.
This event is for residents living in the Southern Metropolitan Regional Council catchment area only - City of Melville, City of Fremantle and Town of East Fremantle. The workshops cover modern cloth nappies for babies, toddlers, children and adults – people of all ages are welcome. - -
Permaculture Design Course
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Permaculture Design Course
Candlelight farm , Mundaring4110 Phillips RdMundaring 6073,Permaculture Design Course (PDC) one day a week course (Wednesdays) for 10 weeks. Commencing 21 JULY 2021 and finishing 22 September (9 am-5 pm). The course includes 72 hours of tuition, morning and afternoon tea, our course booklet and all tours.
Coastal Futures: Regional resilience in the face of climate change–
Coastal Futures: Regional resilience in the face of climate change
Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre (UWA)Building 453, Ground Floor Auditorium64 FairwayCrawley,As part of the ‘Coastal Futures – Planning and Adaptation in a Changing Climate’ event series this session will focus on regional responses, local solutions and community resilience in the face of climate change. Hear from our experts about how coastal communities can prepare for and adapt to the challenges brought on by global warming.
Professor Fiona Haslam McKenzie will explain how policies in the Western Australian context are responding to environmental and societal drivers, interrogate adaptive capacities at the local level and provide insights to measuring local communities’ levels of resilience.
Dr Karen Paiva Henrique will discuss how climate change is putting at risk the things that people value in their everyday lives in Western Australia. Drawing on participatory activities with urban and rural residents, she will discuss opportunities to engage local communities, identify common ground, and negotiate difficult trade-offs to build community resilience and achieve just climate futures.
Join us for this interactive lunchtime seminar to gain a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities for WA, and in particular regional coastal communities, in terms of preparedness for a future dominated by the effects of climate change.
Free event.
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Carbon Farming and Land Restoration Program - Information Workshop
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Carbon Farming and Land Restoration Program - Information Workshop
York Community Resource Centre89 Avon TceYork,THIS FREE WORKSHOP IS AVAILABLE BOTH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE.
In collaboration with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), Wheatbelt NRM are hosting an informative workshop on the State Government's $15 million Carbon Farming and Land Restoration Program.
The Program aims to realise landholder's potential to sequester carbon and contribute to the growth of the Western Australian carbon market. On-ground projects have the capacity to deliver environmental, social and economic benefits while contributing to the long-term sustainability of the farming industry.
This workshop is being offered to interested parties in the Wheatbelt and surrounding areas. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the Program, ask questions from DPIRD representatives and find out how Wheatbelt NRM can support your on-ground project.
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Mental Health and Climate Change Workshop
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Mental Health and Climate Change Workshop
Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre (UWA)Building 453, Ground Floor Auditorium64 FairwayCrawley,Purpose: To share diverse perspectives in agricultural research, community, industry, and international development on mental health and the difficult emotions associated with climate change and climate-related events.
Speakers and activities: Short talks and demonstrations by researchers and industry professionals working on issues of mental health and climate change:
• Dr Karen Paiva Henrique (UWA) - Locating loss from climate change in everyday places
• Elise Haddleton (UWA) - Community resourcefulness as a response to climate-related loss
• Daisy Goodwin (Sustainable. Simply) – Tackling waste and eco-anxiety (including zero waste activity)
The workshop will also include participatory sessions for sharing emotional experiences, mental health care strategies, and how to get involved in climate activism and initiatives.
Free event.
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Make Your Own Beeswax Wraps
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Make Your Own Beeswax WrapsCockburn Seniors Centre9 Coleville CrescentSpearwood,Learn how to make beautiful, reusable and natural food wraps in this workshop with the City's Waste Education Team.
Beeswax wraps are a fun, natural, compostable and a safe alternative to plastic cling wrap.
Each participant will come away with two beeswax wraps and the skills to make plenty more.This crafty workshop is suitable for teens and adults.
BYO 100% cotton fabric (0.5m) to use on the day. Everything else will be provided.Tickets $5
Influencing your local MP–
Influencing your local MP
City West Lotteries House2 Delhi StWest Perth,Caring for your patch can require more than weeding, planting seedlings and watering them through the dry seasons. Sometimes you need to advocate for your patch’s protection. And it is certainly worthwhile to make sure that your local MP knows you and your patch. Come along and be part of a panel discussion where some of our members talk about their experiences in engaging with and influencing their local MP.
Like you, our panel members have been involved in some very important campaigns: Rethink the Link and No to Roe8; No wave park on Tompkins Park, Hands Off Point Peron, protecting the coastal environment around Trigg, as well as the every day care for their local patch.
Join us from 6 pm for refreshments; the meeting will start at 6:30 pm. Share your stories with other like minded people.
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"Cry of the Forests" documentary film produced in WA
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"Cry of the Forests" documentary film produced in WA
Kalamunda Uniting Church7 Heath RdKalamunda,Transition Town Kalamunda, the Uniting Church of Kalamunda and NRPG Bushcarers invites you to a special showing of the new award-winning documentary “Cry of the Forests”, about the our incredibly unique Southwest native forests, by WA Journalist Jane Hammond and the WA Forest Alliance. (Sponsored by Replenish Kalamunda and the Kalamunda Uniting Church)
It reveals the serious damage of logging (including ‘old growth’ forests) and the better alternatives for our Climate, employment and biodiversity. It's riveting and inspirational, and we can send a message to the WA government to preserve it! Trailer at: https://cryoftheforests.com.au/
Please see the documentary, and at the same time you will also support the tireless and dedicated effort which the WA Forest Alliance has put into this for the last 20 years, and our own renowned Journalist Jane Hammond for this amazing film!
Date: Friday 30 July, open at 6:30 for 7:15pm start
Location: Kalamunda Uniting Church hall, 7 Heath Rd, Kalamunda
Purchase tickets at: https://fan-force.com/screenings/cry-of-the-forests-replenish-kalamunda/
Refreshments: Soup + bread roll for a gold coin donation, and snacks/treats for saleCry of the Forests Community Movie Night–
Cry of the Forests Community Movie Night
Kalamunda Uniting Church7 Heath RdKalamunda,This community movie night is sponsored by Replenish, Transition Town Kalamunda, Uniting Church Kalamunda and Nature Reserves Preservation Group.
Come along and see this beautiful locally made film about the SW Forests.
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Wooroloo Bushfire Recovery - Community Landscaping and Environmental Forum
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Wooroloo Bushfire Recovery - Community Landscaping and Environmental Forum
Bassendean Memorial Library46 Old Perth RdBassendean,As the Wooroloo bushfire recovery focus shifts towards rebuilding and the future for some residents, the City of Swan and Shire of Mundaring are hosting a Community Landscaping and Environmental Planning Forum.
This FREE e-ticket can be exchanged for a complimentary sausage sizzle at the event - we'll be sizzling from midday!
This free event is bringing together a range of subject matter experts and local community groups to better understand: Bushfire Property Standards; Fire Ecology (including bushland management); Firewise Gardens; Cultural Fire Practices and Aboriginal Cultural Heritage.