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Solar Passive House Design Workshop
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Solar Passive House Design Workshop
Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre555 Leach HwyWinthrop,Solar passive house design is about designing or retrofitting a building in such a way to heat and cool it using (and manipulating) energy from the sun. It can be achieved through choice of building materials, house layout, outdoor garden and structures, window coverings and more.
Whether you are designing and building from scratch, renovating or just looking for simple fixes, there are things everyone can do.
This session will be run by Ecoburbia who will cover the basics of good solar house design using a simple model house. They 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 own home is. You’ll leave the session with a list of some simple changes you could make to make your home more sustainable.
Tickets $6
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World EV Day
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World EV Day
The Camfield1 Roger MacKay DveBurswood,The global celebration of Electric Vehicles for all those who own, are looking for or dream about an EV and how they can participate in the transition to Zero Emission Transport.
This year, education, accessibility and sustainability will be the headline themes for the 2021 World EV Day campaign. The day, continuing its work to deliver action will be focused on motivating more people to engage with e-mobility and to support sustainable transport solutions for all.
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AUDRC - Resilient Cities
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AUDRC - Resilient Cities
AUDRC (Australian Urban Design Research Centre)Level 2 1002 Hay StPerth,This course builds on the Sustainability and Cities course. The rapid urbanisation of the world, particularly in development countries is leading to a focus on building settlements and cities that are “resilient”. Resilient cities can be defined as those that “are capable of withstanding severe shock without either immediate chaos or permanent deformation or rupture. Designed in advance to anticipate and recover from the impacts of natural or technological hazards, resilient cities are based on principles derived from past experience with disasters in urban areas”.
As climate change is predicted to increase the risks, impacts and shocks to cities then climate change adaptation planning must be an integral part of making cities and settlements more resilient. The course looks at the interaction between climate change adaptation and increased resilience and uses adaptation to climate change as a window into the broader task of making cities more resilient. It starts by looking at the science behind human induced climate change, its expected impacts on cities and how to assess the risk and adaptation options for reducing its impact. The course then looks at the meaning of resilient cities, summarizes the requirements and approaches for creating resilient cities and discusses the barriers and challenges of achieving this. It finishes by looking at the planning frameworks and best practice approaches for building resilient cities, using relevant case studies.
An all day Masterclass (maximum 30), with optional two workshops the following Fridays.
Masterclass Friday 10 September (all day)
Workshop 1 Friday 17 September (all day)
Workshop 2 Friday 24 September (all day)Run by Australian Urban Design Research Centre at UWA
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Doubleview Repair Cafe
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Doubleview Repair CafeDoubleview HouseCnr of Hancock St and Scarborough Beach RdDoubleview,Don't throw them in the bin - bring your broken household items along to the community-run Doubleview Repair Cafe where skilled volunteers will do their best to fix them up and give them a new lease of life. Limit of 2 items per person.
Interested in becoming a volunteer repairer? Please get in touch.
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Modern Cloth Nappy Workshop
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Modern Cloth Nappy WorkshopEast Fremantle Lawn Tennis ClubJerrat Dr, East Fremantle WA 6158Perth,Gone 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.
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Repair Lab Cambridge
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Repair Lab Cambridge
Town of Cambridge Administration Centre1 Bold Park DveFloreat,Repair Lab is a community initiative to help people fix their belongings and save things going to landfill.
Skilled volunteers will help you with repairs of clothing, textiles, bikes, furniture, jewellery, electronics which run on batteries (below mains power), general household items. We'll have computer triage and advice on creating an eco-friendly home. If you're unsure, bring it down and we'll see what we can do!
Repair Lab is a free, family friendly community event for people to bring along their broken items to be fixed, with the help of our skilled volunteers. - -
Repair Hub
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Repair Hub
The Hub 61631 Starling StHamilton Hill,The Repair Hub brings together volunteers with a variety of skills to help you repair your broken household items. It could be a ripped skirt you're unsure how to repair; a much-loved toy that has lost a part; a piece of furniture you'd like to restore. Whatever it is, bring it along to the Hub on the third Sunday of the month, and our experts will have their best go at repairing it and share their knowledge with you along the way. Coffee, cake and the sweet sounds of the ukulele are on offer too.
Celebrate Lake Claremont–
Celebrate Lake Claremont
Lake ClaremontA FREE FAMILY EVENT FOR NATURE LOVERS 💚
Join us to celebrate everything our beautiful lake has to offer!
There are plenty of activities, games, workshops and demonstrations for everyone. Bring the kids because there is lots of children entertainment. Including:
The kiddies can jump on board the land train and take a lake ride
Exciting wildlife encounters with Animal Ark
Kids are invited to make their own awesome wood creation with The Joys of Wood
Heaps of nature craft for kids including garland making and creating your own recycled luggage tags!
Scavenger hunt, face painting, yoga and more!
This is a plastic free event so bring your refillable drink bottle and reusable coffee cup!Please access the event from Lapsley Road.
Repair Lab Claremont–
Repair Lab Claremont
Lake ClaremontSkilled volunteers will help you repair clothing, bikes, toys, jewellery, general household items, small furniture etc. If unsure, bring it and we'll see what we can do.
Learn some new skills!The more items we repair the better it is for the environment, we need a less wasteful world and every product given a new share of life is one less going into landfill.
Claremont area Buy Nothing groups are involved with a gifting and sharing table and will be promoting the local Lending Library run by them.
Venue: Lake Claremont near golf course via Lapsley Rd, Claremont.
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Passive House for Perth Western Australia
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Passive House for Perth Western Australia
Hotel Northbridge210 Lake StNorthbridge,Daniel Kress will reflect on his 2015 Thesis “Passive House for Perth Western Australia” and what he has learned from reading and building Passive Houses in hot climates.
Is overheating an issue for Passive Houses and is the hot climate really suitable for the Passive House approach?
Use this one-off opportunity to meet Daniel and his team at Smart Plus Academy, in Perth, WA.
Tickets $10-$30Meet the Author Rebecca Prince-Ruiz–
Meet the Author Rebecca Prince-Ruiz
Wanneroo Library3 Rocca WayWanneroo,Meet the Author of 'Plastic Free: The Inspiring Story of a Global Environmental Movement and Why It Matters' - followed by a Q&A session
Rebecca founded 'Plastic Free July' in 2011 with the goal to make a difference by changing her behaviour around single-use plastics. Plastic Free July challenge has grown to become one of the world's most impactful environmental campaigns.
As an inspirational speaker, for more than 10 years, Rebecca has captivated audiences as a speaker and panelist at conferences and events across the globe. She educates, inspires and challenges her audience to change their relationship with plastic and question our consumer culture.
She has the ability to break down how society needs to rethink our response to the waste crisis and identify the role of citizens, business and government.
Rebecca has a way of inspiring change through small steps, which in-turn can have significant results. Audiences walk away knowing they can take responsibility and actionable steps. They’re empowered to make real change – in the face of plastic pollution.
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CCWA's Annual Conference - A Bold Vision for WA
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CCWA's Annual Conference - A Bold Vision for WA
Bendat Community Centre36 Dodd StWembley,CCWA are excited to announce our Annual Conference for 2021 - A Bold Vision for WA: Conservation, Climate and Communities.
Join us on Friday 24 September at the Bendat Parent and Community Centre in Wembley, right next door to the beautiful Lake Monger.
Building on CCWA’s ambition plan released earlier this year, this Conference will showcase a new way of thinking that can solve environmental challenges while future-proofing our economy, creating jobs and providing a better quality of life for all West Australians.
This is an opportunity to celebrate the work of CCWA’s member groups and the opportunities for different types of action, cooperation and engagement across all sectors to strategically shift the conversation around environmental issues in WA.
Your conference ticket includes access to the full conference and exhibition, catering, entertainment and sundowner, and offsetting our emissions.
This conference is hosted by the Conservation Council of WA, the state’s peak environmental organisation representing more than one hundred environmental groups and members of the conservation community in Western Australia.
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Heading towards zero waste with Robyn Brown from Waste is My Resource
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Heading towards zero waste with Robyn Brown from Waste is My Resource
Kelmscott Community Garden55 River RdKelmscott,This workshop will be facilitated by Robyn Brown from Waste is my resource. Robyn is a passionate member of the local community who is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to recycling, reusing and reducing your waste.
There are simple ways to significantly reduce waste that ends up in landfill and consequent damage to the environment.
Throughout the workshop you will look at:
- What is really waste?
- Conduct a waste audit
- Discuss alternative (non kerbside collection) recycling available in Perth
- Tips to reducing waste in the house and gardenTickets $10
Recycle Right Rangers: Introductory Workshop–
Recycle Right Rangers: Introductory WorkshopRegional Resource Recovery Centre350 Bannister RdCanning Vale,Come and join likeminded individuals who are passionate about creating positive, sustainable change in their community!
The Recycle Right Rangers is a volunteer group under the umbrella of the Southern Metropolitan Regional Council’s ‘Recycle Right’ Education Program working to encourage and assist residents and businesses in Western Australia to recycle, reduce their waste and live more sustainably.
Members of the Recycle Right Rangers volunteer at community events, tours, school incursions and educational workshops all over Perth. You’ll get the opportunity to join exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of waste and recycling facilities, provide feedback on the Recycle Right waste education material, attend quarterly workshops, gain a ‘Working with Children Check’ card, and receive valuable experience working with the community and school children on waste education.
The introductory workshop will include a tour of the RRRC, 'get to know you ' activities, waste education training, a presentation on the program, upcoming opportunities and all the perks of being a Ranger. Morning tea is provided.
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Spring Flowers Bushwalk
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Spring Flowers Bushwalk
Kalamunda (Piesse Brook/Schipp Rd Reserve)Schipp RdPiesse Brook (East of Kalamunda),Inviting you to a Spring flower bush walk in pristine areas of Piesse Brook, guided by our very own Lynda Tomlinson, Darling Range rep of the Wildflower Society WA.
We will be meeting at 9:45am on Sunday the 26th of September at the National Park gate which comes off Schipp Road. Coming from Kalamunda on Mundaring Rd, take the 2nd left onto Hummerston Rd, and follow it to turn left at Schipp Road (gravel). Continue on Schipp Rd approx.. 500m (see red ‘pin’ on the map on the Facebook page).Please note that moderate fitness and ability will be required for the walk through hilly terrain and will be an estimated 3.5km return walk, but you may opt to go only part way. Feel free to come along and adapt the walk to your own needs, but Lynda will (likely) be guiding the group to Rocky Pool.
Parking may be busy so if you would like to carpool please contact Cathy on 0414430350 or catheebear@yahoo.com.au.
It will be lovely to see you there!Swap Shuffle Share–
Swap Shuffle Share
Swan Valley Gourmet Farm1056 Great Northern HwyBaskerville,A free monthly neighbourhood event to share excess produce, items from your garden, cookbooks and anything else aligned to 'sustainable living'.
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Earth Carer's Course
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Earth Carer's Course
Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre555 Leach HighwayWinthrop,Learn practical ways to reduce waste at home and in your community!
The Earth Carers course consists of five sessions over three weeks and includes: a guided tour of the Regional Resource Recovery Centre, composting and worm farming demonstrations, learning what can be recycled in the community, and tips to encourage others to reduce waste.Session 1 - History of Waste and Waste Systems in WA
Thursday 30 September, 6.30pm-8.30pm, Piney Lakes Environmental Education CentreSession 2 - Tour of the Regional Resource Recovery Centre
Saturday 2 October, 6.30pm-8.30pm, Regional Resource Recovery Centre, Canning ValeSession 3 - Detailed Waste Sorting and Living Lightly
Thursday 7 October, 6.30pm-8.30pm, Piney Lakes Environmental Education CentreSession 4 - Home Organics
Sunday 10 October, 9.00am-12.00pm, Piney Lakes Environmental Education CentreSession 5 - Communicating the message
Thursday 14 October, 6.30pm-8.30pm, Piney Lakes Environmental Education CentreEarth Carer graduates join a community of like-minded people and help to promote waste minimisation in the local community. Be prepared to be shocked, fascinated, frustrated and inspired!