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Events in April 2022
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Sustainable Living Course
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Sustainable Living Course
Church of Christ HallAvon TceYork,Learn practical ways to live more sustainably and connect with people in your community
This interactive, down-to-earth course gives proactive, regenerative responses to social and environmental issues, helping us to care for the land, each other, and ourselves.
(Presenter), is a Permaculture Educator, and a committed Christian, passionate about caring for creation.
8 sessions 1.00 pm to 3.30 pm Saturday afternoons:
2nd, 16th & 30th April, 14th, 21st & 28th May, 4th & 11th JuneCost:
$5 per session for church members and concession card holders. Total: $40
$10 per session for everyone else. Total: $80You will finish this course with a fresh awareness of sustainability issues, and practical strategies to help you to make a difference.
Composting Workshop–
Composting Workshop
Darius Wells Library & Resource CentreChisham Ave & Robbos WayKwinana,Organic kitchen waste and garden waste are a large percentage of what households throw into the general waste bin.
Come and learn with Peg Davies how these simple and free raw materials can be made into compost to feed the garden and help the environment.
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 workshop you will learn 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.
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.Register now for this free event. Please bring along a reusable cup and/or water bottle. Coffee,tea and light refreshments provided.
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Introduction to Permaculture
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Introduction to Permaculture
WA Museum Boola BardipPerth Cultural Centre25 Francis StPerth,In partnership with the WA Museum Boola Bardip, Gaia Permaculture is delighted to offer this CBD based workshop at a reduced cost for participants.
Permaculture was created over 50 years ago in Tasmania and has reached all corners of the globe. Permaculture is an Australian accredited qualification offered in high schools and TAFE, from Certificate I through to Diploma.
Come join me, Fiona Blackham, on discovering what Permaculture is all about, what it is not, and how the underpinning ethics and principles guide the system of designing your property (large and small) to be more productive, energy efficient, produce much less waste, increase soil fertility, adopt organic approaches, reduce water use and be integrated, regenerative and sustainable both for your garden, yourself and your community.
This course will give you an insight to how a permaculture designed property differs from other approaches through maximising and working with natural energies coming into and out of your property.
Interactive and hands on with a blend of theory and practical including group and individual work, we hope this workshop offers something to everyone and show you just how broad the diverse skills of Permaculture design thinking can reach.
Tickets $44
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WA Plastic Ban - Is Your Business Ready?
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WA Plastic Ban - Is Your Business Ready?
The 5 Four Store71 Old Perth RdBassendean,This exhibition will showcase proven initiatives to inspire businesses to transition to cost-effective & eco-friendly takeaway alternatives.
A state-wide phase out of certain single-use plastic or disposable items came into effect in December 2021. In response, the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) in collaboration with 5 member Councils – Town of Bassendean, Cities of Bayswater, Kalamunda and Swan and the Shire of Mundaring - are hosting an exhibition to inspire food service businesses across Perth to transition to cost effective eco-friendly replacements.
Local case studies with innovative yet simple to replicate initiatives have been selected to share their experience and knowledge. In addition, the following service providers will be available to answer all your questions about reusable networks, organics collection and how to implement sustainable food/waste practices:
- Donut Waste
- Go2Cup
- Our Kinds
- Renome
- Responsible Cafes
- WA Plastic FreeDiscount on selected services available to help businesses implement reusables. Available on a first-in-first serve basis - register for more information.
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Understanding Worm Farms
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Understanding Worm Farms
Thommo's Community Garden152 Robertson DveGlen Iris,As part of the South West Science Council's calendar of events we'll be hosting a series of workshops and presentations engaging the community in a variety of practical sciences. These workshops will focus on showcasing how ancient technologies can be easily utilised, providing more opportunities for living sustainably. Bring the family along and we'll all learn a new (old!) skill.
We'll be meeting at Thommo's Community Garden for a morning discussing the intricacies of worm farms and how you can reduce household waste and produce nutrient rich fertiliser for your garden.
Complimentary morning tea provided. Please register for this free event as places are limited.
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Inspired Infill workshop
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Inspired Infill workshop
Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre555 Leach HwyWinthrop,With increasing pressures to subdivide the traditional quarter acre block and meet the infill targets for Perth, the Forever Project have taken on the challenge to support and showcase development alternatives to the standard styles currently rolled out in Perth. Chris and his team will illustrate how you can meet your investment objectives whilst creating high quality medium density dwellings that meet social and environmental standards
Attendees will be provided with an aerial image of their property and will receive specialist and customised advice to assist in planning for their next sustainable development project. Topics include effective infill planning, eco design, models for sustainable infill, landscaping for tight infill spaces, building for maximum eco efficiency, and sustainable and recycled products for building.
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Hasluck Candidates Forum
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Hasluck Candidates Forum
Online EventWe know that Western Australians want bold action on climate. But with the 2022 Federal Election just around the corner, do you know how the parties and your local candidates stack up on climate action?
Come along and hear direct from candidates in the Hasluck Electorate presenting their party's plans to take action on climate change at our online webinar and Q&A forum on Wednesday 27 April 2022.
This event is proudly hosted by the Conservation Council of WA, Climate Action Now, Perth Hills Climate Change Interest Group (PHCCIG) and Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC).
Climate Action Now (CAN) is a national initiative by a number of climate organisations, including the Climate Action Network Australia (CANA) and the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF). Its aim is simple - to show decision makers that more and more people in Australia support more ambitious climate action.