Learn how to make a thriving veggie garden and produce delicious food at home! Do you want to start a veggie garden but have no idea where to start? Well, this is the workshop for you! There are some basic guidelines that gardeners must follow to grow vegetables. Issues such as soil, light, water […]
Get ready to dive into the world of waste and sustainability! Join the City of Belmont for an interactive workshop and talk with Award-winning waste educator, Peg Davies, where we'll be breaking down the new three bin FOGO system, including; Understanding the FOGO system: Learn about the WA Government's Waste Avoidance and Recovery Strategy, and […]
Join the City of Armadale for an informative workshop that will help you take the next steps in recycling organics at your home. Workshops are designed to support residents' knowledge and confidence in recycling food scraps, garden waste and other organics, by implementing either a worm farm or alternative composting system to suit their lifestyle and individual circumstances. […]
Keep your street cool and support the local environment by transforming your front verge into a thriving garden! Did you know that Perth has the lowest amount of tree canopy than any other Australian capital? Planting a verge with low growing plants, either native or even vegetables, can help address the Urban Heat Island effect […]
Learn about the benefits of eating seasonal and local food, minimising packaging & making environmentally wise supermarket choices. Do you want to learn how you can improve your health and the environment through your food shopping choices? In this 1.5-hour workshop you will learn how to confidently identify and eat seasonal, local, and less […]
They’ve been making a bit of noise lately so it’s time to listen to our most fascinating feathered friends. These socially sophisticated creatures are an integral part of the Australian ecosystem and endemic to the South-west of WA. So spread your wings and join us for an information session all about our charismatic southwest black-cockatoos, […]
Growing fresh vegetables and herbs from food scraps might sound unusual but it's actually very possible. Learn how to regrow vegetables, sprout new herbs with simple and basic tips. You will have your own edible garden ready for harvest in no time. You'll also get to take something home and begin the growing process. Key […]
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT Step into a world where artistry intertwines with eco-consciousness in 'Weaving Wonders: Nature's Tapestry'. Discover weaving with natural branches and recycled objects, where imagination knows no bounds! Follow along as Kelly from "This Wild Life" and budding creatives alike breathe new life into discarded treasures, transforming wire, lampshades, and bicycle wheels into […]
Join us and Kam Andrews, The Nappy GURU, to learn about how to switch to cloth nappies for a better sustainable baby journey. Cloth Nappy Workshop - A New Sustainable Baby Journey - FREE EVENT - Bassendean Join us with Kam Andrews - The Nappu GURU, for an exciting in-person event at Bassendean Memorial Library! […]
Calling all Early Years educators! Come along to this free workshop to discover how you can imbed waste education into your teaching. Join Little Green Steps WA in partnership with the Waste Authority WA, to learn about what waste is, tips on how to best manage waste in your services and information on how the […]
This free tour is for residents in the Cities of Bayswater, Swan, the Town of Bassendean and the Shire of Mundaring. This tour provides an informative behind-the-scenes look at EMRC's waste diversion programs, the tip face and Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) recovery. After the site tour, participants are invited to visit Red Hill's Environmental […]
Decluttering has received lots of media attention in recent years as a decluttered space is quick to clean and saves money too! An uncluttered home is a great goal, however, for most of us, it’s a constant battle. Join sustainability educator Laura Monisse for an engaging session on the art of decluttering and learn practical […]
Saving Power and Water In Your Home. Do you want to have a more sustainable house, without having to move or build a new one? In this interactive workshop Shani and Tim from Ecoburbia will teach you about the principles of basic solar passive design and how you can use those principles to save […]
Are we in a sustainability revolution? What you need to know about sustainability reporting in Australia. Whether in a business or an individual, the new mandatory sustainability reporting will affect your business relationships and how you conduct them. Significant changes to sustainability reporting are underway in Australia and internationally. What do these changes mean for […]
FREE EVENT - Perfect School Holiday Activity Use old newspapers to make seedling pots. In this drop in session, adults and children can learn how to make a newspaper pot and plant it up with a seed or seedling. Newspaper pots are fully compostable so once your seedling has grown it can be transplanted into […]