Sustainable Communities and Moving Around in Them Do you long for the sort of community connection you had as a child? Are you interested in increasing resilience in your neighbourhood? This workshop is for you. Sustainability is about more than power and waste reduction, water saving and gardening – it’s also about community. During this […]

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 and […]

Want to get your home off fossil fuels and start your electric journey? Come along to develop a 5 to10 year plan to help you do just that. With rising concerns about climate change, many of us wish to transition from fossil fuels to a fully electric lifestyle powered by renewable energy sources. Want to […]

The Shire has partnered with Switch Your Thinking to provide Keeping chickens for beginners Workshop  Chickens are a great way to reduce your food waste, get eggs, dig your garden and make great pets too! This workshop outlines the basics of chicken keeping including; Your local government requirements for chicken keeping. Building a predator proof coop Soil and […]

This workshop is a must-attend for anyone eager to contribute to a more sustainable future, master the art of waste sorting, or understand the benefits our everyday actions can have on the future. There is always more we can learn and in the area of waste there is a lot that will surprise you! Come […]

Learn how you can set up and care for a worm farm at home to manage your food waste. In this Lessen with Peg she will steer you in the right direction to making the perfect mix, creating a wonderfully nutrient balanced compost to boost your soil. Natures little troopers, worms, not only help to […]