Presented by Kam Andrews – engineer, scientist and now “The Nappy Guru” through extensive research and practical experience with her youngest in cloth nappies from birth. This is a great opportunity to: • Find out what you need to get started, •Touch and feel various styles and brands of cloth nappies • Practice fitting nappies […]
The City of Swan Thinking Green team proudly presents Healthy Garden Soils, hosted by the Midland Public Library. Join Martina from Dandelion Permaculture to learn why healthy soils mean healthy gardens. When our soil is good, our plants are more productive, we have less pests and diseases and less work. How do we look after […]
Come and Visit Beechboro Public Library located in the City of Swan and learn about urban wetlands, their inhabitants and how we can help protect these important ecosystems. Our urban wetlands are some of the most important habitats in the world. Surrounded by houses and human activities, these wetlands provide a refuge for a diverse […]
Join City of Bayswater for this free, relaxed, family-friendly workshop, and learn about modern cloth nappies from birth to toilet training. Presented by Kam Andrews - engineer, scientist and now “The Nappy Guru” through extensive research and practical experience with her youngest in cloth nappies from birth. This is a great opportunity to: • Find […]
------SEW much textile waste in our society! ------SEW expensive to buy new! ------SEW much better to reuse and recycle! ------SEW why not learn a new skill and upcycle for free? The Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire Library (providing sewing machines and overlocker) and Waste Education Officer Polly will be hosting FREE beginners sewing lessons (BYO used fabric to repurpose). SEW […]
The Great Cocky Count is an annual citizen-science survey organised by Birdlife Australia and supported by a number of local governments across the south-west of Western Australia. The intent is to monitor the roosting sites of Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoos (EN), Baudin’s Black-Cockatoos (EN) and Forest Red-tailed Black-Cockatoos (VU). Join the Shire of Mundaring Environment Team for a 1.5-hour information […]
Join the Style Counsellor for an inspiring presentation about fashion, then refresh your wardrobe at the Clothes swap run by the EMRC. Please note that this is a program for adults and young people aged 12 and over and is a presentation and clothes swap. Photographs and videos may be taken of the event. Please […]
Join Dale from Dale Tilbrook Experiences at the Bullsbrook Public Library located in the City of Swan. Experience dot painting river stones to create a memory to take home while listening to Aboriginal Dreamtime stories and hearing about Aboriginal culture and life. Please note that this is a program for adults and young people aged […]
The City of Swan Thinking Green team proudly presents Healthy Garden Soils, hosted by the Bullsbrook Public Library. Join Martina from Dandelion Permaculture to learn why healthy soils mean healthy gardens. When our soil is good, our plants are more productive, we have less pests and diseases and less work. How do we look after our depleted Perth […]
Discover time saving tips that will also cut your environmental footprint, hints to make the most of what’s in your pantry and fridge, better ways to shop, as well as simple swaps throughout your home to reduce waste and save money. $5 entry includes a drink and a chance to win an awesome door prize. […]
Did you know that any water holding container can be used to create a wicking bed that will allow vegetables to draw water as required? In this workshop learn how to set up a simple wicking bed in a plastic storage tub. This is perfect to grow lettuce or herbs and keep close to your […]
Repair Lab is a free community drop in event to help people fix their belongings and save things from going to landfill. Skilled volunteers will help you with repairs of bicycles, electrical appliances, household items and textiles. If you're unsure, bring it down and we'll see what we can do! House Rules: Please show your […]
