Great cocky count information session

Shire of Mundaring: Civic Room 7000 Great Eastern Highway, MUNDARING, WA, Australia

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 […]

Free

Thinking Green: Sustainably stylish presentation & clothes swap

City of Swan: Aveley Community Centre 22 Bolero Road, AVELEY, WA, Australia

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 […]

Free

Nature know-how: Aboriginal art and dreamtime stories

City of Swan: Bullsbrook Public Library 3 Maroubra Avenue, BULLSBROOK, WA

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 […]

Free

Thinking Green: Healthy garden soils

City of Swan: Bullsbrook Public Library 3 Maroubra Avenue, BULLSBROOK, WA

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 […]

Free

Low Waste Living & Shopping with the Wasteless Pantry

5Four Store 71 Old Perth Road, Bassendean, WA, Australia

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. […]

$5

Gardening workshop series – Create a wicking bed

Amherst Village Community Centre 2 Holmes Street, Southern River

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 […]

Free

Repair Lab

City of Melville: Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre 555 Leach Highway, Winthrop, WA, Australia

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 […]

Free

“What does it really cost?” An introduction to product life cycle assessment

Bayswater Community Centre 27 King William Street, Bayswater, Australia

In this workshop, we'll explore the full cost of the products we buy - where things come from, how they are made and where they end up. This session is a game-changer on how you will look at ‘stuff’ afterwards, and will empower you to make truly ‘green’ decisions. Open to residents of the City […]

Modern Cloth Nappy Workshop

Morley Library 240 Walter Rd W, Morley, WA, Australia

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 […]

Free

How to compost your way to zero food waste

Champion Centre 76 Champion Drive, Seville Grove, WA, Australia

The City of Armadale's Waste team invites you to join presenter Robyn Brown for this talk on How to Compost Your Way to Zero Food Waste. Learn how to use all types of compost bins, or set up a bay to compost food and garden waste at home. In this session, you will learn: - […]

Nature Know-how: Cocky cartoon class

Ellenbrook Community Library 90 Main Street

Learn about Black Cockatoos thorough a fun and interactive activity and meet one of these beautiful but endangered birds.   Please note that this is a program for adults and young people aged 8 and over and is an interactive presentation with a hands-on activity. Photographs and videos may be taken of the event. Please […]

Free

Nature Know-how: Black Cockatoo conservation

Ellenbrook Community Library 90 Main Street

Learn all about these endangered cockatoos and what we can do to support them and see a Black Cockatoo up close. Dean Arthurell from Carnaby’s Crusaders will talk all about Black Cockatoo conservation including lifecycles, habitat, status, threats, artificial breeding hollows and tubes, breeding results from the 22/23 season, Citizen Science and habitat restoration. Have […]

Free