Our Sustainability Series aims to engage and encourage our community members to learn about and commit to sustainability in our everyday lives. Want to have a hygienic house without using toxic chemicals and expensive cleaners? This workshop will help you understand what natural alternatives there are to clean your home that are allergy free and […]
This event will have a particular focus on providing waste & recycling education to people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, although it is open to anyone living or working in the City of Gosnells who is interested in learning about how to manage waste and recycling better in and around the City of Gosnells. […]
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 gas […]
Kam Andrews will teach you all you need to know to start your cloth nappy journey. After the workshop you receive a cloth nappy valued at $30 and will be eligible to receive up to $100 refunded directly to you from the City of Armadale when you purchase cloth nappies or sign up to a […]
Act Belong Commit's award-winning Recycled Instrument Project workshops will be running this April school holidays, sponsored by Healthway, Waste Authority and the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale! Led by Djinda Boodja Arts Centre Director Vicki Warn and Curate Micro-Factory Director Patricia Alessi, join us as we explore our stock of drumskins and maracas at Bill Hicks […]
It's not how much water you give your soil – it's how much water your soil can keep that is most important. After this interactive presentation, participants will take away skills to develop their soil to hold water, reducing bills and fertiliser run-off. Presented by EarthWhile on behalf of the City of Armadale and Switch your Thinking.
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 speed up the composting process but they also enhance the finished compost with nutrients and enzymes from their digestive […]
Act Belong Commit's award-winning Recycled Instrument Project workshops will be running this April school holidays, sponsored by Healthway, Waste Authority and the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale! Led by Djinda Boodja Arts Centre Director Vicki Warn and Curate Micro-Factory Director Patricia Alessi, join us as we explore our stock of drumskins and maracas at Bill Hicks […]
Act Belong Commit's award-winning Recycled Instrument Project workshops will be running this April school holidays, sponsored by Healthway, Waste Authority and the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale! Led by Djinda Boodja Arts Centre Director Vicki Warn and Curate Micro-Factory Director Patricia Alessi, join us as we explore our stock of drumskins and maracas at Bill Hicks […]
Modern Cloth Nappy Workshop 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 […]
This workshop hosted by the City of Melville will be delivered by Sabrina Hahn, the host of ABC radio's gardening program Roots and Shoots. Sabrina has a passion for the creation of sustainable environments that make cities more liveable. Her aim is to educate the community on the importance of creating biodiversity in their own backyards. […]
Join Robyn Brown, from Waste Is My Resource, to learn about composting. She will will show you various forms of composting available for home gardeners such as how to use a compost bin, rotating composter, worm tubes. worm farms, pet composting and bokashi composting (ideal for small units). This workshop is funded by Waste Sorted and […]
Act Belong Commit: The recycled instrument project workshop Act Belong Commit's award-winning Recycled Instrument Project workshops will be running this April school holidays, sponsored by Healthway, Waste Authority and the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale! Led by Djinda Boodja Arts Centre Director Vicki Warn and Curate Micro-Factory Director Patricia Alessi, join us as we explore our […]
Our Sustainability Series aims to engage and encourage our community members to learn about and commit to sustainability in our everyday lives. Are you keen to try growing some food in your garden? Have you tried and failed to get a worthwhile crop? You will learn how to get started growing your own vegetables and […]
If you've been wondering how you can manage your waste and recycling better or don't even know where to start, then this presentation will take you through what your options are in the City of Gosnells. Come along to this interactive and informative session by Switch your Thinking to learn what should and shouldn't be […]
Urban forests and the heat island effect in Bassendean Come and browse a display of maps and images from a 2017 study* with extracts that explain how tree height, irrigated turf and hard surfaces combine to make a difference. Bindaring Park could be the coolest (non-irrigated) place in Bassendean! Friends of Bindaring Wetland will be […]
Introduction To Permaculture Series Workshop One: Principles At this workshop we take a brief look at the foundations of permaculture. Expand on the driving ethics, principles, why and how they can be applied to daily life.
Join the City of Gosnells and Switch your thinking for some business networking and receive an overview on the concept of sustainability and why it makes good sense to embed sustainability into your business operations. Save money, reduce your environmental footprint through better management of waste, energy, water and other consumables, plus learn how you […]
STEM Storytime on Trees and Growth Come and join us for a special STEM Storytime! We shall learn about how AMAZING trees are and why they are so important to us. We shall shake, flutter, and grow like a tree and listen to a beautiful tree story. It’s time to be green so come along […]
Frog Habitat Garden Design with The Frog Doctor Johnny Prefumo 'The Frog Doctor' will cover all aspects of how to design and build a frog habitat garden in this workshop. Frogs live in the air, land and water, hence creating a habitat for them will accommodate many other beneficial creatures, that will provide you with […]
Town of Bassendean - Plants to Residents Program Launch The Town of Bassendean's Plants to Residents program is happening again this year, with residents able to purchase up to 20 native, water wise plants (including trees) at a subsidised rate of $1 each through EnviroHouse. Key dates: Launch Event, April 29th - A selection of […]