Events

Join us for this unique workshop to learn how to build and maintain a wildlife nest box. Run by Simon Cherriman from Re-Cyc-Ology. Get in quick for this unique nest-box building workshop providing families in the community with the opportunity to learn how to build, install, monitor and maintain nest-boxes for wildlife. Run by Simon […]

The Shire has partnered with Switch Your Thinking to present - Garden Ecology – Learn about plant communities Workshop This workshop will cover: The principles of ecology. How to grow a thriving garden and support our local wildlife. Companion planting and the intricate web of plant relationships. How understanding plant relationships can transform your home garden. Discover how […]

Join a City Farm horticulturist for an introduction on how to prune common backyard trees to keep them healthy, safe and productive. This will include hands-on pruning instructions including the specific cuts you should make and where you should make them, and we’ll demonstrate this on some of the farms fruit trees.

Come along to our verge gardening workshop to explore how to make your verge a green, beautiful and cooling space! Fiona from Gaia Permaculture will guide you through how to design and maintain your verge and why it can increase your property value and kerb appeal, cool your surroundings and provide habit/forage for wildlife. During […]

Start small and learn the basics of growing vegetables. Join garden guru Robyn Brown from Waste is my Resource at this workshop and understand the basics of simple vegetable gardening in your own backyard. You'll get to take away some helpful information to get you started at home. Key Workshop Details - Suitable for teens & […]

Are you looking to cut down on food waste in your kitchen? Do you want to maximise value for your money and time 💰⏰? Have you been dreaming of an organised fridge and pantry that are both easy to cook from and use? Whether you live a busy life, are passionate about sustainability, or you're […]

Want to learn how you can keep your power bills down and enjoy a comfortable home? This webinar is designed to empower residents with the knowledge they need to interpret power bills and reduce electricity consumption in the home. The content is presented in two sections. The first goes through a case study to show […]

Do you want a thriving garden that waters itself? Wicking beds are a self-irrigating method of growing, perfect for our long dry summers and for small spaces. They were first developed by and Australian engineer in the 1970s to assist drought stricken villages in Africa. Methods have evolved since then but principles are similar. Participants […]

Learn about preserving from tomato bottling to jam making with Ecoburbia. Does your garden produce a bumper crop you would like to preserve? Or would you like to take advantage of cheap seasonal produce? This Ecoburbia workshop will cover tomato and fruit preserving using the water bath method, cheese making, drying produce using the sun, […]

Explore the natural delights of Lockridge with our guided stroll through the neighbourhood! Densely built cities without many trees or green spaces absorb and hold heat, making them hotter than surrounding areas. Reducing the impact of this ‘urban heat island effect’ is important for protecting health during extreme heat periods whilst also improving the liveability […]

Want to get off fossil fuels and start your electric journey? Come along to develop a 5-10 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 jump start […]

Time to take a walk on the wild side! Do you have dreams about turning your patch into a chemical free, haven for all manner of life? Join Mel Logozzo from Rewilding Suburbia as she shows you how to rewild your patch, no matter how much growing space you have. Mel will show you how […]

Mike Green is back to teach you about identifying local birds, recognise their different calls, appearance, and habits. Mike Green is an avid and experienced bird watcher with knowledge about the birds of the Perth Hills and in his Kalamunda Garden. Learn practical tips, bird calls, imitations of bird behaviour and view superb bird photographs […]

Have you ever stood in front of the aisle for cleaning products and wondered which one should you buy? You end up buying different products that are harmful to the environment in fancy plastic bottles, which adds up in your weekly budget. Routine cleaning should not have to be that confusing and expensive, and if […]

Winter is here, it's time to spruce up your soup game! Join Nicole Ingram from Grow Cook Eat WA at Bentley Community Garden for this Soulful Soup Cooking Workshop. You'll make a variety of different soups using seasonal produce while reducing food waste. Sample each of the soups over lunch, check out the community garden, and take […]

Come along to our waterwise gardening workshop with Chris Ferreira from The Forever Project! Well-designed gardens that account for our climate, tend to require a lot less care to look beautiful and be healthy. Join us on how you can transform your garden into a space that conserves water and thrives in a constantly changing […]

Rachel Green is back to help you unlock the secrets to creating a vibrant oasis for garden birds. A local habitat gardener and passionate bird watcher in the City of Kalamunda, join Rachel to learn the essential plants, diverse food sources, and safety measures that attract and support a variety of bird species. Plus, understand practical […]

Compost tea also referred to as a 'liquid fertilizer' or 'rich decanted brew', helps loosen clay soils for air and water to move.  It's also instrumental in helping sand soils retain water and nutrients. At this workshop Robyn Brown will share her expertise around this topic.  You'll also have the opportunity to take away recipes to create […]

Learn about the importance of reducing food waste and discover what you can do at home to use more food and create less waste. Are you looking to cut down on food waste in your kitchen? Do you want to maximise value for your money and time 💰⏰? Have you been dreaming of an organised […]

Flutter into the enchanting realm of butterfly gardening with Steve McCabe, a seasoned biologist and gardening enthusiast. There are many local wildflowers that can serve as butterfly habitat in your garden, but you are not restricted to a ‘bushland garden’ if you wish to attract butterflies. You will also discover a huge range of plants […]

Join us for an interactive, fun workshop on FOGO and how to sort your waste Get ready to dive into the world of waste and sustainability! Join us for an interactive workshop and talk with Award-winning waste educator, Peg Davies, where we'll be breaking down the three bin FOGO system, including; Understanding the FOGO system: […]

Power up for the City's second Community Energy Forum. Aiming to share practical information about what's happening in the fast-changing energy space, the City of Stirling is hosting a range of energy experts who use simple language to explain complex ideas. We are seeing more electric vehicles on the road, charging stations popping up and hearing about changes […]

Have a broken item at home you want to fix but can’t do it yourself? Save it from landfill and bring it to the Canning Repair Lab. The Repair Lab is a free community event where people can drop in with their broken items to get them fixed by skilled volunteers. It’s a great way […]

Soils are the foundation of our terrestrial environments and having healthy soil is critical for a healthy garden, whether its growing food, flowers or beautiful trees. Participants in this workshop will learn about: Types of soil and how they form. The soil food-web. Common soils in the Perth region. Soil amendments and treatments that build […]

Do you want to live in the eco-home of your dreams but have no idea where to start? Well then this is the workshop for you! Learn how to design an energy efficient home to keep your power bills down and reduce your impact on the environment! This workshop will explain how to design an […]

Cozy up with some hearty meals this winter! Join Nicole Ingram from Grow Cook Eat WA at Bentley Community Garden for this Winter Warmers Cooking Workshop. You'll make a variety of hearty winter meals including curries and stews, using seasonal produce while also reducing food waste. Sample each of the dishes over a shared lunch, check out […]

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 […]

Australia is in the midst of an extinction crisis due to the massive loss of native wildlife habitat over the last two centuries. Everyone can play a role in stopping this trend. Our home gardens can be transformed into a sanctuary for native wildlife of all sorts, including birds, frogs, insects and mammals. Come and […]

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 […]

The Shire has partnered with - The Organising School to provide - Fun & Cheap Ways to Organise your Home Wasted storage solutions is a huge clutter trap! Containers purchased with good intention often go unused. In this fun and interactive workshop, Professional Organiser Sara Hall will show you how to get it right the first time. […]

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 […]

Join Steve McCabe on an interactive expedition through Signal Hill Bushland Do you drive past your local bush reserve? Have you ever stopped to think why it has been preserved? On your daily walk with the dog do you wish you knew more about the flowers and plant species in your local bush patch? Join Steve […]

Join the City of Kalamunda for Rhymetime and stay to learn about the sustainable benefits of modern cloth nappies! Modern  cloth nappies are: shaped and fitted washable a sustainable alternative to single-use disposable nappies There are three modern cloth nappy Q&A sessions held below: High Wycombe Library - 24th June - 10am - 11am Kalamunda […]

Rachel Green is back to help you unlock the secrets to creating a vibrant oasis for garden birds. A local habitat gardener and passionate bird watcher in the City of Kalamunda, join Rachel to learn the essential plants, diverse food sources, and safety measures that attract and support a variety of bird species. Plus, understand practical […]

Join the City of Kalamunda for Rhymetime and stay to learn about the sustainable benefits of modern cloth nappies! Modern  cloth nappies are: shaped and fitted washable a sustainable alternative to single-use disposable nappies There are three modern cloth nappy Q&A sessions held below: High Wycombe Library - 24th June - 10am - 11am Kalamunda […]

Business for Good Join the City of Melville and the Melville Cockburn Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) for an evening to celebrate and connect In addtion to connecting, MCCC and City of Melville will launch Business Award for 2024 Introducing the MCCC Melville Business Awards Join us to hear and learn all about the Inaugural MCCC […]

Join the City of Kalamunda for Rhymetime and stay to learn about the sustainable benefits of modern cloth nappies! Modern  cloth nappies are: shaped and fitted washable a sustainable alternative to single-use disposable nappies There are three modern cloth nappy Q&A sessions held below: High Wycombe Library - 24th June - 10am - 11am Kalamunda […]

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale has partnered with Dancing Garden to present the Microgreeens Workshop The workshop will cover: 🌱What are Microgreens? 🌱See and hear about different microgreen varieties - check out fully grown trays! 🌱Different ways to eat microgreens 🌱Learn about some different Microgreen varieties & their AMAZING health benefits 🌱Basic equipment needed to grow Microgreens 🌱Growing medium, […]

Grow your green thumb with personalised advice about your garden!   Want to have a chat with gardening experts about garden design, soil microbial health and tree and plant selection? Join experts Fiona Blackham from Gaia Permaculture, Earthwhile and Hannah Smith from Budding Concepts where you'll have the opportunity to gain personalised advice about your […]

Chickens are a great way to reduce your food waste, get eggs, dig your garden and they make great pets too! Come along to this workshop to learn about the basics of chicken keeping including: Your Local Government requirements for chicken keeping. Building a predator proof coop Soil and egg testing and why this is […]