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Discover the art of creative mending and give your favourite clothes a new story. This hands‑on workshop teaches simple, expressive repair techniques that extend the life of your garments and celebrate their character. Bring along an item to mend and enjoy a practical, inspiring session on slow fashion in action.
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Join the community at the SJ Bunting Library, where sewing enthusiasts gather to create beautiful reusable bunting from repurposed fabrics. The finished bunting is free to borrow for birthdays, school events, and celebrations—an eco‑friendly alternative to disposable décor. More designs will be added as the collection grows.
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Join Julie Richards from Down2Earth Gardening for a hands‑on workshop that teaches you how to grow, save and return seeds while cultivating healthy, low‑cost seedlings for your garden.
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Learn how easy and rewarding it can be to grow your own vegetables, no matter your space or experience level. In this practical session, Robyn Brown covers the essentials—soil, sunlight, watering and container gardening—while helping you build confidence to start producing healthy home‑grown food. Perfect for beginners and anyone wanting to take a step toward greater food security.
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Join us for Sew and Tell: Twist and Twine, a hands‑on workshop where Selina from Positively Sew will teach you how to turn scrap fabric into durable, handmade twine—woven together with cultural storytelling. Held at Amherst Village Library on 27 February, this adults‑only session has limited places, so be sure to book early.
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The Great Cocky Count is a long-term citizen science survey and the biggest single survey for black cockatoos in Western Australia. During one night in autumn, volunteers monitor and count black cockatoos as they arrive and dusk to roost at known sites. Come along to learn about the beautiful birds and how to get involved in the survey.
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Clean Up Australia Day is on Sunday, 1st March, 2026! Together, we can make a big, positive impact on our environment – one piece of litter at a time! Registration for Clean Up Australia Day is free for communities and schools (businesses pay a small fee) and includes a free Clean Up kit with everything you need to run a safe and impactful event – including our public liability insurance cover.
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Explore hands‑on sustainability at the Hyde Park Festival with the Waste Education Stall and the pedal‑powered Mending Machine. Chat with friendly waste educators, test your skills on the digital sorting game, collect FOGO caddy liners, and jump on a bike to power a sewing machine as you mend and reuse textiles. These interactive activities make waste reduction fun, practical, and empowering for all ages.
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Learn everything you need to know about cloth nappies in this friendly, hands‑on workshop with Sara from Earthside Eco Bums. Get practical tips on fit, washing, and everyday use, plus ongoing support after the session. Town of Cambridge residents receive a free cloth nappy starter pack valued at over $100.
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Gain a clear, practical understanding of the climate crisis and the collective actions that can drive real change. This workshop unpacks what’s causing climate change, how it’s shaping our world, and the everyday steps individuals and communities can take to build a more sustainable, resilient future. Leave feeling informed, motivated and ready to make a difference. Light refreshments provided.
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Discover how microbe‑rich, healthy soil acts like a sponge to hold water and reduce irrigation through a hands‑on session with live microbe viewing and simple tests that show how to build your garden’s microbial community.
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If you want to contribute to the Library Seed Swap .. and live in the area or surrounding suburbs, drop into our Seed Swap Meetings at the Library and have a chat with Julie from Down2Earth.
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Join our free one‑hour online workshop to learn how to get the most out of your Switch Your Thinking DIY Home Energy Audit Kit. We’ll show you how to use the kit, explain where energy is commonly used in the home, and highlight simple actions that can improve comfort and cut costs. You’ll also discover why going all‑electric and using renewables can lead to lower bills and better environmental outcomes.
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Learn how to make your garden reach new heights in this vertical veggie‑growing workshop with Gardening Australia’s Sophie Thomson. Discover smart space‑saving techniques, vertical garden design tips, the best species to plant, and how to troubleshoot common issues—perfect for anyone gardening on balconies, courtyards, or wanting to maximise their harvest.
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Australia faces an extinction crisis, with native wildlife habitat disappearing at an alarming rate over the past two centuries. But everyone can contribute to reversing this trend—starting right in their own backyard! Transform your home garden into a safe haven for native birds, frogs, insects, and mammals.
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Business Foundations will outline practical electrification options — from heat pumps and battery forklifts to EV fleets — and what they mean for energy loads, costs and infrastructure. The session highlights when electrification makes financial and technical sense and how pairing it with renewables can significantly cut emissions.
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Join the City of Swan to sustainably stock up on textile and crafting supplies at our Textile and De-stash Market. There will be around 30 stalls with a variety of goods from fabric to mosaics and everything in between. You can expect to see remnants, fabrics, patterns, beads, sewing tools, scrapbooking, candle supplies and anything you could need for art and craft. Come along and reduce, reuse and recycle.
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Electrikhana returns on 14 March 2026 at the Canning River Eco-Education Centre. This free AEVA WA event features “All About EVs” workshops and a wide range of electric vehicles on display. Learn about EV models, buying used EVs, and the benefits of electric transport. All are welcome—bring the family!
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Celebrate Harmony Week with a global culinary experience! Join Amy Sloan from My Nonna Life for a hands-on demonstration of traditional food preserving techniques from around the world, including Italian tomato passata, Korean kimchi, Chinese chilli oil and Indian lime pickle. Taste the creations and receive recipe guides to try at home.
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Learn how to measure and reduce your carbon footprint in this interactive workshop covering transport, home energy use, and everyday lifestyle habits. Perfect for beginners and seasoned sustainability enthusiasts alike, you’ll leave with practical steps to make your daily choices more planet‑friendly. Hosted by the City of Subiaco in partnership with Switch Your Thinking.
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Discover the mindful art of Boro stitching at this adults‑only workshop with Monique Mulligan. Learn a traditional Japanese mending technique and create your own patchwork bookmark to take home. Held at Amherst Village Library on 20 March, with limited places available. Bookings open 6 March.
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Concerned about future water availability? This Ecoburbia workshop explores practical ways to save water at home, including rainwater and greywater systems, garden efficiency, and simple everyday tips to reduce use and protect this essential resource for the long term ahead.
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Join the community at the SJ Bunting Library, where sewing enthusiasts gather to create beautiful reusable bunting from repurposed fabrics. The finished bunting is free to borrow for birthdays, school events, and celebrations—an eco‑friendly alternative to disposable décor. More designs will be added as the collection grows.
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Shop Smart: Big Savings, Less Waste will guide you through smart shopping strategies, including meal planning, bulk buying, and making the most of leftovers. Discover how small changes to your shopping habits can cut household waste, lower your grocery bills, and make your pantry more efficient.
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Learn practical, easy-to-apply ways to boost comfort and reduce energy use in your home as Jaya Nair guides you through solar passive design, energy‑smart features, and other essentials for building or renovating sustainably.
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Learn how to cut energy costs and maximise your solar. This workshop shows you how to use a Switch Your Thinking home energy audit kit to tackle major energy users, with kits available to borrow free across WA, including Vincent Library.
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Learn how simple it can be to start growing your own vegetables, even with limited space or experience. This workshop covers the essential basics—soil, light, water and plant needs—and shows you how to begin small in containers and build confidence as you go. Enjoy a relaxed, practical session with morning tea provided and lucky door prizes to be won.
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Kevin Smith from The Worm Shed presents on all aspects of worm farming and the role worms play in recycling and waste management. This is followed by a demonstration of setting up and maintaining a worm farm. Residents and ratepayers of the City of Swan are entitled to a subsidy which will be available for purchases on the day.
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Earth Hour has grown to become much more than switching your lights off, but that iconic switch-off moment is still an important part of Earth Hour. In 2026, we'll be celebrating the 20th year of Earth Hour! Millions of participants around the world will switch off their lights at 8:30 pm local time on Saturday 28th March to demonstrate their support of the environment.
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In this engaging session, you’ll learn how to turn ingredients often thrown away into delicious and useful creations. Together, we’ll make and sample recipes such as carrot top and celery leaf pesto, quick pickled vegetables, scrappy stock, citrus peel vinegar, fruit syrups and kvass, apple cider vinegar, banana peel cake (sample), and even a coffee body scrub.
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