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January 2020
2020 Climate Action Resolutions
Write some climate action resolutions to start your year off with purpose and hope.Are you concerned about the bushfires and climate change but don’t know how to meaningfully reduce your emissions?Come along to this workshop to learn how to write your own climate action resolutions and stick to them.You’ll have the chance to:•Talk about the issues that are most important to you•Discuss why individual and group actions are beneficial•Explore which actions will have the biggest impact for the environment•Develop your…
February 2020
Solar and Battery Info Night
A Solar and Battery Information Session presented by Inner West CouncilCome along to our Solar and Battery Info Night to learn all you need to know about getting solar and/or a battery for your property. The information session will give you a chance to:Learn about solar: how solar systems work, differing systems sizes, what it might cost and what to look out for in a solar system;Learn about batteries: how battery storage works, the cost, and what to look out…
Composting and Worm Farming
Learn how to compost and worm farm at this introductory workshop.Composting and worm farming are an easy and important step towards becoming a zero waste community, and to improving your gardening by enriching your soil.Choosing the right system is the first step to successfully reducing your household waste. In this workshop we'll explore the differences and similarities between composting and worm farming to help you choose the right one for your household. We'll discuss how to set up and maintain…
Solar Assessments February
Book in for a free solar assessment of your property.The Green Living Centre offers monthly one-on-one solar assessments, providing you with a 45 minute session with a solar expert to discuss whether installing solar panels on your house is right for you. Our advice is independent, impartial and free.Book in a session and bring electricity bills, quotes, or other material you have with you for the best assessment possible.If you have any access or support requirements in order to participate…
Zero Waste Cooking – Indian Style
Join us to cook up an Indian feast using commonly wasted foods.In 2020 the Green Living Centre and Inner West Council’s Resource Recovery team is continuing our series of workshops on reducing household food waste. In this workshop participants will learn to prepare a seasonal menu using commonly wasted foods: bread, milk, vegetables and rice. Led by Seed 2 Soul this hands on workshop will teach you to create an Indian style feast including:•Paneer (Indian fresh cheese) using excess milk…
March 2020
Organic Gardening Course
Do you want to know how to garden organically and according to permaculture principles? This introductory course will show you how.This six part course will present the core principles of organic gardening including soil building, creating a food forest, plant selection, pest and disease management and garden maintenance. Participants will gain practical skills such as pruning, composting/worm farming, sheet mulching, propagating and planting. This comprehensive course will equip participants with the knowledge and confidence to grow food and other plants…
Composting and Worm Farming
Learn how to compost and worm farm at this introductory workshop.Composting and worm farming are an easy and important step towards becoming a zero waste community, and to improving your gardening by enriching your soil.Choosing the right system is the first step to successfully reducing your household waste. In this workshop we'll explore the differences and similarities between composting and worm farming to help you choose the right one for your household. We'll discuss how to set up and maintain…
Solar Assessments March
Book in for a free solar assessment of your property.The Green Living Centre offers monthly one-on-one solar assessments, providing you with a 45 minute session with a solar expert to discuss whether installing solar panels on your house is right for you. Our advice is independent, impartial and free.Book in a session and bring electricity bills, quotes, or other material you have with you for the best assessment possible.If you have any access or support requirements in order to participate…
