Learn how to save time and save food in our series of three food waste avoidance workshops.Have you ever bought a bunch of coriander for a recipe but can't figure out what to do with the rest of it before it goes off? Food waste means throwing time and money in the bin and one […]
Learn how to set up and maintain your own organic garden in whatever space you have available.Please note:The time of this event has changed to 1-4pm.It must be one of the best simple pleasures in life - picking produce that you've nurtured from seed or seedling to a healthy crop of homegrown veggies, fruit, herbs […]
Learn how to spot and identify birds on an early morning walk around Tempe Wetlands.Tempe Birdos is celebrating their tenth year surveying the Tempe Wetlands and the group has identified 123 species of birds at the site – and counting! Join us for a walk and talk around the site to hear about its rich […]
Learn the key principles of organic gardening and see how they're applied in a community garden.This workshop will include the core principles of organic gardening including soil building, plant selection, pest and disease management and garden maintenance. You'll learn how to build and manage good organic soil, comprehend plants' needs, and integrate them into a […]
Learn how to cook healthy organic meals with no waste, using the whole plant.Did you know that all parts of a celery are edible, including the leaves? Many times we throw away edible parts of plants, so let’s learn how to cook the whole plant and reduce our food waste. What you'll learnThis workshop will […]
Visit a productive Food Forest on the edge of Lilyfield and discover the large variety of useful permaculture plants growing there.Discover what’s growing in Whites Creek Valley Park Food Forest and the permaculture techniques behind it.Gillian Leahy and Sally Gillespie, volunteers at the Whites Creek Food Forest, will take you on a tour of the […]
Book launch and swapLet’s celebrate the (nearly) end of a green year with a plant/book swap and launch of Happy Planet Living by Mia Swainson. When you arrive drop off up to 3 healthy crops or small plants and/or books in good condition. Make sure they're items that you'd be excited to receive yourself. We’ll […]
Make your own festive crafts from reuse materials while chatting about your environmental successes this year Come along to our festive crafts workshop with local artist Kim Davies. Kim will teach us creative ways to make decorations, gift tags and wrapping using reuse materials. You'll want to bring them out year after year, pass on […]
Celebrate the upcoming festive session by creating your own wreath for the door or as a gift idea for others.Join local sustainable florist, Heather from Studio Persephone, to celebrate the upcoming festive session by creating a wreath for your door or as a gift idea for others.Come along to our last workshop for 2022, where the facilitator […]
Learn how to compost using the Bokashi method at this free webinarAre you looking for ways to lower your carbon footprint and start composting at home? After taking part in this workshop you’ll learn that producing ‘black gold’ is within reach, even if you live in an apartment or home without a garden. Compostable Kate […]
A free talk on how your banking, superannuation and investments can help and not harm the planet.Want to learn how to do something real to protect a liveable planet? Where your bank, superannuation fund or other financial institutions invests your money is crucial. We'll help you do the research so your money is helping and […]
Come and get your hands dirty these school holidays! Have fun learning how stuff works in nature & how you can live green at home.
Wondering where your energy is being used at home? Join this free consultation with our independent energy consultant, Adam Corrigan.Looking for advice on how to reduce your energy bills or how to make your home more comfortable as Winter approaches? Don’t understand what your energy bill is telling you? Wondering how to find a greener […]
Make your next wardrobe cull more fun and less daunting. Learn whether to toss or keep items for repair, upcycling or recycling.If you find wardrobe culls overwhelming while trying to be sustainable, turn the big job into a party.Bring your friends and a selection of unwanted clothes for a lesson in sustainable wardrobe culling. Sustainable […]
Join us for Reconciliation week on this cultural journey and discover the diversity of natural areas at Whites Creek Valley ParkJoin Shannon Foster, a D’harawal Saltwater Knowledge Keeper, educator and artist who will share story lead us on a cultural journey of one of Inner Wests hidden secrets. Collaborating on this tour is Council’s Senior […]