Join us in making a wicking bed for all your favourite herbs and veggies using recyclable materials.Robyn from Waste is My Resource shows us how to establish wicking beds. A self-irrigating method of growing, they're perfect for our long dry summers and for small spaces. Participants will learn how to set up a simple wicking bed, from a foam box […]

Get up close and personal with some of nature's top predators.Have you ever seen an Owl or Falcon up close? Get up close and personal with nature's top predators. Learn more about our Birds of Prey in the environment. You will meet owls, falcons and a wedge-tailed Eagle and have an experience you will not forget.For adults and kids 5+Sign […]

Join Ecoburbia as they show us how to use a solar oven to cook everything from eggs to pasta!Join Ecoburbia as they show us how to use a solar oven to cook eggs (poached, scrambled or fried) as well as pasta, stews, soups and cakes! Plus it can dry things – fruit, veggies and even meat (homemade biltong)!The workshop is […]

Learn about local frogs and how to build a frog habitat garden.The Frog Doctor, Johnny Prefumo, will show you how to design and build a frog habitat garden in this workshop. Learn about local frogs and what they need to thrive in your garden.A habitat has shelter, foraging, calling and breeding niches. A habitat garden endeavours to accommodate a diversity […]

Kids can be creative using materials found in nature with Little Green Steps.Kids (3 - 8 yrs) can be creative using materials found in nature at this Little Green Steps workshop. Play a seek and find matching colour game to observe what is in the garden or playground, and learn about the links between nature and art. Kids will create […]

Learn to make a variety of natural, eco-friendly, and cost-effective products such as dry shampoo, lip balm and massage oil.Learn to create a variety of homemade personal care products, inspired by the simplicity and ease of making them.In order to eliminate toxins and packaging waste from your lifestyle, this hands-on workshop introduces a wide range of homemade products as natural, […]

Learn how to use a worm farm to transform household food scraps into food for your garden.Join Kevin and Debbie from The Worm Shed for a FREE workshop covering all aspects of earthworms, worm farming and the roles worms play in recycling and waste management, as well as the set-up, operation and maintenance of a worm farm.City of Canning residents […]

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

Plan your transition from a fossil fuel-dependent lifestyle to that of full electrification.This workshop will guide attendees toward their transition from a fossil fuel-dependent lifestyle to that of full electrification. Attendees will learn about the benefits of powering their homes, appliances and vehicles with electricity from renewable energy sources. Come along to this workshop and strategically plan your electrification transition […]

Learn to make a variety of natural, eco-friendly, and cost-effective products such as dry shampoo, lip balm and massage oil.Learn to create a variety of homemade personal care products, inspired by the simplicity and ease of making them.In order to eliminate toxins and packaging waste from your lifestyle, this hands-on Donut Waste workshop introduces a wide range of homemade products […]

Learn how to create nutrient-rich compost that will help your garden thrive.Learn all about composting methods and the value of compost in your garden with Robyn Brown from 'Waste is my Resource'. Robyn will demonstrate the set-up of each method. Food scraps and garden prunings are far too valuable for your soil to throw them in your landfill bin, and […]

Learn how to get your winter vegetable garden growing.Learn some simple tips to create a healthy winter vegetable garden with Robyn Brown from Waste Is My Resource. Topics covered will include: life in the soil, soil preparation, water requirements, composting and fertilising, whether to use seeds or seedlings, what plants to choose for winter and organic pest control.Sign up to […]

Have all your EV questions answered.Electric vehicles are a hot topic right now. There is lots of conflicting information which might be making it hard for you to work out whether an EV would work for you. Come along to have all your EV questions answered, including:· Types of electric vehicles and how they work· How much they cost· Rebates […]