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 […]

Learn all about fermenting and making your own healthy, probiotic rich foods.Fermented foods are packed full of enzymes, vitamins, minerals and probiotics, which have a myriad of health benefits. These goodies assist gut health by promoting the growth of healthy flora in the intestine, enhancing the digestibility of foods. Fermenting is a great way to preserve food while still keeping […]

Simple tips to lessen our impact on the planet in everyday life - easily and cheaply. Learn to make products from pantry ingredients.In order to eliminate toxins and packaging waste from your lifestyle, this hands-on workshop introduces a wide range of homemade products as natural, eco-friendly, and cost-effective alternatives to store-bought items. The workshop is delviered by Waste-warrior Peg Davies […]

Why are earthworms so important to our world?Come and learn all about earthworms with The Worm Shed. You will be able to hold worms and look at them close up with magnifiers. Then make a mini worm farm to take home.Each participating child will need to bring 1 clear plastic bottle (ideally 1 - 2L) with the top already cut […]

Learn how to have a more sustainable home, without having to move or build a new one.Do you want to have a more sustainable home, without having to move or build a new one?In this interactive Ecoburbia workshop, Shani and Tim will teach you about the principles of basic solar passive design and how you can use those principles to […]

This is a fun and colourful free form abstract painting workshop for adults.Marie, an artist, will teach you what she has coined 'The Freedom Technique' of applying paint to canvas.The tools will be upcycled items, such as bottle top lids, cut-up cardboard, and knitting needles. Including items from nature, such as leaves, gum nuts, and sea sponges. Not a paintbrush […]