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World Environment Week kicks off this THIS WEEKEND!
Sunday 1 June - Sunday 8 June
World Environment Week (June 1st - 8th) kicks off THIS WEEKEND with people throughout the Southern Highlands coming together to celebrate World Environment Day.
Supported by the Environment Levy, the theme of the week is LESS SCREENTIME, MORE GREENTIME! encouraging everyone (kids especially!) to turn off their TVs, computers, and other electronic gadgets, and to go out and experience all the fantastic things the natural world has to offer.
There's something for everyone! Activities on offer include:
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Living the Good Life Self-Sufficiency Workshop
Sunday 1 June | 10am-1pm
Join local sustainability gurus Judith and Paul Collins at their property The Keep - a self-sufficient edible landscape set in tranquil bushland reflecting the owners forty years of sustainable living. This workshop will provide you with the opportunity to see and learn how to create a more sustainable lifestyle for yourself.
Tea, coffee and light refreshments included.
Location: The Keep, 61 Balmoral Park Road, Buxton
$25 per person | Tel. 4681 9623
www.earthkeepers.com.au
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Introduction to Orienteering
Sunday 1 June | 11am
Lake Alexandra, Mittagong
Southern Highlands Orienteers are encouraging locals of all ages to join them in an event to be held in the beautiful bushland around Lake Alexandra in Mittagong. A great way to get involved in this fun, outdoor sport!
For more information please contact John Russell on 0414 782 433 or visit www.southernhighlands.nsw.orienteering.asn.au
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Project Wild Thing - Film screening
Tuesday 3 June | 6.45pm | FREE!
The Empire Cinema, Bowral
A brilliant, feature-length documentary that takes a funny and revealing look at a complex issue - the increasingly disparate connection between children and nature. Followed by discussion.
FREE tickets can be picked up in person from the Cinema.
www.empirecinema.com.au
www.projectwildthing.com
"This film will change your life." The Guardian
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World Environment Day at Moss Vale PS
Thursday 5 June (by invitation only)
Moss Vale Public School are proud to be officially opening their new Bush Tucker Garden on World Environment Day. The garden has been built by volunteers, parents, teachers and the wider community, along with support from Wingecarribee Shire Council (through the Environment Levy), Moss Vale TAFE, Moyengully Aboriginal Group and the National Parks & Wildlife Service.
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Self-sufficiency Open Day
Thursday 5 June | 10am-1pm
Local sustainability gurus Judith and Paul Collins are opening up their self-sufficent property, reflecting the owners forty years of sustainable living.
The Keep, 61 Balmoral Park Road, Buxton
10am to 3pm | $7 per person Children FREE
Tel. 4681 9623
www.earthkeepers.com.au
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Kids in the Garden
Moss Vale Community Garden
Friday 6 June | From 12noon
Join the team at Moss Vale Community Garden as they show you fun and interactive ways to get children interested in growing in the backyard.
Location: Railway Street, Moss Vale
www.mossvalecommunitygarden.org.au
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Less Screentime, More Greentime at the Southern Highlands Steiner School
Friday 6 June | from 1.30pm (by invitation only)
Inspired by the Council’s theme of ‘Less Screen Time – More Green Time’, the school is taking the opportunity to celebrate the central role of ‘green time’ in Steiner education and the school’s unique rural environment.
Location: on the grounds of Kazcare, Lyle Road, Bowral.
For more information call (02) 4862 2300
www.southernhighlandssteiner.wordpress.com or find us on Facebook.
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CANWin presents Dr Andrew Glikson
Friday 6 June | 7.00pm
Dr Andrew Glikson is an Earth and paleoclimate scientist at the Australian National University, and advisor to the Climate Institute where he is reviewing the effects of climate on human evolution.
Location: Council Theatrette | Donkin Ave, Moss Vale
Gold coin donation
www.CANWin.org.au
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Bundanoon Community Garden Open Day
Saturday 7 June | 10am - 12noon
Enjoy a stroll through the beautiful Bundanoon Community Garden, on the way stopping to chat with the friendly team about composting, propagation and planting.
Location: Quest for Life Centre, Ellsmore Rd, Bundanoon
www.bundanooncommunitygarden.org.au
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FoodPath Family Farm Tour
Sunday 8 June | 10.30am - 12.00
Learn about the animals, feed the alpacas, collect the eggs, cuddle the guinea pigs and more on a fabulous guided Family Farm Tour with the trusted folk from FoodPath!
$35 adult $15 child (3 - 12yrs)
foodpath.com.au | facebook.com/foodpath
Mob: 0419 617 021
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Birdwatching for Kids (10-15 years)
Sunday 8 June | 2.00pm
Join the passionate team from BirdLife Southern Highlands as you learn how to spot a wide array of local birdlife at one of the most wonderful wetlands in the Southern Highlands.
Cecil Hoskins Nature Reserve, Moss Vale Road
Time: Meet 2.00pm in the car park
Contact: blsh@hotmail.com if attending
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Photography Exhibition
'Less Screentime, More Greentime'
An exhibition of entries into the World Environment Week Photography Competition.
Opening & Awards - Thursday 5 June, 5pm
Fri 6, Sat 7 & Sun 8 June 10am-3pm | Free
Old Bowral Town Hall
Contact: Southern Highlands Photographic Society
www.shps.org.au
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Art+Environment
Inspired by their local environment, come and view the beautiful art works by children from Robertson Public School, guided by artist Celeste Couke
Robertson CTC: 58-60 Hoddle Street, Robertson Tel: 4885 2665
Wed-Sat 10am-4pm
www.robertsonctc.org.au
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For more information on World Environment Week activities, contact the individual activity holder or call Council on 4868 0888.
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