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Switch your thinking is currently seeking an experienced sustainability officer to implement Switch your thinking's greenhouse emissions reductions programs. Find out more here.
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On Saturday, 28 March at 8:30 pm local time, Earth Hour, an Australian-grown initiative and now one of the largest global grassroots movements for the environment, will bring people together for one hour to #SwitchOff lights in a symbolic call for more action on climate change. To find out how you can participate visit WWF-Australia’s website.
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Blue Sky Festival
Saturday 14th March, 2020 to
Sunday 15th March, 2020
10:00am - 4:00pm
Hub of the Hills and Mundaring Sculpture park
The Blue Sky festival is devoted to a range of environmental and sustainability issues in the hills.
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Low cost gardening
Saturday 14th March, 2020
9:30am - 12:30pm
Beechboro Public Library
Saturday 28th March, 2020
10:00am - 1:00pm
Midland Public Library
Saturday 4th April, 2020
9:30am - 12:30pm
Ellenbrook Community Library
This workshop runs through practical ways to garden on a budget including seed saving, cuttings, turning green waste into garden beds and utilising recycled materials.
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Community tour - Red Hill waste management facility
Saturday 28th March, 2020
9:30am - 12:00pm
Departs from Forrestfield
This tour provides an informative behind-the-scenes look at the EMRC's waste diversion programs, the Landfill Gas & Power Station site, the tip face and green waste recovery.
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Community garden forum
Saturday 4th April, 2020
10:00am - 12:00pm
Lockridge Community Garden
Join community gardeners and gardening enthusiasts at Lockridge Community Garden to learn what to consider when thinking about starting a community garden; hear about the challenges and highlights of being involved in a community garden; and network with other like-minded individuals.
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The good, the bad and the ugly
Saturday 14th March, 2020
11:30am - 1:30pm
Lockridge Community Garden
Faye Arcaro, garden consultant and co-host of “Let’s Talk Gardening” on Curtin Radio, will talk about creepy crawlies in your garden, beneficial insects, integrated pest management and insect hotels.
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Get energy smart at home
Monday 23rd March, 2020
10:30am - 11:30am
Midland Public Library
Thursday 26th March, 2020
6:30pm - 7:30pm
City of Perth Library
Explore tips to help you cut your energy use and save you money.
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Introduction to permaculture
Saturday 21st March, 2020
9:00am - 12:30pm
Gidgegannup Hall
Friday 27th March, 2020
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Caversham Community Centre
This introductory workshop, presented by permaculturalist and educator Fiona Blackham, brings it back to the basics of permaculture design (not gardening!). You will take home a head full of ideas and skills on how to look through ‘permaculture design goggles’.
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Lake Monger Markets
Saturday 4th April, 2020
9:00am - 1:00pm
Dodd Street Reserve, Wembley
Bring items to sell, recycle and repair at this special community-driven event where you can mingle, meet and minimise waste all in one place. Browse the many stalls of pre-loved goods, grab a bite to eat from one of the amazing food vendors or join in fun activities available.
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