Sustainable October workshops
Droughtproofing your garden
Prepare your garden for summer and learn how grow an abundant garden. Topics include garden design for shelter, water tanks, irrigation systems, working with slopes, greywater systems, and water-hardy plants.
Presenter, Dan Palmer, a permaculture designer and teacher who has worked on projects worldwide, is the founder of the Permablitz movement and co-directs Very Edible Gardens.
Avondale Heights Library and Learning Centre
Thursday October 7, 6pm
Free, but bookings necessary. Call 8325 1940
Recycling: Minimise Waste
This workshop explains the practical side of recycling, including what can be recycled in Kerbside Recycling Bins and at the Council’s Holmes Road Transfer Station. It highlights the resource recovery services that are available to Moonee Valley residents and explores other options offered by services such as Byte Back, MobileMuster, Detox, Hard Rubbish, Green Waste and RENEW.
Niddrie Library
Tuesday October 12, 6.30 pm
Free, but bookings necessary. Call 8325 1925
Composting with Vasili
Learn how to re-use your kitchen scraps and how to turn waste into rich organic topsoil, producing a healthy luscious garden. Vasili, from Channel 31’s popular Vasili’s Garden, will give you practical tips on dealing with common compost problems, and a hands-on demonstration on compost making.
Sam Merrifield Library, Wednesday October 13, 7pm
Free, but bookings necessary. Call 8325 1950
Ethical Shopping with Nick Ray, Ethical Consumer Group
Find out more about the products, companies and related issues that are part of your weekly supermarket shop. We will explore practical ways to making more ethical choices and lighten your impact on the environment. The session includes a visit to the local supermarket to find the most sustainable purchase options. Then join a discussion about everyone’s shopping experience while enjoying some of your well-chosen purchases.
Flemington Library
Saturday October 30, 10.30 am-1.00 pm
Cost: Be prepared to spend $5 to test your ethical shopping skills. Food purchased will be shared for lunch as part of the workshop.
Limited Numbers. Bookings necessary. Call 8325 1975