SustainApril - Living Series

When: Saturday 1 April 9am-11am
Where: Canning River Eco Education Centre
Cost: $5. Light snack provided. Subsidised equipment available

RSVP to https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/composting-and-bokashi-workshop-tickets-32716815877?aff=es2

Rob Gulley teaches the Twin Bin composting method, an excellent way to for householders to turn their kitchen scraps, weeds, etc. into a good volume of great fertiliser. For people with small garden space or with worm farms Rob will also teach residents about the bokashi kitchen composting method that will fertilise soil and create highly nutritious liquid to use around the home and garden. Subsidised Equipment available for purchase.

Contact Sustainability Officer, Kylie Wrigley on 08 6229 4435 sustainability@canning.wa.gov.au.

When: Tuesday 4 April 6:00pm
Where: Willetton Library

RSVP https://batterystorage.eventbrite.com or Willetton Library 9229 9540 wtnlib@canning.wa.gov.au

Are you battery storage ready?
Learn about the facts & figures, myths & milestones from a Tesla Energy Authorised Reseller & Clean Energy Council approved Retailer. Government incentives, availability, pay-back times all revealed.
Cost: FREE

When:Saturday 8 April 1:00pm
Where: Riverton Library

RSVP https://chrisferreira.eventbrite.com or contact Riverton Library 9231 0944 rivlib@canning.wa.gov.au

To date over 5000 people have toured Chris's home. WA’s only living eco-retrofit home. Hear how an ordinary bloke could transform an ordinary house into an inspiring sustainable home using a few simple and sustainable strategies.
Cost: FREE

When: Tuesday 11 April 6pm-8pm
Where: Canning River Eco Education Centre

RSVP to wormfarmcanning.eventbrite.com.au

This workshop, presented by Kevin Smith from The Worm Shed, features a presentation covering all aspects of worms, worm farming and the roles worms play in recycling and waste management. This is followed by an informal question time and a practical demonstration in setting up, operating and maintaining a worm farm. Worm Farms, Worms, Castings & WormWiz will be available for purchase at the workshop at a subsidised rate.
Cost: $5. Light snack provided. Subsidised equipment available

Contact Sustainability Officer, Kylie Wrigley on 08 6229 4435 or sustainability@canning.wa.gov.au

When: Wednesday 12 April 10:00am
Where: Bentley Library

RSVP https://chooks.eventbrite.com or contact Bentley Library 9231 0695 benlib@canning.wa.gov.au

Chickens provide you with free eggs, are great for your garden and they’re a lot of fun! Join Hannah Thomas from Chooks in the City to find out all about keeping backyard chickens in the City of Canning.
Cost: FREE

When: Thursday 13 April 10:00am
Where: Cannington Library

RSVP https://energysmart.eventbrite.com or contact Cannington Library 6350 7350 ctnlib@canning.wa.gov.au

Switch your thinking will provide you with tips to help you cut your energy use and save you money. Understand your electricity and water usage better and learn some simple changes that can make a big difference. We will unpack a Home Energy Audit kit and demonstrate how simple and easy it is for you to identify what's using the most energy and water in your home.

Cost: FREE

When:Thursday 27 April 9.30am-2.00pm
Where: Nido Early School, 1 Cameron Court, Willetton

RSVP essential: Megan Ments - 0400 623 131 or m.ments@aaeewa.org.au

A workshop that will provide a foundation for people working in early years setting with practical and real life examples of how to embed sustainability into your service. Using the Sustainable Schools WA framework you will receive ideas, resources, and an opportunity to network with other early years educators. Refreshments provided.

When: Saturday 22 April 10am-12.30am
Where: Canning River Eco Education Centre

RSVP to waterwisefittings.eventbrite.com.au

Investigate strategies to put an end to dripping taps and leaking toilets! Get hands on practice and hear from experts at Green Services about the changes you can make in your home and spread to your community to save water.

Cost: $5. Light snack provided. Subsidised equipment available

Contact Sustainability Officer, Kylie Wrigley on 08 6229 4435 sustainability@canning.wa.gov.au.

When: Thursday 27 April 10:00am
Where: Willetton Library

RSVP https://decluttering.eventbrite.com or Willetton Library 9229 9540 wtnlib@canning.wa.gov.au

Investigate strategies to get your home organised with less 'stuff' and practical tips to keep it that way. A reminder to re-use, re-purpose, upcycle, recycle or throw out stuff you don’t need. Presented by Switch your thinking.
Cost: FREE