City of Whittlesea’s Sustainable Communities Workshop Series is returning, offering a range of free face-to-face and online sessions allowing participants to meet others and connect with individuals who care for the environment.
Chair administrator Lydia Wilson said the free workshops were a chance for residents to make a difference in their lives and the broader community.
“Council is excited to bring this workshop series to the community, where local residents will not only have the chance to learn different hands-on elements of sustainable living but also create a lasting environmental impact with their new skills,” she said.
The events showcase a variety of new do-it-yourself projects, giving participants the opportunity to create things they can take home.
The free workshop series has a wide range of topics to explore:
Saturday, February 3
Discovering Biophilia: Mindfulness and Observation in Nature: Nature sketching and meditation, observing nature outdoors, and creating a handicraft.
Saturday, February 10
Practical and Low-Cost Home Energy Efficiency: Renters can discover easy ways to stay comfortable in their homes despite the weather.
Thursday, February 22
Practical Home Energy Efficiency: Home-owners can learn to reduce energy costs and increase comfort through upgrades.
Wednesday, March 20
Going All Electric: Learn how to convert gas home appliances to electric.
Sunday, May 5
Basic Grafting: Explore how to graft your own fruit trees and extend your season.
Saturday, May 11
Pickling and Curing Olives: Learn how to preserve green and black olives and take home some jars for your pantry.
Saturday, May 18
Seed Saving: Discover how, when, and which seeds to save and store.
Friday, June 7
Designing Your Home Food Garden: Design a food garden for maximum yield with minimal effort.
Wednesday, June 12
Produce Gardening for Renters: Learn about growing produce while renting or with little outdoor space.
Workshop participants will gain a certificate and can show their learnings and creations at the Series Wrap-up Celebration and Showcase on November 16.
In addition, those who attended all sessions will have increased chances to win a prize at the end of the series.
For more information on each session and to sign up, visit www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/events.
Any questions or recommendations for future workshops can be sent to sustainability@whittlesea.vic.gov.au.
