Environmental Programs
EnviroEvents 2009
EnviroEvents is a program of environmental awareness events for the community in 3 different ways:
- Workshops providing practical DIY information and solutions, covering areas such as: sustainable gardening, sustainable building design, and greywater system installation
- Discussion / forum events on high profile issues for the community (e.g. home solar electricity)
- World Environment Day events - including the main event recognising achievements and rewarding local actions to improve the environment.
Get involved in upcoming FREE hands on workshops and events covering a range of environmental topics:
Bicycle Maintenance Workshops
Get that old treadlie looking deadly and learn how to keep it on the road.
Sunday, 9 August, 11.30am -3.30pm
BAC Bikes
319 Dorcas St, South Melbourne, in the grounds of the Uniting Church
Participant numbers are limited to 8 for this workshop.
Solar Demonstration & Information Session
Saturday, August 22, 10am -12pm
Albert Sailing Club
Aquatic Drive, Albert Park Lake
Visit the largest solar installation in Port Phillip and learn how to have a system installed for your own sustainable home or building makeover.
'Grow your own' Garden Design Workshop
Saturday, Oct 17, 9.30am -12pm
Dig In Community Garden
JL Murphy Reserve, Williamstown Rd, Port Melbourne
Cultivate your desire to grow your own vegies with Dig In garden educator Elspeth Ferguson
Making Sustainability The Main Event
Saturday November 7, 9.30am-12pm
Red Scooter,
29 William St, Balaclava
Learn how celebrate sustainably and minimise the impact of your next event. Find green event resources, suppliers and services to measure, market and communicate your low carbon credentials.
All EnviroEvents are FREE and a delicious morning tea will be provided.
To register your interest call the Port Phillip Sustainable Environment Team on 9209 6548 or email enviro@portphillip.vic.gov.au
