Empowering Your Community with Sustainable Workshops

Home Composting and Organic Waste Management

Transform Waste into Wealth - Join us in exploring the art of composting. This workshop provides residents with the knowledge and tools to turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into rich, fertile compost. Learn the science behind composting, tips for maintaining a healthy compost pile, and the environmental benefits of reducing organic waste in landfills. Perfect for homeowners, schools, and community gardens.

Key Benefits:

• Reduces landfill waste
• Enriches soil for gardening
• Promotes sustainable waste management practices

Sustainable Gardening Techniques

Gardening with Nature - Dive into sustainable gardening techniques that are specific to Perth conditions, and are water-wise, eco-friendly, and effective. From using native plants and mulching to natural pest control methods, this workshop equips gardeners with practical skills to create thriving, sustainable gardens.

Key Benefits:

• Conserves water
• Reduces chemical use
• Supports local ecosystems

Companion Planting and Plant Guilds

Improving Garden Success - Discover the fundamentals of Companion Planting and Plant Guild Design and the advantages they offer to your garden. From better yields to pest protection and improved soil and garden health. Leave feeling confident to apply these strategies to your own garden.

Key Benefits:

• Enriches soil health
• Improves access to home gardening
• Reduces chemical pollution

Cooking With Leftovers and Food Scraps

Delicious Solutions for a Sustainable Kitchen - Transform odds and ends, “ugly” veg, and leftovers into nourishing, tasty meals. Whether it’s turning stale bread into croutons or veggie peels into stock, this hands-on session is packed with practical tips, tastings, and lightbulb moments.

Key Benefits:

• Reduces food and resource waste
• Promotes healthy eating and wellbeing
• Empowers cooking and eating on a budget

Plastic Free Living

Making Easy Swaps in the Home - Learn how to reduce plastic use at home and in the community. Full of practical and simple tips to make sustainability a seamless part of everyday life.

Key Benefits:

• Reduces plastic pollution and waste
• Reduces resource consumption
• Empowers sustainable choices

Natural Cleaning 101

Healthier Humans & Healthier Ecosystems - Learn how to clean in your bathroom, kitchen and laundry using natural and safe ingredients. Feel empowered to keep your family and the local ecosystem safe. Make your own natural cleaning product to take home as well as recipes you can use over and over again.

Key Benefits: 

• Reduces pollution of waterways
• Improves household health
• Protects local wildlife and ecosystems

Permaculture Principles for Urban Gardens

Designing Sustainable Urban Ecosystems - Discover the principles of permaculture and how they can be applied to urban settings. This workshop introduces participants to sustainable living practices and self-sustaining ecosystems. Whether it's a backyard, balcony, or community space, learn how to design gardens that are both productive and environmentally friendly.

Key Benefits:

• Promotes biodiversity
• Reduces resource consumption
• Enhances community engagement in sustainability

Establishing a Thriving Community Garden

Growing Together - Community gardens are more than just green spaces; they are hubs of community engagement and education. This workshop guides participants through the process of planning, setting up, and maintaining community gardens. Learn about collaborative efforts, sustainable practices, and the joys of growing food together.

Key Benefits:

• Strengthens community bonds
• Provides local food sources
• Educates on sustainable agriculture

Creating and Maintaining Wildlife-Friendly Gardens

Welcoming Wildlife - Create garden spaces that support local wildlife, including pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects. This workshop covers the essentials of designing and maintaining wildlife-friendly gardens, fostering biodiversity, and understanding the ecological importance of each species.

Key Benefits:

• Enhances local biodiversity
• Supports pollination
• Provides educational opportunities