SustainApril - Living Series

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The City hosts a variety of workshops and events throughout the year for the Community. See below for details of April's workshops.

To find out more about Sustainability in the City of Canning, visit the City's main website here.

The City hosts a variety of workshops and events throughout the year for the Community. See below for details of April's workshops.

To find out more about Sustainability in the City of Canning, visit the City's main website here.

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  • Composting & Bokashi Workshop


    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.




    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.



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  • Battery Storage Workshop


    When: Tuesday 4 April 6:00pm

    Where: Willetton Library



    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: Tuesday 4 April 6:00pm

    Where: Willetton Library



    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

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  • Chris Ferreira Presentation


    When:Saturday 8 April 1:00pm

    Where: Riverton Library



    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:Saturday 8 April 1:00pm

    Where: Riverton Library



    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

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  • Worm Farming Workshop


    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



    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


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  • Chooks in the City


    When: Wednesday 12 April 10:00am

    Where: Bentley Library



    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: Wednesday 12 April 10:00am

    Where: Bentley Library



    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

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  • Energy Smart at Home Workshop


    When: Thursday 13 April 10:00am

    Where: Cannington Library


    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 13 April 10:00am

    Where: Cannington Library


    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

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  • Early Years Day-To-Day Sustainability


    When:Thursday 27 April 9.30am-2.00pm

    Where: Nido Early School, 1 Cameron Court, Willetton


    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:Thursday 27 April 9.30am-2.00pm

    Where: Nido Early School, 1 Cameron Court, Willetton


    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.

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  • Waterwise Fittings & Fixtures


    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



    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


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  • Decluttering: All you need is less


    When: Thursday 27 April 10:00am

    Where: Willetton Library


    RSVP https://decluttering.eventbrite.com or Willetton Library 9229 9540

    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


    When: Thursday 27 April 10:00am

    Where: Willetton Library


    RSVP https://decluttering.eventbrite.com or Willetton Library 9229 9540

    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

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