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1 CanberraEnvironmentCentre MEDIARELEASE 19 th June2012 SustainAbilityWorkshops2012 CanberraEnvironmentCentreisproudtoannouncetheSustainAbilityWorkshopsWinterseries! LearnnewskillstohelpyoutreadmorelightlyontheEarth Interestedinlearningpracticalandfunnewskillsthatwillhelpyoureduceyourcarbonfootprint? FollowingonfromthepopularAutumnSustainAbilitySeries,thisisagreatopportunitytolearnnew things,meetnewpeople,andmakewinterwarmer. Living in Canberra makes this easy! Our city is filled with inspiring and knowledgeable people, especiallywhenitcomestolivingmoresustainably saysworkshopcoordinatorbriannao Donohue. The winter workshop series engages local presenters with a passion to share their skills and knowledgewiththewidercommunity.thewinterworkshopseriesislistedbelow,boastingarange of topics as diverse as gardening, bike maintenance, retro fitting, eco screen printing, home made jam&japanesepickling!therereallyissomethingforeveryone. Bookingsareessential,pleasecontactprojects@ecoaction.com.auorphone tobook. MediaContact: BriannaO Donohue P: /M: /E:projects@ecoaction.com.au JULYWORKSHOPS: 1. PlanningYourGarden Details:Manypeopledeclaretheyare'nogood'atgrowingfruitandvegetables.However oneofthemostimportantthingsistoworkoutwheretoputtheplantsandoftenthemajor problem is they have simplybeen put in the 'wrong' place and did not have a chance to thriverightfromthestart.thesessionwilldiscussthefeatureswhichinfluencethelocation ofthecrops,withtheprinciplesinvolvedabletobeappliedtotheparticipantsowngarden. Date:Wednesday11 th July Time:6pm 7pm Cost:$5CarbonChallengeParticipants/$15GeneralPublic Location:CanberraEnvironmentCentre GPOBox1875Canberra2601T: Einfo@ecoaction.com.auwww.ecoaction.com.au CornerLawsonCrescentandLennoxCrossing,ActionPeninsulaACT2601 ABN
2 CanberraEnvironmentCentre MEDIARELEASE 19 th June Retro fittingforrenters Details:Aworkshopfullofideasforrenterswhowanttoreducetheirbillsandmaketheir homemorecomfortablewithsimple,low costand/orfreeactions.landlordresponsibilities andstepstoaskforenergyefficientimprovementswillalsobecovered. Date:Saturday14 th July Time:10am 11.30am Cost:$5CarbonChallengeParticipants/$15GeneralPublic Location:CanberraEnvironmentCentre 3. HeatingYourHome Details:Areyouleftoutinthecoldwhenitcomestothebestwaytokeepwarmforthe lowestcost?joinabctv'scarboncopandpresenterlishfejerforaworkshoponportable spaceheatersandfindoutthebestonestousefordifferentsituationsandhowyoucanstay warmwithoutahugeheatingbill. Date:Tuesday17 th July Time:6pm 7pm Cost:$5CarbonChallengeParticipants/$15GeneralPublic Location:CanberraEnvironmentCentre 4. Draught ProofYourHome Details:Weallknowwehavetodraught proofourhomestokeepcomfortableandenergy bills down but where do you start. Come along to this practical hands on workshop presentedbyabctv'scarboncoplishfejertofindthecommonplacesforairleakageina homeandlearnsomeeasyandeffectivewaystofixthem.whenyou'reallsealedanddone you'llnoticethedifferenceinstantly. Date:Thursday19 th July Time:6pm 7pm Cost:$5CarbonChallengeParticipants/$15GeneralPublic Location:CanberraEnvironmentCentre 5. HomeMadeJam Details:Isthereanythingbetterinwinter,thansnugglingupinsidewithacupofhotteaand jamonscones?why,yes!acupofhotteawithhomemadejamonscones!comealongto thisworkshop,whereparticipantswilllearnthebasicsofpreservingseasonalfruits,andtake home the jam that they make! You ll be led through sterilising jars; preparing& weighing thefruitandsugar;checkingwhensettingconsistencyhasbeenachieved,andbottling. Date:Saturday28 th July Time:10.30am 1pm Cost:$5CarbonChallengeParticipants/$15GeneralPublic Location:CanberraEnvironmentCentre CornerLawsonCrescentandLennoxCrossing,ActionPeninsulaACT2601 ABN
3 CanberraEnvironmentCentre MEDIARELEASE 19 th June2012 AUGUSTWORKSHOPS: 6. AffordableRetro FittingForHomeOwners Details:Don tthinkthatyoucanaffordenergyefficientimprovementstoyourhome?this workshopexploressimple,low costand/orfreeactionsthatcanreduceyourenergyusein the home. Topics include winter heating, summer cooling, lighting, hot water, fridges & freezers,cookingandgeneralappliances. Date:Saturday4 th August Time:10am 11.30am Cost:$5CarbonChallengeParticipants/$15GeneralPublic Location:CanberraEnvironmentCentre 7. SeedSowing&SeedlingMaintenance Details:Seedssownandseedlingsplantedoftendieduetoalackofbasicknowledgeabout 'howtheywork'.comeandlearnhowtogetyourplants'upandrunning'successfully.we willsowseeds,examineplantseedlings,sowmicrogreens.pleasebring2smallpots,1larger pot,soilfromyourgarden(enoughtofillthepots),englishspinachseeds,broadbeanseeds &brocolliseeds. Date:Saturday11 th August Time:10am 12pm Cost:$5CarbonChallengeParticipants/$15GeneralPublic Location:CanberraEnvironmentCentre 8. Co OpTourandVegetarianCookingClass Details: Get to know your local food co operative through a 45min tour! While they carry local, fresh, organic, sustainable, natural, Fair Trade, ethical, bulk and affordable products, theyalsoboastafancykitchenwhichiswherethevegetariancookingclasswilltakeplace. Thisclasswillshowyouhowquick,easy,healthy&deliciousvegetarianfoodcanbe!Ifyou arewantingtoincorporatemoremeat freedaysintoyourdiet,thisistheworkshopforyou! Date:Saturday18 th August Time:12pm 3pm Cost:$5CarbonChallengeParticipants/$15GeneralPublic Location:ANUFoodCo Op(3KingsleySt,Acton) GPOBox1875Canberra2601T: Einfo@ecoaction.com.auwww.ecoaction.com.au CornerLawsonCrescentandLennoxCrossing,ActionPeninsulaACT2601 ABN
4 CanberraEnvironmentCentre MEDIARELEASE 19 th June Chemical FreeCleaning Details:Learnhoweffectivecleaningcanbe,withoutproductsmadeofsoaps,chemicalsor phosphates, instead using age old techniques with naturally safe cleaning ingredients that are just as effective, and safe! A must attend for those that suffer from asthma, rashes, eczemaandotherallergies! Date:Wednesday22 nd August Time:6pm 7pm Cost:$5CarbonChallengeParticipants/$15GeneralPublic 10. JapaneseStylePickling Details: Learn how to make Nukazuke, Japanese rice bran pickles, using traditional techniques.yournaku bedcanprovideyoupicklesinafewhoursorafewmonthsforextra flavour.ricebranisneededforthisworkshop. Date:Saturday25 th August Time:4pm 5.30pm Cost:$5CarbonChallengeParticipants/$15GeneralPublic Location:CanberraEnvironmentCentre SEPTEMBERWORKSHOPS: 11. EcoScreenPrinting Details: Got an old T shirt or pair of jeans that you want to personalise? Or maybe you've pickedupabargainpieceofclothingatthespringandswapsaleoutside,andwanttoadd your own design? Come to this workshop and learn how to make your own recycled silk screenprinters,andthenstencilingyourownimagesontothefabric. Date:Saturday1 st September Time:1pm 4pm Cost:$5CarbonChallengeParticipants/$15GeneralPublic Location:CanberraEnvironmentCentre 12. InvestinginEnergyEfficiency Details: Due to popular demand, this workshop returns! Would you like to find out what improvementsyoucanmaketoyourhometoimproveenergyefficiency,reduceyourbills and increase overall year round comfort? Topics include orientation, insulation, shading, glazing,windowcoverings,draughtproofing,hotwatersystemsandrenewableenergy. Date:Saturday8 th September Time:10am 11.30pm Cost:$5CarbonChallengeParticipants/$15GeneralPublic Location:CanberraEnvironmentCentre GPOBox1875Canberra2601T: Einfo@ecoaction.com.auwww.ecoaction.com.au CornerLawsonCrescentandLennoxCrossing,ActionPeninsulaACT2601 ABN
5 CanberraEnvironmentCentre MEDIARELEASE 19 th June Composting Details:Therearemanydifferentwaysofcomposting.Learnthetheorybehindcomposting, thedifferentwaysofcompostingandthenchoosethewayorwaysthatsuityoubest. Date:Wednesday12 th September Time:10am 11.30am Cost:$5CarbonChallengeParticipants/$15GeneralPublic Location:CanberraEnvironmentCentre 14. WormFarming Details: Don t have a garden for a compost bin? Why not try a worm farm instead? You don tneedalargegardentohaveawormfarm.wormscanbekeptoutside,inside,onthe balcony or in the garage and are ideal for units. Worm castings are great for composting foodscraps,feedinghouseplants,addingtoseedlingmixesandpottingsoilsortopdressing around plants. Learn all you need to know about getting started, setting one up, and maintainingoneinthelong term. Date:Thursday13 th September Time:6pm 7pm Cost:$5CarbonChallengeParticipants/$15GeneralPublic Location:CanberraEnvironmentCentre 15. IntroductiontoPermaculturePART1 Details: The broad aim of permaculture is to design landscapes which mimic the patterns and relationships found in nature, while yielding an abundance of food, fibre and energy. Principles 1 to 6: Observe and Interact; Catch and Store Energy; Obtain a Yield; Apply Self Regulation and Accept Feedback; Use and Value Renewable Resources and Services; ProducenoWaste. Date:Saturday15 th September Time:3pm 5pm Cost:$5CarbonChallengeParticipants/$15GeneralPublic Location:CanberraEnvironmentCentre 16. IntroductiontoPermaculturePART2 Details:Principles7to12:DesignfromPatternstoDetails;IntegrateratherthanSegregate; UseSmallandSlowSolutions;UseandValueDiversity;UseEdgesandValuetheMarginal; CreativelyUseandRespondtoChange. Date:Saturday22 nd September Time:3pm 5pm Cost:$5CarbonChallengeParticipants/$15GeneralPublic Location:CanberraEnvironmentCentre GPOBox1875Canberra2601T: Einfo@ecoaction.com.auwww.ecoaction.com.au CornerLawsonCrescentandLennoxCrossing,ActionPeninsulaACT2601 ABN
6 CanberraEnvironmentCentre MEDIARELEASE 19 th June IntroductiontoZoninginPermaculture Details:Whenplanningapermaculturesite,thelandcanbedividedupintozonesaccording tohowweusethem.theworkshopwillcoverthefivezonesandhowmanycanreasonably appliedinanurbansetting. Date:Saturday29 th September Time:10.30am 12.30pm Cost:$5CarbonChallengeParticipants/$15GeneralPublic Location:CanberraEnvironmentCentre Limited places available, please contact or phone to book. Forworkshoplocations,pleasevisitwww.ecoaction.com.au. MediaContact: BriannaO Donohue CornerLawsonCrescentandLennoxCrossing,ActionPeninsulaACT2601 ABN
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