What’s on? April and May

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Lots of changes and opportunities in the waste world at present. Some of you may be moving in to a new 3 bin system either for Garden Organics (GO) or Food and Garden Organics (FOGO). More info on that in my FOGO blogpost over here.

Listed below are the places and workshops I will be at in the next month and a bit, this post is regularly updated with info and registration links.

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WED 14 APRIL, 6 - 7PM

Earth Carer Catch Up

Venue: EMRC Offices Great Eastern Hwy Belmont

Booking info: For Earth Carers only, FREE but need to register via the link below

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/earth-carers-reconnect-event-tickets-146704407833

SAT 17 APRIL, 10 - 11AM

“Instant Garden Bed” Workshop

Venue: Duncraig Library, City of Joondalup

Booking info: Small fee, see the below link for further info

https://events.joondalup.wa.gov.au/event-calendar/event-registration/?ee=22948

SAT 17 APRIL, 12.30 - 4PM

Garden: Using What You’ve Got

As part of “Pop-up Square” event running April and May

Venue: Churchhill Ave Subiaco

Booking info: Free entry, full program and event info via the link below

https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/CityofSubiaco/media/City-of-Subiaco/Things-to-do-in-Subi/Concerts/Subiaco-Pop-Up-Square-Event-Program-2021-Smaller-File-Size_1.pdf 

SUN 18 APRIL, 2.30 - 3.30PM

“Gardening on the Cheap” Workshop

Venue: Belmont Library, 163 High St Belmont

Booking info: Free participation, register your interest via the link below

https://www.belmont.wa.gov.au/discover/what-s-happening/upcoming-events/gardening-on-the-cheap-f2b8a127

MONDY 19 APRIL, 6 - 9PM

Inglewood Night Markets

Event: Stall set up, come and say hello - the markets are pitching for a low waste event.

Venue: Inglewood Night Markets, Beaufort St

Booking info: free entry, further event info via their Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/InglewoodNightMarkets/

SAT 24 APRIL, 3 - 4PM - POSTPONED DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS, NEW DATE TBC

“Instant Garden Bed” Workshop

Venue: Council Building, Town of Bassendean

Booking info: Check Town of Bassendean website for booking info closer to the time

https://www.bassendean.wa.gov.au/

WED 28 APRIL, 6 - 8PM - POSTPONED DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS, NEW DATE TBC

Launch of WA Community Garden Network Events 2021

Marissa from Bindi Bindi Dreaming show and tell on bush foods

Venue: City Farm, Lime St, East Perth

Booking info: Coming soon, for more interest in the group head to the below link

https://www.facebook.com/groups/wacgn/

THURS 6 MAY - SUNDAY 9 MAY

Perth Garden and Outdoor Living Festival

I will be there every afternoon, with talks on the main stage:

  • Thursday 6th May 12.30pm - Make Your Own Wicking Bed

  • Saturday 8th May 1.30pm - The Wonderful World of Worms

Venue: Langley Park, Perth

Booking info: See festival website for tickets

https://perthgardenfestival.com/

SATURDAY 8 MAY, 9 - 12PM

Composting Workshop, City of Stirling - BOOKED OUT

Venue: Joondanna Garden

Booking info: Check City of Stirling website for booking info closer to the time

https://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/

TUESDAY 11 MAY, 4.30 - 6PM

Living Lightly, City of Joondalup

Come and see how easy it is to do things differently, plus save lots of money. You will produce a few easy products to take home and try out.

Venue: Woodvale Library

Booking info: https://events.joondalup.wa.gov.au/event-calendar/event-registration/?ee=22955

SUNDAY 23 MAY, 2.30-3.30PM — (POSTPONED FROM 2 MAY DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS)

Composting Workshop, City of Wanneroo

Interesting venue to learn about how things were in a previous era, come earlier for a tour of location and then stay for workshop.

Venue: Cockman House, entrance off Ancestor Retreat, Woodvale

Booking info: Event is booked out, contact Emma for wait list and to request another similar event

SATURDAY 29 MAY, 9.30 - 11.30AM

Living Lightly, City of Cockburn

Come and see how easy it is to do things differently, plus save lots of money. You will produce a few easy products to take home and try out.

Venue: 11 Wentworth Parade, Success - Success Library Community Room (Upstairs) - Accessible Lifts, please see booking page for further info

Booking info: $5 registration and light refreshments provided, book via link below

https://www.cockburn.wa.gov.au/City-and-Council/Events-and-News/Events-and-Workshops/Living-Lightly-DIY-Workshop-with-Peg-Davies

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