Workshops at the World Environment Day Expo - Sunday 27 May 2007

Workshops are free! No bookings are necessary, but please come early on the day as places are limited.

 

10:00 – 11:30 Eco Renovation – Dee Why Surf Club

A must for all renovators - environmental building materials, rainwater tanks and more.

10:30 – 11:15 What is a Permaculture Garden? – Permaculture North Marquee

Find out what permaculture is all about and how to design your garden using sustainable principles.

11:00 – 11:30 Wildlife Friendly Gardens – Council's Bushland Marquee

Bring the bush into your backyard by creating a wildlife friendly garden.

12:00 – 13:30 Australia’s Inconvenient Truth – Dee Why Surf Club

See the latest Australian presentation on global warming and find out what we can do.

13:30 – 14:15 Chickens in a Permaculture Garden – Permaculture North Marquee

Discover the benefits of integrating chickens into your garden and how to care for them.

14:00 – 15:30 Climate Change Roadshow: Despair and Empowerment – Dee Why Surf Club

The heart of climate change - go beyond the facts to explore responses and solutions. 

14:00 – 15:00 Propagating Native Plants – Council's Bushland Marquee

Learn how to collect native seeds and propagate into plants for your garden in this hands-on workshop.

15:00 – 15:45 How to Make a Herb Spiral – Permaculture North Marquee

Build a herb spiral - a compact attractive garden feature that suits all your different herbs.