Archive for the ‘Sustainability’ Category
Free screening of visionary documentary ‘HOME’
Free screening of visionary documentary ‘HOME’ the movie as part of the Transition Film Festival; connecting likeminded non-profit community groups and environmentally conscious organisations across the State. This event is being organised by local ES groups as a simultaneous satellite event as part of the State of Sustainability program, developed by the Sustainable Living Festival. It’s being organised to assist groups in bringing together their community to spark discussion on the challenges of sustainability.
Date: Saturday 18th February 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Location: Yarraville Community Centre (Hall), 59 Francis Street, Yarraville.
All welcome. Come along and enjoy the movie. Have coffee and a chat afterwards. Meet your local ES groups. Please BYO a plate of food to share and your own cup.
Hosted by: MOLM, MAWFREG, Permaculture Out West (POW), Newport Organic Collective (NOC) and many other local community groups. (Please contact me if you would like to be there representing your group).
This is a free event but your donation at the door to help cover our costs would be most welcome.
This event is very kindly supported by Yarraville Community Centre and Colleen Hartland MLC.
If possible, RSVPs please to: mawfreg@live.com.au or SMS 0432 857 266.
For more information on this unique cinematic masterpiece, please visit the official ‘HOME’ website.
Kororoit Creek – Help needed 8 Dec
Request for help -
Propagation effort for the Kororoit Creek
There is a special event happening on Thursday 8 December during the morning and we are looking for a number of volunteers to help.
Its a project the Friends group is involved in with City West Water and we need people to help propagate indigenous plants by pricking out seedlings to tubes. These plants will form a stock of plants that will be put in the ground next year along the creek.
No previous knowledge is required, just a pair of hands and some enthusiasm to help improve our natural environment.
I know that a Thursday may be a difficult time for some, however, if you know of others who may not be on this list, but would be interested, please pass on this message.
Please contact me if you wish further information or if you can let me know if you are available to help.
Regards
Tony
Secretary
THE FRIENDS OF KOROROIT CREEK INC
WEBSITE – www.fokc.org.au
2011 Permaculture Melbourne Conference – Book Today
Dates: Friday 30th September – Sunday 2nd October
Venue: South Melbourne Commons, corner Bank & Montague Sts, South Melbourne.
E-tickets: On-line tickets with GreenTix
More information http://www.permaculturemelbourne.org.au/2011/Conf/PcM_conference/permie-conference-2011.html
Friday Party
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Buffet dinner, Welcome and Guest speaker: David Holmgren. |
Saturday Conference
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“Permaculture Pioneers”, Kerry Dawborn, author |
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Nathan Alexander “The place of cities in a sustainable future” |
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11:45 |
Beck Lowe “Permaculture principles and peak body ponderings”Robyn Francis “Permaculture Australia – what is happening” |
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Mal Boyd “How do our various permaculture groups engage the future” |
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2:00 |
Tour: South Melbourne Commonsand Edible |
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Tour: CERES Harding St Market Garden & Merri Corner Community Garden, |
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6:30 |
Dinner BBQ & |
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Movie ‘Anima Mundi’ with director Peter Charles Downey |
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Sunday Conference
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Workshop streams with breakout space |
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‘Community and local government engaging each other on sustainability’ Cr Alison Clarke, Mayor Yarra ‘Working in public spaces’ David Arnold, Murrnong, |
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John McKenzie, Permaculture |
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Ian Lillington, Beck Lowe. Facilitated by Sustainability Victoria |
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‘South Melbourne Commons: local project for local people’ Martin Pritchard & Paul Miragliotta, ‘Northey St City Farm, Brisbane’ Wendy |
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2:15 |
Workshops |
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Ian Lillington, Beck Lowe. Facilitated by Sustainability Victoria |
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‘Permaculture Melbourne’ Kat Lavers, |
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4:00 |
Permaculture Melbourne Annual General Meeting |
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Permaculture Conference – 30th Sept – 2nd Oct
The conference and it’s associated events will bring people together to share stories and discuss where we’re going as a movement. Presentations will be given by a wide range of local activists from local group leaders to gardeners, educators, writers, designers, foresters and more. Site visits will be happening to local gardens and community sites
Dates: Friday 30th September – Sunday 2nd October
Venue: South Melbourne Commons
Address: Corner Bank and Montague Streets South Melbourne
30th Birthday Party
Friday Evening 30th September
Food and live band to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Permaculture Melbourne’s fouding.
Conference
Sat & Sun 1st–2nd October
The Conference program is a mix of networking and discussion, with an emphasis on swapping stories as well as discussing policy and planning issues
Saturday Evening
Film screening and BBQ
Screening of the just released documentary Anima Mundi. The director will be attending and speak about the project .
For further information contact
http://www.permaculturemelbourne.org.au/
Tickets
E-tickets from Greentix or
contact Ann annstevens@optusnet.com.au
Sustainable House Open Day – 11th Sept
On Sunday September 11th over 200 homes will open their doors to the public, a variety of events and activities are also being conducted and if you can’t get to a house or event, 1000′s of stories, ideas and inspiration are available on line. This year there are so many ways to get connected to Sustainable Living.
Check out locations near you http://www.sustainablehouseday.com/
There are some great houses out there to visit 
Urban Ecology – Moonee Valley – 5th Sept.
Date: Monday 5th Sept
Time: 7-9pm
Address: MVCC Council Chambers Civic Centre
9 Kellaway Ave Moonee Ponds
Urban Ecology – Can Our City Really Protect Biodiversity?
Guest Speakers
- Dr Gary Presland, Assoc Prof Mark McDonell, Holly Parsons.
RSVP by 1st Sept 9243 8888 or environment@mvcc.vic.gov.au
Wyndham Sustainability Festival – from 5th Sept.
The Wyndham Sustainability Festival is gearing up to be an action packed week of green activities for the whole family.
The festival runs from 5th to 11th September 2011 and features a week of sustainable events, culminating with the Sustainability Expo on Sunday 11th September 2011.
For details on activities and events occuring during the week, visit http://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/sustainabilityfestival2011
Moonee Valley – Biodiversity evening
Biodiversity
When: Monday 5 September
Time: 7-9pm
Where: Civic Centre, 9 Kellaway Avenue, Moonee Ponds
(enter via Pascoe Vale Road)
Cost: Free
It’s hard to believe that our cities can play a role in protecting our flora and fauna for future generations. This forum will explore the original ecology of Melbourne and the role that our suburbs can now play in protecting and restoring species, in both public areas and our backyards.
Guest speakers include:
Dr Gary Presland, author of A Place for a Village. What was the local ecology and geology like in Melbourne? Find out about our natural history.
Assoc Prof Mark McDonnell, Australia Research Centre for Urban Ecology. What value does urban ecology have in Moonee Valley and beyond?
Holly Parsons, Birds Australia. What can we do in our backyards to help with biodiversity? Try Birds in Backyards.
Moonee Valley is home to many residents keen to discuss big ideas and local solutions. We welcome you to join us at these forums as your thoughts are central to our city sustainability planning.
Refreshments will be provided and giveaways are up for grabs!
RSVP: Thursday 1 September on 9243 8888 or environment@mvcc.vic.gov.au
Melbourne Open House Weekend
Don’t forget that it’s Melbourne Open House this weekend and it unlocks your city. You’ll be able to explore 75 incredible buildings for free, including ACF’s 60L Green Building.
What: ACF 60L Building is part of Melbourne Open House
When: This weekend 30 and 31 July, 10am-4pm
Where: 60 Leicester St, Carlton
The 60L Green Building is a building like no other. It is a living, breathing, dynamic space of light, colour and fresh air. It has changed the way we work and live, and showcases the future of our cities.
Fun on the day includes:
Sustainable seafood seminar and tastings
Diggers Club roof top garden talks
Earthkids dirtgirl from dirtgirlworld will be there for the kids
Live music entertainment
‘Meet a Campaigner’ talks
Guided tours of the building every 15 minutes! (All you have to do is turn up)
GreenHome interactive seminars
GreenHome competition with great prizes
An ACF raffle
You can turn up on the day for activities, talks or a building tour. Or visit ACF online to secure your place.
Melbourne Open House is for residents, visitors, families, design buffs, architecture fans – anyone who loves Melbourne is invited to explore great contemporary, historic and sustainable buildings and spaces.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Have your say in Sustainability Victoria’s future Your invitation to contribute
You are invited to be involved in determining the future strategic direction of Sustainability Victoria. The Minister for Environment and Climate Change, the Hon Ryan Smith has announced a Strategic Review of the focus and future direction of Sustainability Victoria.
The purpose of the review is to ensure that the organisation has a clear vision and strategy to best deliver the most effective, practical outcomes and value for money for Victorians.
There will be a range of opportunities to enable you to have your say about these matters in the way that suits you best.
Three ways of engaging are:
- participating in a public forum
- writing a submission
- completing an online survey.
You can participate in any or all of these opportunities.
Public forums
Eleven public forums will be held across Victoria, starting from 14 June 2011. Find out more and register for a forum <http://edm2.taguchimail.com/link/4135561/86494a8d/c/2759/> .
Submissions
A discussion paper and submission form are available on the Sustainability Victoria website to assist you to respond to the Call for Submissions <http://edm2.taguchimail.com/link/4135561/86494a8d/c/2694/> .
Online survey
An email inviting you to complete an online survey will be sent to you in the near future.
Enquiries
Jan Bayley
Email: svreviewforums@sustainability.vic.gov.au <http://edm2.taguchimail.com/link/4135561/86494a8d/c/2749/>
Phone: 0402 111 607