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Environmental Education Workshops


All day, local experts will share their knowledge at two workshop sites. Local have stepped up to the stage to share a more hands on approach to leaving a Lighter Footprint. For more information on the day head to the information tent on Union Road.

Car park – in involved in sustainable demonstrations

11– 12pm‘Secrets of Success: growing edible plants’- Jane Badger
12– 1 pm‘The secret to a green garden–how, when, why?’ Grey Water Systems Explained - Kristin Richardson
1 – 2 pm‘Energy Efficiency for Business’ with Ross Wilmoth
2 – 3 pm‘The secret to a green garden–how, when, why?’ Grey Water Systems Explained - Kristin Richardson
3 – 4 pm‘Safe riding for recreation’ - Bicycle Victoria & Alan Tonkin, Cycling & Sports Clothing Outlet, Surrey Hills

Union Road – watch sustainable demonstrations

11–12 pmHands on: How to maintain your bike – Todd Palmer, Ashburton Cycles
12–1 pmDouble Glazing with Robert Veerman
1– 2 pmTravelSmart talk by Dr Kimberley James (Deakin University)
2 – 3 pmDouble Glazing with Robert Veerman
3 – 4 pm‘Secrets of Success: growing edible plants’- Jane Badger