Our Environment » Events & Activities   October – December 2009                                                                Bookings are essential for all activities. To book your place or find out more information about: Bushcare and Natural Environment activities, please contact the Bushcare Coordinator on 9911 3579 or via email on  bushcare@lanecove.nsw.gov.au Waste and all other activities, please contact the Waste and Environmental Education Officer on 9911 3507 or via email on cbrittain@lanecove.nsw.gov.au All events are free unless otherwise noted. Some events listed are being run by other Councils, booking contact numbers are supplied below.   NOVEMBER Learn How To Compost - BOOKED OUT! Compost provides great nutrients for your garden and can reduce the use of synthetic fertilizers. Plus, by composting your food scraps you save them from ending up in landfill. Workshops will be held at the Lane Cove Community Nursery. Saturday 21 November 9.30am-12.30pm Bookings: 9911 3507 or email cbrittain@lanecove.nsw.gov.au   Bush Tukka/ Bushfoods Find out about the gastronomic delights that abound in our local bushland. Try some bush tucker and learn which ones you can plant in your backyard. Saturday 28 November, 9am – 12pm Bookings: Willoughby Council on 9777 7871   DECEMBER Seed Collection Field Trip From delicate grass seeds to hard woody fruits, our local native plants form and hold seeds in a range of fascinating ways. Come and learn the fine art of collecting seed, and practice your skills on a local bushwalk. Wear sturdy shoes, bring a hat and water. Saturday 5 December, 9am – 12pm Bookings: Lane Cove Council on 9911 3579 or email bushcare@lanecove.nsw.gov.au Walk Against Warming This December is D-Day for the planet as world leaders meet in Copenhagen to do a global deal on climate change. While they talk the talk, we're walking the walk all over the world, from New York to Tokyo, Mumbai to Paris and all over Australia. So get your walking shoes on be part of the most important Walk Against Warming ever. Saturday 12 December, 1pm Martin Place, Sydney Register at: walkagainstwarming.org More activities are happening in our Nursery and Eco Garden! Click here to find out more Updated 17th November, 2009   Summary of Activities November 2009 December 2009         Related Topics Get involved in Bushcare Bushwalks in Lane Cove Backyard Habitat Program Sustainable Living Tips