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Lane Cove residents are invited to join us for a variety of events that can help you to live more sustainably. All events require bookings and are free unless otherwise stated. For an electronic version of our January - June 2012 Events Brochure, click here. Are you looking for activities for 2-5 year olds? The Bush Kids program for February - April is available to download here.
February Potted Herbs Find out how to plant, maintain and harvest your herbs to create a productive and portable feast for any garden. Tuesday 21 February, 7pm to 8:30pm Lane Cove Civic Centre, 48 Longueville Road This event is currently fully booked. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list for this event, please click here to email us your contact details so we can let you know if a place becomes available. Bike Maintenance In this introductory maintenance seminar you will learn how to maintain your bike from changing tubes to adjusting your gears and brakes and caring for your drive train. This workshop costs $20 which must be paid when booking.The workshop is limited to Lane Cove residents aged 16 years and over. Tuesday 23 February, 6pm to 9pm Renegade Cycles, 43-45 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove Click here to book online. Compost and Worm Farming 40% of our rubbish bin is made up of food. Learn how to turn your food scraps into great nutrients for your garden with this inspiring compost and worm farm workshop. Lane Cove residents who participate in a compost workshop receive a free compost bin or worm farm. Friday 24 February, 9:30am to 12:30pm Lane Cove Community Nursery, Lane Cove West Click here to book online. Climate Change Q&A This Q&A style discussion fourm will examine the challenges of the global warming debate. Come along to contribute to our discussion, hear evidence about climate change and consider how you can help solve the climate crisis. Tuesday 28 February, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Lane Cove Library Click here to book online. March *Captured Photography Competition commences. Click here for more details.* $ave on your Swimming Pool Discover how you can reduce the running cost of your pool through simple energy and water saving measures. Thursday 1 March, 6pm to 7pm Lane Cove Library Click here to book online. Greening Your Apartment Building This workshop for owners and executive committee members will provide practical information to assist in reducing the operating costs of common areas. Find out how to manage your building's water and energy efficiency and hear about success stories from other Owners Corporations. Thursday 15 March, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Lane Cove Library Click here to book online. School Kitchen Garden This workshop is for school students, teachers and parents who are interested in growing their own food or who have already set up an edible garden. Thursday 22 March, 10am to 12pm Lane Cove Primary School, Austin Street, Lane Cove Click here to email us your interest in this workshop. 'New To You' Women's Clothing Exchange Swapping instead of shopping will not only save you money but can help the environment too. Bring along quality items that you no longer need and swap these for something new to you. Thursday 22 March, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Lane Cove Civic Centre, 48 Longueville Road Click here to book online. Save Power and Reduce Your Bills Find out about simple energy saving tips to reduce energy use in your home and save money on your energy bills. Thursday 29 March, 10:30am to 12pm Lane Cove Library Click here to book online. April Recycled Craft Workshops Children's school holiday fun with these two workshops: Mini Beast Mobiles - 4-7 years, 10:30am to 11:30am Junk Jewellery - 8-12 years, 11:30am to 12:30pm Thursday 19 April Lane Cove Library Click here to book online. Bike Maintenance In this introductory maintenance seminar you will learn how to maintain your bike from changing tubes to adjusting your gears and brakes and caring for your drive train. This workshop costs $20 which must be paid when booking.The workshop is limited to Lane Cove residents aged 16 years and over. Thursday 19 April, 6pm to 9pm Renegade Cycles, 43-45 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove Click here to book online. Energy Saving for Small Business This business breakfast is for small businesses in Lane Cove wanting to reduce energy consumption, improve efficiency, lower carbon pollution and reduce costs. Friday 20 April, 8am to 9:30am Lane Cove Library Click here to email us your interest in this workshop. Follow Your Waste Tour Find out what happens to your waste on a fascinating tour of Chullora Waste and Recycling Facility. Thursday 26 April, 9am to 12:30pm Departs from and returns to Lane Cove Civic Centre, 48 Longueville Road Click here to book online. Edible Excursions: Autumn Harvest Tour Join us as we explore the abundance of fresh, seasonal produce available on Sydney's doorstep at farms along the Hawkesbury River Farm Gate Trail. This tour costs $15 which covers entry into three produce farms. BYO lunch. Friday 27 April, 8:45am to 4:30pm Departs from and returns to Lane Cove Civic Centre, 48 Longueville Road Click here to book online. May Native Bees and Our Bushland Find out how we can look after our native bees by exploring the flowers they visit, when they are active and where they build their nests. Thursday 17 May, 6:30pm to 7:30pm Lane Cove Civic Centre, 48 Longueville Road Call Council on 9911 3583 to book. This event is run by our Bushcare team. To see more from their 2012 events schedule, click here. Grow Your Own Veggies Learn the basic principles for growing your own vegetables including preparing soil, planting and harvesting. Suitable for balcony and backyard gardeners alike. Sunday 20 May, 10:30am to 12:30pm PermaPatch Community Garden, Cnr Pacific Highway and Mowbray Road Click here to book online. *Captured Photography Exhibition on Wednesday 23 May. Click here for more details.* Compost and Worm Farming 40% of our rubbish bin is made up of food. Learn how to turn your food scraps into great nutrients for your garden with this inspiring compost and worm farm workshop. Lane Cove residents who participate in a compost workshop receive a free compost bin or worm farm. Friday 25 May, 9:30am to 12:30pm Lane Cove Community Nursery, Lane Cove West Click here to book online. June Film Screening: Economics of Happiness A documentary about how economic localisation can be achieved through the re-building of local communities on a more human and ecological scale. Tuesday 5 June, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Lane Cove Library Click here to book online. Grow Your Own Curry Learn how to harvest seeds and grown the types of herbs often found in curries before seeing how they can be transformed into a warm winter dish. Thursday 7 June, 7pm to 8:45pm Demonstration Kitchen at Lane Cove Seniors Centre 180 Longueville Road, Lane Cove Click here to book online. Sustainable Renovations Get practical advice on how to renovate your home to live more sustainably. Tuesday 12 June, 6:30pm to 8pm Lane Cove Library Click here to book online. How To Create A Bird-Friendly Garden Discover the types of birds you might come across in your backyard and how you can maximise your garden to be bird-friendly. Thursday 14 June, 6:30pm to 7:30pm Lane Cove Library Call Council on 9911 3583 to book. This event is run by our Bushcare team. To see more from their 2012 events schedule, click here. Compost and Worm Farming 40% of our rubbish bin is made up of food. Learn how to turn your food scraps into great nutrients for your garden with this inspiring compost and worm farm workshop. Lane Cove residents who participate in a compost workshop receive a free compost bin or worm farm. Saturday 16 June, 9:30am to 12:30pm Lane Cove Community Nursery, Lane Cove West Click here to book online. More information... More activities are happening in our Nursery and Eco Garden! Click here to find out more For further information, contact Council's Waste and Environmental Education Officer on 9911 3616.
Last updated 13 February 2012 |
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