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Green Thymes
Read about local events, projects, workshops, grants and articles that have a sustainability or environmental flavour.
We hope you enjoy it!
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Birdwatching 101
Would you like to know more about birds? Birdwatching is a great way to slow down, be mindful and connect with nature. It's a fun activity that you can do just about everywhere.
In this presentation Kate Buckley, from Birds SA, will introduce you to birdwatching and take you through everything you need to know to find and identify birds. She will cover how to identify different species, common species, bird habitats, field guides and more!
Kate has been birdwatching for over 15 years and is passionate about birds and bird conservation. She will teach you all the tips and tricks to get you started.
This event kicks off a new series of nature activities in Marion. Keep an eye out for more events next year!
Monday 19 November, 7-8:30pm
Living Kaurna Cultural Centre, Warriparinga Way (Off Sturt Road), Bedford Park
Cost: Free
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Eco Families Info Session
EcoFamilies are groups of parents or caregivers who coordinate a series of gatherings that bring families together to share the journey towards more sustainable lives. There is interest in starting a group at the Trott Park Neighbourhood Centre, so come along to this session and find out more!
Group activities will be guided by the interests of group members. Topics might include nature connection for children, non-toxic homes, natural remedies, avoiding waste, sustainable food for the family and more!
There will be a fun activity to make sensory playdough using essential oils and you can enjoy some tasty wood fired pizza for lunch.
Wednesday 14 November, 1-3pm Trott Park Neighbourhood Centre, 34 Hessing Crescent, Trott Park To RSVP: 8387 2074.
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Friends of Warriparinga
Friends of Warriparinga have been working to protect and restore the original vegetation at the Kaurna 'Windy Place by the River' for 27 years. A precious piece of earth, Warriparinga is home to the last remaining natural stretch of river on the Adelaide Plains.
The dedicated group cares for the river environment by collecting local seed, propagating and planting new local native plants and removing noxious weeds. Their achievements include restoring over 90 native species to their stretch of river, including 11 species of conservation significance.
There are currently 12 active group members who get together for a working bee each Thursday. The group is supported by Trees for Life and always welcome new helpers.
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Sustainable Christmas Workshops
Make Your Own Natural Christmas Gifts
In the last Common Thread workshop for the year, use essential oils to make natural gifts to pamper your loved ones (or yourself) this Christmas. Nic and Rob from doTERRA will share their knowledge of essential oils and ways to incorporate them into your life to provide low tox, sustainable solutions for everyday things. Make a natural perfume, a bathbomb, and a clay diffuser necklace pendant to take home with you. You'll come away from this workshop with plenty of ideas for making your Christmas more sustainable.
Monday 5 November 7-8:30pm
Cooinda Neighbourhood Centre, 245 Sturt Rd, Sturt.
Cost: $5
Papermaking Course: DIY Christmas Cards
Café 25 at Glandore Community Centre is hosting a hands on paper making course where you can make your own cards and tags for Christmas.
Saturday 17 November, 10am-12pm
Glandore Community Centre, 25 Naldera St, Glandore.
Bookings: 8375 6600
Cost: $10
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Did you know you can buy the green compostable bags for your kitchen caddy at any Marion library branch? We also sell them from Trott Park Neighbourhood Centre and Glandore Community Centre. We've got you covered from down at Hallett Cove right up to Glandore.
A pack of 75 bags lasts around 6 months (using 2 or 3 per week) and we sell them at a subsidised price of $6 per pack.
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SA Community Garden Gathering
 The SA Community Gardens Network is hosting a gathering, garden tour and workshops at the inspirational Prospect Community Garden. Choose from workshops on how to start a community garden or how to build community in your community garden.
Saturday 17 November, 2-4pm
Prospect Community Garden, Memorial Gardens, off Wilcox Ave, Prospect
Cost: Gold Coin Donation
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Community Sustainability Grants
Do you have great idea to help your community tackle climate change? Grants of up to $10,000 are available for community groups to deliver practical climate projects, with a focus on urban greening, coastal protection and water sensitive urban design.
Community Sustainability Grants have been designed by Conservation SA and the Government of South Australia to help non-government organisations deliver practical, on-ground community level climate-related projects. Applications close 9 November.
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Demystifying Solar Workshop in Mitcham
If you missed the recent Common Thread workshop with solar expert Finn Peacock in Marion, you can get along to this session in Mitcham.
This session is for anyone considering getting solar panels at their home or anyone that wants to understand their solar system a bit better. Finn's independent unbiased information will help you make an informed decision about how to go solar.
This is a Resilient South Partner session and is open to residents of the Cities of Marion, Mitcham, Onkaparinga and Holdfast Bay.
7- 8:30pm, Wednesday 28 November
Cumberland Park Community Centre, 388 Goodwood Road.
Cost: Free
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See you next month!
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More workshops, events and courses!
Visit
The Joinery website for a host of other exciting sustainability events.
Based in Adelaide, The Joinery, is a hive of inspiring community activity
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