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Green Thymes
You can read about local events, projects, workshops, grants and articles that have a sustainability or environmental flavour.
If you have events, articles, projects that you would like to share with the local community, please contact
[email protected]
We would be happy to include them in this newsletter!
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DIY Beeswax Wrap and Jute Scrubber Workshop
Join Dani Austin and Charmaine Thredgold for a practical, hands-on workshop to make your own beeswax wrap (a glad wrap alternative) and jute scrubber (great for cleaning the dishes). A fantastic opportunity to reduce your plastic usage, keep what you create, and take home the know-how to create these re-useable items again.
Purchase tickets for $10 to cover materials cost. Price includes all materials to make one of each item.
Limited number of tickets available. Bookings Essential via Eventbrite.
Other activities on the night:
- Make your own natural deodorant (please bring a small glass jar)
- Display table of plastic free alternatives
Bring a plate of easy to share food/snacks and enjoy a chat in between making!
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When: 6:45pm on Monday 4 June
Where: Cooinda Neighbourhood Centre (245 Sturt Road, Sturt - behind the Council Chambers)
6:45pm - Feel free to bring a plate of easy to share food/snacks and enjoy a chat!
7pm - Workshop
8:30pm - Finish
Bookings Essential! - ONLY 5 TICKETS LEFT
For more information please contact the City of Marion on 8375 6600 (and ask for the environment team) or email
[email protected]
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We want you!
Do you actively try to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions or adapt to our changing climate through your work or personal life?
This could be anything as simple as, but not limited to;
- Installing solar panels or other energy savings
- Avoiding car use or having a fuel efficient car
- Planting trees at home to reduce temperatures
- Educating others about their carbon footprint
- Living in or building a climate adaptive dwelling
- Composting/growing your own veggies
Resilient South is about to launch a new website about taking action on climate change in Southern Adelaide. It will profile everyday people who are taking action -
and we would love to hear your story!
All you need to do is:
- Email 1-3 photos of yourself doing something you love.
- Send a short (200 word) description of the things you do to take action on climate change and why you think it's important
- Send it to [email protected]
Once you have provided your profile, we will send you a link to your article. View an existing profile to get the idea!
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Meet the Author - Hugh Mackay, Australia Reimagined
We have renowned social researcher Hugh Mackay with us on Friday 25th May, 7pm at the Domain Theatre, talking about his latest book
Australia Reimagined
. Hugh is a bestselling author of 19 books, including The Good Life and The Art of Belonging.
Australia's unprecedented run of economic growth has failed to deliver a more stable harmonious society - individualism is rampant, income inequality is growing and the gender revolution is stalling. We are more socially fragmented, more anxious, more depressed, more overweight, more medicated, deeper in debt and increasingly addicted.
Yet Hugh Mackay remains optimistic. In Australia Reimagined, he offers compelling proposals for a more compassionate and socially cohesive Australia.
Hugh's events are always thought provoking. We would love to see you there, follow the link to book
https://register.eventarc.com/40527/meet-the-author-hugh-mackay-australia-reimagined-at-marion-cultural-centre-25518
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Our people, our stories
When many people make small changes, together we make a big difference.
Our community is interested in living a sustainable lifestyle to create healthier lives and enhance our wellbeing.
These are the stories of people who are making small changes.
Hear their voice and join our story about sustainability.
This story is about Sarah- a participant in the City of Marion Community Leadership Course and advocate for various sustainability initiatives across Adelaide.
Sarah, one of our participants in the City of Marion's 11 week Community Leadership Program is very passionate about the environment, recycling as well as healthy living. Each week we have different community leaders cater for the evening sessions. When it came to Sarah's week, she wowed everyone with her array of healthy vegetarian assortments. As you will see in the attached photo, Sarah wanted to inspire everyone to think about leftovers as something that can be used and even turned into a feast. She made food out of things that would normally be thrown out, including carrot tops (leafy bit) which she turned into a salad, leftover rice turned into rice patties, Sarah even showed everyone that you can use recycled containers including old tuna cans as dishes to put food in. Everyone was very impressed and inspired to recycle more and be ingenuitive with leftover food!
Words and image by Danielle Clarke (Community Development Officer, City of Marion).
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FREE - Renters Guide to Sustainable Living
Renting and wanting to make your home more sustainable?
Grab a FREE PDF copy of the
ATA: Alternative Technology Association's new Renters Guide to Sustainable Living, packed full of good ideas to help you reduce your rental home's energy and water use without the need for major home renovations.
Many actions can be done at zero or low cost, or through small changes in your behaviour.
Download your FREE copy here
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Youth Development Grants!
The City of Marion Youth Development Grants are open until 4 June 2018.
The Youth Development Grants are designed to support not-for-profit groups, community groups and voluntary associations to deliver exciting, well-managed and relevant activities and programs whilst strengthening connections for young people in our community. Applications are invited from organisations with the expertise and local knowledge to provide opportunities and engagement for all young people across the City of Marion.
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Keep calm and keep recycling
You may have heard about China's ban on importing recyclable products.
Residents
in Marion should continue to use the three bin system as usual so that products are recycled correctly.
View the City of Marion news article for more information
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Online Maps and Timetables
Having trouble getting from point A to point B (or on weekends point C)?
Join us for a session on how to use online maps and public transport applications such as Google Maps and MetroMATE to work out the most efficient driving route or to find out when the next bus is due to arrive using real-time updates.
Please bring your email address as well as your mobile device or tablet if you have them available.
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8375 6755
FREE!
Bookings essential
Friday 1 June, 10am-11:30am
Cove Civic Centre
1 Ragamuffin Drive
HALLETT COVE 5158
Friday 1 June, 1pm-2:30pm
Marion Cultural Centre - Sturt Room
287 Diagonal Road
OAKLANDS PARK 5046
Friday 1 June, 3:30pm-5pm
Park Holme Library
Duncan Avenue
PARK HOLME 5043
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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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