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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!
If you have events, articles, projects that you would like to share with the local community, contact
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Share Your Climate Story on the New Resilient South Website
Resilient South is a partnership between state and local governments in southern Adelaide to implement a regional approach to climate adaptation. The partnership includes the Cities of Marion, Holdfast Bay, Onkaparinga and Mitcham and the State Government.
The Resilient South team have just launched a brand new website to share what is happening in the region. Learn about Resilient South projects, and other inspiring local climate adaptation projects. The website also has a wall of fame introducing you to everyday people from across southern Adelaide who are making a difference around climate change.
You are invited to contribute to the website by sharing your local climate change project or adding your profile to the wall of fame.
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Saturday Workshops at Café 25
Café 25 at Glandore Community Centre hosts various sustainable living workshops on Saturday mornings from 10am to 12pm. After the workshop enjoy a coffee and sweet treat in the cosy community café.
Upcoming topics include Biodiverse Gardens and DIY Terrariums. There are also a number of zero waste workshops where you can make your own green cleaners, crochet produce bags, plus a spa morning where you'll learn to make natural beauty products.
For queries and bookings phone 8375 6600.
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Free Household Chemicals and Paint Drop Off Day
Bring your old or unwanted chemicals to our free collection day. You can drop off household chemicals, including solvents, acids, alkalis, brake fluids, and those used in pools and gardens. Trade painters and householders can bring up to 100 litres of paint.
This service is free to all South Australians regardless of your suburb or council area. Industrial or commercial chemicals from businesses will not be accepted.
When: Saturday 27 October, 9am-3pm
Where: Adelaide Waste and Recycling Centre, 181 Morphett Road, North Plympton
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Demystifying Solar Workshop
Join respected solar expert Finn Peacock as he guides you through his 7-step process to getting tiny bills with solar.
This session is perfect for anyone considering getting solar panels for their home who doesn't know where to start. Finn's independent unbiased information will help you make an informed decision about how to go solar. Finn will also cover how to minimise bills with solar and solar batteries.
Bookings are essential. Be quick as there are limited spots left!
When: 7- 8:30pm, Monday 8 October
Where: Cooinda Neighbourhood Centre, 245 Sturt Road, Sturt
Cost: Free
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Tonsley Community Workshops
A range of interesting workshops are coming up on Thursdays in the Tonsley Innovation District. The Community Space @ the Tonsley Pod will offer a range of interactive workshops, including topics on gardening, biodiversity, sustainability and more!
There will be sessions on Growing Sensational Citrus, Frogs of the Marion Area, The Importance of Urban Bees and a session called 'Death Over Dessert' which explores natural burials.
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Glenthorne Park Family Picnic Day
Friends of Glenthorne Park are hosting a family picnic and community environment day at the park. Help them celebrate the announcement of Glenthorne National Park with a picnic and tour of the park's revegetation and heritage areas.
For more information see the flyer or visit the Friends of Glenthorne Park website.
When: Sunday 21 October, 12-3:30pm
Where: Majors Road Entrance to Glenthorne Park
Cost: Free
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Taking place on 21 and 22 October, this jam packed weekend is a great way to declutter, earn some money and meet locals in your area.
Households, schools, community groups and businesses are invited to host a sale or shop the trail; joining over 400,000 Australians in this nationwide movement.
Sellers are encouraged to list their garage sale for free at
www.garagesaletrail.com.au Buyers can then search the local garage sale trail, mark their favourites and create a personalised trail map for the day using a computer or mobile phone.
Now in its eighth year, the Garage Sale Trail expects 2018 to be its biggest event yet. Don't miss the chance to shop for bargain and meet some likeminded people in your community.
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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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