October 2021, Edition 66
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Upcoming events
Celebrating local, sustainable house design and construction

Learn about local sustainable homes and meet the architects, designers, builders and owners who have created them.

This Sustainable House Day showcase will inspire, inform and connect you through a series of quick-fire presentations, followed by a panel Q&A session.

Saturday 23 October @ Cove Civic Centre
What does a healthy and sustainable food system look like?

Join us to explore what this means for City of Marion.

Come and help us map what a healthy and sustainable food system looks like and how it can:
  • support local jobs
  • drive climate change action
  • reduce food waste
  • improve our health and wellbeing
  • connect us as a community

Thursday 11 November @ Cove Civic Centre
Unique indoor plants for your home

Originally a Japanese plant craft, Kokedama are a unique form of Bonsia that can add greenery to your indoor space.

Create your own Kokedama in a fun, relaxed crafting environment.

Multiple events and venues available.
Australia's festival of pre-loved stuff

This year you can SELL, SHOP and LEARN on the Garage Sale Trail and with heaps of ways to be involved!

Join a Trail Tutorial online masterclass - which bring together a cast of fashion, finance and sustainability experts over two big weekends of free online workshops on 6-7 November.

OR, host your own community garage sale.
Spring plants at great prices

Looking for some herbs, summer colour, clivias, succulents and much more....

Pick up a bargain at Trott Park Neighbourhood Centre, grab a coffee, let the kids run in the playground. Have a chat to your friendly Community Garden members and explore the beautiful and sustainable garden.

Saturday 13 October @ Trott Park Neighbourhood Centre
How does your garden grow?

Got a question about the aphids that have over-run your garden?

Want to know how to grow amazing tomatoes?

Here's an opportunity to come along and ask about your problems, issues and observations about your garden.

Saturday 13 November @ Glandore Community Centre
Demystifying battery storage and solar

Stephen Graham from the ConnectED program will shed light on solar PV and battery storage in your home.

Thursday 14 October @ Mitcham Memorial Library
Seed Saving and Propagation Workshop

Saving your own seeds and propagating your own plants are important techniques for growing a bountiful and diverse garden.

Join this comprehensive full-day workshop and learn about: plant reproduction, successful seed saving, propagation techniques and potting mixes.

Saturday 16 October @ Trott Park Neighbourhood Centre
Taking action locally.....
Marion 100 Community Summit

You’re invited to join the conversation to help shape the future of our city at the Marion 100 Community Summit. 
 
The City of Marion is seeking 100 community-minded people - from different genders, ages, suburbs and backgrounds - to review how we engage communities in our decision-making process. 
Do you know someone who makes our community a better place?

Nominations are now open for the City of Marion Citizen of the Year Awards.

The awards pay tribute to individuals and organisations that have made a significant contribution to our community in 2021. The awards also recognise contributions made over a number of years.

Who will you nominate?

The winners will be recognised at a special community celebration event.
Photo credit: Andrew Silcocks
Make every bird count

Taking part in the Aussie Backyard Bird Count is easy!

Just spend 20 minutes in your favourite outdoor space and tell us about the birds you see during that period.

You can submit your results using the app or the web form. Every count helps.
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