Council is offering FREE home sustainability workshops for local residents. These are a great opportunity for you to learn more about how you can reduce your impact on the environment, and to save some money around the home. Booking is essential as places are limited. To RSVP please contact Council on 02 4732 7750 or ahewson@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au
Living with less chemicals
Are you concerned with how many chemicals you use in your home? Find out how to replace them with some clean and green alternatives.
Sat 7 May, 1.30pm-3.30pm
Penrith Library Theatrette
Veggie garden in a box
Ever wanted to start a veggie garden but weren’t sure where to start? A veggie garden in a box is an easy and cheap way to get started, without all the maintenance of big veggie patch. They’re also perfect for those in townhouses or units.
Sun 8 May, 10.00am-12.00pm
Penrith Library Theatrette
Home sustainability basics
Want to make your home more sustainable, but not sure where to start? Let us help you! This workshop covers everything from the easy actions like energy efficient items through to bigger things like solar and rainwater tanks. For renters it even covers how to approach your landlord about these changes.
Sat 14 May, 10.00am-12.00pm
St Marys Community Centre
Native gardening
Native gardens provide habitat for local birds and animals, and they don’t use much water either! Learn hints and tips to make your native garden both beautiful and healthy.
Sun 15 May, 10.00am-12.00pm
Penrith Library Theatrette
Introduction to permaculture
Permaculture works with nature’s natural systems and cycles to achieve a low impact lifestyle. In this workshop you’ll learn about permaculture and how to incorporate it’s principals into your life.
Sat 21 May, 10.00am-12.00pm
St Mary’s Community Centre
Composting
Composting is a great way to recycle your own food and garden organic waste and produce rich healthy compost which your garden will love. In this workshop you’ll learn all the hints and tips necessary to create and maintain your own compost system.
Sun 22 May, 10.00am-12.00pm
Penrith Library Theatrette
Worm farming
Ever thought about creating a worm farm, but weren’t sure where to start? This workshop is for you! Learn all the secrets of worm farming, and in no time you’ll be making your own dynamite fertilisers for your garden.
Sun 29 May, 10.00am-12.00pm
Penrith Library Theatrette
Eco renovating and building
Are you building or renovating? Why not take the opportunity to make your home more sustainable in the process! This workshop will cover some of the ideas and principles you can incorporate into your home to make it more sustainable.
Sat 4 Jun, 9.30am-12.30pm
Penrith Library Theatrette
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