Get some tips for your DIY projects in a new webinar series.
The City of Stonnington is partnering with the City of Glen Eira, City of Port Phillip and City of Yarra to deliver an online sustainable living series.
City of Stonnington Mayor, Cr Steve Stefanopoulos, says it’s a great opportunity to learn new skills to support sustainable living and self-sufficiency while we spend more time at home.
“With everyone spending additional time inside, we are working with our neighbouring councils to deliver a program that empowers people to live sustainably and cut their carbon emissions. All without leaving their home.
More than 20 individual sessions will be broadcast, covering topics that enable people to take personal action on climate change such as: growing food at home, cutting energy bills, and encouraging children to connect with nature through play.
“Supporting our residents to reduce their carbon footprint and live more sustainably is an important action following our declaration of a climate emergency earlier this year, and I’m excited that we’re partnering with nearby councils to deliver this,” said Cr Stefanopoulos.
Sessions are free and will be delivered as webinars - registration links below:
May
- Prepare your home for winter | Thursday 21 May, 6pm-7.30pm | Register | Hosted by City of Stonnington
- Grow food at home (Part 1 with Kat Lavers) | Saturday 23 May, 10am-12pm | Register | Hosted by City of Stonnington
- Buying renewable energy and saving energy at home | Thursday 28 May, 7pm-8.15pm | Register | Hosted by City of Yarra
- Love your soil (Part 2 with Kat Lavers) | Saturday 30 May, 2pm-4pm | Register | Hosted by City of Stonnington
- Nature play and citizen science at home | Saturday 30 May, 11am - 12pm | Register | Hosted by Glen Eira City Council
June
- DIY draft proofing - Seal around awning windows | Monday 1 June, 12.30pm | Register | Hosted by City of Port Phillip
- DIY draft proofing - Seal around door frames | Tuesday 2 June, 12.30pm | Register | Hosted by City of Port Phillip
- DIY draft proofing - Install bottom door seal | Wednesday 3 June, 12.30pm | Register | Hosted by City of Port Phillip
- DIY draft proofing - Install evaporative cooling vent covers | Thursday 4 June, 12.30pm | Register | Hosted by City of Port Phillip
- DIY draft proofing - Install power outlet covers | Friday 5 June, 1230pm | Register | Hosted by City of Port Phillip
- Climate Conversations | Thursday 4 June, 7pm-8.30pm | Register | Hosted by City of Yarra
- Grow a garden for wildlife | Sunday 7 June, 10.30am-12pm | Register | Hosted by City of Stonnington
- Using Social Media for Climate Action and Advocacy | Thursday 11 June, 6.30pm-7.45pm | Register | Hosted by City of Yarra
- Propagate plants (Part 3 with Kat Lavers) | Saturday 13 June, 10am-12pm | Register | Hosted by City of Stonnington
- Manage garden pests (Part 4 with Kat Lavers) | Saturday 20 June, 2pm-4pm | Register | Hosted by City of Stonnington
- Keep happy healthy backyard chooks | Sunday 21 June, 10.30am-12pm | Register | Hosted by City of Stonnington
Visit stonnington.vic.gov.au/sustainability for more information about the City of Stonnington’s commitment to the environment. You can also provide input to help shape our Climate Emergency Action Plan.
