Beechworth Urban Landcare and Sustainability

You can now borrow a Save Power Kit free of charge from Upper Murray Regional Library.

It’s a fun and educational way for you and your household to learn more about the power you use and how to reduce your power bills.

The Save Power Kits provide tools, information and a guidebook to help you make your home more energy efficient.

The Save Power Kits can:

• show you what uses the most power in your home, and
• give you ideas and some easy steps you can take to save money, power and reduce our impact on the environment.

Save Power Kits – borrow from your local library for more info – or contact the library!

Come along to this free community meeting to learn five great ways to help reduce your electricity bill. We will have experts at the meeting who will be on hand to explain: > How solar power systems work and whether solar power is right for you. > How to access the federal and state government incentives. > Ten common mistakes to avoid when going solar. > How you can go solar without large upfront costs.

Wed 15th Feb 7-9pm at Baarmutha Park Function Centre, Beechworth

Title: Composting Workshop Location: Beechworth Neighbourhood Centre Description: Learn how to create a successful compost in 6 weeks using the hot composting method. Presented by local horticulturist Donna Page, who will share her knowledge and tips for producing great compost using tried and tested methods. • When: Sat, November 12th • Where : Beechworth Neighbourhood Centre • Time: 1.00pm-3pm. Afternoon Tea provided RSVP by emailing: beechworthcg@telstra.com by Fri, Nov 11th This workshop is a FREE event Start Time: 13:00 Date: 2011-11-12

Title: ‘Environmental Film Festival Melbourne.’ Location: Yackandandah town hall Link out: Click here Description: On the 20th of November, Yackandandah Arts (Flickside) and Yack Sustainability are hosting a selection of fine films from the ‘Environmental Film Festival Melbourne.’

There will be a session at 2:00pm and 7:00pm, with special prices to attend both! Session One 2:00pm – 4:00pm (With interval) ‘Magic Harvest and ‘Play Again’ Session Two 7:00pm – 8:40pm (Drinks/Snacks from 6:30pm) ‘Common Ground and ‘Planeat’

Tickets online http://www.trybooking.com/YGS or from Kinagrow in Yack General Information: Matthew Charles‐Jones 0400 654 711

Date: 2011-11-20

Title: Beyond Zero Emissions presentation Location: The Hotel Nicholas, 1A Camp St, Beechworth (on SE corner of High St) Description: The Wodonga-Indigo Branch of the Australian Greens Victoria has arranged for Chris Haines from Beyond Zero Emissions to present information locally on how Australia can move to a safe, healthy, zero emissions future. Beyond Zero Emissions is an independent not-for-profit organisation that works with volunteer technical experts to research climate change solutions, and to educate individuals and communities. Its core goal is “to develop blueprints for the implementation of climate change solutions that will rapidly reduce emissions and give our society and global ecosystems a chance of surviving into the future.”

In addition: Australian Greens’ National Climate Action Campaigner, Alex Bhathal, will provide an overview of the work and preliminary outcomes of the Local Initiatives Campaign, which commenced in June, 2011, looking at what works and what doesn’t when it comes to climate action campaigning, and why local initiatives are so crucial to the success of the climate action movement.

This is a great opportunity to hear and learn locally from two committed people working actively in the vital field of climate change mitigation. Everyone is welcome, so please pass this information on through your networks.

RSVP by Thursday 17th November for dinner and/or the presentation. Kind regards, Cheryl 0478 228 144

Start Time: 19:30 Date: 2011-11-23

Title: Healthy Gardens, Healthy Life! Location: Yackandandah Description: A day of inspiration and information, with special guest presenter Stephen Ryan from Gardening Australia. Plus many other experts who will share their knowledge of horticulture, bee-keeping, organics, poultry-keeping, composting and lots more!

Tickets $10. To book contact: Yack Hospital on (02) 6028 0100 or email: lisa@ybnh.com.au

Start Time: 09:30 Date: 2011-10-22

Title: 2011 Indigo Sustainability Awards Location: Rutherglen DPI Research Institute, Chiltern Valley Road Description: Winners and any highly commendations from each category will be announced at this event, which will be held Friday 14 October at the Rutherglen DPI Research Institute, Chiltern Valley Road. Celebrations will begin with a free sustainable supper and drinks at 5:30pm. Please note that there is a strict RSVP by Wednesday 12 October. This can be done either via phone on 02 6028 1128 or email ssimpson@indigoshire.vic.gov.au.

This occasion will also be honoured by a presentation from guest speaker Dr Scott Rawlings from the Office of the Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability. Head of the State of Environment reporting team, Scott has a unique professional background that blends environment and arts. His presentation will explore the concept of different mediums used by governments, individuals and community to produce meaning on the environment. I look forward to your participation in this event and good luck with your application!

Start Time: 17:30 Date: 2011-10-14

Location: The Hanger, Wodonga Campus of Latrobe University. Description: Wodonga Youth Leadership Program is hosting a Climate Change Forum, similar to the ABCs Q&A with panel discussion and questions put to the panel by the audience.

Ron Lewis OA, lawyer and radio broadcaster, will moderate the forum. The panel is made up of a range of experts including: Ian Davidson (independent wildlife biologist), Professor Lin Crase (Applied Economics) and Malcolm Ross (social ecologist and farm manager).

The Climate Change Forum will be held August 31st, 5pm, at the Hanger, Wodonga Campus of Latrobe University.

Following the Forum there will be an environmentally themed party with performances by Whisky Dram, Jeffrey Cabalar, and Bella Johnston.

$3 pre-sale, $6 at the door, free if you come to the debate. Bar open, 18yrs plus Dress: recycled, think sustainable!

Start Time: 19:30 Date: 2011-08-31

Title: Sustainability is everyone’s business Location: Centre for Sustainable Skills CCS, Wodonga Link out: Click here Description: The Centre for Sustainable Skills CCS will be hosting a two-day information workshop to help you learn to embed sustainability into your business. Sustainability is the single biggest business opportunity of the 21st century. Cost $440 including GST.

27th & 28th August Start Date: 2011-08-27 Start Time: 10:00 End Date: 2011-08-28 End Time: 16:00

Title: Sustainable house day – Wangaratta Location: Wangaratta Link out: Click here Description: Wangaratta Sustainability Network is organising the day in the Wangaratta area. Four homes in the town or within 15 minutes of the town will be opened by the owners and the Eco Living Centre at the Barr Reserve will also be open. Contact : Jim Lewis for more information on 5721 9336 or at lewisjr@internode.on.net Start Time: 10:00 Date: 2011-09-11 End Time: 16:00