Beechworth Urban Landcare and Sustainability

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

Title: Green Living Fair Location: Wahgunyah (Valhalla Wines are the host) Description: Green Living Fair Start Time: 10:00 Date: 2011-10-22 End Time: 15:00