World Environment Day on 5 June is the biggest international day for the environment. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and held annually since 1973, the event has grown to be the largest global platform for environmental outreach, with millions of people from across the world engaging to protect the planet.
How can you get involved locally? Come along and meet fellow environmentalists and people of various groups, enjoy fantastic activities and learn new things.
During the whole of June...
You can visit Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub to learn about recycling your food and garden waste in your new Banyule FOGO bin. Avoid sending food and garden waste to landfill.
Wednesday 1 June
Learn the art of composting and worm farming at Whittlesea Library.
Thursday 2 June
Rooftop Honey founders Vanessa and Mat will be at Watsonia Library to explain about bees and the vital role they play in pollinating our cities (and taste some free honey).
That evening at Mill Park Library, Kathleen Tants will discuss why conservation is crucial to the environment. You will receive a free indigenous tubestock plant.
Monday 6 June
Join Dr. Kerryn Herman from Birdlife Australia at Lalor Library to learn about the most common types of birds we have in that area. Bring your photos of birds to identify.
Thursday 9 June
Find out what plants you can grow to provide a food source and/or shelter for local wildlife (and receive a free photographic information booklet on the wildlife within the Nillumbik Shire) at Diamond Valley Library.
Saturday 25 June
Eltham Library hosts a Treasured Scraps workshop – bring a piece of fabric to include.
Next month, Eltham Library offers a chance to extend the life of your home equipment at a repair workshop on Saturday 9 July open from 10am to 1pm.
All these events require booking. So don’t delay – click on the link and register today.
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