Sustainable living series to support community to cut carbon emissions

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.

“There will be over 20 individual sessions 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, register 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 | Registration coming soon | Hosted by City of Port Phillip
  • DIY draft proofing – Seal around door frames | Tuesday 2 June, 12.30pm | Registration coming soon | Hosted by City of Port Phillip
  • DIY draft proofing – Install bottom door seal | Wednesday 3 June, 12.30pm | Registration coming soon | Hosted by City of Port Phillip
  • DIY draft proofing – Install evaporative cooling vent covers | Thursday 4 June, 12.30pm | Registration coming soon | Hosted by City of Port Phillip
  • DIY draft proofing – Install power outlet covers | Friday 5 June, 12.30pm | Registration coming soon | 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

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