As part of Sustainable House Day in Ballarat, we are organising a brief talk on sustainable house design.
We are also inviting several architects, designers, builders etc to come along so they can answer your questions on designing / building your environmentally friendly house. The people who are opening their houses on Sustainable House Day have also been invited.
Come along and find out what is happening with sustainable housing in Ballarat, and talk to the experts!
Join us on the FIRST Thursday of each month @7pm
Where Main Bar Ballarat
Next Event :- 6th September, 2018
Green drinks is a non political "get together" of like minded people from a variety of backgrounds. Typically we have a short presentation and then get together for a chat. It is a way for people interested in sustainability and the environment to meet socially. Ballarat Green Drinks is a subsidiary of the world wide “Green Drinks” movement www.greendrinks.org
Join us for GREEN DrinksWhere Main Bar Ballarat
When :- Thursday 6th December 2018 from 7pm
(meals available beforehand)
Topic :- Environmental Group who's who in Ballarat - Come along and meet a variety of people from different environmental and sustainable groups in Ballarat
Presenters :- Varied
So come early for a chat and grab something to eat and a drink.
Green drinks is a non political "get together" of like minded people from a variety of backgrounds. Typically we have a short presentation and then get together for a chat. It is a way for people interested in sustainability and the environment to meet socially. Ballarat Green Drinks is a subsidiary of the world wide “Green Drinks” movement www.greendrinks.org
We need you!We have invited representatives from the major parties to answer a series of questions regarding the environment with a focus on the Ballarat area. If you want the parties to take the environment seriously then we need you to support our efforts to engage with the politicians. We are preparing a series of questions that we are putting to our representatives. As well as getting their views and ideas it is critical at this stage to show our overwhelming support to the environmental movement at the local level.
So come early for a chat and grab something to eat and a drink.
Green drinks is a non political "get together" of like minded people from a variety of backgrounds. Typically we have a short presentation and then get together for a chat. It is a way for people interested in sustainability and the environment to meet socially. Ballarat Green Drinks is a subsidiary of the world wide “Green Drinks” movement
Wednesday 21st February at 12:30 - 1:30 at the Ballarat library
Come and find out about the projects that have been identified for feasibility studies as Community Power Hub projects in the Ballarat region, including the flagship project. You can also gain a better idea of what the local community powerhub is offering. We will also be looking for more great community energy projects ideas/proposals to add the investigation pipeline.
For information on Community Power Hubs
Wednesday 17th January at 12:30 - 1:30 at the Ballarat library
Due to unforseen circumstances this talk has to be postponed. It will be rescheduled later in the year.
Apologies for any inconvenience.
at the Ballarat library
Find Your Eco GroupFind Your Eco Group
Come and hear local eco-group representatives introduce and describe their activities. A chance to network, join in, make plans and celebrate a year of Smart Living in Ballarat.
Short Presentations by
Wednesday 15th November at 12:30 - 1:30 at the Ballarat library
Synopsis: Buying electric Bikes, the Ballarat Cycling Action plan 2017, Creswick's mountain bike trail and establishing what bike is right for you.
There will be a short presentation about the mountain bike trails in Creswick, bike paths and plans in ballarat and then presentation discussion about different types of bikes with a particular emphasis on electric bikes and what to look for when choosing one.
The electric bike shown will be on display.
Presenters
Smart Living Ballarat with Ballarat City Council and BREAZE Inc. offer a series of monthly 1 hour workshops on practical sustainable solutions in the home and community. There is a different theme each month and the format involves both a presentation by a relevant guest expert and an open group discussion.
The workshop takes place at the Ballarat Central Library in Doveton Street and is free to attend. It will always be on the 3rd Wednesday of the month between 12.30 and 1.30pm.
You can also join our Smart Living Ballarat group for more regular updates on upcoming events, workshop related technical information and handouts, surveys etc.
at the Ballarat library
Presentation Title: Indigenous Plants for Ballarat Gardens
Synopsis: The forests, grasslands and wetlands around Ballarat are home to many beautiful and important indigenous plants. Locally native plants can be a real asset to your garden, providing colour, movement and texture, supporting populations of native butterflies, birds and other wildlife and requiring minimal maintenance once established. This talk will address why you should consider growing some of them in your garden.
Join us after the talk for an optional visit to the new indigenous garden bed at Ballarat Botanical Gardens, see mature plants at North Gardens Wetland and visit the City of Ballarat Indigenous Plant Nursery where these plants all begin their life. We will car pool from the library.
Stephanie works in Science Outreach in the Faculty of Science and Technology at Federation University, is a volunteer at the CoB Indigenous Plant Nursery and an active member of the Wattle Flat Pootilla Landcare Group.
Smart Living Ballarat with Ballarat City Council and BREAZE Inc. offer a series of monthly 1 hour workshops on practical sustainable solutions in the home and community. There is a different theme each month and the format involves both a presentation by a relevant guest expert and an open group discussion.
The workshop takes place at the Ballarat Central Library in Doveton Street and is free to attend. It will always be on the 3rd Wednesday of the month between 12.30 and 1.30pm.
You can also join our Smart Living Ballarat group for more regular updates on upcoming events, workshop related technical information and handouts, surveys etc.