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Thinking Green 2021 Workshop Program www.swan.wa.gov.au /cityofswan /cityofswanwa
Thinking Green is a series of free
community sustainable living
workshops presented by the City of Swan.
The series aims to inspire participants to change their lifestyle to improve their
wellbeing and be kinder to the environment.
Most of our workshops are suitable for adults and young people aged 14 years and
older but we also cater for kids and families. Check event descriptions for more details.
If you need to cancel, we ask for 48 hours warning to allow those on the waiting
list the opportunity to attend. Please do not attend if you are unwell.
To receive emails listing upcoming sustainability and environmental events
in the City of Swan, including but not limited to the Thinking Green workshops,
subscribe to the monthly Sustainable Environment Events e-newsletter at
www.swan.wa.gov.au/subscribe
2021 Workshop Timetable
EVENT VENUE DATE TIME
Coiled baskets Midland Public Library Saturday, January 16 10am - 12pm
Bullsbrook Public Library Saturday, February 6 10.30am - 12.30pm
Solar, batteries Bullsbrook Public Library Thursday, January 21 5.30 - 6.30pm
and what’s new
Caversham Community Wednesday, February 24 5.30 - 6.30pm
Centre
Fauna habitat Guildford Town Hall Saturday, January 30 10 - 11.30am
creations
Midland Public Library Wednesday, February 17 5 - 6.30pm
Get energy smart Ballajura Public Library Thursday, February 4 5.30 - 6.30pm
at home
Low cost Ballajura Public Library Saturday, February 13 10.30am - 1pm
gardening
Ellenbrook Community Saturday, March 27 10.30am - 1pm
Library
The Great Ellenbrook Community Monday, February 15 5 - 6.45pm
Cocky Count Library
Paper beads Beechboro Public Library Saturday, February 20 10am - 12pm
and rolled paper
jewellery Bullsbrook Public Library Saturday, March 6 10.30am - 12.30pm
EVENT VENUE DATE TIME
Bike maintenance Ellenbrook Community Saturday, February 27 10.30am - 12.30pm
Library
Bullsbrook Public Library Saturday, March 13 10.30am - 12.30pm
Midland Public Library Saturday, March 20 10am - 12pm
Sustainable native Baskerville Memorial Hall Saturday, March 6 10am - 12.30pm
gardens
Beechboro Public Library Saturday, March 13 10am - 12.30pm
Improving soils for Ballajura Public Library Thursday, April 1 5.30 - 6.30pm
home gardeners
Introduction to Guildford Town Hall Saturday, April 10 10am - 1.30pm
permaculture
Baskerville Memorial Hall Saturday, May 8 9am - 12.30pm
Recycled Ellenbrook Community Saturday, April 17 10am - 12pm
handmade paper Library
and plastic
bangles Ballajura Public Library Saturday, April 24 10.30am - 12.30pm
Worm farming Guildford Town Hall Saturday, May 8 10am - 12pm
Gidgegannup Hall Saturday, May 22 11am - 1pm
Bullsbrook Public Library Saturday, June 12 10.30am - 12.30pm
Frog friendly Midland Public Library Wednesday, May 12 5.30 - 6.30pm
gardens
Dayton Community Centre Saturday, June 5 10 - 11am
DIY personal Beechboro Public Library Thursday, May 20 5.30 - 6.30pm
products:
deodorant and Midland Public Library Wednesday, June 9 5.30 - 6.30pm
toothpaste
DIY skincare Ellenbrook Community Monday, May 24 5.30 - 6.30pm
Library
Midland Public Library Wednesday, May 26 5.30 - 6.30pm
Ballajura Public Library Thursday, June 10 5.30 - 6.30pm
Beechboro Public Library Thursday, June 17 5.30 - 6.30pm
Gardening with Ellenbrook Community Saturday, June 19 10am - 12pm
microbes and Library
microscopes
Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Registrations open one month
before workshop date. Visit www.swan.wa.gov.au/thinkgreen to book online
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April 2021 School
Holiday Workshops
Free workshops for kids and families!
Please check the workshop description for age suitability and to see if adult
supervision is required.
EVENT VENUE DATE TIME
Caring for Bullsbrook Public Library Wednesday, April 7 10.30am - 12pm
wildlife
Ellenbrook Community Friday, April 9 10.30am - 12pm
Library
Ballajura Public Library Monday, April 12 10.30am - 12pm
Beechboro Public Library Monday, April 12 1.30 - 3pm
Midland Public Library Friday, April 16 10.30am - 12pm
Sustainability Ballajura Public Library Thursday, April 8 10.30am - 12pm
warriors
Midland Public Library Tuesday, April 13 10.30am - 12pm
Ellenbrook Community Thursday, April 15 10.30am - 12pm
Library
Minibeasts Midland Public Library Friday, April 9 10.30am - 12pm
Bullsbrook Public Library Wednesday, April 14 10.30am - 12pm
Bullsbrook Public Library Thursday, April 15 1.30 - 3pm
Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Registrations open one month
2 before workshop date. Visit www.swan.wa.gov.au/thinkgreen to book online
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Photo: Miriam Gardiner
Coiled baskets
Create something practical and chic out of old cloth and grasses.
In this hands-on workshop, Miriam Gardiner will teach participants to make a coiled
basket using materials that can be salvaged from linen cupboards, leftover craft
projects and overgrown garden corners. Grasses, willow and vines will form the
base of the basket and strips of fabric wrapped around the base will form the basket.
All materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring in fabric and cloth you
would like to upcycle.
Participants will start their own basket and leave with the skills to finish it at home
and make more. You will also receive a small gift.
This workshop is suitable for adults and young people aged 14 and over.
Midland Public Library Bullsbrook Public Library
45 Helena Street, Midland Ethel Warren Bullsbrook Community Centre
Saturday, January 16, 10am - 12pm Maroubra Avenue, Bullsbrook
Saturday, February 6, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Registrations open one month
before workshop date. Visit www.swan.wa.gov.au/thinkgreen to book online 3
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Solar, batteries
,
and what s new
Are you interested in getting solar panels and/or battery storage,
or do you already have a solar system and want to know how to
get the most of out of it?
Join solar energy experts, Clean NRG Solar, to learn about what to look for when
considering a solar PV system, if home batteries are a smart option for you and how
changes to the feed-in tariff will affect you.
This workshop is suitable for adults and young people aged 14 and over.
Participants will receive a small gift or go into the draw to win a door prize.
Bullsbrook Public Library Caversham Community Centre
Ethel Warren Bullsbrook Community Centre 135 Suffolk Street, Caversham
Maroubra Avenue, Bullsbrook Wednesday, February 24, 5.30 - 6.30pm
Thursday, January 21, 5.30 - 6.30pm
This workshop is presented by
Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Registrations open one month
4 before workshop date. Visit www.swan.wa.gov.au/thinkgreen to book online
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Photo: Mandy Bamford
Fauna habitat
creations
Would you like to encourage native wildlife into your garden by
providing them with safe shelter?
Come along to this hands-on workshop, chock full of ideas to help wildlife set up
house in your backyard. Ecologists Mike and Mandy Bamford will provide you with lots
of practical tips for creating fauna shelters in your backyard; lizard lounges, bandicoot
bungalows, insect hotels, frog bogs and more. Then you’ll work in a group to construct
a creature creation.
Each participant will take home a fauna shelter and a small native seedling to help
attract wildlife to their place.
This workshop is suitable for adults and young people aged 14 and over.
Guildford Town Hall Midland Public Library
97 - 99 James Street, Guildford 45 Helena Street, Midland
Saturday, January 30, 10 - 11.30am Wednesday, February 17, 5 - 6.30pm
Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Registrations open one month
before workshop date. Visit www.swan.wa.gov.au/thinkgreen to book online 5
switch your thinking
The City of Swan has partnered with Switch your thinking, a local
government sustainability initiative that inspires sustainable action
to reduce local greenhouse gas emissions.
Switch your thinking runs community events, delivers projects, provides up to date and
locally relevant information and negotiates discounts on sustainable products.
Rewards for residents provides discounts through selected suppliers on products and
services such as solar panels and batteries, rainwater tanks, pool blankets, energy and
water audits, compost bins and more.
Businesses can get discounts through the Rewards for business program and can also
nominate to be a part of Switched on business which celebrates sustainability initiatives
in local business.
To find out more and to check out other great projects, visit switchyourthinking.com
or call 9397 3209.
Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Registrations open one month
before workshop date. Visit www.swan.wa.gov.au/thinkgreen to book online
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Get energy
smart at home
Save money on household bills and reduce your
environmental footprint!
Explore tips to help you cut your energy use and save you money. Understand your
electricity and water usage better and learn some simple changes that can make a big
difference. Find out how to identify what’s using the most energy and water in your
home. Presented by Switch your thinking.
This workshop is suitable for adults and young people aged 14 and over.
Participants will also receive a small gift.
Ballajura Public Library
Cnr Kingfisher Avenue and
Illawarra Crescent, Ballajura
Thursday, February 4, 5.30 - 6.30pm
This workshop is presented by
Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Registrations open one month
before workshop date. Visit www.swan.wa.gov.au/thinkgreen to book online 7
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Low cost
gardening
On a budget, renting or not sure where to start with gardening
without having to spend a heap of money?
Presented by Fiona Blackham, this workshop shares practical ways to garden on a
budget, including seed saving, cuttings, turning green-waste into garden beds, and
using recycled materials to build with or grow in. Understand the basic tools to use
and where to get them from.
There will also be a demonstration on how to make a great compost tea for your
garden, how to plant for your needs so you can avoid waste, and where to go to
trade your extra produce.
Please bring along a clean glass jar with a lid (up to 500ml), to swap for a jar of
compost tea. Also bring along any seeds you want to swap!
Attendees will receive a small take home seed starter kit.
This workshop is suitable for adults and young people aged 14 and over.
Ballajura Public Library Ellenbrook Community Library
Cnr Kingfisher Avenue and 90 Main Street, Ellenbrook
Illawarra Crescent, Ballajura Saturday, March 27, 10.30am - 1pm
Saturday, February 13, 10.30am - 1pm
Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Registrations open one month
8 before workshop date. Visit www.swan.wa.gov.au/thinkgreen to book onlineFre
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Photo: Keith Lightbody
The Great
Cocky Count
Learn about the Great Cocky Count and how you can get involved.
The Great Cocky Count is a long-term citizen science survey and the biggest single
survey for black-cockatoos in Western Australia. During one night in autumn,
volunteers monitor and count black-cockatoos as they arrive at dusk to roost
at known sites.
Records submitted from across the southwest provide a snapshot of threatened
black-cockatoo populations, and over time this has helped us quantify the changes
in their numbers.
During this workshop, participants will learn about the three species of black-
cockatoos in southwest WA, their identification, biology, ecology, behaviour,
threats and how to get involved with the survey. Presented by BirdLife WA.
Ellenbrook Community Library
90 Main Street, Ellenbrook
Monday, February 15, 5 - 6.45pm
Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Registrations open one month
before workshop date. Visit www.swan.wa.gov.au/thinkgreen to book online 9Fre
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Photo: Miriam Gardiner
Paper beads and
rolled paper jewellery
Repurpose old paper into paper beads and turn them into
beautiful pieces of jewellery.
Rolled paper jewellery is simple to make, uses materials that can be sourced from
around the home and doesn’t require any fancy tools - making it a great low waste
and low cost project that yields beautiful results. Join Miriam Gardiner to learn how.
All materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring in paper (old books,
magazines, music sheets, newspaper, craft paper or homemade paper) to use.
Participants will create their own pieces during the workshop and also receive a
small gift to take home.
This workshop is suitable for adults and young people aged 14 and over.
Beechboro Public Library Bullsbrook Public Library
332 Benara Road, Beechboro Ethel Warren Bullsbrook Community Centre
Saturday, February 20, 10am - 12pm Maroubra Avenue, Bullsbrook
Saturday, March 6, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Registrations open one month
10 before workshop date. Visit www.swan.wa.gov.au/thinkgreen to book onlineFre
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Bike maintenance
Learn the basics of bike maintenance during this two hour
hands-on workshop.
Bike Dr will take attendees through the basics of bike parts, servicing,
puncture repair and how to clean and maintain your chain. Bring your
own bike to work on under the guidance of a mechanic and gain practical
mechanical knowledge the fun way!
These workshops are suitable for adults and children aged 14 and over;
children as young as 8 may attend if accompanied by an adult.
BYO bicycle – essential! All equipment, tools and consumables provided.
Attendees will receive a puncture repair kit to take home.
Ellenbrook Community Library Midland Public Library
90 Main Street, Ellenbrook 45 Helena Street, Midland
Saturday, February 27, 10.30am - 12.30pm Saturday, March 20, 10am - 12pm
Bullsbrook Public Library
Ethel Warren Bullsbrook
Community Centre
Maroubra Avenue, Bullsbrook
Saturday, March 13, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Registrations open one month
before workshop date. Visit www.swan.wa.gov.au/thinkgreen to book online 11Fre
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Photo: Fiona Blackham
Sustainable
native gardens
Do you want to create a beautiful, unique and water-wise
native garden?
Fiona Blackham from Gaia Permaculture will talk about why native plants are
important to our Perth landscape for fauna, soil biology and climate; understanding
Perth soils; how to create a water-wise bush landscape; where to find a list of plants
to suit your soil type; how to place plants to save time and money; and the best spots
to purchase native plants (from tubestock to 100 litre bags).
Fiona will demonstrate how to test soil pH along with a mason jar test.
Participants can bring in soil samples if they wish.
Attendees will receive a seedling to take home and get their native garden started.
This workshop is suitable for adults and young people aged 14 and over.
Baskerville Memorial Hall Beechboro Public Library
129 Memorial Avenue, Baskerville 332 Benara Road, Beechboro
Saturday, March 6, 10am - 12.30pm Saturday, March 13, 10am - 12.30pm
Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Registrations open one month
12 before workshop date. Visit www.swan.wa.gov.au/thinkgreen to book onlineFre
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Improving soils
for home gardeners
Healthy soils sustain healthy plants and healthy people.
Robyn Brown will unlock the mystery of what supports strong plant growth by looking
at topics such as microbiology, organic matter and soil structure, composting, PH levels
and hydrophobic soils.
This workshop is suitable for adults and young people aged 14 and over.
Participants will also receive a small gift or go into the draw to win a door prize.
Ballajura Public Library
Cnr Kingfisher Avenue and
Illawarra Crescent, Ballajura
Thursday, April 1, 5.30 - 6.30pm
Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Registrations open one month
before workshop date. Visit www.swan.wa.gov.au/thinkgreen to book online 13April 2021 School Holiday workshops
Caring for wildlife
Meet some of the many native local birds, mammals, reptiles and
amphibians found in our backyards and local bushland.
Join Native Animal Rescue, a not-for-profit organisation located in the City of Swan,
to learn about native animals and what we can do to care for them. Learn why we
shouldn’t feed native animals human food, how to attract wildlife into your backyard
and what to do if you find an injured or sick native animal.
Attendees will go into the draw to win a door prize which includes a wildlife rescue kit.
Suitable for all ages. Space is limited, so please book a ticket for parents/guardians
as well as children.
Bullsbrook Public Library Beechboro Public Library
Ethel Warren Bullsbrook 332 Benara Road, Beechboro
Community Centre Monday, April 12, 1.30 - 3pm
Maroubra Avenue, Bullsbrook
Wednesday, April 7, 10.30am - 12pm Midland Public Library
45 Helena Street, Midland
Ellenbrook Community Library Friday, April 16, 10.30am - 12pm
90 Main Street, Ellenbrook
Friday, April 9, 10.30am - 12pm
Ballajura Public Library
Cnr Kingfisher Avenue and
Illawarra Crescent, Ballajura
Monday, April 12, 10.30am - 12pm
Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Registrations open one month
14 before workshop date. Visit www.swan.wa.gov.au/thinkgreen to book onlineFREE WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES
Sustainability minibeasts
warriors Join Kids Nature Club to learn
about minibeasts (arachnids and
Explore the topic of sustainability: invertebrates).
what is sustainability, what are
After the interactive presentation on
natural resources, how can we use
minibeast megastars and bewildering bugs,
them and what can we do to reduce, kids will have the chance to see or hold
reuse and recycle? a live invertebrate such as stick and leaf
Activities include colouring, an interactive insects.
sorting game and decorating an There will also be a discovery table complete
eco-bag. Each child will take home their with magnifiers, bugs in resin and life cycle
own decorated bag and a colouring figurine sets. The workshop ends with a
book about nature’s recyclers. Presented build-a-bug activity.
by Kids Nature Club.
Children will receive a small take-home gift.
Suitable for children aged 6 to 13.
Direct parent/guardian supervision is Suitable for children aged 6 to 13.
not required; adults may choose to browse Direct parent/guardian supervision is
the library or participate as they please. not required; adults may choose to browse
Space is limited - if parents/guardians the library or participate as they please.
do plan on participating, please book Space is limited - if parents/guardians
additional tickets. do plan on participating, please book
additional tickets.
Ballajura Public Library
Cnr Kingfisher Avenue and Midland Public Library
Illawarra Crescent, Ballajura 45 Helena Street, Midland
Thursday, April 8, 10.30am - 12pm Friday, April 9, 10.30am - 12pm
Midland Public Library Bullsbrook Public Library
45 Helena Street, Midland Ethel Warren Bullsbrook
Tuesday, April 13, 10.30am - 12pm Community Centre
Maroubra Avenue, Bullsbrook
Ellenbrook Community Library Wednesday, April 14, 10.30am - 12pm
90 Main Street, Ellenbrook
Thursday, April 15, 10.30am - 12pm Beechboro Public Library
332 Benara Road, Beechboro
Thursday, April 15, 1.30 - 3pm
Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Registrations open one month
before workshop date. Visit www.swan.wa.gov.au/thinkgreen to book online 15Fre
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Introduction
to permaculture
Are you new to gardening or have you been gardening for
decades? Do you grow your own veggies? Have you heard about
permaculture?
Permaculture design was created in Australia (Tasmania, actually) over 40 years ago
and is a design process drawing from nature to provide a practical, energy efficient
and close to self-sufficient landscape. It is closed loop, holistic and much more than
growing food.
This introductory workshop, presented by permaculturalist and educator Fiona
Blackham brings us back to the basics of permaculture design (not gardening!). You
will leave with a head full of ideas and skills on how to look through ‘permaculture
design goggles’.
This workshop is suitable for adults and young people aged 14 and over.
Attendees will get an ‘Essence of permaculture’ booklet to take home.
Guildford Town Hall Baskerville Memorial Hall
97 - 99 James Street, Guildford 129 Memorial Avenue, Baskerville
Saturday, April 10, 10am - 1.30pm Saturday, May 8, 9am - 12.30pm
Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Registrations open one month
16 before workshop date. Visit www.swan.wa.gov.au/thinkgreen to book onlineFre
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Recycled
Recycled
handmade paper
and plastic bangles
Learn how to transform empty ice-cream containers and plastic
bottles into beautiful pieces of wearable art.
Miriam Gardiner will teach participants how to create a bangle using plastic ice-cream
containers, bottles and stitching fabric.
All materials will be provided, but we encourage you to bring a used soft drink bottle
or ice cream container and any pretty or interesting fabric if you want.
Participants will create their own pieces and also receive a small take home gift.
This workshop is suitable for adults and young people aged 14 and over.
Ellenbrook Community Library Ballajura Public Library
90 Main Street, Ellenbrook Cnr Kingfisher Avenue and
Saturday, April 17, 10am - 12pm Illawarra Crescent, Ballajura
Saturday, April 24, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Registrations open one month
before workshop date. Visit www.swan.wa.gov.au/thinkgreen to book online 17Fre
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Worm farming
Learn how to use a worm farm to transform household food
scraps into useful products for your garden.
Kevin Smith from The Worm Shed presents on all aspects of worm farming and
the role worms play in recycling and waste management. This is followed by a
demonstration of setting up and maintaining a worm farm.
Residents and ratepayers of the City are entitled to a $115 subsidy on an advanced
worm farm set-up or a $50 subsidy on 1kg of worms, both of which will be available
for purchase on the day.
This workshop is suitable for adults and young people aged 14 and over.
Guildford Town Hall Bullsbrook Public Library
97 - 99 James Street, Guildford Ethel Warren Bullsbrook
Saturday, May 8, 10am – 12pm Community Centre
Maroubra Avenue, Bullsbrook
Gidgegannup Hall Saturday, June 12, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Next to Gidgegannup Showgrounds
2171 Old Toodyay Road, Gidgegannup
Saturday, May 22, 11am - 1pm
Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Registrations open one month
18 before workshop date. Visit www.swan.wa.gov.au/thinkgreen to book onlineWorm
Farm
Subsidy
The City of Swan is offering residents and ratepayers a $115 subsidy
on the purchase of an advanced worm farm set-up or a $50 subsidy
on 1kg of worms.
Worm farming is a simple way of converting food scraps and other organic materials into
nutrient rich products for the garden. A worm farm produces worm castings and ‘worm
wiz’ which are natural, non-toxic and full of beneficial nutrients for your plants. As well as
contributing to a thriving garden, worm farms also help to reduce waste, improve soil and
protect water quality.
Worm farms and worms will be available to purchase at the free worm farm workshops
provided by the City of Swan in partnership with The Worm Shed.
Advanced setup To claim the subsidy
• A ‘Worm Café’ worm farm, 1kg of worms 1. Pre-order your worm farm when
(approximately 4,000 worms), 20 litres you RSVP for the workshop.
of castings for ‘bedding, 500g dolomite, 2. Attend the workshop with proof of
a worm blanket and a comprehensive your address or a rates notice.
instruction booklet. 3. Pay in cash.
• Unit cost is $235, subsidy is $115 and your 4. Collect your worm farm to take
price to pay is $120. home, set up and enjoy.
Worms only
• 1kg of worms. For more information on the subsidy, visit
• Unit cost is $110, subsidy is $50 and your www.swan.wa.gov.au/wormfarmsubsidy
price to pay is $60.
• You may purchase a larger quantity of
worms if desired, but the maximum
subsidy for worms only is $50.
Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Registrations open one month
before workshop date. Visit www.swan.wa.gov.au/thinkgreen to book online 19Your City of Swan Recycling
Centre and Refund Point
Located together between the Ellenbrook and
Bullsbrook town centres.
Your local Containers for Change refund point is now open at the Recycling Centre
- Bullsbrook! You can earn money, keep rubbish off our streets and help keep our
City beautiful by returning eligible containers.
Before you drop off your containers, make sure you register for a Scheme ID.
This is your account with Containers for Change, allowing you to receive your
10c eligible container refund by EFT (please note there are no cash refunds at
the Bullsbrook site).
Each time you make a drop off, please remove your container lids ahead of time
so that we can process faster and get your money to you sooner.
Visit containersforchange.com.au to find out more and create your scheme ID.
If you’re dropping off your eligible containers for a refund, why not make it worth
the trip. Here’s what else we have on offer:
• Take your used globes, batteries, aerosol cans and computers for
recycling and lots more. For more details of items we accept,
visit www.swan.wa.gov.au/recyclingcentrebullsbrook
• Check out our Tip Shop – you can nab a real bargain!
• Residents can collect up to half a cubic metre of free mulch, subject
to availability.
Containers for Change refund point Recycling Centre –Bullsbrook
operating hours are: (Containers for Change drop off
Monday 8.30 - 11.30am point)
Tuesday Closed 121 Stock West Road, Bullsbrook
Wednesday Closed Open Thursday to Sunday,
Thursday 8.30am - 4.30pm 8.30am - 4.30pm
Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day
Saturday 8.30am - 4.30pm and New Year’s Day.
Sunday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Registrations open one month
before workshop date. Visit www.swan.wa.gov.au/thinkgreen to book onlineFre
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Frog friendly
Photo: Mandy Bamford
gardens
Frogs are great to have in the garden. Not only are they
indicators of a healthy environment, they also help to control
pest insects.
Ecologists Mike and Mandy Bamford will introduce you to the native frogs which
inhabit our city and give you the skills to create a frog haven in your garden.
Each participant will receive a pond or bog plant to take home.
This workshop is suitable for adults and young people aged 14 and over.
Midland Public Library Dayton Community Centre
45 Helena Street, Midland 211 Arthur Street, Dayton
Wednesday, May 12, 5.30 - 6.30pm Saturday, June 5, 10 - 11am
Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Registrations open one month
before workshop date. Visit www.swan.wa.gov.au/thinkgreen to book online 21Nature Know-how
The City of Swan is pleased to announce a new series of
workshops for spring and early summer 2021.
The Nature Know-how workshops are designed for Friends Group volunteers,
environmental enthusiasts and anyone wanting to increase their knowledge and skills!
Come along to learn how to manage and improve bushland and conserve biodiversity.
The series will include hands-on skills-based workshops and informative presentations
and will be hosted across the City’s libraries and bushland reserves.
The 2021 program is still under development but is likely to include workshops such as:
• Native plant propagation
• Bushland walk with Indigenous guide
• Dieback treatment
• Fire safety and biodiversity
• Bird identification
• Grant writing
To find out about upcoming workshops, please subscribe to the Sustainable
Environment Events eNewsletter at www.swan.wa.gov.au/subscribe
Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Registrations open one month
22 before workshop date. Visit www.swan.wa.gov.au/thinkgreen to book onlineFre
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DIY personal products:
deodorant and
toothpaste
Want to make your own natural, simple and cheap deodorant
and toothpaste to take home?
Modern deodorants contain antiperspirant chemicals like aluminium to reduce the
amount of sweat released by temporarily plugging the skin pores that lead to the
sweat glands. Learn how to make a simple and very cheap deodorant that works on
absorbing sweat and reducing smell, without the chemicals.
Research shows that fluoride helps re-mineralise teeth but there is some concern that
fluoride can also be toxic over a period of time. Learn to make a simple toothpaste
that replaces fluoride with CHOCOLATE. Believe it or not!
Presented by Robyn Brown from Waste is My Resource, on behalf of Switch
your thinking.
Participants will also receive a small gift or go into the draw to win a door prize.
This workshop is suitable for adults and young people aged 14 and over.
Beechboro Public Library Midland Public Library
332 Benara Road, Beechboro 45 Helena Street, Midland
Thursday, May 20, 5.30 - 6.30pm Wednesday, June 9, 5.30 - 6.30pm
This workshop is presented by
Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Registrations open one month
before workshop date. Visit www.swan.wa.gov.au/thinkgreen to book online 23Fre
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DIY skincare
This hands-on workshop introduces homemade skincare products
as a natural, ecofriendly and cost effective alternative to buying
store-bought products.
There will be a short presentation before participants make two of their own products:
deodorant and body scrub, with a demo of making a simple cold cream and samples
available. Includes all materials and recipes. Presented by Lindsay Miles from Treading
My Own Path.
Participants will get to take home the DIY products they make.
This workshop is suitable for adults and young people aged 14 and over.
Ellenbrook Community Library Ballajura Public Library
90 Main Street, Ellenbrook Cnr Kingfisher Avenue and
Monday, May 24, 5.30 - 6.30pm Illawarra Crescent, Ballajura
Thursday, June 10, 5.30 - 6.30pm
Midland Public Library
45 Helena Street, Midland Beechboro Public Library
Wednesday, May 26, 5.30 - 6.30pm 332 Benara Road, Beechboro
Thursday, June 17, 5.30 - 6.30pm
Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Registrations open one month
24 before workshop date. Visit www.swan.wa.gov.au/thinkgreen to book onlineFre
works e
hop!
Gardening
with microbes
Photo:Earthwhile
and microscopes
Learn about what makes a healthy soil and the importance
of soil microbes.
Want to cut your water use, carbon emissions and grow more food at the same
time? Having healthy soil microbes is the answer. Learn about the soil food web, soil
succession and look at soil samples through a microscope to find out how to have a
happier, healthier garden.
Presented by Ellen Walker, co-founder of Earthwhile, on behalf of Switch your thinking.
This workshop is suitable for adults and young people aged 14 and over.
Ellenbrook Community Library
90 Main Street, Ellenbrook
Saturday, June 19, 10am - 12pm
This workshop is presented by
Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Registrations open one month
before workshop date. Visit www.swan.wa.gov.au/thinkgreen to book online 25City of Swan Libraries
Ballajura Public Library
9207 8686
ballajura.library@swan.wa.gov.au
Corner Kingfisher Avenue and Illawarra Crescent, Ballajura
Beechboro Public Library
9207 8585
beechboro.library@swan.wa.gov.au
332 Benara Road, Beechboro
Bullsbrook Public Library
9207 8989
bullsbrook.library@swan.wa.gov.au
Maroubra Ave, Bullsbrook
Ellenbrook Community Library
9207 8787
ellenbrook.library@swan.wa.gov.au
90 Main Street, Ellenbrook
Guildford Public Library
9207 8880
guildford.library@swan.wa.gov.au
97 James Street, Guildford
Midland Public Library
9267 9020
midland.library@swan.wa.gov.au
45 Helena Street, Midland
For workshops not held at City
Libraries, contact 9267 9267
This document can be made available in
alternative formats on request.
Printed on 100% Recycled Paper
City of Swan
2 Midland Square Midland
PO Box 196 Midland WA 6936
9267
Places are 9267 so bookings are essential. Registrations open one month
limited,
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