Go Green at Blacktown City’s Environmental Expo
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Part of 2008 Blacktown City Festival celebrations
Council invites all residents to attend the Environmental Expo that will be part of this years Blacktown City Festival themed 'Celebrate 08' on Saturday, May 31, 2008, between 9am - 4pm on Campbell Street, Blacktown.
This is an opportunity to learn about sustainable living with particular focus on how to reduce your impact on the environment. There will be a range of stalls with information about energy and water reduction, biodiversity, permaculture, food sustainability, waste minimisation, community programs and more!
Bring the kids and collect a passport for the Sustainability Stomp - an interactive component where kids get to complete a number of activities at various stalls and collect some great giveaways.
Also, don't forget to bring your old mobile phone for recycling and MobileMuster will plant a native tree for you, for FREE. For more details visit www.mobilemuster.com.au
A native tree giveaway will be held at 10am and 1pm (limited numbers available so get in quick!)
There will be activities throughout the day at the Enviro Stage. Participate in a workshop, see a wildlife show or take part in a 'Drumbeats performance'. There is something for everyone!
9:30 - Composting with Susie Price
10:00 - Worm farming with Susie Price
10:30 - Bush Tucker with Muru Mittigar
12:00 - Wildlife show - Anthony Stimson
12:30 - Drumbeats performance
13:30 - No Dig Gardening Workshop with Permaculture Sydney West
14:00 - Chickens in Backyards with Permaculture Sydney West
14:30 - What is Permaculture with Permaculture Sydney West
15:00 - Seed Saving with Permaculture Sydney West
15:30 - Natural Cleaning with Nina Baurhenn
The 2008 Environmental Expo is an event that cannot be missed! Bring your family and friends and make a day of it.
Entry is FREE - call 9839 6131 for more details.