Archive for January, 2008
Seeking applications to take part in digital storytelling workshop, Environment Victoria
Posted in Events by Ferne Edwards on January 8th, 2008
Environment Victoria is searching for ten people to take part in their inaugural digital storytelling workshop, to share their personal, and perhaps unique, connection to Hattah Lakes.
Hattah Lakes is a unique wetland environment and popular holiday spot in Victoria’s north-west, where natural forests, sand dunes and lakes provide a safe haven for rare native birds, fish, plants, and many other living creatures. It also holds particular meaning and special memories for locals, as well as 70,000 annual visitors to the area.
Applications close 7 February 2008.
For more information visit http://www.envict.org.au/inform.php?menu=7&item=1710.
Event - CERES Course this February!!
Posted in Events, Models, Movements by Ferne Edwards on January 6th, 2008
If anyone is considering doing a Permaculture Design Course this is your chance to start the year off with a blast of information and inspiration by connecting with the Permaculture principles.
Please contact us in the nursery on 9387 4403 if you have further questions about the syllabus or any other aspect of the course.
CERES Community Environment Park
Cnr Robert & Stewarts Streets
East Brunswick VIC 3057
Ph 9387 2609 Fax 9381 1844
www.ceres.org.au
Model - New Green Building in Melbourne
Posted in Models, Visions by Ferne Edwards on January 4th, 2008
According to the Green Building Council’s website, 181 William Street is the latest project in Victoria to achieve a 5 Star Green Star - Office Design rating from the Green Building Council of Australia.
The building employs many technological and architectural initiatives that are set to improve performance in relation to energy consumption and minimize environmental impact. The building’s green features come as the result of a jointly funded partnership with the Sustainable Energy Authority Victoria (SEAV).
For the full story and more details about its sustainable features visit http://www.gbcaus.org/gbca.asp?sectionid=5&docid=1402.
Event - Book Now for the 1 Day Introduction to Energy Management Training Course to be held in February
Posted in Events by Ferne Edwards on January 3rd, 2008
Introduction to Energy Management equips participants with a broad understanding of energy use, assessment and auditing techniques. The course provides coverage of key fundamental issues, energy use patterns, equipment types and retrofit technologies.
For more information about the course visit http://www.mefl.com.au/documents/Intro_Energy_Management_Training_2008.pdf.
To download the registration form visit http://www.mefl.com.au/documents/Energy_Management_Training_Registration_form.pdf.
Upcoming Dates for 2008
Tuesday 12 February 2008
Tuesday 15 April 2008
Tuesday 17 June 2008
This event is run by the The Moreland Energy Foundation Ltd.
The Moreland Energy Foundation Ltd. (MEFL) is an independent not-for- profit organisation established by the Moreland City Council to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. MEFL provides a range of services to facilitate community adoption of energy efficiency and sustainable energy.
Seeking information – Where is food produced within Greater Melbourne?
Posted in Research, Seeking by Ferne Edwards on January 2nd, 2008
I’m currently conducting a research project to map where food is produced within Greater Melbourne, based at the Victorian Eco-Innovation Laboratory (VEIL), the University of Melbourne. I’m interested in all types of food production on a scale greater than household production and would appreciate people’s input to locate what food is grown where.
I have categorized food production in Melbourne in the following way:
• Community gardens (including community gardens in environmental/ community centres, public housing estates and school gardens)
• Commercial production and market gardens
• Hydroponics
• Food for extended/ household family (includes shared private gardens or production for greater than one household)
• Gourmet/ niche food production
• Street edge gardening – ie. nature strips & street trees
For each of these categories I am interested in:
• Where food is grown (so this can be mapped)
• The food type
• Possible contact details for further information.
I realize that I may be easily overwhelmed by this information but at this stage of the research I don’t mind! Please send any information you have to fedwards @unimelb.edu.au.
Thank you,
Wishing you a Happy New Year!
Best,
Ferne
Ferne Edwards
Sustainable Cities Research Officer
Victorian Eco-Innovation Laboratory (VEIL)
Australian Centre for Science, Innovation and Society (ACSIS)
Old Arts Building
University of Melbourne 3010
E: fedwards@unimelb.edu.au
T: (03) 8344 3004
F: (03) 9013 2674
W: http://www.acsis.unimelb.edu.au
http://www.sustainablemelbourne.com
http://www.sustainablecitiesnet.com