Posts Tagged ‘Sustainable Living Festival’
Rewrite The Future: Climate Conversations
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on February 11th, 2010
Source: Climate Action Calendar
Has the political debate left you unsure about climate change? About your role in responding to it? Do we have the solutions needed? How can we make the necessary changes? Hear from respected climate scientist David Karoly and other experts, then join local residents and community groups for interactive discussion on climate change and our options and priorities for a sustainable future.
This forum aims to inform people about the issue of climate change and solutions for effective mitigation as well as facilitate participants’ contribution to a discussion about priorities for action. It is intended for people who are concerned about climate change but are confused by the current debate; those who wish to know more about the solutions and options for effective mitigation of further climate change; and those who would like to move from interest to action on climate related issues.
Thu 18 Feb, 6 – 9pm
Chandelier Room, Hawthorn Town Hall, Burwood Road, Hawthorn.
All members of the community are invited to attend.
Local community groups are also invited and space for a display will be made available.
Entry by gold coin donation
Organic refreshments provided courtesy of the City of Boroondara.
RSVP Fiona Armstrong 0438 900 005 or fiona-armstrong@bigpond.com
Organised by climate action group Lighter Footprints
This event is part of the Sustainable Living Festival www.slf.org.au/calendar
Sustainable Neighbourhood House: Open Day
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on February 9th, 2010
Source: Climate Action Calendar
Holden Street Neighbourhood House has been retrofitted to become an eco-demonstration house. Come along and see firsthand a range of measures including solar panels, water tanks, opening skylights, solar light tubes, insulated blinds, window tinting and much more. Experts will be on hand to answer all your questions.
Saturday 13 Feb, 11.00 am-2.00pm
128 Holden Street, Nth Fitzroy
All welcome, Free event.
More info: Contact Holden Street Neighbourhood House on 9489 9929
Homegrown, The Art of Gardening Sustainably: Exhibition
Posted in Events by fga on January 19th, 2010
An exhibition to spread the word about sustainable gardening and raise funds for SGA (Sustainable Gardening Australia).
We have artists who are passionate about living sustainably and are keen to exhibit works in various media which respond to the idea of gardening sustainably, particularly growing our own food. Artworks range from vibrant colourful paintings of cabbages to ceramic cabbages, to photographs of carrots, to sculpture in clay or recycled metal, to intricate botanical illustrations to paintings of gardens. Deborah Halpern, well known Melbourne sculptor will be opening the exhibition, and Jane Edmanson, author, garden identity and presenter on TV & radio, will also be at the opening.
Opening: 6 to 8pm, Thursday 4th February 2010
Exhibition: Friday 5th Feb – Sunday 14th Feb 2010
Address: Bolin Bolin Gallery at Bulleen Art & Garden, 6 Manningham Rd W., Bulleen.
RSVP essential: Meredith@baag.com.au (9850-8165) by 1st Feb
More information.
This is a neighbourhood event of the Sustainable Living Festival.
Sustainable Living Festival 2010: 6-21 February
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on January 18th, 2010
Source: Climate Action Calendar
The very best examples of ecological and social sustainability.
The Festival raises awareness and provides tools for change by showcasing tangible solutions to the ecological and social challenges we face through interactive workshops, talks, demonstrations, artworks, exhibits, films and live performances. In 2009 the Festival at Federation Square attracted over 124,000 visits and engaged more than 450 community volunteers. In its eleventh year, the Festival is getting even bigger!
The 2-week format will enable individuals and communities across Australia to host and promote their own sustainability event, extending the reach of the sustainability message even further.
Get Ready for the Safe Climate Decade!
Local Events: Sat 6 Feb – Sun 21 Feb 9am – 9pm
Main Event: Federation Square 19-21 Feb
Visit the website for more information.
Sustainable Living Festival: Call for exhibitors
Posted in Seeking by Kate Archdeacon on September 25th, 2009
In 2010, the Sustainable Living Festival will run over 2 weeks from 6-21 February, with the Main Event at Federation Square running from 19-21 February. In the lead up to the Main Event, a diverse range of sustainability events will be held across Victoria and Australia – mobilising local communities to accelerate the uptake of sustainable living on a much larger scale.
The 2010 Festival theme: Get ready for the Safe Climate Decade! aims to inspire individuals and communities to make transitions over the next decade that will enable the restoration of a safe climate future. As always, the 2010 Festival will showcase and celebrate the myriad innovative solutions and ideas that can help us create an ecologically and socially sustainable world. Join us in bringing together and nurturing solutions, new ideas, community, energy, inspiration and optimism.
Submit your ideas, exhibits and events. Join the best of the best, the cream of the organic crop, on show at this iconic sustainability event in the heart of the city.
Host your own event: join in the celebrations and help promote local action for sustainability by hosting your own event in your town, city or street.
Applications close 30 October 2009.
Find out more.
Volunteers wanted for the Sustainable Living Festival!
Posted in Seeking by Ferne Edwards on January 30th, 2009
1. Sign Up
The 2009 Sustainable Living Festival is now only just under three weeks away. There is still plenty more room for on-site volunteers and we would love to have people who have previously been involved with SLF to come on board again! If you have yet to sign up to volunteer during the Festival weekend, you can do so here: www.slf.org.au/festival/volunteer_form. At this site you can nominate your preferences in terms of which areas you would like to be involved with and which days you are available to volunteer. Come along and enjoy the incredible experience that is volunteering for the Sustainable Living Festival – we hope to see you there!
Sustainable Living Festival Call for Applications 2009
Posted in Events by Devin Maeztri on October 30th, 2008
The Sustainable Living Festival hits the streets of Melbourne in 2009 to inspire sustainable action for our local neighborhoods, homes and communities.
Celebrating its 10th Birthday, the Festival will present a program that will span over two weeks and feature a range of community events that will lead up to the main celebration at Federation Square on the 20-22 February 2009.
Come and be a part of taking sustainability to the streets. For more information on how to participate visit Participate 09.
