Community
16 August, 2024
Practical tips for a greener lifestyle
ANYONE looking for practical tips on living a cleaner, greener life is encouraged to check out the Green Warrnambool Speaker Series at the Warrnambool Library and Learning Centre.
Held over August and September, the series features six speakers covering a variety of topics.
This will include creating an efficient electric home, attracting more native wildlife to your garden, understanding Warrnambool’s wetlands and learning what’s involved in getting water to your home.
Effectively managing household waste and explaining the concept of “extinction debt” will also be covered.
Warrnambool mayor Ben Blain said the Green Warrnambool Series was another great example of the expanded offerings at the Warrnambool Library and Learning Centre.
“While the new library building itself is simply amazing, just as important is how we have been able to expand the type of programs delivered within,” Cr Blain said.
“So if you’d like to learn how to reduce your carbon footprint while saving money at the same time, or if you’d like to speak with experts in their field and broaden your horizons about environmental topics, this is a great series to explore.
“It really is a centre for lifelong learning, and as well as the Green Warrnambool series, have a look at the full calendar of events coming up at the library. There’s everything from computer coding to family history.”
Green Warrnambool Series events are free, but spaces are limited and bookings are required.
To register online simply visit library.warrnambool.vic.gov.au or call 5559 4990.
The series will include the following dates and subjects:
Thursday, August 22 from 5.30pm-6.30pm – extinction debt (biodiversity and the Anthropocene) with Dr Greg Kerr, Nature Glenelg Trust.
Saturday, August 31 from 10.30am-11.30am - Creating Habitat in Your Garden with Kristy Roche, Warrnambool City Council and Kevin Sparrow, Australian Plant Society.
Wednesday, September 4 from 6.30pm-7.30pm - My Efficient Electric Home Handbook with author Tim Forcey.
Saturday, September 14 from 10.30am-11.30am - Home Composting and your FOGO with Will Sloan, Warrnambool City Council.
Thursday, September 19 from 6.30pm-7.30pm - Warrnambool’s Coastal Wetlands with Dr Lachlan Farrington, Nature Glenelg Trust.
