|
EmFSus Meeting –9th August. Commencing at 7.30pm at the Emerald Library.
|
February
2nd - World Wetlands Day:-World Wetlands Day is celebrated internationally each year on 2 February. It marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) in Ramsar, Iran, on 2 February 1971.
February 6th – Hills Community Garden Working Bee 9am-12 noon
February 6th - Community Harvest Project Produce Swap at 11am
February 8th - EmFSus Meeting - 7:30 pm Emerald Library
February 21st – Emerald Market
Exhibition - Homegrown: The Art of Gardening Sustainably 5th February to 14th of March, 2010 Bolin Bolin Gallery at Bulleen Art & Garden
We are asking artists to exhibit works in any medium which respond to the idea of gardening sustainably, with particular emphasis on growing our own food. If you are interested in taking part, go to http://www.gallery.baag.com.au or contact meredith@baag.com.au. Expressions of interest due by 10 December.
July
14th – Melbourne launch of the Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan
6-8pm at Basement Theatre, The Spot.
198 Berkeley St, Carlton
17th – Replace Hazelwood Campaign – day of action
BELGRAVE ‘REPLACE HAZELWOOD’ EVENT - Be part of the July 17, National Day of Action
Saturday July 17, 10.30AM to 11 AM only. Meet in front of Safeway Belgrave.(Main St. Belgrave).
Please bring your own folding chair and if possible, a ‘Replace Hazelwood‘ sign. You definitely need a chair for this unique and very brief event.(Organised by Peter Cook PH: 59682824)
18th – Emerald Market
18th – Environmental tour of Cornucopia Living Heritage Centre & Peppermint Ridge Farm – 1-4pm, $22pp/$12 children U15 – includes afternoon tea. More info at www.peppermintridgefarm.com.au .
21st – Giselle Wilkinson, author of “The Conscious Cook”, President of the Sustainable Living Foundation and member of the steering group for The Transition Decade, presentation at Emerald Library at 6.30pm – 8pm – bookings on 5968 3925.
21st – Ride the Talk – John Knox is cycling around Australia to promote energy efficiency and action on climate change. Maroondah City Council, Braeside Ave, from 7-9pm. RSVP to Nelly on 9298 4261 by 20 July.
24th – Book Sale by Friends of Emerald Library. 9am-1pm at Emerald Hall (at the Roundabout)
30th – Schools Tree Day
31st – Green Film – “The Thin Green Line” at 12pm at Emerald Library
August
1st – National Tree Day
1st – Johns Hill Landcare planting at Pepisland for National Tree Day
7th Hills Community Garden Working Bee 9am – 12 noon & Community Harvest Project Produce Swap at 11am
9th – International Day for World Indigenous People
9th - EmFSus Meeting - 7:30 pm Emerald Library
12th – Meet the Candidates Forum ( LaTrobe & Monbulk electorates) – “Climate Change, Transport & Biodiversity” – 7.30-9.30pm, Upwey Community Hall.
15th – Emerald Market
15th - Environmental tour of Cornucopia Living Heritage Centre & Peppermint Ridge Farm – 1-4pm, $22pp/$12 children U15 – includes afternoon tea. More info at www.peppermintridgefarm.com.au .
17th – Green Film – “The Garbage Warrior” at 7pm at Emerald Library
23rd-29th – Keep Australia Beautiful Week
September
Biodiversity Month – all month
1st – National Wattle Day
4th – Hills Community Garden Working Bee 9am – 12 noon & Community Harvest Project Produce Swap at 11am
6th-12th – National Landcare Week
6th – DRREA Meeting – Emerald Library at 7.30pm
7th – National Threatened Species Day
11th - Emerald Clean Team: – meet at the lower car park at Emerald Library at 9am.
12th – Sustainable House Day
12th – National Bilby Day
13th - EmFSus Meeting - 7:30 pm Emerald Library
16th – International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
18th – World Water Monitoring Day
19th – Emerald Market
22nd – World Car-Free Day
October
International Walk to School Month – all month
1st – Walk to Work Day
2nd – Hills Community Garden Working Bee 9am – 12 noon & Community Harvest Project Produce Swap at 11am
4th – World Animal Day
5th – World Habitat Day
11th - EmFSus Meeting - 7:30 pm Emerald Library
13th – Ride to Work Day
10th – World Food Day
17th – International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
17th-23rd – National Water Week
17th – Emerald Market
29th – National Bird Day
November
6th – International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment on War & Armed Conflict
6th – Hills Community Garden Working Bee 9am – 12 noon & Community Harvest Project Produce Swap at 11am
8th-14th – Recycling Week
8th - EmFSus Meeting - 7:30 pm Emerald Library
13th - Emerald Clean Team: – meet at the lower car park at Emerald Library at 9am.
21st – Emerald Market
December
3rd – International Day of People with Disability
4th – Hills Community Garden Working Bee 9am – 12 noon & Community Harvest Project Produce Swap at 11am
5th – International Volunteer Day
6th-12th – Coastcare Week
10th – Human Rights Day
11th – International Mountain Day
13th - EmFSus Meeting - 7:30 pm Emerald Library
19th – Emerald Market