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Whale Shark, star of SunSmart Albany Kite Fiesta 2019
A whale shark, blue whale, frilled lizard and many other creatures and box kites, filled Albany’s skies last Sunday..
Read MoreThe 2019 South Coast Festival of Birds and Biodiversity Concludes
The South Coast Festival of Birds and Biodiversity 2019 concluded on the 10 April co-ordinated by Green Skills and BirdLife Australia.
Read More2019 Sustainable Communities Festival Committee is ready !!
The 2019 Green Skills Sustainable Communities Festival Committee is all geared up for Saturday 23rd March in the Albany Town Square.
Read MoreA Journey from Zero Waste to Glut and the Return: Sustainable Commuity Festival
Ashley Whiting, is the owner and operator of Ashley Whiting Creative, wife and mum of one, to her daughter Lilly.
Read More“Ocean innovation in Albany’s Old Railways Station”: Sustainable Community Festival
A year into Albany having been put on the international map for ocean renewable energy, the new headquarters are getting ready to host a multi-disciplinary cohort of researchers and industry developers in the Old Railway Station on Proudlove Parade.
Read MoreEnvironmentally and Economically Sustainable Earthbag House: Sustainable Community Festival
Discover the benefits of building an environmentally and economically sustainable home with Earthbags.
Read MoreOne Litre of Landfill a Week: Sustainable Community Festival
It seems that in many households, the women are leading the charge into low-waste lifestyles, with husbands and kids being brought along for the ride – sometimes kicking and screaming.
Read MoreWhy Loving Yourself is Essential for Sustainable Living: Sustainable Community Festival
Looking after your physical and mental health is an important pillar in living a sustainable lifestyle.
Read MoreHow You Can learn Nurdling at the Sustainable Community Festival
Plastic in the environment has become one of the big issues of our times. While we are a long way from the rest of the world, our shores are experiencing relatively high plastic loads. This presentation will provide you with information about the seasonality of plastic on our shores and what impact it is having…
Read MoreFermenting for your gut and brain health at the Sustainable Community Festival
Fermented foods are rich in probiotic bacteria so by consuming fermented foods you are adding beneficial bacteria and enzymes to your overall intestinal flora, increasing the health of your gut microbiome and digestive system and enhancing the immune system.
Read MoreSustainable Economies: Albany as a regional film Base
Hear about film industry opportunities at the Sustainable Community Festival Saturday 23rd March in the Albany Town Square. Western Australia has been described as “Australia’s outdoor film and television studio” due to its unique locations. In a highly competitive national and international marketplace, what makes Albany and the Great Southern region distinctive? What are the…
Read MoreGreat Southern Sustainable Community Festival 2019
Come along at 10-2 at the Albany Town Square on March 23rd, 2019. Free entry. Check out the event page for updates and speaker schedule.
Read MorePerth Hospitals jump onboard with Modern Cloth Nappies
These midwives were already full bottle on modern cloth nappies; they were just missing the actual nappies to show their parents-to-be.
Read MoreKatannning Art Exhibition Opening and Eco Restoration Forum
On Monday 21 January, Green Skills, in conjunction with the Shire of Katanning’s Art Gallery held a Gondwana Connections art exhibition opening and eco restoration event at which 34 people attended.This event forms part of the South Coast Festival of Birds & Biodiversity.
Read MorePeace with Waste Comes to Denmark and Walpole
Peace With Waste has come to Denmark and Walpole in the form of green and other waste workshops.
Read MoreCitizen Science In Action
Volunteers needed to help Green Skills with surveying Bandicoots, Phascogales and Birds as part of Balijup eco-restoration project.
Read MoreFour Tips For A Fun Christmas
Last Friday a small group of ladies met at Green Skills Albany to eat, play, create and talk Christmas.
Read MoreSewing with Scraps for Christmas
Green Skills Sewing with Scraps workshop was a big hit at the City of Cockburn’s Sustainable Christmas Expo on Sunday 25th November.
Read MoreYouTube Short film released on Cranbrook’s Salt Lakes
The Salt Lakes around Cranbrook, north of the iconic Stirling Range National Park, are one of WA’s hidden treasures.
Read MoreZero Waste Christmas
Would you like to reduce your impact and waste this festive season but need some inspiration? Come along to our low cost workshop and have a play with fun ideas for homemade, local and creative ways to use less and stress less.
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