Author: Darren
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Cheese Making – Kiama
In this hands-on, practical workshop you’ll learn how to make Ricotta, Mascarpone and Fetta cheese. Please note this full day course has a charge of $30 per person (this is subsidised from a retail cost of $90 per person). This activity is open to residents of Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama Council areas. **NOTE: Unfortunately, this…
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GreenPlan Sale Day – Wollongong
Wollongong City Council ratepayers only may purchase up to 50 plants per property at prices as marked until stocks last. Payment by cash, cheque or EFTPOS (no American Express accepted). A rates notice must be produced when payment made. This activity is run by Wollongong Council and is available to Wollongong residents only. Venue: Wollongong…
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Bushcare Coastal Sunset Walk – Bellambi Dune
Breathe in the fresh sea air and find out new things as we explore our beautiful Wollongong coastline. No bookings necessary. Walk the walk circular track through the dunes and then south along the cycle track to view the wetland, lagoon and dune, estimated distance of 3.5km with some hills. Wear strong shoes, long pants…
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DIY Habitat Creation – Shellharbour
Learn about: – Creating an attractive, low maintenance area in your garden that will support local wildlife – Identifying and removing common weeds – Selecting plants to attract local wildlife You will be guided by experienced bush regenerators through the creation of a 1 square meter patch of habitat, using local native plant species to…
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Energy Around The Home Workshop – Shellharbour
Come and learn about the energy consuming areas of your home and the actions and changes you can make to save yourself money and reduce your carbon footprint. This free activity is open to residents of Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama Council areas. Bookings are essential. To book or for more information, phone 4221 6111.
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GreenPlan Plant Collection Day – Wollongong
Plants are available to Wollongong City Council residents only at a minimum cost. A rates notice must be produced when payment made. This activity is run by Wollongong Council and is available to Wollongong residents only. Venue: Botanic Gardens Nursery, Northfields Avenue, Keiraville. For more information phone 4225 2636.
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Bushcare Coastal Sunset Walk – Towradgi
Breathe in the fresh sea air and find out new things as we explore our beautiful Wollongong coastline. No bookings necessary. Walk will head north looking at Towradgi Dune restoration, detouring along Towradgi Creek to the Blue Divers bridge, continuing along cycle track to Cawley Rd and back along beach, estimated distance of 4km of…
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Saddleback To Barren Grounds Bushwalk
Free guided bushwalk! Enjoy the spectacular views whilst learning about the different types of rainforest to be found on this walk. Trek over the saddle and notice the change in vegetation as we approach the cliffs of Barren Grounds. This walk has some steep sections. Places are limited and bookings essential. This activity is open…
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Sydney Water Restrictions Madness
Have a read of the [current water restrictions rules from Sydney Water](http://www.sydneywater.com.au/SavingWater/WaterRestrictions/). Kids can run under sprinklers any time of the day, you can hose windows and walls any time, and you can wash your car at any time. You can also leave your hose running unattended to top up pools or fill containers, and…
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Know Your Government Rebates!
You may have noticed that I’ve just added a new page to the menu bar above these posts, [Australian Rebates](http://green-change.com/australian-rebates/). I’ve tried to collect all the information I could find on Australian federal rebate programs, as well as all the different rebate schemes for the various states. There are a lot of good opportunities in…