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17-19 February 2012 | Birrarung Marr

Free Talks & Workshops for a Sustainable World

Understanding What Influences Human Behaviour
Friday, 17 February 2012 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Ever caught yourself secretly wondering if those around you might just be idiots?

Working In Sustainable Development
Friday, 17 February 2012 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Featuring stories on sustainable development from both the volunteer and partner organisation perspectives. Hear what it's like to live and work overseas, and be a part of the Q&A!

Edible Ecosystems In Your Backyard
Friday, 17 February 2012 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

How can you get the most out of your urban gardens with the least effort? The best way is by mimicking natural ecosystems, using edible and other useful species.

Why Climate Change Is Not Gender-Neutral
Saturday, 18 February 2012 - 11:00am to 12:00pm

Jo Tenner, founder of Women's Environment Network Australia, speaks on the relationship between women and the environment through a focus on the issue of climate change.

Present Realities And Future Possibilites
Saturday, 18 February 2012 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Cohousing communities are old-fashioned neighbourhoods created with a little ingenuity. They bring together the value of private homes with the benefits of more sustainable living.

Innovative Waste Management In Action
Saturday, 18 February 2012 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Cultivating Community is an innovative group working to develop multi-level initiatives for community composting and regenerative, closed-loop food production.

Choosing And Cooking Sustainable Seafood
Saturday, 18 February 2012 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Do you love to buy, cook and eat fish and seafood? Are you concerned about over-fishing and the state of our oceans? Melbourne has a fantastic selection of fresh fish to choose from.

Wardrobe Restyling, Repurposing And Upcycling
Saturday, 18 February 2012 - 3:00pm to 6:00pm

The workshop for everybody who is into sustainable fashion! Three concurrent sessions will be run: Sock Monkey, Draping Station and The Treasury.

Why Nearly All Assumptions Are Wrong
Sunday, 19 February 2012 - 11:00am to 12:00pm

The Masculinity Conspiracy offers some new answers to old problems by viewing patriarchy (partially tongue-in-cheek) via the lens of conspiracy logic, which political scientist Michael Barkun claim

Super-Sized To Test Your Sustainability Savvy!
Sunday, 19 February 2012 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Join Green Renters in playing a range of 'life-sized' games based on classic favourites.

Advocacy And Democracy From The Grassroots
Sunday, 19 February 2012 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

This presentation examines the need to transform and empower democracy at the grass root level and advocate for direct democracy for local, state and federal governance.

Make The Right Choices For Your Health And The Planet
Sunday, 19 February 2012 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Mark Doneddu demonstrates how what you eat directly affects the environment, in the Australian and World context.

Learn How To Build A Raingarden With Melbourne Water
Sunday, 19 February 2012 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Learn how to build a raingarden, and discover how they can save you water in the garden. Find out how raingardensÊhelp to keep our rivers and creeks healthy.

Edible Weeds Workshop
Sunday, 19 February 2012 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

ECOSS presents Doris Pozzi in a show and tell WEEDS workshop including cooking ideas. Why weeds?

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