This year is a great time to take steps towards making your home and lifestyle more sustainable, yet it can be tricky to find trusted independent advice. To help, 20 councils in and near Adelaide are bringing residents a series of online events from the sustainability and energy experts at Renew, who have been providing independent advice for over 40 years. If you already have rooftop solar you may be interested in adding home battery storage, which is becoming more accessible and affordable. But is it the right time?

Join us for this online event to find out what is right for you, as well as what pitfalls to avoid. The event will run for 90 minutes from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, ending with 30 minutes of question time. This online event is presented by Renew on behalf of Resilient South, AdaptWest, Resilient East, and Resilient Hills and Coasts. These Regional Climate Partnerships represent 20 local governments across Adelaide and surrounding regions.

Register online or see the other Renew seminar sessions here.

This year is a great time to take steps towards making your home and lifestyle more sustainable, yet it can be tricky to find trusted independent advice. To help, 20 councils in and near Adelaide are bringing residents a series of online events from the sustainability and energy experts at Renew, who have been providing independent advice for over 40 years.  Greening your property and being clever with water can improve the sustainability and liveability of your property. In this session, Mellissa Bradley from Water Sensitive SA, will talk about how to design a home and garden that is climate-ready and uses water wisely. Come along to this event on Tuesday 22 August. It will run for 90 minutes from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, ending with 30 minutes of question time. 

This online event is presented by Renew on behalf of AdaptWest, Resilient East, Resilient South, and Resilient Hills and Coasts. These Regional Climate Partnerships represent 20 local governments across Adelaide and surrounding regions. Register online or learn more about the Renew seminar series here.

This year is a great time to take steps towards making your home and lifestyle more sustainable, yet it can be tricky to find trusted independent advice. To help, 20 councils in and near Adelaide are bringing residents a series of online events from the sustainability and energy experts at Renew, who have been providing independent advice for over 40 years.

Knowing how to find your team can be overwhelming when planning a renovation, or considering a new build. Making smart choices about who you pick from the very beginning will not only save time and money, but will also allow for the most sustainable approach. In this session, Rebeka Morgan from BuildHer Collective, will share her tips on how to find the right team for your build.

This online event is presented by Renew on behalf of AdaptWest, Resilient East, Resilient South, and Resilient Hills and Coasts. These Regional Climate Partnerships represent 20 local governments across Adelaide and surrounding regions.

Register for free online.

From hempcrete, strawbale, and bricks, rammed earth and everything in-between, picking the right sustainable building material for your home is a time-consuming process. With so many options on the market, it can be had to navigate which building material is best for your new build or renovation. Come along to this online event to find out more, presented by energy experts Renew on behalf of Resilient South. Join us online on 8 August by booking your place here.

This year Resilient South, together with AdaptWest, Resilient East, and Resilient Hills and Coasts have come together to bring residents of 20 South Australian Councils a series of webinars on a range of sustainability topics.

This online event is FREE! Register online or check out the rest of our Renew series here.

This year is a great time to take steps towards making your home and lifestyle more sustainable, yet it can be tricky to find trusted independent advice. To help, 20 councils in and near Adelaide are bringing residents a series of online events from the sustainability and energy experts at Renew, who have been providing independent advice for over 40 years.

As our climate shifts and the cost of energy fluctuates, designing our homes for resilience is more important than ever. In this session, Brett from Brett Aylen Architecture, will explore considerations in the design phase that make a huge difference to the resilience and performance of the final result. The event will run for 90 minutes from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, ending with 30 minutes of question time.

This online event is presented by Renew on behalf of AdaptWest, Resilient East, Resilient South, and Resilient Hills and Coasts. These Regional Climate Partnerships represent 20 local governments across Adelaide and surrounding regions.

Register for this free online event here.

This year is a great time to take steps towards making your home and lifestyle more sustainable, yet it can be tricky to find trusted independent advice. To help, 20 councils in and near Adelaide are bringing residents a series of online events from the sustainability and energy experts at Renew, who have been providing independent advice for over 40 years.

Going all-electric is an essential step in making your home as sustainable as it can be. In this session we will detail how and when to transition away from gas, offer tips on creating an efficient all-electric home, and outline the benefits environmentally and economically. The event will run for 90 minutes from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, ending with 30 minutes of question time.

This online event is presented by Renew on behalf of AdaptWest, Resilient East, Resilient South, and Resilient Hills and Coasts. These Regional Climate Partnerships represent 20 local governments across Adelaide and surrounding regions.

Click here to register online or check out the rest of our online Renew series here.

This year is a great time to take steps towards making your home and lifestyle more sustainable, yet it can be tricky to find trusted independent advice. To help, 20 councils in and near Adelaide are bringing residents a series of online events from the sustainability and energy experts at Renew, who have been providing independent advice for over 40 years.

In this session we’ll be exploring GreenPower, the government accredited renewable energy product offered by most electricity retailers to households and businesses in Australia. But what actually is GreenPower, and does it live up to its name? Come along to find out more. The event will run for 90 minutes from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, ending with 30 minutes of question time.

This online event is presented by Renew on behalf of AdaptWest, Resilient East, Resilient South, and Resilient Hills and Coasts. These Regional Climate Partnerships represent 20 local governments across Adelaide and surrounding regions.

This year is a great time to take steps towards making your home and lifestyle more sustainable, yet it can be tricky to find trusted independent advice. To help, 20 councils in and near Adelaide are bringing residents a series of online events from the sustainability and energy experts at Renew, who have been providing independent advice for over 40 years.

In this webinar we'll be delving into electric vehicles: what sort of home setup is required, and what are things to look out for when thinking about buying one.  The event will run for 90 minutes from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, ending with 30 minutes of question time.

This online event is presented by Renew on behalf of AdaptWest, Resilient East, Resilient South, and Resilient Hills and Coasts. These Regional Climate Partnerships represent 20 local governments across Adelaide and surrounding regions.

Click here to register or check out our other online Renew sessions here.

This year is a great time to take steps towards making your home and lifestyle more sustainable, yet it can be tricky to find trusted independent advice. To help, 20 councils in and near Adelaide are bringing residents a series of online events from the sustainability and energy experts at Renew, who have been providing independent advice for over 40 years.

In this session we will be exploring ways to improve the comfort and energy efficiency of your home, and explain which steps to take first to save money and stay warmer this winter. We will unpack energy saving measures like draught proofing, insulation, heating, hot water and double glazing, and help you discover ways to take control of your bills, with tips on reading your bill and understanding your energy usage.

This session is relevant if you own your own home. There is an earlier session held on May 16 for rental properties. The event will run for 90 minutes from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, ending with 30 minutes of question time. This online event is presented by Renew on behalf of AdaptWest, Resilient East, Resilient South, and Resilient Hills and Coasts. These Regional Climate Partnerships represent 20 local governments across Adelaide and surrounding regions.

Click here to register online and check out our other online Renew sessions here!

This year is a great time to take steps towards making your home and lifestyle more sustainable, yet it can be tricky to find trusted independent advice. To help, 20 councils in and near Adelaide are bringing residents a series of online events from the sustainability and energy experts at Renew, who have been providing independent advice for over 40 years.

In this session we’ll be exploring ways to make your rental home more comfortable and cheaper to run. We will look at energy saving measures like draught proofing, window coverings, and more efficient use of heating and hot water to help you find ways to reduce your energy bills, with tips on reading your bills and understanding your energy usage. We'll also discuss strategies for approaching your landlord for appliance upgrades.

This session is relevant for both renters and landlords. There is another session held on May 23rd, for those that own your own home. The event will run for 90 minutes from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, ending with 30 minutes of question time. This online event is presented by Renew on behalf of AdaptWest, Resilient East, Resilient South, and Resilient Hills and Coasts. These Regional Climate Partnerships represent 20 local governments across Adelaide and surrounding regions.

Click here to register online and check out our other online Renew sessions here!

Do you live near the coast? Would you like to create a stylish garden that copes with the harsh local conditions? Join us for this informative workshop to learn how to use native plants to achieve that!

Green Adelaide's Coast and Seas team will guide you step-by-step, providing advice on what species work best for your needs, different landscaping styles, and plant maintenance tips. You'll also learn which common garden plants to avoid because they're known to become environmental weeds.

Local plants will be on display and you’ll have the opportunity to ask our staff your native gardening questions!

All attendees receive a free coastal gardens planting guide and a local native plant to take home. Tea and coffee will be provided.

This workshop is for coastal residents and business owners.

This is a Green Adelaide event and is supported by Resilient South (Cities of Holdfast Bay, Marion, Mitcham and Onkaparinga).

Limited places available – book now!

Have questions? Please contact Green Adelaide's Coastal Projects Coordinator, Warrick Barnes at warrick.barnes@sa.gov.au

Interested in receiving more FREE local native plants? Register for our Gazania Free Gardens Plant Swap!

Moving to more ‘circular’ practices helps businesses to drive down operational costs, reduce waste and take meaningful action on climate change.

Five businesses in the Edwardstown Precinct recently completed the City of Marion Circular Economy Program. This program upskilled participants in ‘circular’ practices and provided them with action plans to:

·       Reduce their landfill volumes

·       Transition to more sustainable packaging

·       Work with their suppliers and customers to find more sustainable goods

·       and services

·       Lower their climate emissions

·       Demonstrate leadership to their customers and the community

Join us on Monday, 27 March 2023 at the Marion Hotel, to share the findings from the program.

You will:

·       Hear from experts about circular business practices

·       Hear firsthand from Program participants on practical actions they’re taking

·       Explore and discuss opportunities for business across Marion to take part in Precinct opportunities

·       Learn how you can get involved and the support available

Register today

Understanding how to read your energy bill could lead to hundreds of dollars a year in savings!

High energy bills getting you down?

Discover how to read your energy bill and save money for your family.

Find out which tariff best suits your electricity usage patterns.

Knowledge + action = better outcomes.

Heather from ConnectED will empower us to take charge of our energy and water bills.

Registrations essential

FREE light refreshments, tea and coffee provided.

This session is hosted by City of Marion and supported by Resilient South - the Cities of Marion, Mitcham, Onkaparinga and Holdfast. The event is open to people who live, work and play in these Council areas.

Click here to register for this free event.

Learn more about zero waste living with Dani and Sam from Folk of all Trades. Monthly videos are planned across 2022 as part of the Simple Living Series!

This free online event will take place at midday on Wednesday 6 July, with a video presentation followed by a LIVE Q&A on Facebook at 12:30pm.

For those of you not able to make the live presentation, the video will be available to view for up to four weeks afterwards via www.folkofalltrades.com

Other upcoming video events include:

June - Chooks as garden helpers
July - Zero waste living (as part of Plastic Free July)
August - Natural dyeing with plants
September - Summer food gardening
October - Connecting with nature
November - Composting and worm farming
December - Simple tempeh making

To join the event, visit Folk of All Trades online.

This 2022 series is supported by Resilient South (Cities of Onkaparinga, Holdfast Bay, Marion and Mitcham) and Green Adelaide.

We will explore easy and practical ways to go plastic free and how to avoid, reduce, reuse, or recycle.

Attend & go in the draw to win a worm farm!

Date and time

Tue., 5 July 2022

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm ACST

Location

Cove Civic Centre

1 Ragamuffin Drive

Hallett Cove, SA 5158

View map

Register here!

As the impacts of climate change are being felt more acutely, it is more important than ever to better understand likely future impacts and, more importantly, what we can do as individuals and local communities to mitigate and adapt.

Please come along to discuss key issues with a panel of experts working on climate related issues in different professional spheres and meet like-minded people in your local community.

Panelists will be:

• Ariella Helfgott, Director of Strategic Foresight, Department for Premier and Cabinet
  Ariella lives in Marino and has expertise in scenario analysis, strategic thinking and resilience. She has applied this while working for the World Energy Council, the University of Oxford and the Australian Department of Defence, among others.

• Nina Keath, Senior Environmental Planner, City of Onkaparinga
  Nina is responsible for climate resilience at City of Onkaparinga. Her early career at Monash University was spent researching the ingredients required for transitioning towards more sustainable practices. Since returning to SA, she has relished the opportunity to apply social theory and watch it work in the real world.

• Holger Maier, Professor of Environmental Engineering, University of Adelaide
  Holger lives in Seacliff and teaches courses and works with industry and government on climate impact modelling, natural hazard risk management, the renewable energy transition and smart stormwater systems.

This event is free and is hosted by the Seacliff Uniting Church. Please register online here.

Learn how chooks can be garden helpers with Dani and Sam from Folk of all Trades.

12 noon – The video will premiere on Facebook and YouTube on Wednesday 1 June. 

Facebook: https://fb.me/e/1wZurNDMC
YouTube: https://youtu.be/IAwSOVBof_k

12:30pm - Join the LIVE Q&A on Facebook straight after the video premiere https://fb.me/e/1xScMzC8V

For those of you not able to make either of these times, the video's will be available to view for up to 4 weeks afterwards via www.folkofalltrades.com/videos

 Monthly videos are planned across 2022 as part of the Simple Living Series!

June - Chooks as garden helpers
July - Zero waste living (as part of Plastic Free July)
August - Natural dyeing with plants
September - Summer food gardening
October - Connecting with nature
November - Composting and worm farming
December - Simple tempeh making

This 2022 series is supported by Resilient South (Cities of Onkaparinga, Holdfast Bay, Marion and Mitcham) and Green Adelaide.

Sunday 19 June

1pm – 4pm

Got an old toy, coffee grinder or bike that doesn’t work? Do you have a sentimental item that needs some love and attention? Bring it along to the Repair Cafe and see if we can fix it for you.

Or just come along, connect with neighbours and enjoy a cuppa at the Brews and Views cafe.

Re-use your old goods and save them from landfill.

If you wish to be involved as a repairer contact Chris on christeale1@gmail.com. There will be a number of skills and roles needed to be filled, and people with various levels of electrical, general machinery, woodwork, bike, sewing and general admin experience are welcome.

Contact us

For enquiries and more information:

Email: 5049marinohall@gmail.com

Phone: 0417 804 307.

Find us

44 Newland Avenue, Marino (corner of Bakewell Ave)

NOTE: Date/venue have changed due to wet weather.

REVISED DATE: Sunday 19 June, 1pm - 3pm at Cove Civic Centre

Gazanias are a declared weed that harm our natural environment. They commonly 'escape' from gardens as their seeds easily spread, they're dumped in garden waste or are planted illegally. Once established in our coastal environments, they quickly outcompete local native plants and reduce habitat, food and shelter for local wildlife. They are costly to control and take valuable resources away from other important issues.

If you're a City of Marion resident or business , you can help by getting involved in our native plant giveaway!

What you need to do:

• Carefully remove gazanias in your garden (maybe you have a single plant or a patch?)

• Take a photo of the gazanias removed from your garden!

• Dispose of the gazanias in your green organics bin (don't dump or transport them elsewhere)

• Register and come to the Plant Swap Day at Cove Civic Centre. Show us your picture, and we'll send you home with a pack of local native coastal plants.

We'll also provide you with a free 'Coastal Gardens planting guide' and a sticker for your green organics bin.

PLEASE NOTE

• This program is for City of Marion residents only.

• Limited native plants are available (limit of 8 plants per household applies).

• Limit of one ticket per household.

For further enquiries, please contact Jess Mitchell (Environmental Engagement Officer) on 0499 639 480 or jess.mitchell@marion.sa.gov.au

Gazania Free Gardens is a project originally developed by Alexandrina Council.

Date and time

Sun, 19 June 2022

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm ACST

Location

Cove Civic Centre

1 Ragamuffin Drive

Hallett Cove, SA 5158

View map

 Register here!

Do you live on the coast? Would you like to create a stylish garden that copes with the harsh local conditions? Join us for this informative workshop to learn how to use native plants to achieve that!

Green Adelaide's Coast and Seas team will guide you step-by-step, providing advice on what species work best for your needs, different landscaping styles, and plant maintenance tips. You'll also learn which common garden plants to avoid because they're known to become environmental weeds.

Local plants will be on display and you’ll have the opportunity to ask our staff your native gardening questions!

All attendees receive a free coastal gardens planting guide and a local native plant to take home. Tea and coffee will be provided.

This workshop is for coastal residents and business owners.

This is a Resilient South supported event, brought to you by the Cities of Marion, Holdfast, Mitcham and Onkaparinga.

Limited places available – book now!

Have questions? Please contact Green Adelaide's Seascapes Liaison Officer, Claire Lock at claire.lock@sa.gov.au

Interested in receiving more FREE local native plants? Register for our Gazania Free Gardens Plant Swap!

Date and time

Thu., 16 June 2022

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ACST

Location

Cove Civic Centre

1 Ragamuffin Drive

Hallett Cove, SA 5158

View map
Register here!

Ask any seasoned gardener and they will tell you that healthy soil is the key to a healthy garden.

In this Grow it Local online session, expert Casey Lister will help you learn all about maximising the health of your soil. You’ll discover which soil amendments are actually worth your time and money (and which you shouldn’t bother with), why regular mulching is vital for healthy soil, how to use grit and clay to improve your soil structure, why you shouldn’t leave garden beds un-planted and why you don’t really need to worry about digging or weeding your garden.

You'll be able to post any of your patch or home growing related questions in the event link and the presenter will do their best to answer these queries during the live session. This free online event is presented through the partnership of Green Adelaide, SA councils and Grow It Local. Register now for this exclusive and free, live digital session.

Join Sophie Thomson as she takes us through growing veggies vertically to maximise space and utilise produce plants to help cool and shade your garden and home.

Sophie Thomson has continued to light up the screen on ABC TV’s Gardening Australia with her infectious enthusiasm for more than 16 years. She is generous with her knowledge as a horticulturist gleaned from over 35 years of hands-on gardening experience. She shares her insights, tips and knowledge nationally through public speaking engagements, media columns, talk back radio and her recent best-selling book Sophie’s Patch.

Aside from the obvious environmental benefits, Sophie believes gardening improves our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, as well as that of the broader community. Since 2020, she has been working to support fire affected communities on Kangaroo Island and in the Adelaide Hills helping them rebuild their gardens.

This free online event is presented through the partnership of Green Adelaide, SA councils and Grow It Local. Register online here.

We all want to make the most of our garden spaces. It doesn’t matter if you have a large property or you’re renting in a small unit with a patio – there are always smarter ways to pack more in, get systems pumping and keep our patches grounded in local ecosystems. In this workshop with Patch of Plenty, we’ll use permaculture design techniques to assess our own gardening context and create the patch that works best for our needs, abilities and site. We will discuss observation, sector analysis and locating your patch, as well as considering our resources and physical abilities as gardeners. We’ll then look at different techniques for establishing a food-producing space including bed preparation, planting and responding to feedback from your garden.

This event costs $5 per person and is open to all residents of the Cities of Holdfast Bay, Marion, Mitcham and Onkaparinga. Reserve your place online.

COVID-SAFE Guidelines: Please follow accepted hygiene measures including sanitising hands when entering the building and staying home if you are unwell. Please follow accepted physical distancing measures of 1.5m. Please ensure you have checked in to our venue. Please book via Eventbrite as numbers at sessions are strictly limited to adhere to COVID-19 requirements. This activity may be switched to online, cancelled or postponed as advice from SA Health changes.

Composting is a revolutionary act!

We have all heard about the importance of compost in the home garden, but why is compost so valuable? How can you produce your own high quality, nutrient rich compost in a suburban garden? Join the Patch of Plenty team where we will demystify the world of compost and get you set up to create black gold in your patch.

We'll talk about affordable backyard systems, how to integrate helpful animals (chooks) and manage unhelpful vermin as well as the differences between hot and cold compost. We will also take a deep dive into compost making for different abilities and bodies, community compost systems and accessing local, sustainable sources of carbon for blending with your patch's resources. This session will include practical components so please bring a pair of gloves!

This event costs $5 per person and is open to residents of the Cities of Holdfast Bay, Marion, Mitcham and Onkaparinga. Reserve your place online.

COVID-SAFE Guidelines: Please follow accepted hygiene measures including sanitising hands when entering the building and staying home if you are unwell. Please follow accepted physical distancing measures of 1.5m. Please ensure you have checked in to our venue. Please book via Eventbrite as numbers at sessions are strictly limited to adhere to COVID-19 requirements. This activity may be switched to online, cancelled or postponed as advice from SA Health changes.

Smart water use in the garden Gardens are often the biggest use of household water. As our climate gets hotter and drier we need to get smart about watering so we can still have a luscious, productive patch while maximising this precious resource. Join the Patch of Plenty team at this workshop, where we'll go through the basics of setting up simple irrigation systems, get stuck into rainwater harvesting, and offer tips to optimise your water use in the garden. We discuss different forms of irrigation and other techniques like mulching and shading to support healthy plants in hot and dry weather. We will get hands on with different irrigation pipes and fittings, Bring along your irrigation questions!

This event costs $5 per person, will be held at the Cumberland Park Community Centre and is open to residents of the Cities of Holdfast Bay, Marion, Mitcham and Onkaparinga. Reserve your place online.

COVID-SAFE Guidelines: Please follow accepted hygiene measures including sanitising hands when entering the building and staying home if you are unwell. Please follow accepted physical distancing measures of 1.5m. Please ensure you have checked in to our venue. Please book via Eventbrite as numbers at sessions are strictly limited to adhere to COVID-19 requirements. This activity may be switched to online, cancelled or postponed as advice from SA Health changes.

Help your child make a bird feeder to hang outside this school holiday

For ages 5+ years. Please book a ticket for each child making the craft. Adults will not need a ticket.

By attending this event you consent for you, and any persons you are responsible for, being photographed and/or filmed and agree that the City of Onkaparinga and other organisations may use the resulting photographs and film for promotional purposes, including by publishing them in print and other media. Please see one of our event staff if you do not wish to be photographed or filmed.

COVID-SAFE Guidelines: Please follow accepted hygiene measures including sanitising hands when entering the building and staying home if you are unwell. Please follow accepted physical distancing measures of 1.5m. Please ensure you have checked in to our venue. Please book via Eventbrite as numbers at sessions are strictly limited to adhere to COVID-19 requirements. This activity may be switched to online, cancelled or postponed as advice from SA Health changes.

Change is the only constant in the business world. Climate change is driving a rapidly changing risk horizon, with extreme weather events, supply chain disruption, market volatility and policy uncertainty forming a significant threat to South Australian businesses. Join our panel of political and business leaders to understand how businesses can adapt to this changing landscape and not only sustain themselves through climate change, but take advantage of the opportunities it presents.

8:30-10:30am

17 November 2021

Tonsley Innovation District

Speakers include:

·     Senator Penny Wong, Senator for South Australia, Leader of the Opposition in the Senate

·     The Hon Stephen Patterson, Minister for Trade and Investment

·     Dominic Churchill, Head of Capital Markets at Smart Capital Group

·     Senator Rex Patrick, Senator for South Australia

·     Malcolm Leask, Hither and Yon Winery

·     The Hon David Speirs Minister for Environment and Water 

Reserve your place for $10 (including breakfast) here.

Future Energy Week is brought to you by the Tonsley Future Energy Consortium, Flinders University, City of Marion and the World Energy Council. It is hosted at the Tonsley Innovation District by Renewal SA. Check out the full program of events.