Residents learn how to live more sustainably during series of upcoming community workshops
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A series of workshops will begin from tomorrow to empower and inform residents on how they can have more of a positive impact on the environment.
The Livingstone Shire Council Sustainable Living series presented by Thrive Essentials will feature how to compost, recycling right, sewing, bike maintenance, cloth nappy and solar power information starting from 21 August through to 3 October.
The workshops will culminate with the Sustainable Livingstone Expo on 3 October, which the community will be invited to attend to learn more about taking simple steps towards sustainable living to support their families, businesses and the environment.
Already receiving a positive response from residents, the first composting workshop to be held at Yeppoon Community Nursery, was sold out within days of its announcement.
Portfolio holder of Water, Waste Management and the Environment, Councillor Andrea Friend said the workshops will provide practical information in a relaxed setting where participants can ask questions and get advice from the experts in their respective fields.
“The first workshop will focus on mixing, testing, using and sharing compost which will be presented by three local composting gurus – Ken Mason from Woodvale Park Biodynamics, Nicola Apps from OMsweetOM Spiritual Permaculture, and Craig Sherratt from High Valley Dawn Permaculture Farm,” Cr Friend said.
“These workshops are designed to be a catalyst for change in each resident, and as a result, the wider community.
“I strongly encourage residents to find out more about the workshops and come along to one or all of them, because small changes to our daily habits and lifestyle can add up to making a big difference in the future.”
Workshop presenter Mr Mason has 20 years’ experience in making and using compost to produce a variety of fruit and vegetables on his biodynamic farm at Woodbury, says well-made compost will solve 80% of your gardening problems.
“Anything that’s once-lived can be turned into compost – the green waste that comes from your yard or garden is the perfect material for recycling back into your garden and turning into compost to make your soil more fertile, which makes for healthy plants,” Mr Mason said.
Keep an eye out on Council’s Facebook page for more information on the upcoming workshops to be held throughout September and October.