Learn how to garden more sustainably with free webinars

Published on 14 July 2020

Sunraysia residents can learn how to make their gardens and backyards more sustainable with the latest series of free Sustainable Living webinars in coming weeks.

Three webinars presented by Sustainable Gardening Australia’s Richard Rowe will take place on the following dates: 

Tuesday 21 July
7pm – 8.30pm
Sharing Your Garden with Wildlife – an introduction 

Tuesday 4 August
7pm – 8.30pm
Dealing with Garden Pests without Harsh Chemicals

Tuesday 18 August
7pm – 8.30pm
Backyard Chooks

Councillor for Environment and Farming Sustainability Anthony Cirillo said the webinars would provide simple, practical advice that would not only help make residents’ properties more sustainable, but healthier and more enjoyable places to enjoy.

Each 90-minute webinar will be held over the Zoom video conferencing service and include 30 minutes for participants to ask questions.

Residents need to register for each webinar, after which they will receive a link to attend.

To register contact Environmental Sustainability Education Officer Nardia Baker on (03) 5018 8100 or nardia.baker@mildura.vic.gov.au

Please see below for more details on each webinar.

Sharing Your Garden with Wildlife
Our indigenous animals are struggling with the effects of urbanisation and the removal of habitat but with a few simple changes a garden can become an inviting space for local fauna to visit and live in.

Dealing with Garden Pests without Harsh Chemicals
Garden pests can be managed by using nature and its resources to strengthen the balance within your garden, avoiding unnecessary chemical use.
Gardens are the natural habitat for all types of insects – the good, the bad and the ugly. Interested Pest Management aims to manage pests using a mixture of control methods with low-impact chemicals being used as a last resort.

Backyard Chooks
Backyard Chickens make great family pets, give you beautifully golden eggs, help you recycle your kitchen and garden waste and can make rich compost and fertiliser.
Learn how to set up and look after backyard chooks so that they are healthy and happy and play an important part in your family’s lifestyle.

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