● reducing household waste,
● becoming more energy savvy,
● reducing food waste,
● becoming a more conscious consumer.

To help you on the journey we are running a free community event in Valentine.

Visit a great collection of sustainability and community stalls showcasing the ‘how’.

Includes:
● Valentine Primary School will have a stall to showcase their work to protect the marine sea-horses and more.
● No spray gardening & natural pest control & creating your own simple frog pond
● Wicking bed gardens that make your gardening so much easier by reducing water needs
● Reducing waste and reducing single-use plastic
● Energy meters & infrared camera to measure your home’s energy performance

Landcare plants that promote pollination, biodiversity and attract small native birds
● Electrify everything – move away from gas and reduce your Carbon footprint.
● Energy understanding – getting savvy about what uses a lot of electricity
● Electric cars and hybrids – speak to some owners and get the run down on efficiency.
● Reducing food waste with Oz Harvest
● Repair Cafe – Sewing machines & MoJo (Mr Fixit) – bring along clothing items for repair and some small household items for guidance and/or repair – maximum 3 items per person.
● Recycling options – for soft plastics, polyurethane, cardboard etc. on the east side of the lake.

10.30am – Sausage sizzle with vegetarian options organised by Valentine Lions Club
11.00am – Musical performance
12.00pm – Drumming Circle – bring a chair, bring a percussion instrument

We will also have some activities for kids like making an insect hotel, and story telling including about ‘The Lonely Plastic Bag’.

Everyone welcome and as the expression goes: ‘Take only photos and leave only footprint ie., no waste please.