Two free workshops focusing on waste and environment topics are coming to Emerald Library in November.
Cardinia Shire Council and Casey Cardinia Libraries have partnered to host the sessions, as well as an additional two free workshops in Pakenham, covering the following topics:
-How to start a worm farm
-Ways to conserve and use water to maintain a healthy and productive home garden
-How to reduce food waste and save on grocery bills
-How to identify and control weeds safely at home.
-Cooking with food scraps
On Saturday 12 November at Emerald Library, Open Table and Cardinia Shire Council will hold a live demonstration cooking Veggie Scrap Fritters.
Participants will be provided with the recipe to take home to continue their zero food waste journey, and one participant will will win a zero waste cooking door prize on the day.
The event will run from 11am to 12pm.
To book, visit Cooking with Food Scraps on the Casey Cardinia Libraries website (ccl.vic.gov.au).
A ‘world of weeds’ event will be held on Saturday 26 November, helping attendees identify and control weeds safely at home.
The event will run from 10.30 to 11.30am at Emerald Library.
To book, visit the world of weeds page on the Casey Cardinia Libraries site (ccl.vic.gov.au).
Emerald Library is located at (400A Belgrave-Gembrook Rd, Emerald).
Other workshops will also be held in Pakenham.
For more information on the workshops at Pakenham Library, visit https://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/news/article/965/free_spring_workshops_at_pakenham_and_emerald_libraries
For more information about Cardinia Shire Council’s waste and recycling programs, visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/rubbishandrecycling
For more information about Cardinia Shire Council’s environmental programs, visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/parksandenvironment
For enquiries about these workshops, contact Council’s Waste Team on 1300 787 624.
