Council’s Sustainability Festival is back for its ninth year and is full of inspiring ideas and workshops for all ages.
Greater Dandenong City Council Mayor, Cr Jim Memeti said this year’s theme A Sustainable Tomorrow, Together reminded us that looking after the environment was everyone’s responsibility.
“While we may see our own actions towards a sustainable future as small, by working together our actions can make a significant difference,” the Mayor said.
Join the all-day market event at the Springvale Community Hub, 5 Hillcrest Grove, Springvale, on Saturday 9 April, from 10am-3pm.
The free, family-friendly event features live music, activities, workshops and special events.
Did you know that every year each Australian sends about 23kg of clothing to landfill? Learn the basics of how to fix damaged clothes and keep your wardrobe favourites in rotation at the Fix Your Clothes Workshop, or exchange unwanted clothes for fresh fashion at the Clothes Swap.
Take part in a Sustainable Craft Workshop or learn more about how trees affect humans and the environment during climate change at a special Talk by Dr Greg Moore.
All workshops and activities are free, but some require registration.
The indoor and outdoor market will feature stalls with great innovative products to help protect the environment, homegrown produce and free environmentally friendly food to keep you fed throughout the day.
Visit greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/sustainability-festival for a detailed program of events or to register.
