Wednesday 13th Aug , until Wednesday 10th Sep
INTRODUCTION TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY - SUSTAINABILITY 101
course
This is where you get a more in-depth instruction in making significant
changes to your lives, all in a very relaxed atmosphere as we sit in comfy
chairs in a semicircle and listen to a selection of local presenters.
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Tuesday 2nd Sep , until Tuesday 18th Nov
GLOBAL WARMING: AN ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVE
course
Perspective is a course that aims to be
accessible to all who accept the proposition that there is no economy
without a living environment, but who nonetheless feel disoriented by the
welter of political proposals on offer within mainstream and non-mainstream debate.
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Monday 8th Sep
BIODIVERSITY AND GENES
talk
Melbourne University Free Lecture Series: Mining Biodiversity and Genes to provide better Monitors of the Stresses acting on our Natural Environment.
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Wednesday 10th Sep
ECO MARKET PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION
information night, launch
Introducing a sustainable shopping alternative. Eco Market is a new project and campaign that aims to provide a real alternative to the Supermarket. Eco Market will sell 70% of products found at the supermarket, however all products must meet the standards of the Friends of the Earth environmental, ethical and social criteria.
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Friday 12th Sep , until Saturday 13th Sep
NATIONAL INDIGENOUS LEGAL CONFERENCE & BALL
ball, conference
For legal professionals working in Native Title, social justice, human rights and cultural heritage. If you are a Lawyer, Law student, Barrister, Judge, Academic, Indigenous Community
Elder or work in Local Government, at an Aboriginal Legal Service or
Land Council, Native Title Representative Body or Justice Department.
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Saturday 13th Sep , until Sunday 14th Sep
SUSTAINABLE HOUSE DAY 2008
exhibition, seminar, talk, workshop
Now in its seventh year, the Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society will be holding Sustainable House Day across the nation on 13 and 14 September 2008.
Carefully selected homes are open for visitors in major cities and some more distant locations. For a small fee the community can visit these homes, get to meet the owners and find out how they did things, and get some inspiration to build or renovate for their OWN sustainable home.
For more info go to sustainablehouseday.com
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Saturday 20th Sep , until Tuesday 23rd Sep
LEADERSHIP IN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROGRAM (LEAP)
camp, conference, gathering, workshop, course
LEAP is a four-day environmental leadership and education conference for students in years 9 to 12. Applications are open now at http://leap.wikidot.com/
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Monday 22nd Sep , until Sunday 28th Sep
STILLNESS IN ACTION RETREAT
workshop
Stillness in Action develops wisdom, calmness, courage and clarity to sustain a life of freedom and integrity in challenging times. Meditation plus the work of US scholar and activist, Joanna Macy, combine powerfully to re-inspire and strengthen your work in the world. “This retreat has given me hope and faith to reclaim the future and reshape it in a clean, clear, responsible way." Emma Pittaway, Greenpeace. Further info: Tathra Street,tathra@gmail.com / 0416 743 605 / www.stillnessinaction.net
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THIRSTY FOR MORE?
OTHER CALENDERS IN MELBOURNE:
INDYMEDIA www.melbourne.indymedia.org/calendar
(social and environmental activism)
WISEWORLD www.wiseworld.com.au
(social change, personal growth and sustainability)
SLF CALENDAR www.sustainablelivingcalendar.org.au
(events and activities across Australia which educate, promote and celebrate
sustainable living)
AUSTRALIAN VEGAN ASSOCIATION www.vegan.com.au
(a nation wide calendar of events covering vegan, vegetarian and animal liberation
groups)
FOR EVENTS CALENDARS IN OTHER STATES VISIT:
FUTURES AUSTRALIA www.futureaus.net/events
(Australian library of information and links for creating positive social change in our society and environment)
