Environment Events in Sydney

In this workshop, students collaborate to construct a future city, focusing on eco-friendliness and inclusivity. They design essential elements like roads, parks, and transport systems using recycled materials, learning the principles of fairness and sustainability in urban planning.

Explore the benefits of gardening for the environment, food systems and human health. Learn how to get more from your food scrapes! Plant growth and photosynthesis is discussed. Parents are welcome to stay for the session. This workshop presented by Keep Australia Beautiful.

Learn about composting and worm farming in this engaging workshop designed for kids 8 years and older. Discover how to recycle organic waste, maintain a worm farm, and get up close with live worms! The session includes stories, games, and hands-on experiences. Parents are welcome to stay.

Get your White Card, a mandatory license for construction sites in Australia. This course covers essential safety topics, risk management, and safe work practices. Upon completion, receive a nationally recognised White Card, allowing legal entry and work on construction sites across all states and territories.

Attend our interactive council planning workshop and discover effective strategies to enhance your community's resilience to climate change. Learn how to plan effectively and increase resilience.

Attend a Q&A session to learn about the new Food Waste Service and how to become a Food Waste Champion in your local community. Discover simple, practical ways to manage food waste at home. Catering and prizes for the best food puns will be provided.

Take a guided tour of the Sutherland Shire Community Nursery during the Seniors Festival. See how we grow, nurture, and care for the plants that make our community bloom. Discover the heart of The Shire’s green future!

Cumberland City Council is giving away free native trees and shrubs to residents. Help beautify Cumberland by picking up a plant. Residents can pick from a selection of 7 native species of trees, shrubs and groundcovers to take home. Plants will be limited to two trees per household and proof of address will be required.

Explore breakthrough technologies transforming end-of-life solar panels into a circular, sustainable energy ecosystem. Join leading researchers, industry experts, and peers in Sydney’s vibrant autumn to exchange ideas in solar panel recycling and sustainability.