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button under the event you want to book for.About the Willunga Environment Centre
The Willunga Environment Centre is located in the thriving village of Willunga on the Fleurieu Peninsula. The township is surrounded by the coast and vines, and offers a diverse range of successes and challenges when it comes to good Environmental Practices.
The Centre was first established in 1995 as the "Willunga Landcare Group" to provide a community based information and liaison service to support local groups.
In August 2005, the Centre expanded as part of the new Australian wide program of integrated Natural Resource Management. On October the 1st 2005, a new committee took over the management and gave the Centre the new name "Willunga Environment Centre Inc".
The Centre is one of eight Natural Resource Centres/ Environment Centres funded by Landscapes SA Hills and Fleurieu Board and Greener Adelaide. The centre is staffed by volunteers and a part time Manager.
Since its rebirth as the Willunga Environment Centre Inc, the service has become a thriving centre for community to access up to the minute information on Natural Resources, including topics such as recycling, weed management, biodiversity and conservation and land management. The centre also offers a broad range of brochures, resources and equipment, as well as providing workshops and public forums. WEC operates as a tourist information centre.
The WEC supports local action groups and individuals creating a difference, including Willunga Hills Face Landcare Group, Trees for Life, Bush for Life, Friends of Willunga Basin, Friends of Aldinga Scrub, Lets South, Willunga Basin Walking Trail , Time for Life, Folk of all trades, and work closely with Onkapringa Council. We also carry a wide range of brochures about these and other groups.
The WEC is home to YACCA, our youth group (youth and community in conservation action), a group of dedicated young environmentalists from 12-19 who meet regularly at the centre and beyond.
We have regular sewing bees to create shopping bags worthy of design medals! We also run a stitch n' fix program where you can learn new sewing skills! Watch our events page.
We are home of the Willunga and Kangarilla Tree Trail Projects, and the McLaren Vale Cellar door trail. See the brochure on our home page.
Welcome to the Willunga Environment Centre
Proudly supported by Landscapes SA Hills and Fleurieu Board and Green Adelaide
The Willunga Environment Centre is a not-for-profit organisation that aims "to encourage and support the community to achieve environmental, social and economic sustainability in the Willunga Basin and surrounding areas."
We offer a wide range of resources and hold regular community events and workshops . We encourage the public to come in and visit the WEC and see what it can offer you. You can put your name on our mailing list, become a member and access more services, or like us on facebook to keep up to date with the latest information. You can also see what local action groups are doing and join in where you can.
The WEC is also home to YACCA, our youth group (youth and community in conservation action), a group of dedicated young environmentalists from 12-19 who meet regularly at the centre and work within our community on projects. This group has been running for seven years, a testament to their sustainability! YACCA runs on Monday and Tuesday afternoons.