How to Book for an Event or Workshop
Events/Workshops
The WEC holds regular events including workshops and guest speakers, along with field trips. These events cover a wide range of environmental issues and there is something for everyone. We encourage participants to be FRAGRANCE FREE at these events. Some events have a fee or suggested donation associated with them. We appreciate your support of programs at the WEC including our YACCA Youth Group.
To book in for any workshops please click on the book now icon to be redirected to Eventbrite (preferred method), phone the Centre on 8556 4188 or email us at:
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2021 Workshops and events
Regular Boomerang Bag Workshops are BACK!!!
Come and sew Boomerang bags to share with others! - Mondays from 10-3
Vicki and her team will welcome you. You can come along and sew for a while, cut out material for others to sew or screen print the bags. Come for the whole time or for an hour! BYO sewing machine/overlocker if you have one. We have two on the premises. Free events. Thanks to all the talented men and women who assisted us to sew wildlife pouches for the bushfire victims.
Wiser Consumption with Kaarin Wilkinson
Wiser Consumption - Can we consume in a way that preserves peace, joy and wellbeing in ourselves, our family, society and the Earth?
About this Event
Wiser Consumption - 2 Sessions, one to learn and one to share our journey!
1st Session Wednesday 24/2/21 10.30am to 12.30
2nd Session Friday 26/3/21 10.30am to 12.30
Can we consume in a way that preserves peace, joy and wellbeing in ourselves, our family, society and the Earth?
For More information click on the Book Now link
Neville Bonney - Food Plants for the home garden Saturday 27th March 2pm-4pm Neville Bonney is a South Australian native plant expert, ethnobotanist and published author.
He will tell us about plants that are suitable for growing in our region, potential uses in cooking and how you may go about it.
Neville will also bring along a few samples to taste.
Please bring your money if you would like to some books he has written on the subject, or buy some plants.
In all a practical session with plenty of opportunity to ask lot’s of questions.
War on Waste Q&A with Lynda Wedding - Limited spaces left Wednesday May 19th @ 10am
Learn more about what City of Onkaparinga is doing to minimise and manage waste and how you are involved. Find out just what can go in your kerbside bins and how to dispose of other materials.
Bring your questions & let’s chat
Making Rugs from Recycled materials Cost $30
Tuesday 25th May 6.30pm to 9pm Classes for 3 hours from Workshop by Kylie Reynolds
Create beautiful customised floor rugs from repurposed quilt covers, sheets and fabric scraps, complimenting a repurposing, sustainable lifestyle.
This beginners class will teach you the technique you need to start this addictive and fulfilling hobby, once you’ve completed this workshop you’ll be able to progress to the master class to make baskets, bags and pouffes. For more information click on the Book Now Link
Watch this space for upcoming events
Bird Watching Excursions
2019/20 Past Workshops and Events