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25.01.2022 Tomorrow! This comprehensive tour at the Ginninderry development in Belconnen will cover sustainable building information, will explain their recycled road, you'll get to see a real life tiny house, and lots more. Join us and see what tips you can take away to use in your own place.... https://business.facebook.com/events/1371528396385940/

25.01.2022 Parliament of Youth on Sustainability will run in 2021 What is it? Parliament of Youth on Sustainability is a 1 day mock-parliament event where hundreds of Kindergarten - Year 12 students from different schools in regional ACT come together and, in front of ACT Ministers, pitch, debate and vote on their ideas about how Canberra can thrive more sustainably. The theme for the 2021 program is What is one action we can take to thrive on Ngunnawal Country?... To find out more information and/or register for a Teacher Information Session & Workshop in early November, follow the link www.see-change.org.au/parliament-of-youth

25.01.2022 "More needs to be done if Canberra is going to seriously get off gas because right now these incentives are insufficient to get there" While many Canberrans are ditching gas to push back against climate change, this isn't possible for low income households who are unable to afford the upfront costs of switching to electricity. We need household and industry incentives and support to ensure everyone is able to make the transition to net zero emissions

23.01.2022 Want to learn all about mushroom growing? https://www.facebook.com/urbankulturemushrooms/posts/1262075147500276

23.01.2022 On in about half an hour: This forum on urban sustainability is your chance to quiz some of the election candidates on the most important topic! See you there! https://conservationcouncil.org.au/election-forum-climate/

23.01.2022 Understand your local wetlands Last weekend some of our members got to learn about the wetlands in Melba and the raingarden in Florey on a guided walk with the Ginninderra Catchment Group. There is a lot of thought that goes into this complicated infrastructure, and these places are critical to the success of 'rewilding' parts of our urban landscape. Join the next walk at the Croke place wetlands this weekend and you may just come away with a whole new level of appreciation ...for these important biodiversity drivers. https://www.facebook.com/events/230478385061290

22.01.2022 Extra spaces in our come and try session this Friday We held our first come and try day last week and much fun on bikes was had. Seeing as these sessions are hugely popular, and thanks to our new volunteer Olivia* we’re able to accommodate a few more participants for the next session this Friday.... The bikes available to try will be: Babboe front-loader cargo bike Sweet curry longtail cargo bike Christiania box cargo trike E-scape cargo tricycle Boda Boda longtail step through cargo bike All of these bikes are electric and lots of fun! Head to our facebook event page, website or straight to the eventbrite page to register for this event: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/canberra-electric-bike-libr 131557280367 The Canberra Electric Bike Library is an ACT Government pilot program managed by SEE-Change and Switched on Cycles. *Be like Olivia! If you are keen to learn about sustainability in Canberra then volunteering with us is a great way to do so. Contact [email protected] to enquire about volunteering opportunities.

21.01.2022 #resolutions2021 Has 2020 allowed you to look around and get to know your local area a bit better? We're pretty lucky to be surrounded by some amazing biodiversity, from colourful parrots, amazing lizards, fascinating insect life, wildflowers and more. Developing an appreciation for our local flora and fauna makes us want to protect it even more. It's not all cuddly koalas, but it is all connected.... What's your favourite local plant/animal that speaks to you of our region? (I have a fondness for the hop bushes, Dodonaea) #biodiversity #indepthknowledge #learning #local

21.01.2022 This Sunday, celebrate Chinese New Year with Slow Food Canberra Capital and Country Convivium

20.01.2022 Fabulous people! SEE-Change staff, committee members and local group conveners caught up last night, one of our rare opportunities to do so this year. VERY enlivened discussion was had :) Everyone here (and a few that couldn't make it) goes above and beyond to advance Canberra as a sustainable city. And they're all super friendly too, so reach out to them anytime.... Clockwise from my oversized head: Liz - Tuggeranong group Jodie - SEE-Change stalwart and committee member Hannah - committee member and social media wrangler Erin - SEE-Change secretary Donella - Gungahlin group Audrey - Woden group Rebecca and Murien - Inner North group Scotty - CoCanberra Maree - Admin Coordinator Belinda - Weston creek group Peter - WasteLess group Kirsty - Tuggeranong group Paris - Belconnen group Brook Clinton, project officer

18.01.2022 "It takes a community to raise and child. It also takes a community to support a farmer." This incredible initiative is putting a face to the farmer behind our fruit and veg & strengthening community through fresh, local produce

17.01.2022 Learn everything you need to know about fighting food waste in this free online workshop hosted by the Canberra Environment Centre

17.01.2022 Join Canberra Organic Growers Society (COGS) this Sunday for their Spring Open Day If you haven't visited this beautiful community garden yet, this is the perfect opportunity to get down and have a look!

15.01.2022 This video (see link below) featuring Paul Hawken from Project Drawdown is truly inspirational. Project Drawdown investigate different actions and strategies to reverse climate change, delving into the actual evidence of impact (both directly on emissions and costs etc). The solutions are then ranked according to impact. But as Paul Hawken states in this video, no solution is too small, they are all interrelated and we should all being choosing actions based on what resonates... with us as individuals. Picture for interest from https://www.flickr.com/photos/dfid/28048569242/ Did you know? Educating girls is in Project Drawdown's top ten solutions. https://fast.wistia.net/embed/iframe/0aq5b31xr6

13.01.2022 Shout out to the local Canberrans doing their bit to support the recovery of Namadgi National Park

12.01.2022 Missed out on our Electric Bike come and try sessions in Jan? Never fear! We are running these again on Friday 12 Feb. Bikes from the Canberra Electric Bike Library will be available to try for a short test ride. If you've never tried riding an electric cargo bike this is a rare chance to come and experience just how easy they make it to move heavy loads. Busy working on Friday mornings? Comment below if you would like us to run weekend come and try sessions and we'll see wha...t we can do! https://fb.me/e/146lGHenu The Canberra Electric Bike Library is an ACT Government pilot program managed by SEE-Change and Switched on Cycles.

12.01.2022 New fast charging option in Cooma! Who has taken their EV to the hills this summer? Now we just need some EV rental/share car options too.

12.01.2022 #resolutions2021 Consumerism! We admit, it can be fun (especially at Christmas time, with the joy of giving) but it's also responsible for an awful lot of damage to our environment. At least these days we're spoilt for choice and it's easier to find products that are lighter on the planet. They might be a little heavier on the wallet but those extra few dollars make up for themselves with a dose of smugness in return.... What's you're favourite eco-friendly item that improves your life as well as leading to an overall reduced ecological footprint? Bonus points for recycled content or fair trade products or from B corps. #consiousconsumerism #pushforbetter #actwithyourwallet #qualityoverquantity #fairtrade #ethical #workersrights #livingwage

12.01.2022 The Conservation Council ACT Region is hosting their annual fundraising gala next month! The 2020 Online Spring Dinner will be an opportunity to celebrate the environment and support the incredible work of the Conservation Council with your friends and family, all from the comfort of your own home. Until the 15th of October, early bird tickets will be selling for $90, which will give you a food & drinks package (delivered to your door) and access to the livestream. With gue...st speaker Costa Georgiadis talking all things Earth regeneration, and a musical performance by the incredible Canberra Qwire, this is an event NOT TO BE MISSED So bring your friends together, get your early bird tickets and register to host/join a gathering: https://conservationcouncil.org.au/online-spring-dinner-20/

10.01.2022 September is Biodiversity Month! To promote backyard biodiversity, we are creating a video tour of a diverse garden that attracts a huge range of insects, birds and other critters. But our backyards can only do so much. The following message is from members of the SEE-Change Gungahlin group, who are urging our community to stand up and protect essential ecosystems: "As more and more of our native animals lose their homes due to urban development and fires, See-changers ...have responded by designing their gardens with re-wilding in mind. While the changes we have made in our backyards to provide animal habitat does greatly enhance their chances of survival, sadly our efforts to provide a safe haven for our native animals will be undermined significantly if our Government's promise to get rid of green tape is fulfilled. In response to lobbying from Industry groups the present government is seeking to weaken our national environment laws. Every 10 years, our environment laws are assessed, and can be modified. The current environmental act is called the EPBC (Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act). It is this act that the Government wants to use to strip back the little protection it currently provides. The Samuel’s report on the EPBC (commissioned by the Government) recommends that national environment standards, essential to genuine protection of the environment be adopted, and that a well-funded EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) be created. The Government has disregarded this advice and instead will prioritise its commitment to devolve environment law making to the states. This would allow state Governments to approve developments without considering the national repercussions, or the impact on species survival. This is clearly unacceptable. We cannot allow industry lobbying groups to determine the fate of our fellow creatures. We need to have our say. The vote to accept the Governments new proposal has passed the House and the vote in the Senate will take place when the Parliament returns Oct 6, so urgent action is needed. You can email a simple message that you support an EPA and National Environmental Standards: - Minister of the Environment Sussan Ley (sussanley.com/contact-2/) - Prime Minister Scott Morrison (www.pm.gov.au/contact-your-pm) - Labor Leader Antony Albanese (anthonyalbanese.com.au/contact) - Shadow Environment Minister Terri Butler (www.terributlermp.com/contact/)"

10.01.2022 #resolutions2021 How did we all go with food waste this Christmas? This can be a tough one, especially when there is uncertainty around travel plans etc! At least we don't need to feel (too) guilty if you are in proximity to a compost heap. That way we can at least recover the nutrients, if not the energy that has gone into growing, transporting and selling the food.... Do you check ShareWaste when on holiday? Or use community composting services? Or maybe you're a whiz at preserving or cooking with scraps? How do you ensure that no food waste goes to landfill? #compost #cleanbins #savingcarbon #deliciousfood #eatitall

10.01.2022 We're so excited for Tuggeranong SpringFEST Sustainability Day 2020 today! While online sales have ended, there are still a number of spots available in each workshop. Drop by the Tuggeranong Uniting Church in time for the workshop you're most excited for, and chances are you'll be able to score a ticket. Eftpos and cash both available. We can't wait to see you there!

09.01.2022 We're helping to electrify Canberra's transport options. It's exciting to have an affordable option. The Nissan Leafs in the bulk buy program are like a bit of everyday luxury that's good for your carbon footprint. We appreciate the efforts that Good Car Co go to in their mission to share the joy of electric cars with as many people as possible. We ask that participants in the EV Bulk Buy complete their own research to assess suitability and value for money with these particu...lar cars. https://canberraweekly.com.au/hundreds-of-canberrans-keen-/

08.01.2022 Here’s another tip for riding in the rain: Be visible. Keep a high-vis vest or clothes with reflectors in your pannier or basket. We’re loving Hey Reflecto’s range of water resistant high-vis vests, bag covers and (best of all!) doggo vests. They’re handmade in Australia out of recycled plastic bottles and are shipped in compostable bags Pic source: https://heyreflecto.com/

07.01.2022 ACF Canberra Community are hosting a screening of the acclaimed movie "I am Greta" at the Dendy Canberra Centre, 4pm Sunday 29 November. To register for the screening and to purchase tickets go to Eventrbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/i-am-greta-acf-canberra-scr... https://youtu.be/xDdEWkA15Rg

07.01.2022 "I'd really like to see every garden out the back of their house actually have a garden of Indigenous food, mixed with other food too" Native Australian plants are tasty, versatile, and brimming with history. Juru and Kanaka man Gerald Power is bringing cultural food traditions to a new generation, by educating community on edible native plants and traditional Indigenous dishes, and supporting local schools to grow and enjoy their own foods.

06.01.2022 Calling for "no public funds for gas and other damaging fossil fuel projects" The federal government needs to be investing in a safe, clean, just future for all.

06.01.2022 "We want land rights and protection of country so that Indigenous mob can say 'no, it's not okay for you to take this country from us'," said Will Potter, a Gunggari man from the Blue Mountains in NSW. As we continue to demand a renewable-led recovery, we must stand in solidarity with First Nations people in their fight for land rights and Indigenous-led protection of Country.

05.01.2022 Have you joined the SEE-Change members forum?! This forum has been created to facilitate knowledge sharing, assist you on your sustainability journey, and collaborate with other SEE-Change members. If you are not yet a member, join the SEE-Change community here: www.see-change.org.au/membership

04.01.2022 #resolutions2021 How are your forays into community going? Have you found a group that invigorates you, inspires you or just reminds you that there are lovely people 'out there'? After 2020 we need community more than ever.... Maybe you've gone along to some community events in the past and not sure if you've gelled with other attendees. All of our local SEE-Change groups are led by different volunteers with different interests. Although these groups are geographically based you are more than welcome to attend multiple groups to explore projects and initiatives that you might want to get involved with. Remember that you can also find the Canberra Sustainability map on our website where you can explore a multitude of groups operating in the conservation and sustainability space in our city. Should be something for everyone :) #community #supportingeachother #supportingourplanet #learning #newhorizons