Anyone looking for practical tips on living a cleaner, greener life is encouraged to check out the Green Warrnambool Speaker Series at the Warrnambool Library and Learning Centre.
Held over August and September, it features six speakers covering topics such as creating an efficient electric home, attracting more native wildlife to your garden, understanding Warrnambool’s wetlands, learning what’s involved in getting water to your home, effectively managing household waste and explaining the concept of “extinction debt”.
Warrnambool Mayor Cr Ben Blain said that the Green Warrnambool Series was another great example of the expanded offerings at the Warrnambool Library and Learning Centre.
“While the new library building itself is simply amazing, just as important is how we have been able to expand the type of programs delivered within,” he said.
“So if you’d like to learn how to reduce your carbon footprint while saving money at the same time, or if you’d like to speak with experts in their field and broaden your horizons about environmental topics, this is a great series to explore.
“It really is a centre for lifelong learning, and as well as the Green Warrnambool series, have a look at the full calendar of events coming up at the library. There’s everything from computer coding to family history.”
The series begins on August 15 with Wannon Water planning and development professional Jess Quinlivan, who will explain the journey of water from the Otways to your home.
“I think what surprises people the most is the amount of infrastructure Wannon Water has and the distance that we pump water,” she said.
“It changes people’s perspective on when you turn on the tap, how much time and effort has gone in to getting that water from A to B.
“We will also be touching on what we are doing as an organisation to promote water efficiency and also what you can do in your home.”
Green Warrnambool Series events are free, but spaces are limited and bookings are required.
Visit library.warrnambool.vic.gov.au to register online or call 5559 4990.
Green Warrnambool Speaker Series:
Thursday August 15, 5.30pm-6.30pm
Water Sustainability and Savings in the Home
Jess Quinlivan, Wannon Water
Thursday August 22, 5.30pm-6.30pm
Extinction Debt: Biodiversity and the Anthropocene
Dr Greg Kerr, Nature Glenelg Trust
Saturday August 31, 10.30am-11.30am
Creating Habitat in Your Garden
Kristy Roche, Warrnambool City Council and Kevin Sparrow, Australian Plant Society – Warrnambool
Wednesday September 4, 6.30pm-7.30pm
My Efficient Electric Home Handbook
Tim Forcey, Author
Saturday September 14, 10.30am-11.30am
Home Composting and your FOGO
Will Sloan, Warrnambool City Council
Thursday September 19, 6.30pm-7.30pm
Warrnambool’s Coastal Wetlands
Dr Lachlan Farrington, Nature Glenelg Trust