Shire run events and workshops
Shire of Mundaring hold regular talks and workshops on local environment or sustainability themes throughout the year.
Check out what's coming up in Events and Workshops.
You can also sign up to the Shire's email list to receive the Six Seasons Newsletter and upcoming events by sending an email request to environment@mundaring.wa.gov.au.
Six Seasons is a short newsletter produced by the Shire of Mundaring Environment and Sustainability Team.
Launched in February 2021, it includes information, updates, upcoming events and inspiration for environmental sustainability initiatives within the shire.
The newsletter is themed around the Noongar six seasons which reflect how nature changes throughout the year in this part of the country. It also represents an understanding and respect for seasonal cycles of plants and animals, including food availability.
Switch Your Thinking events
Switch your thinking is a green living Local Government initiative that helps the people of Perth, our business community and Western Australian Councils to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to global efforts to secure a safe climate.
Visit the Switch Your Thinking website for a list of sustainability events being held in the Shire of Mundaring and across Perth.
Earth Carers program
Earth Carers are members of the community who graduate from the Earth Carers course to learn practical ways of reducing waste at home and in the community. Through the completion of the Earth Carers course, Earth Carers join a community of like minded people and help to promote waste minimisation in the local community.
The Earth Carers course consists of five sessions over three weeks and includes: guided tours, composting and worm farming demonstrations, learning what can be recycled in the community and tips to encourage others to reduce waste.
Find out more about the Earth Carers Course Program.
Living Smart courses
The Living Smart course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to take action in their own homes to improve their quality of life and reduce their environmental impact. They run over up to eight sessions and include a field-trip as well as hands-on learning in-class.
Find out more about Living Smart.
Promote your community event or workshop
Do you run community events and workshops? You can request a community event to be added to our calendar. Go to Request Community Event.