Council to run green living workshops

Central Coast Council is holding a series of free green living workshops on the Peninsula to help residents live sustainably and reduce their environmental impact around the home.

Locals can learn from experts how to compost, set up a worm farm, keep backyard chickens and clean the house without chemicals at Woytopia Sustainable Living Festival at Woy Woy South Public School on October 9, from 9:30am to 1:30pm.

An organic gardening class will be on offer at the Peninsula Leisure Centre on October 17, from 12pm to 2:30pm.

On November 12, a wicking bed construction workshop is available at the Woy Woy Community Garden from 9am to 11am, and an op shop hop group will be meeting at Woy Woy train station at 9:30am.

Council's environmental education officer, Ms Anni Griffiths, said there would be workshops to suit all households.

"Regardless of what size your backyard is or whether you live in a unit, we have a range of workshops to suit everyone's lifestyle and sustainability goals.

"By making small changes you can easily live a greener lifestyle.

"For instance, the average household wastes around $1,000 worth of food each year.

"At these workshops you can learn how to reduce your household food waste and save money, especially during the festive season.

"Discover how to turn your junk into treasure, make more sustainable food choices, and create a healthy and bountiful garden.

"We are also giving a free compost bin or worm farm to each attending household that completes the compost and worm farm workshop," Ms Griffiths said.

The free workshops are to be held at various locations around the Central Coast until the end of the year.

Bookings are essential.

Media release, 28 Sep 2016

Anni Griffiths, Central Coast Council