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Forums
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Friends
of Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment
next forum will be ......
May
24, 2010 7pm - 9pm
at the Narrabeen Tramshed.
Threats
from the Sea
How
credible are
Climate Change predictions concerning rising sea levels?
Preparing
for a Tsunami
Possible
implications for
Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment
Comments
and contributions from the audience
will be encouraged after the presentations.
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Narrabeen
Lagoon sunrise
Photo: Maurie Overy
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Angus Gordon
and David James will present various aspects of Climate Change predictions
- with the possible ramifications for Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment.
Michael Paine
will discuss causes of Tsunamis, the likelihood of one reaching
the Narrabeen area and the ways in which we could be preparing for
this possibility.
James Brisebois
will update the meeting with what has been happening in the catchment
funded by the Urban Sustainability Grant.
The meeting starts at 7pm and is free to members - we ask non members
for a donation to help cover hall hire ($5 suggested).
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Become
a Sustainability Champion
Do you
know how to reduce your energy consumption? Do you want
to share your backyard with local wildlife? Do you know
what products have a low environmental cost to our planet?
Warringah and Pittwater Councils are presenting a series
of free, interactive and informative workshops on sustainable
living.
Come to one or all three. The choice is yours!
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Energy
Smart Living
Thursday 22 April, 6.30 8.30pm
With
electricity prices rising, our local smart energy expert
will show you how to reduce your energy consumption,
save money and reduce your carbon footprint. |
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Become
a Backyard Buddy
Saturday 22 May, 2 4pm
Find
out how to share your garden with our local flora and
fauna
by making your garden eco-friendly. |
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Waste
Matters
Wednesday 23 June, 6.30 8.30pm
Waste
is harmful to our environment. By knowing about products,
packaging and end of life options, you can choose items
that have a low environmental cost to our Earth. |
All
workshops will be held at the Pittwater Coastal
Environment Centre, Lake Park Road, Narrabeen.
Bookings are essential on
9970 1675 or 1300 000 CEC.
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The Sustainability Champions Program is part of the ongoing "Narrabeen
Lagoon Creating a Sustainable Catchment' Project
and has been assisted by the New South Wales Government through
its Environmental Trust.
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