Entries from August 2009 ↓
August 31st, 2009 — activism, Climate Connect Project, community organising, energy saving, events
Many thanks to Claudia and Jason and family for use of their home for the belated formal launch of our climate project on Sunday (August 30).
We were blessed with a brief break in the continuous wet weather (as NSW sizzles in mid-Summer temperatures, breaking all records for August).
Here is a replica of the little garden signs that participating households will be displaying in their front yards.
This comes with a commitment: to reduce the household’s carbon footprint by 5% minimum per year. We aim to do everything we can to ensure that this commitment can be easily met, and that task will keep us very busy for the coming year!
And thanks too to Nel Smit, a community representative on Tasmania’s Climate Action Council, who launched the project for us on Sunday.
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August 25th, 2009 — landcare + faunacare
Now you see it.... now you don't!
This was the site of
Waterworks Valley Landcare Group’s boneseed eradication in early August – on the hillside above 127 to 131 Waterworks Rd.
The Landcare group has taken the initiative this year of helping home owners get rid of weed infestations on bushland on their properties. This was a great effort from all who took part, not least the children.
Photos are by Dave Graddon.
August 20th, 2009 — energy saving, events, food + gardens, solar, water resources
Sustainable houses throughout Australia will be opening their doors for you to look inside on Sunday 13th September.
See the real benefits of sustainable housing up close. Learn what you can do with your own home. Meet the professionals and find out about useful products.
Check out the sustainable house day website for house locations in Hobart area. Admission to all houses is free.
August 14th, 2009 — road safety, transport
Thanks to Dorka and kids for putting up this road safety sign.
Click HERE to see article in Mercury – 14th August.
You can read all about the speed humps saga by clicking HERE.
August 13th, 2009 — classifieds, for sale
$10 as donation to Lancare group – 6 shelves, about 20-30cm
Ph Tess or Ian 6223 3628
August 12th, 2009 — events
It’s been described as “the most successful dramatisation of climate change to hit the silver screen”
August 20 to August 30
State Cinema
From the Director of McLibel and the Producer of the Oscar-winning One Day in September.
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August 2nd, 2009 — landcare + faunacare
Here it is. Draft of Hobart Council’s plan for Waterworks quarry. (Click on the graphic to enlarge it.)
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Many thanks to Claudia and Jason and family for use of their home for the belated formal launch of our climate project on Sunday (August 30). 
