Our Mission

We are a non-government, not for profit environmental education centre that empowers people to create a sustainable future for the Canberra community by supporting lifelong behavioural change.

What's On

This climate toolkit focuses on 8 topics, bringing Canberran’s together and teaching adaptation skills for climate change.

The Canberra Environment Centre has selected 8 climate heroes, each hero presenting a topic that they are experienced in and passionate about.

Access our toolkit films below and become connected with other like-minded people whilst learning a valuable skillset.

You can also check out our workshops to join in person!

How to Spot Australian Native Bees with ACT for Bees

Join Julie from ACT for Bees for a buzzing video where we learn how to spot native bees in the Australian Botanical Gardens!
This video will focus on the importance of our native bees and pollinators and show you the ideal way to spot them in your yard, from what to plant to attract them to how to provide them with their perfect habitat.

With assistance from the ACT Government under the ACT Community Zero Emissions Grants Program.

The Self-Watering Garden: Passive Rainwater Harvesting with Dr Cally Brennan

Did you know that water harvesting is a prevention method for both floods and drought?

Using the free power of gravity along with vegetation, Passive water harvesting is creating a living sponge to capture store and use rainwater to build a resilient, vibrant garden for both wet and dry weather.

Dr Cally Brennan, founder of Canberra Permaculture Design and Education, has practised permaculture and water harvesting for over 10 years.

In this short film, Cally will give you a toolbox of skills from preparation to storage and how to easily (and sustainably) water your garden.

https://www.canberrapermaculturedesign.com.au/

How To Start Your Own Urban Farm with Fiona Buining

Don't miss out on this opportunity to go behind the scenes in an expert's garden!

Fiona Buining from Ainslie Urban Farm is passionate about growing food and is inspired to create pathways for future food growers.

With over 50 fruit trees, nuts, berries, vegetables, bee hives, chickens and working rabbits on their ¼ acre suburban block, Fiona believes that growing good food is one of the most positive actions people can do for their own health and to heal the planet.

Join Fiona for this video on growing local food. You’ll walk away with a skillset and knowledge base on planning and growing your edible garden. With a range of topics from soils to seasonal plant selection and how your pets can be farmers too!

https://www.ainslieurbanfarm.com.au/

How To Make Your Verge Garden Thrive with Edwina Robinson

You might have heard that planting dense, biodiverse gardens lowers the surrounding temperatures in the summer heat, well you heard right! 

In this short film, Edwina Robinson, founder of The Climate Factory and Landscape architect, will show you how simple it is to adapt your verges for the changing climate! 

With topics ranging from what plant species to choose to maintenance, you’ll walk away with the knowledge of how to create a vibrant, biodiverse verge garden on your very own street!

https://climatefactory.com.au/

How To Create An Energy-Efficient Home with Jenny from Lighthouse Architecture & Science

Are you a homeowner or a renter? Do you want to learn how to cool and heat your home while reducing your energy bill?

Join Jenny from Light House Architecture & Science for a film on all things cool as she helps you create the pathways towards a more sustainable home.

Learn how to equip your home for the sweltering summers and chilly winters.

Adapting our homes to the changing climate can be a daunting and tedious thought, well no more!

Jenny will walk you through the key knowledge and skills to sustainably ventilate, protect and grow your way into a resilient home whilst simultaneously reducing living costs and increasing comfort.

https://www.lighthouseteam.com.au/

Creating A Pollinator-Friendly Garden with Julie from ACT for Bees

Pollinators work together for the good of the whole ecosystem; let’s do the same!

Join Julie from ACT for Bees and Arian from ANU Thrive for a buzzing film on Bees, butterflies and more!

You will learn ways to attract, maintain and grow your relationship with earth's pollinators, walking away with the knowledge of plant propagation, pollinators' preferences and all you need to create your own bountiful garden in no time!

We get our hands dirty planting out native flowers to attract and feed pollinators, followed by learning valuable skills to start your pollinator journey.

Let’s protect and grow our way into a resilient future for our pollinators.

https://actforbees.org/
https://www.anu.edu.au/students/contacts/anu-thrive

How To Reduce Your Household Waste with Camille from Low Waste Lifestyle

Is a low-waste lifestyle part of your New Year’s resolution? Do you get nervous knowing where to start? Then we've got the film for you!

Join Camille for a video on all things waste, where you’ll walk away with simple and practical tips for reducing, reusing and recycling with your family. Camille will run through the steps of waste separation, low-waste shopping tips, how your pets can be low-waste, plastic-free food storage ideas and more!

https://www.lowwastelifestyle.com.au/

Get To Know Your Bike with Chris from the Recyclery

Join Chris from the ReCyclery to learn the basics of bicycle maintenance and how to assess whether your bike needs a service.

In this workshop, you will learn about how to assess your bike to see if it is due for service or maintenance work.

 One of the best ways to do this is by listening to the noises your bike makes while you ride it. We will run through all the noises to listen for so that you can ride in silence and with the confidence that your bike is in good shape.

https://www.canberraenvironment.org/the-recyclery

Commuting by Bike in Canberra with Chris from the Recyclery

​​Don’t know what to do if you get a bicycle puncture? Join local bicycle mechanic Chris in this film to learn how to fix this and for your other bike needs.

The most common problems bicycle owners come across, happen when out and about. In this film, we will be working through the steps to take when these skills are needed. 

 If you have access to your bicycle, we recommend following along with the workshop to practise the hands-on process of each valuable skill set.

If you don't have access to a bicycle, come in store at the Recyclery Canberra and see our selection of second-hand bikes!

https://www.canberraenvironment.org/the-recyclery

With assistance from the ACT Government under the ACT Community Zero Emissions Grants Program.