Whether you have been engaged with sustainability at your school for some time or are just beginning to engage in the sustainability cross-curriculum priority, there will be plenty on offer for all to engage further and learn from each other. Come and join us on this unique day to make our schools more sustainable. Our […]
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS WASTE & SUSTAINBILITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY – FRIDAY 22nd MARCH 2024 “Bringing nature into the classroom can kindle a fascination and passion for the diversity of life on earth and can motivate a sense of responsibility to safeguard it.”– David Attenborough We were so delighted to be able to welcome 35 Early […]
When embracing adventure, like a bushwalk, one may observe a lush forest, where decaying foliage nourishes the soil, fostering a vital ecosystem teeming with microscopic organisms and our dear friend the ‘red wigglers.’ This process, akin to farming, supports plant growth, a concept essential for enthusiastic vegetable gardeners. On Saturday 9th March, Kimbriki Eco House […]
1st March 2024 On the 15th of February 2024 the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) visited Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre and took away samples of material from products in the organics processing area. Today, 1st March 2024, the EPA notified Kimbriki Environmental Enterprises Pty Ltd (KEE) as license holders that a single fragment of cement […]
Boomerang Bags at Kimbriki continues to flourish, making significant contributions to our community! The fortnightly Sewing Bees, committed to during the first three months of 2024, have proven to be immensely successful. These gatherings have not only achieved remarkable outcomes but have also welcomed numerous skilled sewers, following the Open Day held last November. The […]
Visit the HUB at Kimbriki! Explore the HUB at Kimbriki during the Seniors Festival! Northern Beaches Council is offering our community seniors an exclusive opportunity to embark on a guided tour of the Kimbriki site, Eco House & Garden, and the HUB as part of the Seniors Festival. Join the day out on Tuesday 19th […]
During January we upgraded the Eco Garden’s irrigation system with a high-tech solution that further minimises the use of water in the garden. The system which is run by an app installed on a phone contains several water-saving features. Firstly, it draws its water from our series of rainwater tanks that collect rain from the […]
The Northern Beaches Council’s 2024 Australia Day Awards served as a tribute to the remarkable contributions of local residents, community groups, and events. These individuals and groups have devoted their time, skills, and energy to serve the community, embodying the true spirit of the Northern Beaches. In this year’s awards ceremony, 13 inspiring individuals, along […]
SOLD OUT The day has been developed in line with the Early Years Learning Frameworks with particular focus on the new sustainability principle incorporated into the frameworks. Whether you have been engaged with sustainability at your centre for some time or are just beginning to engage in response to the revised frameworks, there will be […]
Be part of the (waste) solution! Would you like to learn more about community initiatives to deal with organic waste like waste sharing? Perhaps you can’t have your own compost but can spare a little time to help at a community garden compost drop off or school community compost collection point. Schools and Community Gardens […]