EcoCentre

The Port Phillip EcoCentre is a place where environmental solutions are hatched and nurtured.

The EcoCentre is a not-for-profit community-managed environment group, supported by the City of Port Phillip. The EcoCentre provides a base for a number of affiliate groups involved in a range of activities, that promote biodiversity and community action.

The EcoCentre committee welcomes anyone interested in joining EcoCentre project teams, affiliate group activities and suggestions for new environmental initiatives.

Wendy of the EcoCentre, PPUFFN coordinator.

The Port Phillip Urban Fresh Food Network (PPUFFN) runs quarterly public forums to share information and discuss ways in which we can increase local food production, making the transition to a more sustainable food system. Several action groups are working on projects to help people get involved in growing and sharing fresh food. Forums are held at the EcoCentre, check the events list for the next meeting or contact the EcoCentre.

PPUFFN also received the Civic Project of the Year award from the City of Port Phillip in 2008.

2007 - 2008 Annual Report

Current Eco Newsletter

Venue Hire

We have meeting room capable of accommodating about 50 people for hire.
Check our meeting room page for more details.

Affiliates

EcoCentre affiliation is open to not-for-profit groups who are engaged in environmental projects and/or community-building programs... more >

Vist our online EcoShop

Donations Welcome!

The EcoCentre is registered as an Environmental Organisation with the Australian Tax Office and has established the EcoCentre Public Fund so that tax deductible donations are possible.

You can make a tax deductible donation by:

or

Click Here to donate to the EcoCentre via the City of Port Phillip Site.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the EcoCentre public fund please download the donation form, mail it with you donation to the EcoCentre.

Please contact the EcoCentre if you require a receipt for tax purposes.

Events:

Event LIst

Projects:

EcoHouse
Little Penguins
Blue Wrens
Westgate Park
Beach Buddies

Solar Electricity and Solar Hot Water Service Packages for people living in the Port Phillip Neighbourhood March to June 2009. Info sheet (110 Kbyte PDF)

Volunteers - We need YOU

Current positions:

1. Take part in the Port Phillip Bay shell survey, more info here.
   
   
2. Handy person to assist with general maintenance tasks and to be part of a team to paint the EcoCentre and perform some minor carpentry.
   
   
3. Do you like cooking?
   If so, come to the EcoCentre and cook lunch for the staff and volunteers.

Feel free to email us at volunteer.ecocentre@gmail.com with your contact details and the skills that you have to offer, thank you.

St Kilda Coast Tours.

St Kilda
Walk on the Wild side

The Beach Buddies St Kilda coast activities for families

Beach Buddies: 2009 Summer by the Sea dates

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE – St Kilda’s Beach Life at Night

Highly qualified Beach Buddies tour guides will take your group on a tour to enjoy and learn about the delights of St Kilda’s coastal environment at night.

Enjoy some great games and activities while learning all about:
• Local wildlife and plants
• Conservation and management issues
• What you can do to care for the coast

Tour costs $10 per adult, $5 for un-waged people with a minimum fee of $120 per tour.

‘I Love Port Phillip Bay’ tote bags are available for sale @ $15 each. The bags include the following educational materials:
• Penguin Panic board game
• DVD of amazing underwater Port Phillip Bay
• Alfreda the City Penguin (children’s book)

Dress for the weather, closed footwear and bring a bottle of water. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs are not permitted. Additional Beach Buddies bags are available to buy @ $15 each.
Email: info@ecocentre.com
or Phone: (03) 9534 0670 for bookings.

More information at: www.stkildapenguins.com.au

All profits go towards further community education and protection of Port Phillip Bay.

‘Beach Buddies’ is an eco-tour run by Port Phillip EcoCentre with support from Reichstein Foundation, Melbourne Community Foundation’s Ballandry Fund, Coast Action/Coastcare and Earthcare St Kilda.

Showerhead Exchange Program

The EcoCentre has another batch of showerheads to exchange for residents of the City of Port Phillip. Bring along your old showerhead and exchange it for a three star water efficient showerhead, Monday to Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm.

For more details go to:
www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/showerhead exchange

EcoCentre Membership

Become a member of the EcoCentre to support your local environment and community. We deliver educational and practical environment improvement projects and support other groups involved in local environment and community wellbeing initiatives.

Download and return the completed form to the EcoCentre

Individual membership $16.50 per year.

Household membership $22.00 per year.

Affiliate membership $22.00 + $1.10 for each member (ceiling of $200.00) per year.

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Updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2009 16:29