117 partner groups, 397 citizen science activities, 20,357 volunteer hours, and 17,546 program participants — 2018/19 was a busy year of rolled-up sleeves for the EcoCentre. Read our 2018/19 Annual Report below to find out more about our diverse work last year.
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From Garden to Table; our Friday Gardening Group
Remember Show and Tell in primary school? Well, Friday Gardening Group are still doing it at the Eco –Centre! We start each Friday morning session with an array of wonderful things gardeners bring in, sharing our knowledge of the amazing plants in our local area. Did you know that edible pine nuts come from pine […]
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Fixing things – John Hillel, Repair Cafe Volunteer
By Natalie Farrell The St Kilda Repair Cafe stands proudly among a global network of over a thousand repair cafes affiliated with the Repair Cafe Foundation. Community members who visit the Repair Cafe bring in their broken or damaged items and volunteers contribute their time and expertise to provide cost-free repairs. In 2017, John Hillel, in […]
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EcoHouse Memories – Stories Under The Tree Part 3
In February 2022, after two decades of success and growth the EcoCentre farewelled the humble brick EcoHouse as it prepared to redevelop a purpose-built and sustainable building on the same site. People gathered under the tree to share their memories, and to celebrate the EcoHouse Cottage, this organisation, and the people. This is Part 3 […]
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Discovering What Citizen Science Means to Us – Volunteer Week 2022
National Volunteer Week (16 May to 22 May) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of every volunteers’ vital dedication towards a better society. During this week, we’re sharing stories from a range of wonderful EcoCentre volunteers; exemplifying why we’re ‘Better Together’ when it comes to caring for our land, water, wildlife and wellbeing. Continue reading for […]
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