Session One: Gardening into the 21st Century
Andrew Laidlaw is a popular gardening commentator on 774 ABC Radio. He is responsible for designing the popular Children’s Garden, Water Conservation Garden and the Long Island Indigenous Garden as well as many other award wining gardens for international flower and garden shows.
Andrew will draw on his extensive industry knowledge and experience to speak about water smart gardening.
This session is free, however bookings are essential.
When: Tuesday 8 September at 7.30pm
Where: Hawthorn Library, 584 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn
Session Two: Technology Petting Zoo
Iphone, Kindle, Ebook reader, twitter, facebook, apple, netbook, blackberry.
What does it all mean?
Join the Online Services Librarian and library staff as they show you the gadgets and tools that are making news today and for the future.
This session is free, however bookings are essential.
When: Thursday 10 September at 11am
Where: Balwyn Library, 336 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn
Session Three: Give your home a green makeover
Stuart McQuire is an environmental scientist committed to sustainable living and working. He is past President of the Alternative Technology Association and his house is the West Brunswick Sustainable House; a comfortable family home that has been transformed into one of Australia’s leading homes for environmental sustainability.
Stuart’s book Water not down the drain gives practical examples on how water can be captured and used effectively throughout your house and garden.
This session is free, however bookings are essential.
When: Monday 14 September at 7.30pm
Where: Ashburton Library, 154 High Street, Ashburton
Session Four: 'Financial planning for the future while investing in a better world'
"If we're marching in the streets against Gunns Ltd, why on earth would you want to support them with your savings and superannuation!"
Anne-Marie Spagnolo joined EIS in January 2000 and is a managing partner and owner of Ethical Investment Services. She specialises in advising clients on financial planning strategies and investments with an ethical overlay.
Anne-Marie is regularly invited to conduct seminars on the benefits of ethical investment and has participated in numerous television and radio interviews. Anne-Marie is also the author of The Ethical Investor, a handbook for ethical investors published by the Penguin Group in 2007.
This session is free, however bookings are essential.
When: Tuesday 13 October at 7.30pm
Where: Kew Library, Cnr Cotham Road & Civic Drive, Kew
To book for any or all of these sessions: Library Bookings or call 9278 4666
