Living Future Expo
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On June 2, Maribyrnong City Council will be hosting its first-ever Living Future Expo, an event aimed to inspire and inform us on how to live more sustainably.
There will be workshops, talks, and demonstrations to give US the tools to get inspired and make those changes for better self sufficiency - and a better planet!
With a focus on the climate emergency, eco-conscious living and innovation, the Expo will showcase a range of Council initiatives, e-vehicles, community exhibits, and interactive experiences designed to educate and motivate.
Highlights of the day will include:
Very Edible Gardens showing us how to identify edible weeds and make the most of their medicinal properties
Bike n Blend with free smoothies for the first 400 visitors
E-bike test rides thanks to Rilu- E-Bikes and Melbourne Powered
An electric garbage truck demo thanks to Cleanaway
Tim Forcey discussing his new book My Efficient Electric Home Handbook
David Spratt from Safe Climate Australia with his eye-opening presentation on the Climate Emergency
The Good Car Company with a range of electric vehicles to trail ride
Footscray’s own DIY HI FI Solar Sound System
The Community Bike Hub will have a huge range of serviced 2nd hand bikes for sale.
The Riff Raff Radical Marching Band will entertain with their swinging tunes of love and rage.
The Indirect Object will run two sessions of their This is Not a Box Workshop
Porta Putts with their mini golf course
Parents for Climate holding a kids clothes swap
Asian Australians for Climate Solutions with their induction cook top demonstration
BikeWest showing us the best routes for cycling
The EPA’s GardenSafe team giving you the dirt on your soil samples
Bat box making with the Junior Rangers program
Local Friends of Groups giving away native plants
School of Sewing and Upcycling creating a Living Future Expo banner live
Green My Plate, CSD Victoria and Cleanaway helping us reduce our Expo waste on the day
Plus workshops by Climate Action Maribyrnong, WestSide Cohousing Collective, Friends of the Earth Melbourne and much much more
So much fun to be had!
There will also be kids entertainment and sustainable food options! Oh, and YES the Mamma’s will be there with bells on!
This is a paid promotion
*Bike image courtesy of Bike West
The nitty gritty
Location: Footscray Arts precinct and span from The Line on Yewers Street, across Moreland Street and into The Footscray Community Arts Centre.
Date: Sunday June 2
10-5pm
Cost: FREE
