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Thinking Green is a free community sustainable living workshop series presented by the City of Swan, split into 2 month programs which align with the Noongar seasons. They are held at the City's libraries and other local venues.
Thinking Green aims to inspire participants to change their lifestyle in order to improve their well-being and be kinder to the environment.
If you have ideas of workshops you would like to see run in the future, please contact the Thinking Green Team at ThinkingGreenTeam@swan.wa.gov.au
To be among the first to hear about additional workshops, sign up to our newsletter and select 'waste and sustainability' as a topic you're interested in.
Upcoming Waste and Sustainability events
Thinking Green: The complete guide to modern reusable cloth nappies
Are you an expecting parent or already have a little one in tow and curious about reusable nappies?
- Saturday, August 23, 2025
- Old Midland Courthouse
Gardening on a Budget
Free community gardening workshop.
- Saturday, August 30, 2025
- Lockridge Community Garden
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Thinking Green: Appreciate your local bush patch - Gidge Reserve
Join ecologist and sustainability expert, Steve McCabe, as well as Spud from Friends of Gidge Reserve, for an informative stroll through Reserve 2145 to learn about the local flora and fauna.
- Saturday, September 13, 2025
- Reserve 2145 - Gidge Reserve
Worm Farm Subsidy
The City of Swan is pleased to offer its residents and ratepayers a $130 subsidy on a new worm farm.
This reduces your outlay to $130 and includes a free instructional workshop. There is also an option of a $65 subsidy to buy 1kg of worm, reducing your outlay to $65. This is ideal for those who have an existing worm farm which needs revitalising.
Modern Reusable Cloth Nappy program
Modern reusable cloth nappies can be simple, save you money and reduce waste.
The City is offering free modern reusable cloth nappy kits to City of Swan residents and ratepayers who attend an informative workshop.
The kits will include two reusable cloth nappies with various inserts, an adjustable swim nappy, cloth wipes and a wet bag (approximately $160 retail value).
Workshops are presented by Sara from Earthside Eco Bums and cover how to use, fit and wash modern reusable cloth nappies, and include time for questions and problem solving.
Please note: Anyone can attend a workshop however only City of Swan residents and/or ratepayers are eligible for a kit. One kit per household.
Find out more on our factsheet