Guest speakers - book into our free workshops
Trash talk - What really happens to your waste?
- Presented by Shani Wood – Green Industries SA
- Session time - 10.30am to 11am
With almost 20 years’ experience in waste and recycling, Shani will explore four key waste areas: textiles, food waste, batteries and soft plastics.
Discover what happens to your waste and how you can inspire others and help create positive change in our communities.
Book your ticket with Shani Wood
Magpies, the most remarkable bird
- Presented by Professor Chris Daniels
- Session time - 11am to 11.30am
Professor Chris Daniels has made an extraordinary contribution to science education in Australia. The former university academic and now government scientist educates and communicates through his ABC Radio program and via a host of different modalities and organisations to promote wildlife conservation. He is leading many efforts to ‘rewild’ the city and connect citizens with nature.
Book your ticket with Professor Daniels
Talk dirt to me
- Presented by Annette Burmeister
- Session time - 11.30am to 12pm
Learn the in’s and out’s about soil and how to improve soil quality at home.
Annette works in the horticulture, therapeutic horticulture & landscape design industries. She has held positions of coordinator & lecturer in horticulture & therapeutic horticulture at Charles Darwin University Lecturer in horticulture at TAFE SA.
In her business she works as a horticulture & therapeutic horticulture consultant & landscape designer. Annette enjoys public speaking & has held many workshops.
Cooking with love
- Presented by Mandy Hall
- Session time - 12pm to 12.30pm or 1pm to 1.30pm
Join former MasterChef contestant Mandy Hall for a live cooking demonstration on creating delicious meals sustainably. A passionate food waste advocate, Mandy believes food brings people together through connection, culture and care.
The hidden choices shaping your home
- Presented by Jeremy Miller - Resilience East
- Session time - 12.30pm to 1pm
From simple changes and low-cost improvements to major renovations and future planning, you'll discover practical options for every budget and living situation. Whether you rent or own, you'll leave with ideas to make your home work better for you, improving comfort, reducing costs, and supporting the way you want to live.