See Local Turtles at Mullinmur Wetlands
Bookings Essential https://events.humanitix.com/mullinmur-turtle Free Event
Wangaratta Common Native Grassland – Wildflower Walk & Talk
You’re invited to view one of the Region’s most significant native grasslands! Join Ian Davidson (WLS) & Glen Johnson (DELWP) to learn more about: native wildflowers & the significant grassland/woodland community frogs (including the Frog ID app), birds and reptiles of the Common We’ll discuss the reserve’s management including: • control of exotic grasses and …
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POSTPONED!!!!!! Yep, because of the rain
Learn About 7 Star Homes and Appliance Upgrade Rebates A Sustainable Housing Event brought to you by Wangaratta Landcare and Sustainability, the Rural City of Wangaratta and Sustainability Victoria At the Wangaratta Library, Saturday 15 October, 10 – 12. No registration necessary, just come along!
Solar and battery? Could Project Edge help you?
Find out. Wangaratta’s invited to this Totally Renewable Yackandanah too! More info and registration:
Building an Energy Efficient House
By Lorraine and Daniel Offermann We decided to build a low-maintenance, energy efficient home using standard construction techniques on a modest budget. We are currently in the construction phase and hope to be completed early next year. A couple of years ago, we set a goal to move out of our 1970’s west end house …
Renovating to create a more efficient and comfortable home
By Jason and Danielle 1. Brief outline of your situation: Family of 3. First purchased home together upon settling in Australia. 2. Description of home/project: Renovation and retrofit of suburban house on ¼ acre block. Typical weatherboard kit home – 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, approx 80m2 living area. Facing east/west. Purchased in 2019. Came with …
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Renovating for comfort in our climate
By Pam Having lived for 30 years in the comfort of a passive solar home out of town, I could not contemplate not having the same comforts and low living costs when moving into town. But, where I plan to live in my retiring years, is an old red brick house in Wangaratta which I …
Early Adopters in Wangaratta
By Helen and Adrian From the outset, we wanted a house that was comfortable to live in, light and airy, and one where the garden could be part of the house. That meant big sliding floor to ceiling windows and glass doors, making it easy to open up to the outside, creating living spaces indoors …
Actively living in the environment with thermal comfort
By Russell Our home in Wangaratta South was built as we moved from Melbourne after finishing full time paid work. It was designed to blend into the landscape and be disabled accessible so we could age in place. It was also designed to be low maintenance, solar passive, and energy efficient with low running costs, …
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