Visit sustainable gardens and help ATA International Projects
Saturday 28, and Sunday 29 March, 10am to 4.30 pm each day, The West Brunswick Sustainable House 19 Murray Street West Brunswick
Sunday 5 April 2009, 10.00 am until 4.30 pm, 39 Smart Street Hawthorn
Two ATA members are opening up their sustainable gardens to the public of Melbourne under the Open Gardens Scheme. This is a great opportunity to be inspired by a range of energy and water efficient approaches to gardening. It’s also a great way to help the ATA International Projects Group, because both householders are kindly donating 35% of the entrance fee to solar power projects in East Timor.
Australia’s Open Garden Scheme is a non-profit organisation that began in Victoria in 1987. Its aim is to promote the knowledge and pleasure of gardens and gardening across Australia.
West Brunswick Sustainable House
The first grid-connected solar house in Victoria, the home and permaculture garden of a green makeover specialist. Information on sustainability; book signings of Water: Not down the drain.
Address: 19 Murray St, Brunswick West
Smart Street garden
Creative architect-designed renovation of narrow Victorian terrace using sustainable materials.
House open for viewing
Address: 39 Smart St, Hawthorn
The ATA International projects Group is a volunteer group that works in partnership with the people of Timor Leste to deliver projects and training in renewable energy and sustainable solutions. More details are available at www.ata.org.au/projects-and-advocacy/international-projects-group.
