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Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of sustainability courses are available?

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  Available sustainability courses include home composting (1.5 hours in-person or 1 hour online), worm farming setup (1.5 hours in-person or 1 hour online), gardening with indigenous plants, beekeeping workshops, fruit tree pruning (summer and winter sessions), and kintsugi ceramic repair. Courses range from introductory talks to hands-on workshops with practical components.

• Are there online options for sustainability courses?

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  Yes. Online sustainability courses include Home Composting for Beginners (1 hour interactive session with Zoom link provided) and Setting up a Worm Farm (1 hour online workshop). These are designed for adult learners and include time for questions and interaction throughout the presentation.

• What do I need to bring to in-person sustainability workshops?

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  Requirements vary by course. For fruit tree pruning workshops, bring gardening gloves, a hat, and sharp clean secateurs. For worm farm and composting workshops held outdoors, wear a hat, sunscreen, and outdoor footwear. For kintsugi ceramic repair, bring your own ceramic piece that needs repair. Most workshops supply additional materials needed for the activities.

• Are there group size limits for sustainability courses?

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  Yes, many courses have limited participant numbers to ensure quality instruction. Beekeeping workshops are limited to 8 participants for an informal interactive format. Worm farm and composting workshops are designed for adult learners. Group size limitations help maintain personalized attention and hands-on engagement during the learning experience.

• What sustainability topics are covered in gardening and outdoor courses?

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  Gardening courses cover indigenous plant selection and care, native species benefits, pollinator gardens, bushfood gardens, weed identification and management, fruit tree pruning techniques, and composting methods. These courses teach ecological advantages of native plants and how to create biodiverse, low-maintenance gardens that support local wildlife.

• Are there sustainability courses focused on waste reduction?

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  Yes. Courses include home composting (covering setup, maintenance, and common problems), worm farming (producing worm tea and castings for soil improvement), kintsugi ceramic repair (repairing items to prevent landfill), and clothes swap events (reducing textile waste through clothing exchange). These courses teach practical methods to recycle household food waste and extend the life of household items.