Work with nature to create a cooler, greener, climate ready home

Tips for a climate ready home and backyard

Learn ways to capture rainwater to reuse inside and outside of your home. Discover how to work with nature to create green and cool homes that support biodiversity and protect our waterways and oceans.

Topics include:

• how to capture and reuse rainwater, including how to calculate what size tank best suits you

• options for using household greywater

• mechanical solutions that conserve water inside your home

• using permeable and porous paving to reduce hard surfaces

• in-ground infiltration systems

• using vegetated swales and buffer strips to keep your garden green

• building raingardens and the best types of plants to choose.

This workshop is suitable for:

• people looking to retrofit their homes

• people planning new house builds

• all types of homes, even those without a garden.

1 hour workshop: 30 minute presentation with time for Q&A.

This workshop is supported by Resilient East - Campbelltown City Council, the Cities of Adelaide, Burnside, Norwood Payneham and St Peters, Prospect, Tea Tree Gully, Unley, the Town of Walkerville, the Government of South Australia and Green Adelaide.

Bookings now open for people who live, work & play in these Council areas.

Sessions limited to maximum 30 people - registration essential. Please contact us if you can no longer attend.