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SUMMARY:Term 2 ResourceSmart Schools Progress Workshop - hosted Camberwell Grammar School
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow ResourceSmart Schools for a progress workshop hosted by Camberwell Grammar School  \nOur term 2 progress workshop will involve: \n\nTour of the school showcasing their sustainability initiatives\nGuest presenter\nTime to network with other local ResourceSmart Schools\nTime to get help from the RSS Facilitators with anything on your RSS journey\nMorning tea and lunch will be provided\nAttendee numbers will be capped at 25\nPlease let us know if you have any accessibility requirements via the booking form.\n\nCome along to our Term 2 progress workshop and find your RSS community! \nNB This event is for ResourceSmart Schools only. Click here for more information on ResourceSmart Schools. 
URL:https://easl.com.au/event/term-2-resourcesmart-schools-progress-workshop-hosted-camberwell-grammar/
LOCATION:VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250813T163000
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SUMMARY:Whitehorse Teacher Environment Network (TEN) Meeting - Term 3
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Whitehorse Teacher Environment Network (TEN) Meeting. Wed\, 13 Aug\, 4:30pm – 6pm. Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve\, Mitcham. \nMeet like-minded teachers and principals and learn more about how Council and The Eastern Alliance for Sustainable Learning (EASL) supports schools. \nFollowing the meeting we will head out to the park for a possum prowl spotlighting session\, led by Whitehorse Council’s Environment Education Team. Bring a notebook\, torch\, and weather dependent gear. Afternoon tea provided. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nRegistration at: https://events.humanitix.com/whitehorse-teacher-environment-network-ten-meeting 
URL:https://easl.com.au/event/whitehorse-teacher-environment-network-ten-meeting-term-3/
LOCATION:Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve\, Mitcham
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251023T091500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251023T150000
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SUMMARY:Term 4 ResourceSmart Schools Progress Workshop - hosted Glendal Primary School
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow ResourceSmart Schools for a progress workshop hosted by Glendal Primary School  \nOur term 4 progress workshop will involve: \n\nTour of the school showcasing their sustainability initiatives and journey towards 5 stars\nGuest presenter – Rethink Recycle!\nTime to network with other local ResourceSmart Schools\nTime to get help from the RSS Facilitators with anything on your RSS journey\nMorning tea and lunch will be provided\nAttendee numbers will be capped at 25\nPlease let us know if you have any accessibility requirements via the booking form.\n\nCome along to our Term 4 progress workshop and find your RSS community! \nNB This event is for ResourceSmart Schools only. Click here for more information on ResourceSmart Schools. 
URL:https://easl.com.au/event/term-4-resourcesmart-schools-progress-workshop-hosted-glendal-primary-school/
LOCATION:VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T140000
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SUMMARY:Beyond Net Zero Network Meeting Term 4 2025 - St Columba's College
DESCRIPTION:Is your school interested in sustainability?  Are you interested in working towards net zero? \nIf yes\, you’re invited to join a network of schools who are interested in climate adaptation and mitigation\, or sustainability more generally! It doesn’t matter if you are just starting out or well established.  This network is about sharing ideas\, advice and support. Anyone staff or parents from you school is welcome to attend. \nCircular Economy is the new buzz word for the environment.  The Victorian government’s Circular Economy Policy will influence the ResourceSmart Schools program and all aspects of our lives.  There are lots of opportunities to save money on resources\, promote design thinking and develop problem solving skills. \nSt Columba’s in Essendon is hosting the Term 4 Beyond Net Zero Network meeting\, and you can hear about how they teach and implement Circular Economy concepts. \nThe program includes presentations on St Columba’s Precious Plastics Program and from Moonee Valley Sustainability group a local community group that has connected with the College. Hear about the possibilities of working with active community groups and how this can enhance learning.  There’ll also be a tour of the College showing their other environmental programs\, a delicious lunch\, and opportunities to network with colleagues. \nThis network is co-facilitated by Eastern Alliance for Sustainable Living (EASL) and Environment Education Victoria (EEV).
URL:https://easl.com.au/event/beyond-net-zero-network-meeting-term-4-2025-st-columbas-college/
LOCATION:VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260227T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260227T153000
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SUMMARY:Learning for Sustainability Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Learning for Sustainability Conference offers professional development and networking opportunities for early years\, school and community members interested in living and acting more sustainability. \nWe are excited to announce our Keynote Speaker is Cate McQuillen. Cate is the National Environmental Educator of the Year 2025 and Emmy-award winning Australian co-creator of the much loved animated stories of dirtgirlworld and its live action series\, Get Grubby TV.  A talented weaver of stories\, Cate can tell a story with equal power whether she’s on stage or on screen. By drawing on her love of nature\, she helps her audience explore the world\, where we belong in it and when and how we can shape it. She is committed to the notion that ideas\, words\, and actions can influence a generation. \nThe day will motivate and inspire all who attend. Join us for a workshops and browse the foyer to hear from education for sustainability providers. For the full list of our workshops head to: https://easl.com.au/the-lfs-conference-2026-workshop-list-is-live/ \nThank you to our major sponsors Container Deposit Scheme Vic.
URL:https://easl.com.au/event/learning-for-sustainability-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Hawthorn Arts Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260227T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260626T233000
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SUMMARY:Say Cheese for Trees Competition
DESCRIPTION:Create an advertisement for trees.  “Why do we need more trees?” \nThe Eastern Alliance for Sustainable Learning (EASL) and Blackburn & District Tree Preservation Society are excited to announce our ‘Say cheese for Trees’ competition.   \nIf the Earth did not have trees\, it is possible that humans would not exist. eg. carbon dioxide levels would be higher\, oxygen would be lower\, desertification would increase significantly over time. Our goal is to get more people to understand\, appreciate\, and share their knowledge of the importance of trees in our life\, neighbourhood and planet.  \nWe invite  EASL secondary school students to submit a short ‘Gruen Pitch’ style advertisement for trees.   \n “Why do we need more trees?”  Get creative and submit your videos (no longer than 1 min) using this application form by June 26th\, ready for the winners to be announced on National School Tree Planting Day! \nAbout us: The Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society is a group of volunteers established to promote and improve the natural environment of the City of Whitehorse. Focusing in particular on the important roles that trees have in creating this unique neighbourhood. They have been in existence since 1959.  \nThe Eastern Alliance for Sustainable Learning (EASL) is made up of seven member Councils from Melbourne’s east (Boroondara\, Knox\, Monash\, Manningham\, Maroondah\, Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges). It was established in 2011. EASL provides professional development\, learning and networking opportunities for early years\, primary and secondary schools throughout the year.  \nAbout the competition  \nSecondary students are invited to work in groups of 1-4 students to create a short ‘Gruen Pitch’ style advertisement for trees.  EASL Schools can submit a maximum 3 entries per school. Finalists will be screened at the 2026 Learning for Sustainability Conference  \nHow to apply:  \nUpload your 1minute video to YouTube\, you will change the ‘Visibility’ settings to unlisted.  \nThis will then allow you to get a shareable link\, that can be copied into the table below and then emailed to info@easl.com.au for the judging panel to review while keeping your video private from the public.   \nComplete this form and share it via email: info@easl.com.au  \n\n\n\nSchool   \n \nName:  \nAddress: \n\n\nSchool location   \n(EASL Council area) \n​​☐​Boroondara  ​☐​ Knox  ​☐​ Monash ​☐​ Manningham   \n​​☐​ Maroondah  ​☐​ Whitehorse   ​☐​Yarra Ranges \n\n\nSupervising Teacher   \n(Primary contact) \nName:  \nEmail:  \nPhone: \n\n\nIs your school in the ResourceSmart Schools program? \n​​☐​ Yes ​☐​ No Register here if not or contact us: info@easl.com.au \n\n\nHow many students in group? \n \n\n\nShare your Video link here\n\n \n\n\n\nPrizes:  \n1st place: Schools will receive a trophy plus $150 plant voucher from local Indigenous plant nursery. Students from the winning group will receive a solar charging unit (for iPhone or equivalent)\, a tripod (for camera or phone) and phone stand made from recycled plastic.  \n2nd place: Schools will receive a framed certificate plus $100 plant voucher from local Indigenous plant nursery.  Students will receive a tripod (for camera or phone) and phone stand made from recycled plastic.   \n3rd place: Schools will receive a framed certificate plus $50 plant voucher from local Indigenous plant nursery.  Students will receive a phone stand made from recycled plastic.   \nEvery entry will be acknowledged and eligible for tube stock subject to availability.  \nAll finalists will be showcased on the EASL website and at the Learning for Sustainability Conference 2027.  \nApplications close: Friday 26th June 2026 11.59pm \nFor more information\, key dates\, terms and conditions\, and video submission tips check out: Say Cheese for Trees Ts&Cs Google Doc
URL:https://easl.com.au/event/say-cheese-for-trees-competition/
LOCATION:VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260423T161500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260423T173000
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SUMMARY:The Change Room: Building your team
DESCRIPTION:Ever wish you had half a day a week to work on ResourceSmart Schools? 🌱\nHere’s the secret…\nIf you build a team around you\, you’ll have way more than half a day.\nAnd you’ll be amazed at what you can achieve together. \nSo… how do you build a team in a busy school? \n✨ Join Geoff Paine and Mel Hatty for an entertaining\, practical\, and fun-filled hour where you’ll: \n\nLearn evidence-based strategies to build a supportive sustainability team\nDiscover how to bring school leaders and colleagues on board\nExplore ways to implement sustainability as a team (not on your own!)\n\nPlus: food\, laughs\, great conversations\, and plenty of networking with like-minded educators. \nWho’s it for?\nTeachers and school staff from Victorian schools who want to make sustainability achievable\, shared\, and genuinely enjoyable. \nLearn more and book here: The Change Room: Building your team. | Environment Education Victoria\n*Tickets free until 31st March
URL:https://easl.com.au/event/the-change-room-building-your-team/
LOCATION:St Columba’s College\, 2 Leslie Rd\, Essendon\, VIC\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260501T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260501T143000
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Student Summit - Kew High School
DESCRIPTION:Kew High School Sustainability Summit. Friday 1st May. 9:30-2:30pm.\nKew High School are proudly hosting this student summit again this year!  See attached for more info. If you are interested in attending\, please contact elise.dunstan@kew.vic.edu.au.
URL:https://easl.com.au/event/sustainability-student-summit-kew-high-school/
LOCATION:Kew High School\, 1393 Burke Rd\, Kew East\, VIC\, 3102\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T150000
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SUMMARY:Term 2 ResourceSmart Schools Progress Workshop - hosted Kerrimuir Primary School
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow ResourceSmart Schools for a progress workshop hosted by Kerrimuir Primary School \nOur term 2 progress workshop will involve: \n\nTour of the school showcasing their sustainability initiatives including plastic recycling\, nature trail\, composting and beehives!\nGain 6hours of PL with a recognised certificate\nGuest presenters\nTime to network with other local ResourceSmart Schools\nTime to get help from the RSS Facilitators with anything on your RSS journey\nMorning tea and lunch will be provided\nPlease let us know if you have any accessibility requirements via the booking form.\n\nCome along to our Term 2 progress workshop and find your RSS community! Secure your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/progress-workshop-term-2-2026 \nNB This event is for ResourceSmart Schools only. Click here for more information on ResourceSmart Schools. 
URL:https://easl.com.au/event/term-2-resourcesmart-schools-progress-workshop-hosted-kerrimuir-primary-school/
LOCATION:Kerrimuir Primary School\, 178 Dorking Road\, Box Hill North\, VIC\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T140000
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SUMMARY:Beyond Net Zero Network Meeting Term 3 2026 - Camberwell Girls Grammar School
DESCRIPTION:Is your school interested in sustainability?  Are you interested in working towards net zero? \nIf yes\, you’re invited to join a network of schools who are interested in climate adaptation and mitigation\, or sustainability more generally! It doesn’t matter if you are just starting out or well established.  This network is about sharing ideas\, advice and support. Anyone staff or parents from you school is welcome to attend. \nCamberwell Girls Grammer School is hosting the Term 3 Beyond Net Zero Network meeting. (Stay tuned for more details!) \nSecure your tickets here!
URL:https://easl.com.au/event/beyond-net-zero-network-meeting-term-3-2026-camberwell-girls-grammar-school/
LOCATION:Camberwell Girls Grammar School\, Canterbury\, VIC\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260817T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260817T150000
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SUMMARY:Term 3 ResourceSmart Schools Progress Workshop - joint hosted by Wandin Yallock and Wandin North Primary School
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow ResourceSmart Schools for a progress workshop joint hosted by Wandin Yallock Primary School and Wandin North Primary School \nOur term 3 progress workshop will involve: \n\nTour of both schools showcasing their sustainability initiatives\nGain 6hours of PL with a recognised certificate\nGuest presenter from FEAST\nTime to network with other local ResourceSmart Schools\nTime to get help from the RSS Facilitators with anything on your RSS journey\nMorning tea and lunch will be provided\nPlease let us know if you have any accessibility requirements via the booking form.\n\nCome along to our Term 3 progress workshop and find your RSS community! \nNB This event is for ResourceSmart Schools only. Click here for more information on ResourceSmart Schools. 
URL:https://easl.com.au/event/term-3-resourcesmart-schools-progress-workshop-joint-hosted-by-wandin-yallock-and-wandin-north-primary-school/
LOCATION:Wandin Yallock Primary School\, 105 Beenak Rd\, Wandin North\, VIC\, 3139\, Australia
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