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The Watershed

Watershed - Earth Hour

What is The Watershed?

The Watershed is a green living centre in the heart of Newtown that provides people with the practical skills and knowledge to live more sustainably.

A joint initiative by City of Sydney and Marrickville Councils, The Watershed is part of an ongoing commitment to supporting sustainable environments within the urban community.

The Watershed is free and open to the public and offers a variety of services such as a library, free workshops, practical ideas for everyday sustainable living, educational and business programs.

Winner of the Local Government Excellence in the Environment Awards

The City of Sydney and Marrickville Council won the 2008 Environmental Education Award for the Urban Sustainability Workshop Series, developed by The Watershed.

Workshops
Free workshops on Worm Farming and Composting, Natural Cleaning, No Dig Gardening and more.

Volunteer
Be part of the team and get involved with our local community.

Business Program
Working with local Newtown businesses on environmental initiatives for the community.

Visit The Watershed
Contact the Watershed to find out what you can do.

Resources
Information sheets and useful links to help you live more sustainably.

 

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Last Updated: Friday 16 July, 2010

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