Northern Beaches Council will host an exciting program of family-friendly events leading up to and on Saturday, 25 March to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the worldwide movement for the planet - ‘Earth Hour’.
Northern Beaches Council Deputy General Manager, Ben Taylor said there are number of Council events that the community can participate in during Earth Hour and discover the unique Northern Beaches environment.
“Switch off your lights at home between 8.30pm and 9.30pm and join us at one of our fun-filled activities to celebrate our planet and all the great work people are doing to protect it.
“This Australian initiative is now truly a global effort focusing attention on the threat of climate change, with people in countries around the world switching off their lights for one hour on Saturday, 25 March,” Mr Taylor said.
The concept of Earth Hour began as a World Wildlife Fund initiative in Sydney in 2007 when approximately 2.2 million people and 2,100 businesses took part in a symbolic display of commitment to take action against climate change.
Council has supported Earth Hour each year since its inception by hosting local Earth Hour events for the community.
“As Earth Hour is a symbolic hour of unity calling for responsible action to address climate change, our responsibility is to ensure that we act sustainably to reduce the burning of fossil fuels; which are currently the source of 94 per cent of Australia’s energy.*
“Everyone can make a difference by reducing and being more efficient with energy use and investing in or switching to renewable energy technologies,” he said.
To book into Northern Beaches News Earth Hour events please visit northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
NORTHERN BEACHES COUNCIL ‘EARTH HOUR’ EVENTS 2017
- SOLAR SOLUTIONS: CAN IT WORK FOR YOUR BUSINESS?
Tues 21 Mar, 6.30 – 8.30pm
Join experts from the not-for-profit Australian Solar Council as they explain the various solar options available and how to finance them for your business.
Location: 4 Pines Truck Bar, 4G, 9/13 Winbourne Rd, Brookvale, 2100
Capacity: 50
Light dinner and refreshments will be provided.
Cost: Free!
- SOLAR SOLUTIONS - EARTH HOUR EDITION
Wed 22 Mar, 6.30 - 8.30pm
If you want to know more about solar PV and battery systems, Northern Beaches Council is hosting an information session for all those interested in green power options and solar.
Location: Coastal Environment Centre, Narrabeen Lagoon, Lake Park Road, North Narrabeen
Cost: Free!
- ESCARPMENT WALK
Sat 25 Mar, 9 - 11am
Join expert guides on this walk through some of the northern beaches most stunning areas. This walk is medium grade and has some steeper sections. Suitable for walkers of all ages
Location: Warriewood. Meeting point provided on booking
Cost: Free!
- EARTH HOUR NIGHT WALK
Sat 25 Mar, 7 - 9pm
What better way to celebrate Earth Hour than to walk under local expert guides in a torch-lit walk through stunning bush-land? Suitable for all ages.
Location: Warriewood. Meeting point provided on booking
Cost: Free!
- LANTERN WALK [Booked out]
Sat 25 Mar, 7 - 9.30pm
Learn how to make your own lanterns from left-over plastic or glass jars. Then explore Stony Range. Possums, sleeping Brush Turkeys and other assorted wild life are a possibility. Follow a sensory trail where children and adults alike can smell plants like lemon scented tea trees or touch a sandpaper fig.
Location: Stony Range Regional Botanic Garden
Cost: Free!
Suits children aged 5-10 years.
- EARTH HOUR AT MANLY COVE
Sat 25 Mar,
- 7.30 -8.30pm: yoga session*
- 8.30- 10.30pm: celebrations
Enjoy an inspiring outdoors twilight yoga session then be entertained by African drumming, fire twirling, dancing and the light of the stars. Enjoy a picnic and celebration by candlelight.
Location: Manly Cove, East Esplanade (next to Manly Ferry Terminal)
Cost: Free!