Introduction to Cooling your Environment with Trees and Plants

Trees and plants will be powerful allies in helping us to adapt to the effects of climate change including extreme heat and increased air pollution.

Join us for this introduction to nature-based strategies to cool your home with Edible Eden's Karen Sutherland. Suitable for homeowners and renters, session will cover topics including: tree selection and placement, protecting your buildings and root management; temporary plantings using annual vines and vegetables; using potted shade; and looking after your trees to maximise the cooling they provide.

Attendees will be receive a voucher to order a tree to be delivered to their home by the Diggers Club.

This project is supported by Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation and Brimbank City Council's Community Grants Program.