CERES Community Environment Park
CERES Community Environment Park - Winner of Premier's Sustainablity Award 2007
CERES, situated on the banks of Merri Creek in East Brunswick, is one of Australia's most visited environmental education centres. CERES creates change towards sustainability through a diverse range of community based projects, activities and programs locally and overseas.
What was once a wasteland and rubbish tip, is now an urban oasis that has evolved over 25 years, educating, celebrating and evolving as a community place of ecological sustainability, cultural diversity and social change. With an extensive education program at CERES - over 77,000 half day visits in 2007, in schools, CERES facilitates AuSSi - Australian Sustainable Schools Initiative to over 270 schools in Victoria, as well as certificate and vocational training for students in specialist and community schools.
CERES is home to a rich and diverse range of groups, activities and recreational opportunities which are fun, educational and inspirational.
You are very welcome to visit.
CERES is situated in a native bush setting, with an organic farm, permaculture gardens, trails to follow and learn more about global warming, water and energy conservation, waste minimisation, the ways of the Wurundjeri, and the future of our society. A renewable energy park and Ecohouse you can explore, as well as cultural villages and spaces, site groups to join or participate in; such as the chook group, the bike group and baking group and more, all make up the rich kaleidoscope of community groups and opportunities to participate in and share with. You can relax and enjoy the finest seasonal fare at the Cafe, seek plants and advice from the gardening gurus in the nursery and do your weekly shopping at the CERES market ,a hub of lively local food action.
There are SO many opportunities to be part of CERES through activities, programs, events and festivals, including a diverse volunteer program, as well as weekend workshops and courses throughout the year.
You can learn even more about CERES on weekends with tours EVERY Saturday & Sunday at 11am. The Caf and Nursery are open 7days with the Organic Market every Wed & Sat.
CERES has many projects and programs that
Coming Up at CERES
Live at CERES - Five Fridays in February commences Feb 1st 2008 - local bands
CERES Harvest Festival - Flamin' Kitchens March 30th
Return of the Sacred Kingfisher Festival - November - date TBC
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