Earthshack Sustainability Demonstration Site

29/05/2026

Brilliant 👏
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14iMeFeGDrM/

13/01/2026

🦘 For locals who would like to sew some wildlife pouches, they can be dropped here and we will get them down to Wildlife Warriors for you- please place in the tub in our vegie shop.
Easy instructions with videos, including what fabrics to use are in the links of the attached post.
🦘If you would love to help but live miles away, items can be posted directly to Wildlife Warriors in Narre Warren or dropped off there, alternatively keep an eye out for pouch requests from your local shelter.
Stay safe and happy sewing 💚
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26/09/2025

A good news story. Awesome

https://www.facebook.com/share/1BMFjG2v2x/

A Victorian scientist whose farming technique has revolutionised agriculture in Niger has been awarded an international peace prize.

10/04/2025

15 years after planting native trees along the creek, we finally have our first koala at Earthshack.
We heard some growls coming from the creek a few days ago and today he appeared in the oak tree next to the house. Best day ever!
If you have an idea for a name for this stunning boy, pop it in the comments. 💟

08/12/2024

We've upgraded to gel batteries at Earthshack.
Our original lead acid batteries have been faultless and would be awesome for a cabin or shed. The trick to keeping these alive for quite a few years will be:
- topping up the water regularly (say once a month or so)
-letting them enjoy a slower pace lifestyle, demand less of them in their senior years... for those who have been to Earthshack, you've seen what we have plugged in year round, so just peg it back a bit

Happy to answer any questions and we have our original installer available to answer questions too. ⚡️
https://www.facebook.com/share/6g5qrTunr84JqQ93/

04/07/2024

🥶Feeling the cold this winter?
This is a really thorough article explaining some common culprits in Australian homes and some sensible remedies.
Note: This particular article is most applicable to areas with cold winters or cold night time temperatures- not tropical northern parts of the country.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-04/retrofitting-australian-homes-for-winter-to-cut-costs-emissions/104044086?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=other&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1fQZ3utPg4g9HEw4ncjAJ6QOegcWjDB3EPN35pLGxbcTkd6Z74Ki6TfOY_aem_Jh5tNPm5LQD2uD2wAY7jyA

Australian homes are notoriously cold in winter — draughty, with poor insulation, thin glass and inadequate heating. But there's a growing movement of people retrofitting their homes to make them cheaper to run and more comfortable year-round, while also reducing emissions.

30/03/2022

There is so much to love about Kat and her gorgeous suburban permaculture garden. I met Kat many years ago when I did my permaculture design course and her garden is indeed as amazing as it looks here. Enjoy.
https://fb.watch/c3Mfqu-Sys/

22/08/2021

Sweetest little lockdown visitor,
Brown Tree Frog (litoria ewingii)🤎

We'll keep you posted when Earthshack can open again to 2 legged visitors.

Jump on in and share a garden pic or suggest a name for this little one 🐸

16/08/2021

With lockdowns extended in Oz & and visits to Earthshack on hold, we thought it would be nice to share something "cool" with you to freshen up your day. Enjoy

(Click into the comments to see the 2nd part of the video)