Vision

The Vision

"In 2010, Port Phillip EcoCentre will be operating 7 days a week; a social hub attracting interest, creating links and inspiring sustainable living"

Local families call in for refreshments, to meet friends and check out the butterflies and turtles. Students in the resource room research environmental issues and projects.

The heritage horticulture buff is about to lead a tour of the St Kilda Botanical Gardens. An EcoGarden volunteer swaps tips for biological pest control with a member of a local community garden.

Two local government officers and a community health worker have arrived from a rural shire to investigate the EcoCentre's 'community-building' blueprint. They're having a coffee with members of Earthcare's Rakali research team who have just finished proof-reading an activities booklet for local schools.

Meanwhile, EcoCentre staff are facilitating a new partnership project; meeting with representatives of government agencies, community groups and a potential corporate sponsor.

The EcoCentre is widely respected for its track record in making successful partnership projects happen.

People (from backpackers to local residents) visit the EcoCentre to:

• find out what's going on
• be involved in community environment projects
• learn the latest on sustainable design, energy and water saving technologies and practices
• attend a training session, conference or forum
• school or club excursions
• learn more about the St Kilda Botanical Gardens
• learn about and participate in City of Port Phillip's environmental programs
• research the EcoCentre blueprint, with a view to creating something similar in their own community
• socialize and have fun.