Upcoming Events

SALA House Tours

Brisbane - 11:00 AM on Tuesdays by appointment - Wendy Kropf will conduct a tour of a number of SALA Homes at the Green focusing on the products, systems and unique features of our range of energy and water efficient SALA Homes. Please call Wendy on 0415 555 020 to secure a place.

Brisbane - 2:00 PM on the 3rd Sunday of every month - Wendy Kropf will conduct a tour of a number of SALA Homes at The Green focusing on the products, systems and unique features of our range of energy and water efficient SALA Homes. Cost $10.00 per adult. More information

Cairns - 10:00 AM on the 1st Sunday of every month - Ghis Gallo will conduct this month's tour of the first SALA home to be completed in North Queensland, on 14th September, due to her involvement with Sustainable House Day. Bookings essential, minimum group size 6. Cost $10.00 per adult. More information

Other Events

13 th -14 th September - Sustainable House Day 2008 – Various locations nationwide

SALA is proud to be involved again in Sustainable House Day, a community event which enables you to visit sustainable houses throughout Australia . All homes feature passive solar design, sustainable building products, water saving and recycling technologies and some also have active solar features and so much more... Sustainable House Day is a must for anyone about to embark on a home building or improvement project. You'll meet with householders and expert designers, experience passive solar design and sustainable housing in action and take home ideas and inspiration to save money and save the environment. Check out the website for more details – SALA will be at the Highgate Hill and Greenbank houses in Queensland .

 

14 th September – Big Scrub Rainforest Day 2008 - Rocky Creek Dam inland from Byron Bay

SALA is delighted to be participating for the first time in the Big Scrub Rainforest Day, now in its 10th year. It will be held at Rocky Creek Dam inland from Byron Bay , starting at 7am with bird watching walks and continuing until 4 pm with presentations, workshops, guided walks and performances. You can learn the latest techniques in weed control, seed collection, plant propagation and rainforest regeneration techniques. You can also learn about gardening with local native plants and growing cabinet timbers.

Started by Rainforest Rescue and the Big Scrub Rainforest Landcare Group , Big Scrub Rainforest Day has grown to become the largest annual landcare education event in Australia . People travel from all over southeast Queensland , northern New South Wales and beyond to join the festivities and discover practical ways they can help the environment. The educational focus of the day is complemented by fun activities for all the family. Play eco games with the children, try puppet making and enjoy the theatre performance. And there's also yoga in the rainforest and market and food stalls contribute to a festival atmosphere. Come along and see our new sales agent Dianna on the day. More information

 

10 th -12 th October – Greenfest, South Bank, Brisbane

Greenfest is Brisbane 's free community festival - showcasing energy and leadership to win the race against climate change . The Greenfest experience is about sharing creative energy in a blend of fresh music, visionary speakers, film, photography, organic food and the latest industry leadership for greener cars, clothes, careers, home improvement, fashion, travel and more; all in one place at one time in a large open, outdoor, free environment! SALA Homes and Habitat Hardware are looking forward to participating in this event.