The 2024 Wyndham Learning Festival launched on Saturday, August 31, with the program highlight WYNtalk featuring Dr Karl Kruszelnicki.
Taking place at Encore Events Centre, a crowd of over 300 attended to hear the renowned academic and pop culture figure, known affectionately as ‘Dr Karl’, deliver his ‘An Eco-Expedition into Sustainable Science and Climate’ talk.
The talk included a series of climate facts and practical tips on making environmentally sustainable choices in day-to-day life.
Dr Karl emphasised the need for clear and accurate communication on important issues such as climate change, warning of the harm that misinformation and “fake news” can cause.
“There are four messages of good hope. One, we can fix climate change. Two, we are in the most peaceful time in human history. Three, today’s kids are the smartest generation ever and four, we can fix COVID.”
Environmental issues such as the increase of microplastics in the local ecosystem were also discussed.
The Wyndham Learning Festival will continue to run until September 7, featuring an array of programs and activities with over 90 events, ensuring that all members of the community can find a learning event that interests them.
This year’s festival will provide a range of events and activities, covering interests such as home cooking, weaving, building resilience, basic car maintenance and DIY skincare.
The Wyndham Learning Festival is led by the Wyndham Community and Education Centre with support from Wyndham council.
The event seeks to promote education and display the social, economic, cultural and environmental benefits of learning, with this year’s theme being the empowerment of communities through lifelong learning.
Details: www.wynlearnfestival.org.au/
Jaidyn Kennedy
