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MCSL's Return & Kiosk reopened from 15 September 2021. MCSL is excited to announce that a Return & Earn kiosk has been installed in our carpark The kiosk operates from 8am-7pm every day and the location is now listed on the TOMRA app.
MCSL has teamed up with JETCharge to install an AC Schneider Link Dual port EV charger in our carpark.
We have been successful in joining the world-leading Climate Action certification by demonstrating best practice with Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living!
MCSL offers an extensive school excursion program for pre-school, primary and high school/TAFE students. With sustainability incorporated in all NSW syllabuses, MCSL can help enable and empower students to make decision and take actions that contribute to creating a sustainable society and ecosystem. Schools can choose which aspects of sustainability to focus on through selecting one of our excursion options covering: • Waste and recycling • Water use and efficiency • Energy use and efficiency • Biodiversity • Kitchen gardens • Indigenous food culture
MCSL is welcoming back its volunteers from 11 October 2021 and the grounds are now open to the public
MCSL & Men’s Shed Narellan would like to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who voted for us in the NSW Govt’s My Community Project. Winners have now been announced and we are thrilled to advise that our project, Macarthur Solar Community, was successful in the public vote!!! We are so grateful that you took the time to vote for us and we are looking forward to installing solar panels, a storage battery and EV charging station over the next few months.
Fresh chemical-free vegetables, honey, jams and sauces are sold at the Centre. Come in and see what we have .
For more information 46474366
Brought to you by the Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living supporting local farmers & growers every Wednesday from 11-2pm.
Volunteering is a great way to make new friends, share knowledge and learn new skills.
Businesses can show they care by making financial and in-kind donations. MCSL recognises all benefactors on-site, on signage and on our website.
We provide an attractive community place where visitors can see sustainability in action, have access to experts & plenty of opportunities to develop their own knowledge, interests and understanding. More
We’re a non-profit community-run organisation supported by local Councils and the Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust. MCSL is primarily an educational facility and model for sustainable technology. More
As well as regular guided site tours & free information, there's Little Explorers for 0-5 year olds, family festivals and several free & inexpensive workshops for adults. More
The reasons to volunteer or give are as varied as the individuals, communities and businesses that do it. There’s satisfaction, being part of a team, a sense of giving and it’s the right thing to do. More
**MCSL is welcoming back its volunteers from 11 October 2021! The grounds are also open to the public, however, the office and information centre, workshops, venue hire and activities using indoor spaces will reopen from 1 November. To visit the site, visitors will need to check-in and show evidence of vaccination status. The Centre has updated its COVID Safety Plan in line with revised public health requirements & will restart its workshop program in November. We look forward to seeing people back at MCSL!**
MCSL is a registered charity and community-focused organisation that aspires to be a world-class education facility and model for the promotion of sustainable technology and living practices in homes, urban precincts and businesses.
The Centre educates on and demonstrates renewable energy production, energy and water efficiency, waste management and recycling, biodiversity through green space management and chemical-free vegetable production.
MCSL offers community education workshops, school excursions, pre-school programs, sustainable barista training, tours, venue hire and runs projects that build social capacity and empower individuals to practice sustainable lifestyles.
Visiting Times
Monday – Friday: 9.00am-4.00pm
Saturday for workshops: 10.00am-4.00pm
Sunday: by appointment
Donations
The Centre always needs donations of tools, garden tools, small machinery, straw, hay and financial support. Email us at info@mcls.org.au or ring 46479828 for more information.
Sponsors
MCSL is proudly supported by Campbelltown City Council, Camden Council, Wollondilly Shire Council and The Australian Botanic Garden of the Royal Botanic Garden & Domain Trust.
Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living is a Registered Charity
COVID-19 arrangements at MCSL Read more
Electrical Vehicle charger installed at MCSL Read more
We have been successful in joining the world-leading Climate Action certification by demonstrating best practice with Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living! Read more
