Are you interested in growing veggies? Do you want to learn about solar panels and home batteries? Are you trying to live a more sustainable life? Then we've got something for you.

Bass Coast Shire Council is excited to launch Living Lightly Bass Coast — a series of workshops to help you learn new skills to live more sustainably.

The workshops come under four different themes: Energy Evolution, Future Foods, Garden Gems and Circular Solutions and build on the success of last year's Garden Gems program and Sustainable Living Series.

Workshops will be presented by experts that will focus on making homes and communities more affordable, sustainable and resilient.

Council is pleased to be partnering with Bass Coast Adult Learning (BCAL) South Gippsland Shire Council, Renew, South Gippsland Beekeepers, Wonthaggi Library, Inverloch Community House, Wonthaggi Men's Shed and the eight community gardens across Bass Coast to bring these workshops to life.

Bass Coast Mayor Cr Rochelle Halstead was excited at the variety of topics covered and opportunities offered by the series.

"There's 40 workshops spread throughout the year with so many different and worthwhile subjects covered, there's something for everyone!"

"I'm looking forward to getting my hands dirty at one of the gardening workshops later in the year," Cr Halstead said.

"I encourage everyone to take advantage of these free workshops and learn something to help you live greener and lighten the load on our planet."

All the workshops are free (except for Sustainable House Day) and a mix of in-person and online.

Bookings are essential. Visit www.thecap.com.au/living-lightly-bass-coast to check out the full schedule and secure your place.

Events on Phillip Island (all sessions start at 10am)

PICAL Community Garden

March 23. Healthy soils
March 29: Circular economy at home
August 24: Natural pest management
November 13: Reducing food waste in the holidays

Phillip Island Community Orchard

April 19: Introduction to Permaculture
May 31: Composting and worm farming
August 30: Circular economy

Sessions also at Bass River Garden, Corinella and District Community Garden, Coronet Bay Community Garden, Wonthaggi Men's Shed, The Cape Community Farm, Wonthaggi Community Garden and online.