November 1, 2018

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Running a small footprint event with Linux.

TREES PLANTED

Another successful ‘open source software‘ conference was held earlier this year by Linux.org.au. To help reduce the carbon footprint of the event, conference organizer Sae-Ra Germaine gave attendees the option to ‘tick’ a box (upon registering) to buy a tree for one of our community projects. Thanks to the generous attendees, enough money was raised to enable us to plant 215 trees at one of our favourite sites … Alexandra, Victoria.  
Inmates from Dhurringile 
    Hi Colleen and Sae-ra, We planted your trees on a farm at Alexandra with a team of workers from the Dhurringile Prison Landmate Team. The fellas did a great job. Trees have been well planted and will be properly maintained and watered over the summer. Thanks very much to linux and Fifteen Trees for supplying us with the plants Regards Chris Cobern | Coordinator | Landmate Environmental Program
      For those interested in the Linux conference coming up early next year here is some information: Themed Linux of Things, the 2019 linux.conf.au will attract speakers and attendees from across the world to socialise, fraternise, lecture, listen, ask, answer and share with their peers. The conference will explore the use of free open source software and hardware for internet of things devices, along with security concerns, privacy and legal aspects, environmental impacts, everyday communication, health and ethics.
Behind this is an ever-increasing demand for always connected sensors and devices, exchanging, collating and analysing data, and often making decisions without us even noticing. Linux, with its lightweight footprint (yeah!!) and robust security and importantly its open source nature, has become a core component in this: Linux of Things. Sounds intriguing .. here is the link for more information … https://linux.conf.au/ Thank you to all at Linux for continuing to promote a small footprint event and at the same time help us with our community tree planting projects. Sláinte – Colleen

RECENT TREE PLANTINGS

135 TREES PLANTED

March 20, 2024
WPA acknowledges that when it comes to environmental initiatives, its people are its strength. It has recently partnered with us to plant 15 trees for each hard-working staff member identified as a Sustainability Warrior.

150 TREES PLANTED

January 18, 2024
Tasman Cottage already gives you a chance to reconnect with nature, yet its manager Nick has taken an important next step. He recently purchased 150 trees in collaboration with us here at Fifteen Trees, an action which ensures vital habitat for our native fauna, such as the unique Tassie Devil.

60 TREES PLANTED

January 15, 2024
‘We believe that supporting community tree-planting initiatives is not only an investment in nature; it’s a commitment to a sustainable future. JEI Studio is committed to ongoing donations of 15 planted trees for every design and decoration service agreement’. Jessi Deakin.