Dame Patti Park Group - 3rd Saturday of the month 8.00am – 10.30am.
The Community Nature Conservation Program within the Noosa Biosphere is coordinated by Noosa & District Landcare and supported by Sunshine Coast Council. The aim of the program is to build the capacity of the local community to maintain and care for our bushland reserves.
Some of the reserves are home to wildlife of conservation significance including Glossy Black cockatoos at Dame Patti Park and koalas at Weyba Park, while others provide vital ecological connectivity for native flora and fauna across the shire. Currently there are 13 groups with approximately 80 active volunteers and more new groups soon.
Working bees are held on a regular basis and enable volunteers to learn about native bush regeneration and weed control techniques, as well as native plant and animal identification. Gloves, tools and morning tea are provided.
To join your local bushland care group or for further information, please contact Gemma Wright, Noosa & District Landcare on 5485 2155 or email: bushcare@noosalandcare.org.
Four days of superb cuisine, fine wines and fabulous foodie events featuring more than 200 top Australian and International food and wine personalities and producers plus world class entertainment.
For full information on the full program, costs and videos visit the website.
Purchase Tickets before April 1st 2012 for a 10% Discount.
Weyba Creek Group - 3rd Saturday of the month. 8.00am – 10.30am.
The Community Nature Conservation Program within the Noosa Biosphere is coordinated by Noosa & District Landcare and supported by Sunshine Coast Council. The aim of the program is to build the capacity of the local community to maintain and care for our bushland reserves.
Some of the reserves are home to wildlife of conservation significance including Glossy Black cockatoos at Dame Patti Park and koalas at Weyba Park, while others provide vital ecological connectivity for native flora and fauna across the shire. Currently there are 13 groups with approximately 80 active volunteers and more new groups soon.
Working bees are held on a regular basis and enable volunteers to learn about native bush regeneration and weed control techniques, as well as native plant and animal identification. Gloves, tools and morning tea are provided.
To join your local bushland care group or for further information, please contact Gemma Wright, Noosa & District Landcare on 5485 2155 or email: bushcare@noosalandcare.org.
Join a volunteer interpretive guide on a nature walk and discover the hidden treasures of Boondall Wetlands.
Walks are held on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year and are suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The maximum number of participants is 15.
Tracks can become muddy and inundated with water after heavy rains, please bring appropriate foot wear.
Venue: Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre, 31 Paperbark Drive, Boondall.
Free but bookings are essential. Please book at least 1 week in advance by calling 3403 1490.
Contact Info : Please book at least 1 week in advance by calling 3403 1490.
Presented by Cath Manual, in this workshop you’ll learn how to plan your space; where to put systems e.g. compost, chooks, water, gardens, orchards, etc; determine what your needs are for your property and household; and build a no-dig garden.
Venue: Lake Macdonald (full address on booking).
Cost: $30 per person which includes all notes for the session with morning tea afterwards.
To book, please register online or for more information visit the website. Contact: Cath Manuel, Sustainable Property Consultant – Ph: 0408 060 997.
The Sustainable Organic Workshop Program is for people who want to grow and cook their own organic, fresh food. It takes you through a process of learning “From The Ground Up” to “Grub’s Up” which starts an on-going legacy of nourishing and nurturing. Each Workshop is designed to follow on from the previous one to allow for a holistic view to learning, growing and thriving. The Workshop sessions are:
“From The Ground Up”
“Growth Spurt”
“All Grown Up”
“Grub’s Up”.
“Growth Spurt” – Now your garden’s ready it’s time to consider what to plant, when and how, including seed sowing, propagating and planting seedlings. We’ll also cover support plants that help your garden thrive, how to grow herbs and other beneficial plants and also look at container growing too.
Learn how to make your own cheddar cheese, brie and cottage cheese as well as other fermented, raw, dairy products with award winning, accredited permaculture teacher Elisabeth Fekonia.
The workshop will cost $90 per person and that includes everything needed on the day. Yoghurt and kefir cultures are available for $2 each.
Venue: Anglican Church Hall, cnr Cooroy-Tewantin Rd and Miva Street, Cooroy.
This workshop is all about herbs. Discover how herbs can be used to control pests in your garden. Find out which of these herbs you can also eat. Tour of the farm included. All ages welcome.
Venue: Beelarong Community Farm, Corner York and Beverley Streets, Morningside. Meeting point Farm shed
Cost: $4. Bookings required - Please phone Beelarong Community Farm 0401 168 657 to reserve your place.
It's all about herbs. Discover how herbs can be used to control pests in your garden. Find out which ones of these herbs you can also eat. Tour of the farm included.
If you love dairy products, come along to this Cheese, Yoghurt, Kefir, Butter & Ghee Making Workshop presented by award winning, accredited Permaculture teacher, Elisabeth Fekonia of Permaculture-realfood.
Learn how to make your own cheddar, brie and cottage cheese as well as other fermented, raw, dairy products. On the day you'll explore how to make kefir and yoghurt as well as sample kefir and goat cottage cheese, butter and ghee. This one day workshop will include everything needed on the day. Yoghurt and kefir cultures are available for $2 each.
Venue: Anglican Church Hall, Cnr Cooroy-Tewantin Rd and Miva Street, Cooroy.
Cost: Cost is $90 per person including lunch, morning tea and a manual. Cheese presses ($85) and Elisabeth's Home Cheese Making DVD ($35) will also be available.
Our subtropical climate is perfect for growing everything from galangal to turmeric. Learn how to grow, harvest and use a whole host of herbs and spices fresh from your own garden. Presented by Annette McFarlane, ABC Radio Gardening presenter.
Do you like the thought of having fresh eggs and an organically fertilised garden?
This workshop will get you started as it explores what it takes to keep happy and healthy chickens in an urban backyard. Presented by horticulturalist Claire Bickle.
Venue: Grange Library, 79 Evelyn Street, Grange.
Free but bookings required. Please phone 3403 8888 to reserve your place.
After sell out screenings in Brisbane and Toowoomba, Bimblebox will now be showing in Nambour.
Tickets will be $10 (Concession); $15 (Regular); $20 (Supporter).
Synopsis:
The documentary, “Bimblebox”, explores the huge Australian coal export industry from the grassroots up. The people at Bimblebox Nature Refuge had the feeling that the harsh reality of the nation’s mining boom was happening behind the backs of most Australians. For them, the experience of intrusive coal exploration is all too real: their nature refuge lies in the path of the world’s largest coal mines.
They decided that the best way to resist the “China First” project that threatens their refuge would be to show Aussies what is happening in our backyard. In 2010 the Bimblebox team heard about an independent filmmaker in the USA and his renowned documentary, Mountaintop Removal. Mike O’Connell’s film was telling the world about resistance to coal mining in Appalachia, West Virginia.
Mike's new film, Bimblebox, is named for the latest flashpoint in the conflict between coal and ecology in Australia. The story however is bigger that Bimblebox; it’s for anyone who cares about Australia,their health and the health of others, the environment, climate change, and the power of the coal industry. The fate of Bimblebox Nature Refuge is shown in the context of community responses to the massive expansion of coal and coal seam gas mining across the eastern states of Australia. The film features many prominent members of the debate against coal expansion in Australia including Guy Pearse (Global Change Institute), Ove Hoegh-Guldberg (University of Queensland) and Matthew Wright (Beyond Zero Emissions).
Venue: Nambour Civic Centre, Currie Street, Nambour.
Cooroora Park Group - 3rd Sunday of the month. Enquire for times.
The Community Nature Conservation Program within the Noosa Biosphere is coordinated by Noosa & District Landcare and supported by Sunshine Coast Council. The aim of the program is to build the capacity of the local community to maintain and care for our bushland reserves.
Some of the reserves are home to wildlife of conservation significance including Glossy Black cockatoos at Dame Patti Park and koalas at Weyba Park, while others provide vital ecological connectivity for native flora and fauna across the shire. Currently there are 13 groups with approximately 80 active volunteers and more new groups soon.
Working bees are held on a regular basis and enable volunteers to learn about native bush regeneration and weed control techniques, as well as native plant and animal identification. Gloves, tools and morning tea are provided.
To join your local bushland care group or for further information, please contact Gemma Wright, Noosa & District Landcare on 5485 2155 or email: bushcare@noosalandcare.org.
Four days of superb cuisine, fine wines and fabulous foodie events featuring more than 200 top Australian and International food and wine personalities and producers plus world class entertainment.
For full information on the full program, costs and videos visit the website.
Purchase Tickets before April 1st 2012 for a 10% Discount.
Can you grow long, crisp and straight carrots? Are your beetroots hairy and small? Would you love to have your own potatoes, yakon, sweet potatoes and daikon radish?
In this workshop you’ll look at soil, fertilizing, seed choice, sowing and harvest. This workshop is all about helping you to get it right so you’ll have perfect, juicy roots from your garden.
Join a volunteer interpretive guide on a nature walk and discover the hidden treasures of Boondall Wetlands.
Walks are held on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year and are suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The maximum number of participants is 15.
Tracks can become muddy and inundated with water after heavy rains, please bring appropriate foot wear.
Venue: Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre, 31 Paperbark Drive, Boondall.
Free but bookings are essential. Please book at least 1 week in advance by calling 3403 1490.
Contact Info : Please book at least 1 week in advance by calling 3403 1490.
For people who are aware of the need for change in the world, Kin Kin SOULS is an educational facility that encourages change to a sustainable, self reliant and abundant lifestyle to benefit self, others and the earth.
Kin Kin SOULS combines Bill Mollison's and Geoff Lawton's teachings with Instructor, Tom Kendall's lifelong agricultural and self reliance experience without spiritual connotations.
The Permaculture Design Certificate is a 72 hour theoretical course based on Bill Mollison's Designers Manual, teaching how we can use today's tools and technology to create a more sustainable and equitable world for all species. Permaculture is more than just gardening, it is a sustainable lifestyle. Permaculture ethics are Earth Care, People Care and Return of Surplus and this is taught by showing students to focus on local resources and their local community, and to have well thought out design practices to create abundance sustainably.
For people who are aware of the need for change in the world, Kin Kin SOULS is an educational facility that encourages change to a sustainable, self reliant and abundant lifestyle to benefit self, others and the earth.
Kin Kin SOULS combines Bill Mollison's and Geoff Lawton's teachings with Instructor, Tom Kendall's lifelong agricultural and self reliance experience without spiritual connotations.
The Permaculture Design Certificate is a 72 hour theoretical course based on Bill Mollison's Designers Manual, teaching how we can use today's tools and technology to create a more sustainable and equitable world for all species. Permaculture is more than just gardening, it is a sustainable lifestyle. Permaculture ethics are Earth Care, People Care and Return of Surplus and this is taught by showing students to focus on local resources and their local community, and to have well thought out design practices to create abundance sustainably.
Boreen Point Group - Every Tuesday 7.00am – 9.00am.
The Community Nature Conservation Program within the Noosa Biosphere is coordinated by Noosa & District Landcare and supported by Sunshine Coast Council. The aim of the program is to build the capacity of the local community to maintain and care for our bushland reserves.
Some of the reserves are home to wildlife of conservation significance including Glossy Black cockatoos at Dame Patti Park and koalas at Weyba Park, while others provide vital ecological connectivity for native flora and fauna across the shire. Currently there are 13 groups with approximately 80 active volunteers and more new groups soon.
Working bees are held on a regular basis and enable volunteers to learn about native bush regeneration and weed control techniques, as well as native plant and animal identification. Gloves, tools and morning tea are provided.
To join your local bushland care group or for further information, please contact Gemma Wright, Noosa & District Landcare on 5485 2155 or email: bushcare@noosalandcare.org.
Marine Biodiversity is the theme for this year's International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB). Designation of IDB 2012 on the theme of marine ecosystems provides Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and everyone interested in marine life, the opportunity to raise awareness of the issue and increase practical action.
For people who are aware of the need for change in the world, Kin Kin SOULS is an educational facility that encourages change to a sustainable, self reliant and abundant lifestyle to benefit self, others and the earth.
Kin Kin SOULS combines Bill Mollison's and Geoff Lawton's teachings with Instructor, Tom Kendall's lifelong agricultural and self reliance experience without spiritual connotations.
The Permaculture Design Certificate is a 72 hour theoretical course based on Bill Mollison's Designers Manual, teaching how we can use today's tools and technology to create a more sustainable and equitable world for all species. Permaculture is more than just gardening, it is a sustainable lifestyle. Permaculture ethics are Earth Care, People Care and Return of Surplus and this is taught by showing students to focus on local resources and their local community, and to have well thought out design practices to create abundance sustainably.
Marine Biodiversity is the theme for this year's International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB). Designation of IDB 2012 on the theme of marine ecosystems provides Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and everyone interested in marine life, the opportunity to raise awareness of the issue and increase practical action.
Cranks Creek Group - 4th Wednesday of the month. 8.00am – 10.30am.
The Community Nature Conservation Program within the Noosa Biosphere is coordinated by Noosa & District Landcare and supported by Sunshine Coast Council. The aim of the program is to build the capacity of the local community to maintain and care for our bushland reserves.
Some of the reserves are home to wildlife of conservation significance including Glossy Black cockatoos at Dame Patti Park and koalas at Weyba Park, while others provide vital ecological connectivity for native flora and fauna across the shire. Currently there are 13 groups with approximately 80 active volunteers and more new groups soon.
Working bees are held on a regular basis and enable volunteers to learn about native bush regeneration and weed control techniques, as well as native plant and animal identification. Gloves, tools and morning tea are provided.
To join your local bushland care group or for further information, please contact Gemma, Noosa & District Landcare on 5485 2155 or email: bushcare@noosalandcare.org.
Cranks Creek Group - 4th Wednesday of the month. 8.00am – 10.30am.
The Community Nature Conservation Program within the Noosa Biosphere is coordinated by Noosa & District Landcare and supported by Sunshine Coast Council. The aim of the program is to build the capacity of the local community to maintain and care for our bushland reserves.
Some of the reserves are home to wildlife of conservation significance including Glossy Black cockatoos at Dame Patti Park and koalas at Weyba Park, while others provide vital ecological connectivity for native flora and fauna across the shire. Currently there are 13 groups with approximately 80 active volunteers and more new groups soon.
Working bees are held on a regular basis and enable volunteers to learn about native bush regeneration and weed control techniques, as well as native plant and animal identification. Gloves, tools and morning tea are provided.
To join your local bushland care group or for further information, please contact Gemma Wright, Noosa & District Landcare on 5485 2155 or email: bushcare@noosalandcare.org.
For people who are aware of the need for change in the world, Kin Kin SOULS is an educational facility that encourages change to a sustainable, self reliant and abundant lifestyle to benefit self, others and the earth.
Kin Kin SOULS combines Bill Mollison's and Geoff Lawton's teachings with Instructor, Tom Kendall's lifelong agricultural and self reliance experience without spiritual connotations.
The Permaculture Design Certificate is a 72 hour theoretical course based on Bill Mollison's Designers Manual, teaching how we can use today's tools and technology to create a more sustainable and equitable world for all species. Permaculture is more than just gardening, it is a sustainable lifestyle. Permaculture ethics are Earth Care, People Care and Return of Surplus and this is taught by showing students to focus on local resources and their local community, and to have well thought out design practices to create abundance sustainably.
Contact Info : For more information phone Northey Street City Farm on 3857 8775 (9am - 4pm, Tue-Fri).
Email : info@nscf.org.au
Url:http://www.nscf.org.au/
Seaview Creek, Sunshine Beach - Thursdays 8.00am – 11.00am.
The Community Nature Conservation Program within the Noosa Biosphere is coordinated by Noosa & District Landcare and supported by Sunshine Coast Council. The aim of the program is to build the capacity of the local community to maintain and care for our bushland reserves.
Some of the reserves are home to wildlife of conservation significance including Glossy Black cockatoos at Dame Patti Park and koalas at Weyba Park, while others provide vital ecological connectivity for native flora and fauna across the shire. Currently there are 13 groups with approximately 80 active volunteers and more new groups soon.
Working bees are held on a regular basis and enable volunteers to learn about native bush regeneration and weed control techniques, as well as native plant and animal identification. Gloves, tools and morning tea are provided.
To join your local bushland care group or for further information, please contact Gemma Wright, Noosa & District Landcare on 5485 2155 or email: bushcare@noosalandcare.org.
South Peregian Group, Peregian Beach Community Association - Thursdays 8.00am – 10.00am.
The Community Nature Conservation Program within the Noosa Biosphere is coordinated by Noosa & District Landcare and supported by Sunshine Coast Council. The aim of the program is to build the capacity of the local community to maintain and care for our bushland reserves.
Some of the reserves are home to wildlife of conservation significance including Glossy Black cockatoos at Dame Patti Park and koalas at Weyba Park, while others provide vital ecological connectivity for native flora and fauna across the shire. Currently there are 13 groups with approximately 80 active volunteers and more new groups soon.
Working bees are held on a regular basis and enable volunteers to learn about native bush regeneration and weed control techniques, as well as native plant and animal identification. Gloves, tools and morning tea are provided.
To join your local bushland care group or for further information, please contact Gemma Wright, Noosa & District Landcare on 5485 2155 or email: bushcare@noosalandcare.org.
For people who are aware of the need for change in the world, Kin Kin SOULS is an educational facility that encourages change to a sustainable, self reliant and abundant lifestyle to benefit self, others and the earth.
Kin Kin SOULS combines Bill Mollison's and Geoff Lawton's teachings with Instructor, Tom Kendall's lifelong agricultural and self reliance experience without spiritual connotations.
The Permaculture Design Certificate is a 72 hour theoretical course based on Bill Mollison's Designers Manual, teaching how we can use today's tools and technology to create a more sustainable and equitable world for all species. Permaculture is more than just gardening, it is a sustainable lifestyle. Permaculture ethics are Earth Care, People Care and Return of Surplus and this is taught by showing students to focus on local resources and their local community, and to have well thought out design practices to create abundance sustainably.
Presented by award winning, accredited Permaculture teacher, Elisabeth Fekonia of Permaculture-realfood.
This course consists of four units of a Certificate II in Horticulture and will be held every Thursday for 10 weeks. Tropical planting material accessed throughout the course.
Tropical vegetables grow very easy in our sub-tropical climate so we can have very productive summer gardens. Learn how to grow these unusual plants in a food forest garden. Students take planting material home.
Venue: Blue House, Yandina Community Gardens, 41 Farrell Street, Yandina.
Cost: $260 - payment can be made in instalments. For enrolments and a course overview contact Elisabeth by email: info@permacultureproduce.com.au or call 0432 180523.
Contact Info : Email: info@permacultureproduce.com.au or call 0432 180523.
Email : info@permacultureproduce.com.au
Url:http://www.permacultureproduce.com.au
The Buddina Community Garden Committee holds a meeting every fortnight on a Thursday night starting at 7.00pm in the Heritage Room at Kawana Library. All members of the community are welcome to attend.
For people who are aware of the need for change in the world, Kin Kin SOULS is an educational facility that encourages change to a sustainable, self reliant and abundant lifestyle to benefit self, others and the earth.
Kin Kin SOULS combines Bill Mollison's and Geoff Lawton's teachings with Instructor, Tom Kendall's lifelong agricultural and self reliance experience without spiritual connotations.
The Permaculture Design Certificate is a 72 hour theoretical course based on Bill Mollison's Designers Manual, teaching how we can use today's tools and technology to create a more sustainable and equitable world for all species. Permaculture is more than just gardening, it is a sustainable lifestyle. Permaculture ethics are Earth Care, People Care and Return of Surplus and this is taught by showing students to focus on local resources and their local community, and to have well thought out design practices to create abundance sustainably.
This workshop looks at propagating plants using unusual techniques including leaf and root cuttings and aerial layering. Presented by ABC Radio gardening presenter Annette McFarlane.
Join a volunteer interpretive guide on a nature walk and discover the hidden treasures of Boondall Wetlands.
Walks are held on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year and are suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The maximum number of participants is 15.
Tracks can become muddy and inundated with water after heavy rains, please bring appropriate foot wear.
Venue: Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre, 31 Paperbark Drive, Boondall.
Free but bookings are essential. Please book at least 1 week in advance by calling 3403 1490.
Contact Info : Please book at least 1 week in advance by calling 3403 1490.
For people who are aware of the need for change in the world, Kin Kin SOULS is an educational facility that encourages change to a sustainable, self reliant and abundant lifestyle to benefit self, others and the earth.
Kin Kin SOULS combines Bill Mollison's and Geoff Lawton's teachings with Instructor, Tom Kendall's lifelong agricultural and self reliance experience without spiritual connotations.
The Permaculture Design Certificate is a 72 hour theoretical course based on Bill Mollison's Designers Manual, teaching how we can use today's tools and technology to create a more sustainable and equitable world for all species. Permaculture is more than just gardening, it is a sustainable lifestyle. Permaculture ethics are Earth Care, People Care and Return of Surplus and this is taught by showing students to focus on local resources and their local community, and to have well thought out design practices to create abundance sustainably.
Part of Living Smart's FREE workshop series presented by Yandina Community Gardens. Why spend money on an electric food dehydrator? In previous workshops, Barb Ford has touched on the basics of food drying using solar, and in this workshop, you will learn how to make one yourself out of a cardboard box (or more durable, readily available material) and there will be no electricity bills – this one works on power directly from the sun.
Barb will explain all about solar food drying, demonstrate a couple of designs, then it will be hands-on to make a small working model.
Venue: Yandina Community Gardens, cnr North and Farrell Streets, Yandina.
No bookings required. Free - all welcome!
It is advisable to bring along a notepad and pen for taking notes, as well as a hat, sunscreen and your water bottle.
For more information email: info@yandinacommunitygardens.com.au or Phone:5446 7373 and leave a message – a friendly volunteer will get back to you during normal opening times at the Gardens.
Want to diversify your garden and experiment with some unusual food plants well-suited to this climate?
This workshop can help to fill you in on some of those plants typically used in permaculture systems that are multi-purpose and ideal for Brisbane's sub-tropical climate. In this workshop you'll look at plants such as taro, cassava, yacon, arrowroot and lemongrass amongst others, and discuss their wide range of culinary and garden uses.
Venue: West End Library, 178-180 Boundary St, West End.
Free but bookings required. Please phone 3403 8888 to reserve your place.
Seaview Creek, Sunshine Beach - 4th Saturday of the month - 3.30pm - 5.30pm.
The Community Nature Conservation Program within the Noosa Biosphere is coordinated by Noosa & District Landcare and supported by Sunshine Coast Council. The aim of the program is to build the capacity of the local community to maintain and care for our bushland reserves.
Some of the reserves are home to wildlife of conservation significance including Glossy Black cockatoos at Dame Patti Park and koalas at Weyba Park, while others provide vital ecological connectivity for native flora and fauna across the shire. Currently there are 13 groups with approximately 80 active volunteers and more new groups soon.
Working bees are held on a regular basis and enable volunteers to learn about native bush regeneration and weed control techniques, as well as native plant and animal identification. Gloves, tools and morning tea are provided.
To join your local bushland care group or for further information, please contact Gemma, Noosa & District Landcare on 5485 2155 or email: bushcare@noosalandcare.org.
8.00am - 4.30pm - check website closer to the date for the full program.
An event filled day of entertainment, fun and frivolity will again be offered at the annual Goomeri Pumpkin Festival.
Join the thousands of people who flock to the small town of Goomeri on the last Sunday in May to participate in or watch pumpkins, rolling, jumping, dawdling and bouncing down Policeman's Hill. Try your luck at Pumpkin Bowls, compete in the great Pumpkin Pull, decorate a pumpkin or create a costume and enter the Pumpkin Pageant.
North Peregian Beach Group - 4th Sunday of the month. 8.00am – 10.30am.
The Community Nature Conservation Program within the Noosa Biosphere is coordinated by Noosa & District Landcare and supported by Sunshine Coast Council. The aim of the program is to build the capacity of the local community to maintain and care for our bushland reserves.
Some of the reserves are home to wildlife of conservation significance including Glossy Black cockatoos at Dame Patti Park and koalas at Weyba Park, while others provide vital ecological connectivity for native flora and fauna across the shire. Currently there are 13 groups with approximately 80 active volunteers and more new groups soon.
Working bees are held on a regular basis and enable volunteers to learn about native bush regeneration and weed control techniques, as well as native plant and animal identification. Gloves, tools and morning tea are provided.
To join your local bushland care group or for further information, please contact Gemma, Noosa & District Landcare on 5485 2155 or email: bushcare@noosalandcare.org.
This year's Expo is even bigger and better with a joint focus on three important categories: Health & Wellbeing, Sustainability & the Environment, Gardening & Fresh Produce.
This iconic annual expo will once again be held in the combined grounds of Beerwah Community Hall and Turner Park, Beerwah, grounds large enough to host the trade exhibitions, food carts, family fun activities and the many thousands of visitors that will turn up at the venue on the day.
Entry $5 for adults and children under 16 enter free.
Venue: Combined grounds of Beerwah Community Hall and Turner Park, Beerwah.
You can help Brisbane become Australia's most sustainable city! Put aside Sunday 27 May 2012 and join the fun at the Green Heart Sustainability Fair. This free Brisbane City Council community event has something for everyone.
• FREE sustainability workshops – learn simple and practical tips to save money in and around the home, whilst reducing your environmental impact • FREE plants (while stocks last) • Sustainability displays and advice • FREE cooking demonstrations • FREE children's activities • Games, competitions and activities • Gourmet food stalls • FREE concert • Fantastic prizes
Green Heart is Brisbane City Council's environmental sustainability program aimed at making Brisbane carbon-neutral by 2026. Green Heart provides information and advice to reduce your energy, save you money and make your home, office, school or community more environmentally sustainable.
Venue: Seventh Brigade Park, Newman Road, Chermside.
Join a volunteer interpretive guide on a nature walk and discover the hidden treasures of Boondall Wetlands.
Walks are held on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year and are suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The maximum number of participants is 15.
Tracks can become muddy and inundated with water after heavy rains, please bring appropriate foot wear.
Venue: Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre, 31 Paperbark Drive, Boondall.
Free but bookings are essential. Please book at least 1 week in advance by calling 3403 1490.
Contact Info : Please book at least 1 week in advance by calling 3403 1490.
For people who are aware of the need for change in the world, Kin Kin SOULS is an educational facility that encourages change to a sustainable, self reliant and abundant lifestyle to benefit self, others and the earth.
Kin Kin SOULS combines Bill Mollison's and Geoff Lawton's teachings with Instructor, Tom Kendall's lifelong agricultural and self reliance experience without spiritual connotations.
The Permaculture Design Certificate is a 72 hour theoretical course based on Bill Mollison's Designers Manual, teaching how we can use today's tools and technology to create a more sustainable and equitable world for all species. Permaculture is more than just gardening, it is a sustainable lifestyle. Permaculture ethics are Earth Care, People Care and Return of Surplus and this is taught by showing students to focus on local resources and their local community, and to have well thought out design practices to create abundance sustainably.
The Queensland Herb Society is again gearing up for our Herb Awareness – an event for everyone who wants to learn more about growing and using herbs.
• Discover a large variety of medicinal and culinary herbs and plants for sale. • Browse a wide variety of stalls with herbal products including preserves, coffee, teas, spices, skincare, bush foods, wineries and all sorts of yummy delights. • Relax and revive at Café Sage for delicious, home baked, herb inspired food and beverages. • Enjoy a wide variety of FREE demonstrations, talks and workshops. • Listen to renowned horticulturalist Noel Burdette speak on Herbs for a Healthy Garden. • Special Guest Speaker for 2012: Costa! The gardener with zest for life from Costa's Garden Odyssey and the new host of the ABC's Gardening Australia, his infectious passion for plants and people is sure to inspire us all.
For more information: emailqhs@live.com.au, phone Debbie on 5426 8299 or visit www.qldherbsociety.org.au closer to the date for demonstration timetables and more details.
For people who are aware of the need for change in the world, Kin Kin SOULS is an educational facility that encourages change to a sustainable, self reliant and abundant lifestyle to benefit self, others and the earth.
Kin Kin SOULS combines Bill Mollison's and Geoff Lawton's teachings with Instructor, Tom Kendall's lifelong agricultural and self reliance experience without spiritual connotations.
The Permaculture Design Certificate is a 72 hour theoretical course based on Bill Mollison's Designers Manual, teaching how we can use today's tools and technology to create a more sustainable and equitable world for all species. Permaculture is more than just gardening, it is a sustainable lifestyle. Permaculture ethics are Earth Care, People Care and Return of Surplus and this is taught by showing students to focus on local resources and their local community, and to have well thought out design practices to create abundance sustainably.
Boreen Point Group - Every Tuesday 7.00am – 9.00am.
The Community Nature Conservation Program within the Noosa Biosphere is coordinated by Noosa & District Landcare and supported by Sunshine Coast Council. The aim of the program is to build the capacity of the local community to maintain and care for our bushland reserves.
Some of the reserves are home to wildlife of conservation significance including Glossy Black cockatoos at Dame Patti Park and koalas at Weyba Park, while others provide vital ecological connectivity for native flora and fauna across the shire. Currently there are 13 groups with approximately 80 active volunteers and more new groups soon.
Working bees are held on a regular basis and enable volunteers to learn about native bush regeneration and weed control techniques, as well as native plant and animal identification. Gloves, tools and morning tea are provided.
To join your local bushland care group or for further information, please contact Gemma Wright, Noosa & District Landcare on 5485 2155 or email: bushcare@noosalandcare.org.
For people who are aware of the need for change in the world, Kin Kin SOULS is an educational facility that encourages change to a sustainable, self reliant and abundant lifestyle to benefit self, others and the earth.
Kin Kin SOULS combines Bill Mollison's and Geoff Lawton's teachings with Instructor, Tom Kendall's lifelong agricultural and self reliance experience without spiritual connotations.
The Permaculture Design Certificate is a 72 hour theoretical course based on Bill Mollison's Designers Manual, teaching how we can use today's tools and technology to create a more sustainable and equitable world for all species. Permaculture is more than just gardening, it is a sustainable lifestyle. Permaculture ethics are Earth Care, People Care and Return of Surplus and this is taught by showing students to focus on local resources and their local community, and to have well thought out design practices to create abundance sustainably.
Presented by Rhonda Hetzel. Hands on demonstration making tomato relish or jam using seasonal fruit, then how to preserve it using the water bath method.
Each person attending should bring along a 250 ml sealable jar to take home either the relish or jam made on the day.
Cost: $5 with morning tea provided.
Numbers limited to 12. Bookings essential – Ph: Rhonda on 5499 9345.
This workshop is part of a series of 2012 Kitchen Table Talks sponsored by the Sunshine Coast Regional Council. All workshops cost $5. The first time you attend a workshop, you’ll be asked to join the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre (MNC) as an ordinary member. That costs $5.50 and you don’t pay for that first workshop. Every other workshop after that costs $5 but membership is renewed annually. By increasing local membership, the MNC can successfully apply for funding to keep operating.
Venue: Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, 7 Bicentenary Lane, Maleny.
Green Drinks Brisbane is a monthly event for socialising and professional networking.
This is an event for environmentally-minded Brisbane professionals who meet for a monthly drink. An excellent way to:
• meet like-minded people • make friends • learn about interesting projects / organisations from around the Brisbane area • discuss and collaborate on projects • stumble upon 'eureka' moments
Venue: Aroma Garden, 138 Albert Street, Brisbane City (near Timezone arcade).
Cost: Free entry; pay for own drinks/food.
Contact Info : Rolf Kuelsen on 0477 527501 or Email: rolfkuelsen@gmail.com.
Email : rolfkuelsen@gmail.com
For people who are aware of the need for change in the world, Kin Kin SOULS is an educational facility that encourages change to a sustainable, self reliant and abundant lifestyle to benefit self, others and the earth.
Kin Kin SOULS combines Bill Mollison's and Geoff Lawton's teachings with Instructor, Tom Kendall's lifelong agricultural and self reliance experience without spiritual connotations.
The Permaculture Design Certificate is a 72 hour theoretical course based on Bill Mollison's Designers Manual, teaching how we can use today's tools and technology to create a more sustainable and equitable world for all species. Permaculture is more than just gardening, it is a sustainable lifestyle. Permaculture ethics are Earth Care, People Care and Return of Surplus and this is taught by showing students to focus on local resources and their local community, and to have well thought out design practices to create abundance sustainably.
Contact Info : For more information phone Northey Street City Farm on 3857 8775 (9am - 4pm, Tue-Fri).
Email : info@nscf.org.au
Url:http://www.nscf.org.au/
Seaview Creek, Sunshine Beach - Thursdays 8.00am – 11.00am.
The Community Nature Conservation Program within the Noosa Biosphere is coordinated by Noosa & District Landcare and supported by Sunshine Coast Council. The aim of the program is to build the capacity of the local community to maintain and care for our bushland reserves.
Some of the reserves are home to wildlife of conservation significance including Glossy Black cockatoos at Dame Patti Park and koalas at Weyba Park, while others provide vital ecological connectivity for native flora and fauna across the shire. Currently there are 13 groups with approximately 80 active volunteers and more new groups soon.
Working bees are held on a regular basis and enable volunteers to learn about native bush regeneration and weed control techniques, as well as native plant and animal identification. Gloves, tools and morning tea are provided.
To join your local bushland care group or for further information, please contact Gemma Wright, Noosa & District Landcare on 5485 2155 or email: bushcare@noosalandcare.org.
South Peregian Group, Peregian Beach Community Association - Thursdays 8.00am – 10.00am.
The Community Nature Conservation Program within the Noosa Biosphere is coordinated by Noosa & District Landcare and supported by Sunshine Coast Council. The aim of the program is to build the capacity of the local community to maintain and care for our bushland reserves.
Some of the reserves are home to wildlife of conservation significance including Glossy Black cockatoos at Dame Patti Park and koalas at Weyba Park, while others provide vital ecological connectivity for native flora and fauna across the shire. Currently there are 13 groups with approximately 80 active volunteers and more new groups soon.
Working bees are held on a regular basis and enable volunteers to learn about native bush regeneration and weed control techniques, as well as native plant and animal identification. Gloves, tools and morning tea are provided.
To join your local bushland care group or for further information, please contact Gemma Wright, Noosa & District Landcare on 5485 2155 or email: bushcare@noosalandcare.org.
For people who are aware of the need for change in the world, Kin Kin SOULS is an educational facility that encourages change to a sustainable, self reliant and abundant lifestyle to benefit self, others and the earth.
Kin Kin SOULS combines Bill Mollison's and Geoff Lawton's teachings with Instructor, Tom Kendall's lifelong agricultural and self reliance experience without spiritual connotations.
The Permaculture Design Certificate is a 72 hour theoretical course based on Bill Mollison's Designers Manual, teaching how we can use today's tools and technology to create a more sustainable and equitable world for all species. Permaculture is more than just gardening, it is a sustainable lifestyle. Permaculture ethics are Earth Care, People Care and Return of Surplus and this is taught by showing students to focus on local resources and their local community, and to have well thought out design practices to create abundance sustainably.
Presented by award winning, accredited Permaculture teacher, Elisabeth Fekonia of Permaculture-realfood.
This course consists of four units of a Certificate II in Horticulture and will be held every Thursday for 10 weeks. Tropical planting material accessed throughout the course.
Tropical vegetables grow very easy in our sub-tropical climate so we can have very productive summer gardens. Learn how to grow these unusual plants in a food forest garden. Students take planting material home.
Venue: Blue House, Yandina Community Gardens, 41 Farrell Street, Yandina.
Cost: $260 - payment can be made in instalments. For enrolments and a course overview contact Elisabeth by email: info@permacultureproduce.com.au or call 0432 180523.
Contact Info : Email: info@permacultureproduce.com.au or call 0432 180523.
Email : info@permacultureproduce.com.au
Url:http://www.permacultureproduce.com.au
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Presented by Cath Manual, in this workshop you’ll learn how to plan your space; where to put systems e.g. compost, chooks, water, gardens, orchards, etc; determine what your needs are for your property and household; and build a no-dig garden.
establishing garden beds, planting, harvesting, cooking and eating the produce. Also fun earth-art activities.
Presented by award winning, accredited Permaculture teacher, Elisabeth Fekonia of Permaculture-realfood. 
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