Month: March 2009
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Free Energy Monitoring Trial For Kiama Residents
If you want to reduce your energy bills, you need to know what it is in your house that’s using all the electricity. An Efergy energy meter is a great way to do that. The Efergy meter is installed inside your electricity meter box, and transmits real-time energy usage information to a display panel inside…
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Backyard Aquaponics In Gerringong
A tour of John Burgess’s backyard aquaponics setup, where he grows fish and yabbies in tanks, supplying nutrient-rich water to organic fruit and vegetables.
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Illawarra SeedSavers Network Meeting – Dapto
Venue: Dapto Community Farm, 29 Darks Road, Dapto The SeedSavers’ Handbook and DVD “Seeds Blong Yumi” by Michel and Jude will be available at the meeting. Please bring any seeds or seedlings you may wish to share. Also bring a cup so you can enjoy a tea, coffee or other beverage while we chat! This…
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Scarecrows and Scallywags Holiday Program – Wollongong
Includes treasure hunts, crafts and garden theatre. Activities suitable for 5-12 year olds. Cost $6 per child (parents and carers free) or $14 per family of three or more. No need to book. Tea/coffee and sausage sizzle available for purchase from the Friends of the Botanic Gardens and the Lions Club. Enter the Wollongong Botanic…
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Community Wetland Workshop – Coniston
Presented by Wetland Care Australia, this workshop will cover: – Identifying wetlands – The importance of wetlands – Legislation and wetland management – Wetland vegetation, wetland plant identification, and more… Please bring paper & pen, hat, sunglasses, water, sturdy shoes, clothing suitable for the field, and your lunch. Morning tea will be provided. This workshop…
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Free Bushwalk – Bass Point
Explore this unique reserve with its many diverse plant communities ranging from Littoral Rainforest to Coastal Heath and Rock Pool Marshes. This activity is open to residents of Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama Council areas only. Venue: Bass Point, Shellharbour. Bookings are essential. For more information, phone the Discovery Centre Team on 4229 2600.
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GreenPlan Plant Collection Day – Wollongong
Plants for sale at a minimum cost to Wollongong City Council ratepayers only. Venue: Wollongong Botanic Gardens Nursery, Northfields Avenue, Keiraville. For more information, phone 4225 2636.
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Snugglepot And Cuddlepie Walks – Wollongong Botanic Gardens
Join the Discovery Centre team on a magical journey into the creative imagination of Australian author May Gibbs. Learn about the Australian native plants which inspired her much loved children’s stories. You can also make your own recycled Gum nut Baby to take home. These one hour walks are for parents and children, and cost…
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Scarecrow Making Workshop – Kembla Grange
Create a scarecrow and share information about natural pest management, in this fun workshop. Bring old clothes, pots, hats, CDs, plastic shopping bags and other materials to make your scarecrow! Feel free to bring food and drinks and please wear enclosed shoes. The workshop will be held at Glengarry Cottage, Redalls Road, Kembla Grange. Bookings…
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Cheese Making Workshop – Wollongong
In this hands-on, practical workshop you’ll learn how to make Ricotta, Mascarpone and Fetta cheese. Please note this full day course has a charge of $30 per person (this is subsidised from a retail cost of $90 per person). Bookings are essential This activity is open to residents of Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama Council areas…