Finally, we got a chance to sample Gavin’s home made parmesan cheese on Tuscan meatballs with spaghetti. Yum!

The winner of the National Tree Day Giveaway has been randomly selected…

To celebrate National Tree Day, Planet Ark has given me a $50 gift card to give away to a random reader. To enter, simply leave a comment on this post telling me what your favourite type of tree is, and why.

Today (July 29th) is Schools Tree Day in Australia, coordinated by Planet Ark.

[ August 19, 2011 to August 21, 2011. ] Date: Friday 19 to Sunday 21 August 2011 Venue: Bega Showgrounds, Upper St, Bega Entry to the event is for anyone that has completed either a Permaculture Design Certificate Course or weekend Introduction to Permaculture. Our special guest is the co-originator of the Permaculture concept, David Holmgren, who will launch a new book titled, ‘Permaculture Pioneers’ at the Bega Showgrounds [...]

[ August 27, 2011; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Property owners and managers from Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama are invited to attend a 3 hour weed control workshop. The workshop will assist you to learn to identify and control common weed species using best practice guidelines. The workshop is focussed on weed control within areas of native vegetation (rather than pasture weeds) and will include field [...]

[ August 5, 2011; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] A presentation by Peter Gallop, a volunteer for Beyond Zero Emissions Australia on their stationary energy plan setting out how Australia could move to a 100% renewable energy future. Endorsed by Professor Tim Flannery, Sir Gustav Nossal, and former Australian Chief Scientist Robin Batterham. Venue: Kiama Library Auditorium Cost: Free Bookings: Please phone 4232 0436

[ September 25, 2011; 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. ] Clean Out your household chemical clutter the right way at a local drop off site. Paint, pesticides, poisons, gas bottles, fire extinguishers, book chemicals, motor oils, fuels and fluids, car batteries, fluorescent light bulbs and more accepted. Venue: Fred Finch Park Sporting Complex, Hooka Creek Road, Berkeley Cost: Free Contact: Call the Environment Line on 131555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au

[ September 10, 2011; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] This workshop is for both newcomers to backyard chooks as well as current chook owners. It is aimed at encouraging good health and well-being for poultry and consequently for the family eating the eggs! Cost: Free Contact: BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL – please phone Rebecca Bogie 4227 7177 or email rbogie@wollongong.nsw.gov.au

[ August 19, 2011; 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. ] Local residents only – plants $6 and $8.50. No cash accepted – card only. Limit of 25 plants per rates notice. Venue: Greenplan Nursery, Northfields Avenue Keiraville – Look for the green flags Contact: Wollongong Botanic Garden Office – 4225 2636