There are more puppies available from Jessie’s litter, and the family we bought pigs from last year have two litters available.

Meet Jessie, our new family pet and future livestock fox defence system.

[ 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, flourescent light bulbs and more accepted. Where: 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 17, 2011; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] For budding cyclist, the gentle commuter or those seasoned in the saddle. See the latest in bikes – road, mountain, folding, electric, customised, BMX, have a free bicycle safety checks, with live music and more! Foreshore Park overlooks Belmore Basin, just north of the roundabout at the northern end of Marine Drive, Wollongong. Where: Foreshore Park Cost: Free Contact: For [...]

[ September 16, 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. Where: Greenplan Nursery, Northfields Avenue Keiraville – Look for the green flags Contact: For enquiries contact Wollongong Botanic Garden Office – 4225 2636

[ September 11, 2011; 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Everyone is welcome to comae along, grab a bargain and enjoy the atmosphere. If you are a Wollongong resident, get involved & register a site in the Giant Car Boot Sale – Reuse, Repair & Recycle. Where: Underwood Carpark, Spring in to Corrimal Cost: Free Contact: To register contact GT@wollongong.nsw.gov.au or phone 42277262

[ September 3, 2011; 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Come along and learn about the birds of the Illawarra. Includes displays and bird watching in the gardens. Where: Wollongong Botanic Garden Discovery Centre. Cost: Free Contact: Booking essential: Ailee Calderbank acalderbank@wollongong.nsw.gov.au or phone 0457- 847022

[ September 5, 2011; 10:30 am to 11:30 am. ] Learn tips about modern cloth nappies and baby care, so you can save money as well as the planet for your little ones. New and expectant parents and carers welcome. Where: Warrawong Library Cost: Free Contact: Book with Warrawong Library – 42278133 or email GT@wollongong.nsw.gov.au

[ August 24, 2011; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Join children’s author Bronwyn Bancroft and Didge player Richard Campbell for a yarn, sing, dance and craft about the dream time. Children and their family and friends welcome. Free transport available – call 0448564219. Where: Kurrajong Hall, Dapto Ribbonwood Centre, 93- 109 Princess Highway, Dapto Cost: Free Contact: No booking required. For enquiries contact Tracey 42277158 or email tkirk- downey@wollongong.nsw.gov.au

Wow, what a day! I attended an all-day workshop, right here in Jamberoo, with Joel Salatin of Polyface Farm.