Author: Darren
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Guerrilla Solar
I just read an interesting article in [ReNew Magazine Issue 104](http://shop.ata.org.au/cart.php?target=product&product_id=16521&category_id=300) about the [guerrilla solar movement](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_Guerrilla) and one individual’s experiments with his unapproved DIY grid-connect solar panels. It’s not as dangerous as it sounds. Solar guerrillas use commercial mains power inverters which meet the relevant international standards to feed their electricity into the grid. You…
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First Egg!
I’ve long watched [other chicken-bloggers report their first eggs](http://blogsearch.google.com/blogsearch?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=%22first+egg%22&btnG=Search+Blogs), and now it’s finally my turn! When I came home from work today, I went out into the backyard to have a look at the garden and the chickens, as I normally do. On a whim, I opened up the door to the roost to check…
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My First Seedsavers Meeting
Sometimes it takes me a while to get around to writing up these entries – last weekend I attended my first [Illawarra Seedsavers meeting](http://green-change.com/2008/11/10/upcoming-illawarra-seedsavers-meeting/), and it was great. There were about 10 people at the meeting. Being my first, I didn’t know what to expect, but the other people were all very friendly and welcoming.…
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GreenPlan Plant Collection Day – Keiraville
Plants are available to Wollongong City Council residents only at a minimum cost. This even will be held at the Wollongong Botanic Gardens Nursery, Northfields Avenue, Keiraville. Phone 4225 2636 for more information.
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Christmas Decoration Workshop – Kembla Grange
Learn how to make great Christmas decorations from recycled materials. This fun filled workshop is open to all residents of Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama. Participants need to bring along any interesting bits of scrap material, wrapping paper, ribbon and old cards, and IDEAS! This free workshop will be held at Glengarry Cottage, Reddalls Rd, Kembla…
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Cosmetics from Nature’s Pantry – Kembla Grange
Feeding your skin is just as important as feeding your body. What are you putting on your face? Is it safe? Are your beauty products causing premature aging? This practical workshop will answer these questions and demonstrate simple recipes you can make at home using herbs and fruit. Come and join well known local Juta…
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Rise & Shine Campaign Presentation Evening – Wollongong
Come along and see participants of the Rise and Shine Campaign awarded certificates for their efforts. Special awards are also presented to groups, individuals and schools considered to have excelled during the year. Rise & Shine is a campaign to encourage community participation in a range of activities to improve the environment that in turn…
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Christmas Decoration Workshop – Kembla Grange
Learn how to make great Christmas decorations from recycled materials. This fun filled workshop is open to all residents of Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama. Participants need to bring along any interesting bits of scrap material, wrapping paper, ribbons and old cards, and IDEAS! This workshop will be held at Glengarry Cottage, Reddalls Rd, Kembla Grange.…
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Earthworks Workshop – Oak Flats
Learn how to set up a compost bin or worm farm to manage your kitchen waste, produce valuable fertilisers and soil conditioners for your gardens and minimise odour from your garbage bins. Participants receive a free compost bin. Available only to Shellharbour residents, free of charge. Note that the workshop times show in this announcement…
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DIY Habitat Creation – Wollongong
As a part of this free workshop you will be creating a 1 m2 patch of native habitat using local native plant species to develop a functioning mini ecosystem in your garden, your Bushcare or Landcare site. The workshop includes: – Weed Identification and best practice removal techniques. – Hands-on revegetation and regeneration techniques –…