Category: Event Calendar

The next meeting of the Jamberoo Community Growers will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday 1st November, at the Anglican Hall in Jamberoo. Guest speakers will be Robert Curll and Monique Dare-Ward. Robert will be talking about how to get the most produce out of our smaller spaces, whilst Monique will be pondering the…

Refresh your children’s wardrobe, save money and reduce your ecological footprint at this fun clothes swap event. Bring along children’s clothing that is no longer used but in good condition and laundered, and receive one token for each item that you can then redeem for other items. You can register your items at 10:30am, and…

Do you have garden surplus? Are you concerned about issues of food quality, sustainability, fairness and waste? Join us! We meet on the 4th Saturday of every month to swap home-grown produce (herbicide/pesticide free). FairTrade coffee and sweets will also be available for purchase. Venue: North Wollongong Community Garden, Ajax Avenue North Wollongong (at the…

Enjoy the spectacular views whilst learning about the different types of Rainforest to be found on this walk. Trek over the saddle and notice the change in vegetation as we approach the cliffs of Barren Grounds. This walk has some steep sections. Places are limited and bookings essential. Bookings are essential – phone Byron on…

Learn how to set up a compost bin or worm farm to manage your kitchen waste, produce valuable fertilisers and soil conditioners for your garden and minimise odour from your garbage bins. Participants will receive a free compost bin on completion of the course! Venue: Oak Flats Neighbourhood Centre, Fisher Street, Oak Flats Bookings are…

The Garden to Kitchen Network meets on the 4th Monday of every month to discuss a range of topics relating to growing and cooking healthy, wholesome food at home. Come along to this months workshop and learn about basic preserving and jam making. Venue: North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre, Meehan Drive, Kiama Downs Bookings are essential…

Come along, participate and share knowledge on advanced composting. Discuss compost activators, compost creatures and their importance to your compost, temperatures, composting styles and their pros and cons. Learn also about biodynamic composts, Bokashi and anaerobic compost systems. Basic composting knowledge required. Morning tea provided. Bookings are essential – phone Fiona on 4227 7105. This…

Look over the majestic Kelly’s Falls then walk through Dry Sclerophyll forest and heath before descending into the deep gorge of the Hacking River with its Warm Temperate Rain forest. Enjoy lunch by the water before returning on the other side of the gorge. Approx 3 hrs. This walk has some steep sections. Bookings are…

Plants are available to Wollongong City Council residents only at a minimum cost. Venue: Wollongong Botanic Gardens Nursery, Northfields Avenue, Keiraville Bookings not required. For more info call 4225 2636. This activity is run by Wollongong Council and is available to Wollongong ratepayers only.

Join in the hunt for retro, vintage and pre loved treasures! Every participant has a chance to be professionally styled by Kylie Hughes, a local fashion stylist with over 20 years fashion design experience. Kylie will guide you through what clothes best suit certain body types, colour choices and the essentials of good quality wardrobe…