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 … [Read more…]
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 … [Read more…]
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 … [Read more…]
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
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 … [Read more…]
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
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
Illawarra Seedsavers Meeting – Please bring seeds, cutting s or anything you wish to share. Also bring a cup and a snack to share for afternoon tea. Venue: Dapto Community Farm, 29 Darkes Road, Dapto Cost: Free. Contact: Juta Stepanovs 42611980, kneippcure@ozemail.com.au, or www.seedsavers.net
Illawarra L.E.T.S. Trading Day – a “Local Energy Trading Scheme” with a group of 50 Illawarra members. Members trade cakes, jam, books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, fruit and veggies, worm farms, massage, face-painting, haircuts, and second hand goods, etc. Venue: Hosted at a private home in Fairy Meadow – contact Jim to find out more. Cost: $5 for … [Read more…]
Baby & Kids Clothes & Toy Swap – Bring up to 20 clean items in good reusable condition. You can drop them off at the Farmborough School Community Centre prior to the day, or on the day by 9.30am. Receive a token for each item. Cake stall, tea and coffee available. Venue: Farmborough Road Public School, … [Read more…]