An Australian family trying to live a little greener
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Birds in Backyards – Kiama
Learn about the birds in your area and how to design your garden using plants, birdbaths and nest boxes in order to attract more backyard biodiversity. Venue: Girl Guides Hall, Hindmarsh Park, Kiama Free workshop. Bookings essential. Contact Ailee on 0457847022 or acalderbank@wollongong.nsw.gov.au.
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Compost Creatures – Warrawong
This school holidays discover how to recycle your food waste to create rich soil, and make your own worm farm. A free activity. Venue: Warrawong Library Book with Warrawong Library – 42278133
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Cloth Shopping Bag Sewing Bee – Port Kembla
Bring your sewing machine, any fabric you have (old sheets, anything colourful!), and something to eat to share. Venue: Port Kembla Community Centre More info contact Port Locals Beyond Zero Waste – phone 0409154742 or robeco@bigpond.com.
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Indian Myna Bird Workshop – Wollongong
The aims of the program are as follows: 1. To provide information and resources to residents and participants in the program, on how to reduce the breeding, feeding and roosting opportunities of the birds on private property. This also includes information and resources to assist residents with creating back yard habitats for native birds by reducing…
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Natural Babycare Workshop – Thirroul
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 welcome. Black Diamond Room, Thirroul Community Centre and Library, Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul. This workshop is free. Contact: GT@wollongong.nsw.gov.au or 42277105.
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Op Shop Tour – Wollongong
Op Shop Tour With a Difference – Explore the hidden treasures at a number of local op shops, with a quick tour of the Whytes Gully landfill site. Morning tea will be provided, bring your own lunch, a drink and your reusable bags. Pick up from Central Wollongong. This tour is free, but bookings are…
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Mulch Delivery
We had 9 cubic metres (4.6 tons) of mulch delivered – and I have to move it all by wheelbarrow!
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Rosina Buckman Visits
Rosina Buckman, a member of the Permaculture Noosa group and winner of the 2009 Sunshine Coast Council Living Smart – Edible Landscape award, visits.
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Dapto Annual Poultry Show
Dapto Poultry Shed, Dapto Showground. AUSTRALORP FEATURE FOR SCHEDULES OR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT DIANE ON 42360403 or GARY ON 42562142. or email sdrmcparland@dodo.com.au www.daptopoultryclub.com Our Club is a “Friendly Coop”, full of keen and friendly members. Both Adults and juniors welcome. Our meetings are held on every second Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm, in…