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FESTIVALS, WORKSHOPS, COURSES AND ECO EVENTS

 Australia's Open Garden Scheme

 

EVENTS IN QLD

 
Garden Harvest Workshops with respected horticulturist, permaculture teacher and designer and environmental educator, Linda Brennan. Book on 3349 2962 or email linda@ecobotanica.com.au

To book for any of the above workshops or to find out more, please call Linda 07 3349 2962 or check out the website www.ecobotanica.com.au

 

 

 
 

9 - 11 July 2010

Queensland Home Garden Expo

Nambour Showgrounds, Nambour. Check the Queensland Home Garden Expo website for more information.

 

31 July - 1 August 10'
The Gluten Free and Healthy Options Expo
Gold Coast Convention Centre
 

14-17 September 10'
2010 Queensland Landcare Conference
Caloundra, QLD
The central thread of the conference is the evaluation of a selection of four sustainable land management strategies. The four strategies selected will be used as examples around which to demonstrate the principles and processes of integrated, whole of property, planning and implementation of sustainable land management.  One of the strategies chosen is Organic Farming.
For more information, please visit their website: www.landcare.com.au

 

 

 

SUNSHINE COAST

Green Steps Workshops
'Green steps' is a series of workshops which focus on the importance of learning in promoting sustainability practices and adapting to climate change.
The workshops will concentrate on the practical steps that the Sunshine Coast community can take in order to make the changes needed to become a more sustainable community.
Sunshine Coast Regional Council’s vision is to be Australia’s most sustainable region – vibrant, green and diverse. Council is committed to providing learning pathways for community members to become more educated about how they can contribute to a more sustainable community.
Sunshine Coast Libraries will partner with two learning providers, Edible Landscapes and EnviroCom, to provide sustainable living practical workshops. Topics will include:
 

  • Recycling, specifically to keep within local guidelines set by Council

  • Worm composting

  • Using permaculture techniques to create your own garden

  • Living Smart Homes – Council’s online education program

More info http://library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/sitePage.cfm?code=green-steps-workshops

 

COURSES ON THE SUNSHINE COAST

Permaculture & Organic Gardening workshops on the Sunshine Coast

 

Permaculture Pathways at Eudlo

Courses run from February to November with a choice of weekends and weekdays.

 

Introduction to Permaculture Design

Learn the basics of permaculture design and plenty of practical tips on how to live more sustainably. Two-day workshop will give you a taste of permaculture living.

 

Organic Vegie Growing – getting started

For people just starting our in home food growing. We’ll take you from planning to planting. Covers salad greens, vegies, herbs, edible flowers, pest management, soil, raised beds, no-dig gardens, mulching, tools, watering and where to get things.

 

Organic Vegie Growing – digging deeper

For people who have some experience growing food at home, this course covers long-term strategies including green manure cropping, crop rotation, integrated pest management, seed saving and much more for ongoing success year after year.

 

Improve your soil with compost and worm farms

How to make great compost and set up and run a productive worm farm. Covers soil health and ways you can build organic matter in your soil and recycle ‘waste’.

 

Keeping chooks the organic way

Care for your chooks the organic way. Covers housing, feeding, chook tractor, yard care and free ranging your chooks. The best type of chook for you and how to keep your chooks healthy and happy using herbs and greens from your garden.

 

Seed saving & plant propagation

A practical hands on day of seed saving and learning about various ways of propagating plants.

 

Sustainable living

A half day workshop/tour of our home and garden looking at what we are doing to reduce our carbon footprint and our household bills.

 

Permaculture Design Course

Permaculture Pathways will be offering a full Permaculture Design Course later in 2010.

 

Transition Town workshops

Transition Towns are taking off around the world in response to climate change and peak oil, and weekend workshops are held regularly on the Sunshine Coast. If you would like to be on our mailing list, please get in touch.

 

 For more information and bookings, please contact Sonya Wallace at:

Email Sonya at: permaculturepathways@yahoo.com.au

Call 0408 013 012 and leave a message

Visit our blog: www.permaculturepathways.blogspot.com

 


 

 

Courses by Elisabeth Fekonia
elisabeth@permacultureproduce.info

www.permacultureproduce.info

ph 07 54426089 / 0432 180523

 

Sourdough Bread Making Workshop

This one day workshop will have you making your own Sourdough Bread as well as making Sauerkraut, Korean Kimchi, Fruit and Nut ferment and a batch of Fruit Wine. You will have the taste of real food at your fingertips for very little money; in fact this kind of food money can’t buy! So come along and enjoy the doing and tasting of these old fashioned lactic ferments that will have your insides jumping for joy. The workshop will be held at Cooroy on August the 15th.   

 

Tropical Vegetable Workshop

Do you fall into the same rut every summer with your vegetable garden? We can grow many of our favourite vegetables throughout most of the year but when the summer heat strikes, most of our plants just seem to wilt away. You can grow tropical vegetables in our sub-tropical climate and if you would like to learn about them there will be a workshop on Growing and Cooking with Tropical vegetables on August the 29th.  The workshop will be held at the community gardens at Yandina.  

 

Miso and Tempeh MakingWorkshop 

How would you like to have your own raw miso made from organic soya beans? How about some freshly made tempeh to add to your curries? You can make these products yourself in your kitchen and save yourself a bundle whilst having the very best quality at your fingertips. Learn how to make miso and tempeh in the Miso and Tempeh Workshop to be held in Cooroy on the 12th of September.

 

 

Cheese Making Workshop

Organic, raw milk is very beneficial to your good health. Cheese made with raw milk abounds in enzymes and tastes great. Supplementing your diet with kefir and yoghurt will also give you a definite edge in the stake for good health. How do you get these life-giving raw dairy products?

You make them at home in your kitchen!

Learn how to make your own cheese and dairy products in a cheese making workshop held at Cooroy on the 31st of October .  

 

Check the website on www.permacultureproduce.com.au for more info. All these workshops are $75 per person and this includes morning tea, lunch and a manual. Bookings and payments can be made online. Contact Elisabeth Fekonia on 0432 180523.

 

 


 

 

 WORKSHOPS

 Northey Street City Farm is a non-profit community organisation situated on the banks of Brisbane's Breakfast Creek in Windsor.  

 More than 1500 exotic and native fruit trees, bushtucker plants, shrubs and ground covers have been planted on the four hectare  

 farm  site since its' inception in April 1994. The farm has been developed for people to enjoy and participate in using the principles of 

 permaculture. It is also intended to be a demonstration site where people of all ages can learn through practical, hands on

 experience. An extensive series of workshops and permaculture courses are available 

 http://www.northeystreetcityfarm.org.au/education.htm

 

 

EVENTS IN NSW

29 May - 16 August 10'
Permaculture Design Course (Part-Time)  
Alexandria Park Community Centre and beyond, Sydney
A Permaculture Design Course can activate you towards a truly sustainable life and wider community. An intensive, urban-focused foundation course offering in-depth theory and practical experience as a comprehensive introduction to Permaculture Design for urban environments.
The course will be one day per week, for 12 consecutive weeks and you can choose either the Saturday or Sunday class.
Permaculture principles, can be applied across any biosphere, any property, any landscape, any city. Permaculture is a network of well-grounded theories and techniques that, over time, result in sustainable and productive systems. No chemicals, no excuses - just good, thoughtful, innovative and effective design for the needs of our communities.
The course is FarmReady approved, making it free for farmers, indigenous land managers, landholders, primary producers and their families.
Course fee: $1400 for 12 days (for earlybird discount of 15% before 29th March - see our website) Community and pensioner discounts available.
Further course information and bookings: 02 63737763 or go to: http://milkwoodpermaculture.com.au/courses/details/15-sydney-winter-pdc-part-time
 

 

Milkwood Permaculture

Contact: Kirsten Bradley

1466 Campbells Creek road

Mudgee NSW 2850

Phone 02 6373 7763

Milkwood Permaculture provides world-class courses and workshops in a range of sustainable farming practices - all within a relaxed, professional and positive hands-on environment.

 

 

27-28 July 10'
Pasture Cropping and No Kill Cropping - Advanced Course: Cropping Solutions in a Changing Climate
Gillinghall Spicers Creek, NSW
 The course has FarmReady accreditation, so primary producers can receive full reimbursement for course costs as well as expenses associated with travel and accommodation. Eligibility criteria and guidelines are available at www.farmready.gov.au 
The Advanced Pasture Cropping Company is offering one free place for a tertiary student at each of the introductory courses.
For more information about any of the courses, please contact danielle@pasturecropping.com or phone 0402 211 657.

 

20-22 August 10'
Organic Expo
Hall 1, Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour
 For more information, please visit: http://www.organicexpo.com.au/


 

EVENTS IN SA

 

EVENTS IN TAS

 

EVENTS IN VIC


 

23-25 July 10' 
The Vital Health Expo
Melbourne Exhibition Centre
For more information please visit: www.vitalhealthexpo.com.au

 

 

EVENTS IN ACT

 

EVENTS IN WA
 

 

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