- Introductory biodynamics workshop;
- Seasonal planting workshop;
- Women’s Health Week activities
(including wicking beds supported by Seed Savers Albury-Wodonga); - Farm Art in the Bush exhibition; and
- North East Rural Living Fair.
Australian DEMETER biodynamic introductory course, Wandiligong
Sat Sep 5, 2015 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
If you have an interest in learning how biodynamics works and applying it to small and large scale farming as well in the garden, this is your opportunity. Hear from experienced Bio-Dynamic farmers – market garden extraordinaire Darren Aitken of Vortex Vegies in Inverleigh, and pear and apple grower Lynton Greenwood of Greenwood Orchards in Merrigum. Cost: $100.
Seasonal Planting workshop, Corowa
Saturday 5 September, 2015, 1.30pm – 4.30pm
Seasonal Gardening – What to plant where.
Hosted by Corowa District Landcare. Gold coin donation appreciated.
Women’s Centre Lunch and Community Garden Club Launch, Albury
Tue Sep 8, 2015 | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Activities to mark women’s health week, including gardening in their new wicking beds supported by Seed Savers Albury-Wodonga.
Farm Art in the Bush (exhibition), Burrumbuttock
Sat Sep 12, 2015 | 8:30 am – Sun Sep 13, 2015 | 4:30 pm
Recycling and imagination come together at Wirraminna’s F.art in the Bush.
Last year’s successful event attracted 30 local and interstate artists with many visitors travelling hundreds of kilometres to attend. All enjoyed Wirraminna’s unique setting of wetlands, bush and landscaped areas linked by walking tracks while viewing the displays.
Sun Sep 13, 2015 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
The focus of this event is to promote sustainable rural living, in particular self sufficiency skills. Some examples of what will be highlighted include bee keeping, organic gardening, preserving and biocontrol.
There will be children’s activities, presentations, workshops, educational displays and musical entertainment. The event is hosted by Wooragee Landcare group and supported by North East Regional Landcare Facilitators.
For more local event listings, see Ecoportal.net.au.
We welcome your suggestions for future inclusions in this round up – feel free to contact us with the details or leave a comment below.