Growing local

Saturday, May 23, 2015

Keeping native bees in your backyard

March 12, 2015 at 10am to June 5, 2015 at 2:30pm – various check the listing Keeping native bees in your backyard Discover how you can own a native, sting-less bee hive to help pollinate your garden. It is relaxing, easy and benefits the whole neighbourhood. Learn about how t… Organized by MBRC | Type: free workshop
Composting and worm farming

March 16, 2015 at 10am to May 27, 2015 at 11am – various check the listing Composting and worm farming Worm farming and composting are great ways to reduce waste sent to landfill by turning it into nourishing fertiliser for your plants. Learn how to set up and manage a trou… Organized by MBRC | Type: free workshop
Introduction to Stingless Bees

May 23, 2015 from 7:30am to 11:30am – van Veen Organics - Permaculture Plant Nursery This is an Introduction presentation on native stingless bees. How to attract them, how to manage hives and lots more. Presentation will be presented by local native bee expert Aaron O'keefe who prov… Organized by van Veen Organics - Josh | Type: educational, presentation
Introduction to Deep Ecology

May 23, 2015 from 9am to 4pm – Northey Street City Farm Saturday 23rd May 9am – 4pm: Introduction to Deep Ecology – with Emma Brindal This is an experiential workshop to introduce you to the ideas and practices of Deep Ecology. Deep Ecology is a philosoph… Organized by NSCF | Type: workshop
Organic Gardening with Biodynamic Methods

May 23, 2015 at 9:15am to May 24, 2015 at 4:30pm – Peter Kearney's property For full information on course and to book follow LINK. 23 May 9:15 AM to 24 May 4:30 PM Course content: This experiential two day course gives you a balance of both practical and theory in a beauti… Organized by Peter Kearney | Type: course
Fermented Food Workshop 3.0

May 23, 2015 from 9:30am to 12:30pm – Mansfield Workshop 3.0 Fermenting jams, sauces, relishes, mashes and ice cream $60 includes workbook and morning tea This workshop is suitable for those who have some experience fermenting. Learn how to ferme… Organized by Roslyn Bono | Type: hands, on, tuition
Introduction to Permaculture Presentation

May 23, 2015 from 12pm to 5pm – van Veen Organics -Permaculture Plant Nursery This is an Introduction to Permaculture Presentation being presented by Joshua van Veen. A great first start for anyone wanting to learn about the principles and application of practical permaculture… Organized by van Veen Organics - Josh | Type: educational, presentation
How to Start Beekeeping - SpurTopia workshop

May 23, 2015 from 2pm to 4pm – Spring Hill Hall (downstairs level) We are running "How to start beekeeping" workshop where we will share our experience and provide you with all required info and practical knowledge which allows you to start beekeeping. Actually, spr… Organized by Roman Spur | Type: workshop