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SUMMARY:Windmill Lodge Tiny Forest Planting Day – Maryland
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Windmill Lodge in Maryland for a community planting day as we bring a new Tiny Forest to life. \nWe’ll be planting\, watering\, and working together to restore nature\, increase biodiversity\, and take positive climate action—one tiny tree at a time. After planting\, you’re invited to stay for a casual BBQ lunch and connect with other locals who care about the environment. \nThis event is part of the Tiny Forest movement\, a global approach to regenerating small\, densely planted forests using native species. These forests grow fast\, support biodiversity\, sequester carbon\, and create meaningful green spaces in both urban and rural areas. \nThe planting is led by The Groundswell Collective\, a local not-for-profit working across NSW to inspire climate action through hands-on environmental projects. By getting involved\, you’re helping create habitat\, improve soil health\, and build climate resilience right where you live. \nAll ages are welcome. Just make sure children are supervised and book a free ticket for everyone attending. \nWhat to bring: \n\nComfortable\, sun-smart clothes\n\n\nEnclosed shoes\n\n\nA hat\n\n\nA water bottle\n\n\nGardening gloves and a trowel (if you have them)\n\nAccessibility & Parking:\nFull access details will be sent via email once you register. \nThank You:\nWe’re grateful to the landholders at Windmill Lodge for generously offering their property for this project. Their support—and yours—is helping us create living ecosystems and stronger communities. \nThanks also to Carbon Positive Australia for providing funding support for this project. Their commitment to restoring ecosystems and empowering community action is helping tiny forests grow and thrive.
URL:https://thegroundswell.org.au/event/windmill-lodge-tiny-forest-planting-day-maryland/
LOCATION:Maryland\, Available on Booking\, NSW\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Groundswell Collective":MAILTO:info@thegroundswell.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250524T143000
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SUMMARY:Redhead Seed Library Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the launch of Lake Macquarie’s 6th Seed Library—and the very first on the eastern side of the lake. This exciting new chapter for Redhead is all about community-led change\, growing local\, and celebrating the power of seeds to connect us. \nPROGRAM:\n12:30–2:30pm — Greenpatch Seed Saving Workshop\nWhether you’re seed-curious or a seasoned grower\, this interactive workshop will teach you:\nWhy seed saving matters for biodiversity and food security\nHow to isolate\, pollinate\, harvest\, clean\, and store seeds\nTips for maintaining heirloom genetics at home \nLed by experts from Greenpatch Organic Seeds as part of Lake Mac Grows\, this hands-on session will leave you ready to start your own seed-saving journey.\nhttps://redheadseedsaving.eventbrite.com.au \n2:30–3:30pm — Creative & Family-Friendly Activities with Groundswell Collective\nGet your hands dirty (and have a little fun!) with:\nSeed ball making\nSeed packaging fun\nNature-inspired art activities \nPerfect for kids\, curious grown-ups\, and anyone wanting to support grassroots climate action in a joyful way. \nWHY COME?\nBy attending\, you’ll help celebrate the launch of Redhead’s new Seed Library—a free\, local resource for borrowing and returning seeds to support resilient\, sustainable gardening in your neighbourhood. \nTogether\, we’re planting seeds of hope\, community\, and environmental stewardship. \nSUPPORTED BY:\nThe Groundswell Collective \nRedhead Sustainable Neighbourhood Group \nRedhead Community Library \nSeed Library Funded by Origin Energy \nProudly part of Lake Mac Grows\, a Lake Macquarie City Council initiative \nBring your family\, bring your questions\, and bring your love of the earth. We’d love to see you there.
URL:https://thegroundswell.org.au/event/redhead-seed-library-launch/
LOCATION:Redhead Community Library\, 16 Hutchinson Street\, Red Head\, NSW\, 2290\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Groundswell Collective":MAILTO:info@thegroundswell.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250405T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250405T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053420
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SUMMARY:Eraring Tiny Forest Community Planting Day
DESCRIPTION:Community Planting Day – Let’s Grow a Tiny Forest at Eraring! \n\nWe’re going BIG with this one – our BIGGEST tiny forest yet!\n\nCan we plant 1\,500 plants in just 2.5 hours? With your help\, we reckon we can!\n\n When? Saturday 5 April\, 9:00am – 11:30am\n Where? Eraring (We’ll email you the exact spot once you book. It’s about 45mins from Newcastle\, 25mins from Warners Bay and 45mins from Gosford so organise a crew and carpool together)\n\nWhat to bring: Comfy\, sun-smart clothes Enclosed shoes A hat A water bottle Gardening gloves & a trowel (if you have them)\n\nWe’ll be planting\, watering\, and getting our hands dirty – all in the name of restoring nature and offsetting carbon. It’s a great way to give back to the planet and connect with your community.\n\nKids are welcome. Please make sure they’re supervised and grab a free ticket for everyone coming along.\n\nLet’s dig in and make a difference – together! 
URL:https://thegroundswell.org.au/event/eraring-tiny-forest-community-planting-day/
LOCATION:Eraring
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Groundswell Collective":MAILTO:info@thegroundswell.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250330T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250330T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053420
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SUMMARY:No Safe Seat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of No Safe Seat\, a short film by Climate 200 about independent candidates and their potential to change Australia’s two-party system. \nAfter the screening\, we’ll take you through all the local candidates and their climate commitments\, and discuss how you can best vote for climate action at the upcoming federal election. \nDon’t miss this chance to be informed and make your vote count. \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nDoors open at 3pm and close at 3:15pm to avoid interruption to the film.
URL:https://thegroundswell.org.au/event/no-safe-seat/
LOCATION:Landcare and Sustainable Living Centre\, 80 Toronto Road\, Booragul\, NSW\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Groundswell Collective":MAILTO:info@thegroundswell.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250321T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250321T110000
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SUMMARY:Tool Sharpening and Maintenance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Ever wished you could sharpen\, repair and maintain your own gardening tools?\n\nCome and learn how with experienced repairer\, Gavin Ord.\n\nThe Groundswell Collective is delighted to host this hands on workshop at Shelley St Community Garden\, Toronto\, where you’ll see demonstrations of how to care for your tools before trying the techniques yourself.\n\nPlaces are very limited to maximise your learning experience.\n\nBook your place\, gather your tools and we’ll see you there!
URL:https://thegroundswell.org.au/event/tool-sharpening/
LOCATION:Shelley St Community Garden\, Toronto\, Toronto\, NSW\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Groundswell Collective":MAILTO:info@thegroundswell.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250315T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250315T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053420
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SUMMARY:Edible Gardens Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Edible Gardens Workshop – how to get growing quickly\, cheaply and sustainably.   \n  \nThere’s nothing quite like wandering through your backyard and picking ingredients for your next meal. Growing your own food has so many benefits but how do you get started?   \n  \nJoin us for a two hour workshop where you’ll discover how to garden with maximum bang for your buck and minimal impact on the planet.   \n  \nThe Edible Gardens Workshop covers:  \n\nthe best size\, shape and placement for your new garden \n\n\nthe pros and cons of sustainable materials to construct and fill your new beds \n\n\nwhat to grow and where to get seeds and seedlings for free \n\n\nhow to care for your new eco system and troubleshoot common garden problems \n\n  \nWhether you’re starting from scratch or want to expand your existing garden\, the Edible Gardens Workshop will show you how to do it quickly\, cheaply and sustainably.   \n  \nThe workshop is hosted by Shelley St Community Garden\, beginning with an interactive garden tour followed by undercover outdoor learning. In the event of poor weather\, the workshop may be moved to a different venue or rescheduled to an alternative date.   \n  \nEdible Gardens Workshop  \nSaturday 15 March   \n9:30am to 11:30am  \nShelley St Community Garden  \n$20 per adult  \n  \nIf there’s a child in your life with a particular interest in gardening\, please contact us to discuss bringing them with you.   \n  \nThe venue address will be sent to you in the booking confirmation email.  
URL:https://thegroundswell.org.au/event/edible-gardens/
LOCATION:Shelley St Community Garden\, Toronto\, Toronto\, NSW\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Groundswell Collective":MAILTO:info@thegroundswell.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250312T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250312T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053420
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SUMMARY:Seed Processing Session
DESCRIPTION:We need some help to process and package the next batch of locally grown seeds to restock the Lake Mac Seed Library.\n\n\nNo experience necessary just come along and meet some likeminded people and help the Seed Library.\n\n\nRegistration is essential.
URL:https://thegroundswell.org.au/event/seed-packaging-session-2/
LOCATION:Cardiff Library\, Main Road\, Cardiff\, NSW\, 2285\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Groundswell Collective":MAILTO:info@thegroundswell.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250213T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250213T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T091635Z
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SUMMARY:Lake Mac Eco Drinks
DESCRIPTION:Join the team from The Groundswell Collective and ReNewy Living for Lake Mac Eco Drinks.\n\nIf you’re interested in sustainable living\, gardening\, and/or the natural environment and keen to meet other like-minded locals\, please join us on Thursday 13 February from 6pm to 7:30pm at the Great Northern Hotel in Teralba.\n\nYou’re welcome to just drop in – stay for a drink or join us for dinner.
URL:https://thegroundswell.org.au/event/lake-mac-eco-drinks/
LOCATION:Great Northern Hotel\, Teralba\, 2 Anzac Parade\, Teralba\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:eco drinks
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Groundswell Collective":MAILTO:info@thegroundswell.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241201T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241201T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053420
CREATED:20240416T051101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T060907Z
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Pots Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Keen to help native pollinators but only have a small space? \nOr maybe you’re looking for a thoughtful Christmas gift that helps Mother Earth too? \nJoin us for this fun\, hands-on workshop where you’ll be walked through the process of creating your own Pollinator Pot\, packed full of pollinator-friendly plants and a handmade nesting site. Qualified bee educator\, Kelly-Ann Lees\, will kick off the session with an overview of how to identify and support local pollinators\, then you’ll dive into making your very own Pollinator Pot to take home. \nSpaces for this workshop are limited but you’re welcome to come as a small group (e.g. 1 adult and 2 children making 1 pot) – noting that children must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult at all times. Please purchase one paid ticket per group/pot in an adult’s name and add free tickets for any others in your group (children and additional adults) so we know how many people are coming. \nParticipants will be provided with workshop materials including potting mix\, 3 x native plants\, mulch and nesting site supplies. In the spirit of sustainability\, please bring a pair of gardening gloves and a small-medium plant pot/bowl that you already have at home (or source one from your local Buy Nothing group\, Facebook Marketplace etc). More details on pot specifications will be provided in your booking confirmation. \nThis project is supported by Lake Macquarie City Council through its Community Environment Grants Program. \n\n\n\nPOWERED BY
URL:https://thegroundswell.org.au/event/pollinator-pots-workshop/
LOCATION:Edgeworth Memorial Neighbourhood Centre\, 739 Main Road\, Edgeworth\, NSW\, 2285\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Groundswell Collective":MAILTO:info@thegroundswell.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240320T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240320T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053420
CREATED:20240227T233251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T233251Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Packaging Session
DESCRIPTION:A fun morning learning and helping to package the seeds that will be available as part of the Lake Mac Seed Library at Cardiff Library.
URL:https://thegroundswell.org.au/event/seed-packaging-session/
LOCATION:Cardiff Library\, Main Road\, Cardiff\, NSW\, 2285\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Groundswell Collective":MAILTO:info@thegroundswell.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240302T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240302T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053420
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SUMMARY:Seed Packaging Session @ The Repair Cafe
DESCRIPTION:We’re teaming up with @Repair it Lake Mac to offer a free seed packaging session at the upcoming Repair Cafe. Why not come and lend a hand while you wait for your items to be seen by one of the amazing volunteers repairers.
URL:https://thegroundswell.org.au/event/seed-packaging-session-the-repair-cafe/
LOCATION:Landcare and Sustainable Living Centre\, 80 Toronto Road\, Booragul\, NSW\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Groundswell Collective":MAILTO:info@thegroundswell.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240217T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240217T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053420
CREATED:20240206T080349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T223610Z
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SUMMARY:Planting for Pollinators in Your Veggie Patch
DESCRIPTION:Join qualified bee educator – Kelly-Ann Lees and Lake Mac Seed Library founder Anna Noon and learn about simple ways to increase your vegetable and fruit yield by including pollinator friendly native species in your veggie patch. \nInformation about a variety of native pollinators\, their food and shelter preferences will be covered\, as well as a brief opportunity to assist with packaging up pollinator friendly seeds for the local Lake Mac Seed Library Branches. \nAll workshop participants will receive 2 free native plants and pollinator friendly seed packets – to help you get started (or to continue) on your pollinator-friendly journey.
URL:https://thegroundswell.org.au/event/planting-for-pollinators-in-your-veggie-patch/
LOCATION:Cameron Park Community Centre\, 107 Northlakes Dr\, Cameron Park\, NSW\, 2285\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Groundswell Collective":MAILTO:info@thegroundswell.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231206T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053421
CREATED:20231124T052842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231124T052842Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Package Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a mini-workshop on how to remove chaff and debris from collected seeds using a technique called winnowing. Lend a hand to package up lots of donated seeds to replenish the Morisset seed library stand and other branches across Lake Mac.
URL:https://thegroundswell.org.au/event/seed-package-session/
LOCATION:Morisset Multi-purpose Centre\, 143 Dora Street\, Morisset\, NSW\, 2264\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Groundswell Collective":MAILTO:info@thegroundswell.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231203T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053421
CREATED:20231123T223916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231124T053930Z
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SUMMARY:Furoshiki Gift Wrapping
DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on workshop participants will be reimaging gift wrapping by taking inspiration from nature and other cultures. Participants will learn the Japanese art of furoshiki – wrapping presents in cloth or material which can then be reused by the recipient.\nAll material and sustainable decorations for this workshop will be supplied.
URL:https://thegroundswell.org.au/event/furoshiki-gift-wrapping/
LOCATION:Ulinga Park Community Hall\, 1a Lodwick Lane\, Cardiff South\, NSW\, 2285\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Groundswell Collective":MAILTO:info@thegroundswell.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231124T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053421
CREATED:20231123T093919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T111212Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Natives from Seeds
DESCRIPTION:Join Alex Wilson\, manager of the Lake Mac Landcare nursery and learn the tips and tricks of growing native plants from seeds. You will also discover more about the Lake Mac Seed Library which now has multiple branches across the city for Lake Mac residents to use.
URL:https://thegroundswell.org.au/event/growing-natives-from-seeds/
LOCATION:Landcare and Sustainable Living Centre\, 80 Toronto Road\, Booragul\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:greening
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Groundswell Collective":MAILTO:info@thegroundswell.org.au
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