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SUMMARY:Composting and Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:What really makes good compost? And how does compost connect to healthy soil and growing nutritious food? \nJoin Dr Ernie Harbott from Compost Culture for a practical and approachable session exploring the secrets of successful composting. Whether you’re growing food on a farm\, in a backyard garden or from a balcony\, you’ll come away with simple knowledge and practical tips you can put into action at home. \nWe’ll explore: \n\nThe foundations and principles of good composting\nHow compost supports healthy soils and thriving plants\nThe connection between soil health\, compost and growing food\nPractical troubleshooting and tips for home composting\nSimple ways to turn everyday organic waste into a valuable resource\n\nAs part of the session\, we’ll also package seeds for the Lake Mac Seed Library — helping share locally adapted seeds and build a more resilient community food system. \nAbout Dr Ernie Harbott\nErnie is a passionate soil advocate\, professional composter and educator with a background in Chemistry\, Environmental Science and Biogeochemistry. She’s a Master Composter\, Certified Soil Food Web Microscopist\, and founder of Compost Culture and Soil Sisters Singleton. \nGuided by the belief that one person can make a difference\, Ernie shares practical\, accessible composting knowledge to help people build healthy soils and grow nutrient-dense food. \nCome along\, get your hands dirty with some good compost knowledge\, and discover how small changes at home can make a big difference.
URL:https://thegroundswell.org.au/event/composting-and-soil-health/
LOCATION:Landcare and Sustainable Living Centre\, 80 Toronto Road\, Booragul\, NSW\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Drink & Draw: A Tiny Forest Artmaking Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:🍷🎨 Snip\, Paste & Unwind (Afternoon Session)\nDrink & Draw in the Tiny Forest \nCome sip\, snack and slow down with us at Urban Hum’s Cardiff Heights Tiny Forest. \nJoin artist Anna Scobie for a relaxed afternoon of creative making\, inspired by the natural world around us. You’ll create your own paper lantern using handmade mulberry paper and delicate rice-paper collage\, exploring natural shapes\, textures and forms. \nNo artmaking experience is needed\, this is not a formal art class\, but a chance to pause\, chat\, enjoy a drink and make something beautiful with your hands. \nWhat’s included\n\nGuided paper lantern-making activity\nHandmade mulberry paper\, rice paper and all materials\nWine and tasty nibbles\nA relaxed afternoon in the Tiny Forest\nYour handmade lantern to take home\n\nCome on your own\, bring a friend or make it a slow afternoon together. \nPlease note: This is an outdoor session. Access to the Tiny Forest involves walking down an uneven hill to the outdoor classroom and back up again. Please let us know about any access or dietary requirements when booking.
URL:https://thegroundswell.org.au/event/drink-draw-a-tiny-forest-artmaking-afternoon-2/
LOCATION:Cardiff Heights\, NSW\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Power Tools For Women
DESCRIPTION:Knowing how to use power tools is an important life skill for everyone. \nThis workshop\, delivered by women for women\, will cover the basics of how to use selected power tools confidently and safely. \n  \nDiscover how to: \n🔋 Use a drill\, saw\, mower\, whipper snipper and blower \n🥽 Safely operate power tools with confidence \n🛠 Perform basic maintenance on your power tools \n  \nThis is a hands-on workshop where you’ll have the opportunity to use power tools on site and put your new knowledge into action (please wear enclosed shoes). \n  \n📆 Saturday 31 October \n⏰ 10:30am – 12pm \n📍 Shelley St Community Garden\, Toronto \n🎟 Bookings required and places are limited \n 
URL:https://thegroundswell.org.au/event/power-tools-for-women/
LOCATION:Shelley St Community Garden\, Toronto\, Toronto\, NSW\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Groundswell Collective - Katie":MAILTO:katie@thegroundswell.org.au
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