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SUMMARY:Bouddi Coastal Walk
DESCRIPTION:This is the year we get out and enjoy more of the beautiful world around us! \nPlease join us for a relaxed walk between MacMasters Beach and Putty Beach along Bouddi Coastal Walk. \nWe’ll carpool to the starting point from Newcastle and Lake Macquarie\, stop for lunch along the way then do a car shuffle back to the start. \nExpect to see magnificent coastal views\, including the Tessellated Pavement\, and make new friends on the trail. \nHere are the details: \nWhen: Sunday 15 February\nWalk: Bouddi Coastal Walk\n\nDistance: 9kms\nElevation: approximately 400m\nCost: free*\nWhat To Bring: minimum 1 litre of water per person\, snacks for morning and afternoon tea\, lunch to eat on the beach\, swimmers and a towel if you want to take a dip\, sunscreen and insect repellent\n\n\n*Parking at Putty Beach costs $8 per vehicle per day so please bring some coins to contribute.\n\nWhat To Wear: fully enclosed shoes such as walking boots or joggers/sneakers\, sun-safe clothing and a hat\n\n\n\nImportant Info: we will need to do a car shuffle\, leaving a car or two at the end of the walk so we can drive back to the start. The direction of the walk will be determined closer to the day ie. whether we start at MacMasters Beach or Putty Beach.\n\n\nTiming: We have a meeting point at 8am in Lake Macquarie – please register for the details. We will condense into fewer cars and hop onto the highway for the approximately one hour journey south.\n\n\nWant to join us?\n\nPlease complete the booking form and we’ll be in touch.
URL:https://thegroundswell.org.au/event/bouddi-coastal-walk/
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SUMMARY:Saving Seed in a Home Kitchen Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxed and hands-on Seed Saving Workshop and Packaging Session at Cardiff Library. \nSeeds of Resilience is a new monthly program that meets on the first Wednesday of each month (9:30am-11:30am) at rotating seed library branches\, supporting local seed sharing and community resilience. \nThis session will feature guest presenter Anthea from Maplewood Permaculture\, who will share practical\, beginner-friendly approaches to: \n\nSaving seed in a home kitchen garden\nSuccession planting for year-round harvests\nChoosing varieties that grow well in your local conditions\n\nAnthea and her partner Will are garden educators and designers based in Paterson in the Hunter Valley\, known for making permaculture simple\, practical\, and easy to understand. Anthea brings warmth\, clarity\, and real-world gardening experience — helping people feel confident\, no matter their starting point. \nTogether\, they have shared their knowledge through schools\, libraries\, councils\, festivals\, growers’ markets\, and community programs\, and are co-founders of Permaculture at the Pub. Their small farm is where they test\, refine\, and grow through the seasons. \nAnthea has completed Permaculture Teacher Training with Hannah Moloney and Brenna Quinlan\, and is currently studying with David Holmgren\, Beck Lowe and guest educators in the 2026 PDC. Their combined background includes horticulture\, naturalistic garden design\, Master Tree Growers\, education\, arts\, and children’s services. \nAlongside the workshop\, participants will help pack and label seeds for the Lake Mac Seed Library\, supporting local biodiversity\, food security\, and community connection. \n☕ A relaxed\, social morning tea\, conversation\, and curiosity encouraged. \nWith thanks to Australia Post for supporting community seed sharing and well being initiatives. \n\nWhat to Expect\n\nSeed packing and labelling for the Lake Mac Seed Library\nKitchen garden seed saving tips\nSuccession planting for year-round harvests\nLearn how seed libraries work and how to get involved\nMeet local gardeners and community members\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\nBeginner and experienced gardeners\nSeed savers and seed sharers\nFamilies and community members\nAnyone interested in growing and sharing locally adapted food\n\nNo experience required — just come along and join in.
URL:https://thegroundswell.org.au/event/saving-seed-in-a-home-kitchen-garden/
LOCATION:Cardiff Library\, Main Road\, Cardiff\, NSW\, 2285\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Backyard Biodiversity: Create a Wildlife-Friendly Garden
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to turn your garden into a living ecosystem that supports birds\, butterflies\, bees and beneficial insects. \nIn this interactive workshop\, you’ll learn proven habitat gardening techniques using native plants and simple design strategies. We’ll explore how to provide the four essentials for wildlife: food\, water\, shelter and nesting sites\, and look at real-life examples of backyard biodiversity in action. \nYou’ll also have time to begin designing habitat zones for your own yard\, with guidance from our educators. \n  \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nHow to attract native birds\, butterflies and beneficial insects\nChoosing the right native plants for your space\nCreating habitat through layering\, water sources and shelter\nSimple design strategies for real backyards\nHow small changes can make a big ecological impact\n\nWho this is for:\nHome gardeners\, educators\, renters\, families\, community members — anyone who wants to support nature at home. \nPlease bring:\nA satellite image of your yard (printed or on a tablet/phone) so you can map out your design ideas during the workshop. \nDates & Time: \n\nThursday 26 February\, 6:30pm – 8:00pm -Backyard Biodiversity (Part 1)\nThursday 19 March\, 6:30pm – 8:00pm – Beyond the Boundary (Part 2)\n\n(This workshop can be attended as a standalone session or as Part 1 of a two-part series.)
URL:https://thegroundswell.org.au/event/backyard-biodiversity-create-a-wildlife-friendly-garden/
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