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SUMMARY:Verge Garden Demo
DESCRIPTION:Planting a verge garden is easier than you think and this demo will show you how. \n  \nDuring this session\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nDeal with grass on your verge\nPrepare the soil for planting\nDesign a verge garden that meets council guidelines\nSelect appropriate plants and care for them\n\n  \nYou’ll also discover the benefits of verge gardens\, including how they cool urban streets\, build stronger communities\, and provide food and shelter for local species displaced by land clearing. \n  \n📆 Saturday 11 April \n⏰ 9am – 10:30am \n📍Teralba (address supplied in booking confirmation) \n🎟 $10 per person \n🍓 Includes light morning tea \n  \nThis is a hands-on demo so bring your gardening gloves! \nNo experience required. \n 
URL:https://thegroundswell.org.au/event/verge-garden-demo/
LOCATION:NSW
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SUMMARY:Warners Bay to Kahibah Walk
DESCRIPTION:Discover beautiful bushland hidden in suburbia on this section of the Great North Walk. \nPlease join us for a relaxed walk from Warners Bay to Kahibah. \nExpect to see incredible trees\, spy some native critters and make new friends on the trail. \nWhen: Sunday 12 April from 9am\nWalk: Warners Bay to Kahibah\n\nDistance: 8kms with options to do more or less\nElevation: approximately 200m\nCost: free\nWhat To Bring: minimum 500ml of water per person\, snacks for morning tea\, sunscreen and insect repellent\n\n\nWhat To Wear: fully enclosed shoes such as walking boots or joggers/sneakers\, sun-safe clothing and a hat – please check the weather forecast to see if you’d like to add a raincoat\n\nOption 1: complete walk from Warners Bay to Kahibah = 8km\nMostly uneven bush track with short sections on residential streets.\n\nOption 2: partial walk from Warners Bay to Charlestown = 5km\nAlmost all on uneven bush track with 90% of the ups and downs.\n\nOption 3: partial walk from Charlestown to Kahibah = 2km\nCombination of uneven bush track and timber boardwalk with very few ups and downs.\n\nOption 4: add on some of the Yuelarbah Track at the end of the walk eg. Leichardt’s Lookout and return adds approximately 2.5km\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. This will be arranged once we know who is coming.\n\n\nWant to join us? No experience needed just average fitness and the items listed above.\n\nPlease complete the booking form and we’ll be in touch.
URL:https://thegroundswell.org.au/event/warners-bay-to-kahibah-walk/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Groundswell Collective - Katie":MAILTO:katie@thegroundswell.org.au
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SUMMARY:All About Herbs - Make A Mini Wicking System
DESCRIPTION:Join The Groundswell Collective for a hands-on Seed Library Workshop and Packing Session at Edgeworth Memorial Neighbourhood Centre as part of the Seeds of Resilience monthly program. \nAll About Herbs is a practical\, beginner-friendly session focused on growing healthy\, productive herbs at home\, with a special spotlight on Thai basil and simple mini wicking systems that help herbs thrive with less water and maintenance. \nParticipants will learn how wicking systems work and how they can be easily adapted for small spaces\, veggie patches\, balconies and kitchen gardens. \nFeatured focus: Mini Wicking Systems for Herbs \nThis session will explore: \n\nThe basics of growing herbs successfully at home\nHow mini wicking systems work and why they’re ideal for herbs\nA step-by-step demonstration of a mini wicking system for Thai basil\nTips for watering\, harvesting and keeping herbs productive\nSimple herb packaging techniques for sharing and storage\n\nAlongside the workshop\, participants will help pack and label herbs and seeds for the Lake Mac Seed Library\, supporting biodiversity\, local food resilience and community sharing. \n☕ A relaxed\, social morning — conversation and curiosity encouraged. \nWith thanks to Australia Post for supporting community wellbeing and seed sharing initiatives. \n\nWhat to Expect\n\nSeed and herb packing and labelling for the Lake Mac Seed Library\nLive demonstration and make your own mini wicking system for Thai basil\nPractical tips for growing and harvesting herbs\nLearn how seed libraries work and how to get involved\nMeet local gardeners and community members\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\nHome gardeners and herb lovers\nBeginner and small-space growers\nFamilies and community members\nAnyone interested in growing food at home\n\nNo experience required — just come along and join in 🌿
URL:https://thegroundswell.org.au/event/all-about-herbs-make-a-mini-wicking-system/
LOCATION:Edgeworth Memorial Neighbourhood Centre\, 739 Main Road\, Edgeworth\, NSW\, 2285\, Australia
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