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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.
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LOCATION:Landcare and Sustainable Living Centre\, 80 Toronto Road\, Booragul\, 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 
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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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SUMMARY:The Groundswell Collective Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:It’s been a huge 12 months for The Groundswell Collective. We’re ready to celebrate and you’re invited! \nThis year we’re gathering at the Landcare and Sustainable Living Centre\, umali barai-ku\, for a festive afternoon tea. \nThere will be food\, drink\, craft activities for the kids\, Christmas table decorations from nature and a very special lucky door prize! \nWe’ll take a stroll to the nearby Lake Mac Tiny Forest\, weather permitting\, for those who wish to come along. \nWe’ll also have copies of our children’s book The Tiny Forest for sale in case you need a gift for a young person in your life. \nWe’d love you to join us on Sunday 6 December from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. \nAll welcome whether you’ve gardened\, planted or walked with us\, supported our work\, or simply want to meet new people – everyone is welcome. \nPlease RSVP so we know to cater for you.
URL:https://thegroundswell.azurewebsites.net/event/the-groundswell-collective-christmas-party-2/
LOCATION:Landcare and Sustainable Living Centre\, 80 Toronto Road\, Booragul\, NSW\, Australia
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