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SUMMARY:9 July 2024:  Urban Agriculture\, Food Security & Food Justice by
DESCRIPTION:Permculture Sydney South has pleasure in hosting Evelyn Ivinson\, a strategic town planner\, who will be  discussing Urban Agriculture and food security. Come along and join us on Tuesay 7 July 2024 at Oatley Community Hall for this informative presentation.
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/9-july-2024-urban-agriculture-food-security-food-justice/
LOCATION:Oatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, OATLEY
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SUMMARY:11 June 2024 Nutrition\, Dietetics and Food Systems
DESCRIPTION:​Permaculture Sydney South will have as our guest A/Prof Sara Grafenauer from UNSW\, to discuss dietary patterns\, nutrition economics and food systems\, and what our government is doing about it. The focus will be on whole grain and legume foods\, a topic which we haven’t discussed much at Permaculture Sydney South.\nFor anyone interested in nutrition this will be a very interesting presentation based on current research. For members of Permaculture Sydney South this presentation is part of your membership.  Casual attendance is most welcome.
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/11-june-2024-nutrition-dietetics-and-food-systems/
LOCATION:Oatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, OATLEY
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SUMMARY:May 14 2024 Beeswax Wraps Workshop
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URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/may-14-2024-beeswax-workshop/
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SUMMARY:9 April 2024 Intro to Permaculture Session 3: Maintaining a Healthy Soil
DESCRIPTION:Permaculture Sydney South invites all those interested in permaculture\, sustainability and the quality of our growing environment to come along to this session of Intro to Permaculture – Maintaining a Healthy Soil.  Matt Heffernan will be taking us through what soil is and how we can achieve a healthy complex soil structure.  Permaculture Sydney South will also have as our guest Councillor Wang(Georges River Council) and he will  briefly explain his Composting Revolution Project which is being promoted and supported by Georges River Council.
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/9-april-2024-intro-to-permaculture-session-3-maintaining-a-healthy-soil/
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SUMMARY:7 April 2024:  Crop Swap
DESCRIPTION:Permaculture Sydney South together with Hurstville Community Gardens and Mortdale\, Oatley & Surrounds Home Grown Produce will be holding a crop swap on Sunday 7 April 2024.  All are welcome to attend and share any surplus from your gardens.  This is also a great opportunity to some along and enjoy these wonderful community gardens and see what can be done in a small space.
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/7-april-2024-crop-swap/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240312T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240312T210000
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SUMMARY:12 March 2024 Session 2: From Patterns to Detail
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URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/12-march-2024-session-2-from-patterns-to-detail/
LOCATION:Oatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, OATLEY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240217T100000
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SUMMARY:17 February 2024: Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:This garden tour will be hosted by Matt Heffernan on behalf of Permaculture Sydney South.  This garden visit is a follow-up on our first session of Introduction to Permaculture – “What is Permaculture?” It is restricted to members and all those participants of the initial session on Tuesday 13 February 2024 7.00 pm at Oatley Community Hall. Permaculture Sydney South looks forward to welcoming you to our first meeting of 2024. Casual attendance is welcome @ $10 per session. Alternatively it is part of your membership for 2024.
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/17-february-2024-garden-tour/
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SUMMARY:1 January 2024 Program for Permaculture Sydney South
DESCRIPTION:Below is a summary of the presentations planned by Permaculture Sydney South for 2024.  Our meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month and run February to November. They are a 2 hour session and commence at 7 pm. Location is Oatley Community Hall. \n13 February 2024  Background on origins of Permaculture\, definitions\, sector analysis by Matt Heffernan \n17 February 2024  Garden demonstration tour – 10am by Matt Heffernan \n12 March 2024       Design strategies by Matt Heffernan \n9 April 2024           Soil knowledge\, compost\, worm farms\, water (Councilor Wang will be our guest ) \n14 May 2024         Beeswax Workshop by Galia Nikolaeva \n11 June 2024        Nutrition\, Dietetics and Food Systems by A/Prof Sara Grafenauer UNSW \n9 July 2024            Perspectives on urban agriculture to improve food security and food justice \n13 August 2024     Organic Pest management by Matt Heffernan \n10 Sept 2024         Seed saving and propagating by Matt Heffernan \n8 October 2024      Fruit trees and perennials by Matt Heffernan \n12 Nov 2024           Film evening and results of photo competition-social evening
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/1-january-2024-planned-presentations/
LOCATION:Oatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, OATLEY
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SUMMARY:13 February 2024 Intro to Permaculture - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Session 1. \nThis series of Intro to Permaculture is presented on behalf of Permaculture Sydney South.What is permaculture? How did it start? How do you design your home and garden using strategies derived from permaculture principles. \nFor our first session\, we will share our definitions of permaculture and discuss it’s origins. Yes\, bring your own definition. \nBut most importantly\, we will address in detail the design techniques to help make sense of the many options available in your garden layout. \nRather than randomly deciding what goes where\, these tools will give you confidence in making the complex decisions for a sensible design that is harmonious and highly productive. \nThis session will be followed by a visit to Matt’s home (by those who attend this session) so that you can see the practical results of following these permaculture principles. \nThe session starts at 7pm sharp Tuesday evening 13 February 2024. All sessions are part of your membership.  Casual attendance is welcome for a $10 fee.
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/13-february-2024-intro-to-permaculture/
LOCATION:Oatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, OATLEY
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240204T120000
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SUMMARY:4 February 2024 Hurstville Community Gardens - Crop Swap
DESCRIPTION:Come along and join Permaculture Sydney South at Hurstville Community Gardens on 4 February 2024.  This is a wonderful opportunity to visit these community gardens and share excess produce from our local community of gardeners.
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/february-4-2024-crop-swap-hurstville-community-gardens/
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SUMMARY:10 October 2023 DIY Natural Cleaning Workshop by Stacey English
DESCRIPTION:Join Permaculture Sydney South for our October meeting as we explore simple DIY natural alternatives for cleaning products and a personal care ritual that will help reduce your body’s exposure to harmful toxic chemicals and reduce the burden on the environment. \nIn this workshop\, we will be making recipes from Krissy Ballinger’s book ‘Naturally Inspired’ that work well as substitutes that you can try swapping out around the home: \n\nOaty Bath Tea\nCitrus Cleaning Spray\nCleaning Fizzies\n\nWe’d also love to invite you to share with us at the workshop any tried and true natural solutions you are already using! \nRSVP to permaculturesydneysouth@gmail.com as soon as possible for this event to ensure we order enough ingredients. \nWHAT TO BRING: \n\nTwo x clean / dry wide mouth jars (500ml)\nMoulds or ice cube tray (silicone best option if you have)\nFresh peel from 3-4 citrus (can be a mixture of lemons\, limes etc)\n\nTuesday 11 October 2023 7 pm \nOatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\,OATLEY \nCost: $5 for non-members\, free for members \nCasual attendance welcome at meetings for Permaculture Sydney South
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/10-october-2023-diy-natural-cleaning-workshop-by-stacey-english/
LOCATION:Oatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, OATLEY
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SUMMARY:1 October 2023 Crop Swap
DESCRIPTION:An event that is shared by Permaculture Sydney South and local groups
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/1-october-2023-crop-swap/
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SUMMARY:September 12 2023 Mandala Gardens by Galia Nikoleava
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of Permaculture Sydney South\, Galia Nikoleava will be taking us on a journey to discover the benefits of using a mandala garden. \n“In permaculture\, garden design emphasizes patterns of landscape\, function\, and species assemblies. With an eye on where elements can go to maximize a system’s benefits\, the central concept of permaculture is not on each separate element\, but on the relationships created among elements by the way they are placed together.”    \nMandala gardens capitalize on this connection\, both with the connection between components and the synergy of the final design.  The whole becomes greater than the sum of the parts. \nPermaculture design minimizes waste\, human labor\, and energy input. The circular shape of the mandala garden provides visual interest and accessibility. The application of mulch and compost provides the basis for a no-dig garden while also leaving your soil biota undisturbed.   It is the microbes and billions of bacteria that do the heavy lifting in increasing soil fertility. \nWant to learn more? Come to my Mandala Garden presentation! \nOatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, Oatley \n7pm   Tuesday 12 September 2023 \nCost: $5 for non-members\, free for members \nCasual attendance welcome at all presentations held on behalf of Permaculture Sydney South
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/september-12-2023-mandala-gardens-by-galia-nikoleava/
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SUMMARY:August 8 2023:  WIRES
DESCRIPTION:Permaculture Sydney South is happy to have a representative of WIRES present for us on the challenges faced by our local wildlife.  WIRES (Wildlife Information\, Rescue and Education Services) is Australia’s largest wildlife rescue organisation and has been rescuing and caring for sick\, injured and orphaned native animals for over 35 years. Their mission is to actively rehabilitate and preserve Australian wildlife and inspire others to do the same. \nWIRES South Branch operates throughout St George and the Sutherland Shire. Each year they rescue and care for over 2500 animals from over 150 different species of birds\, possums\, flying foxes and reptiles. The presentation will give an overview of the work WIRES does\, what to do if you find injured wildlife\, how to make your garden wildlife friendly and how you can get involved with WIRES. \nOatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, Oatley. \n7pm   Tuesday 8 August 2023 \nCost: $5 for non-members\, free for members \nCasual attendance welcome for all events hosted by Permaculture Sydney South
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/august-8-2023-wires/
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SUMMARY:July 11 2023 Straw Bale & No Dig Gardens by Nada Malkoc & Matt Heffernan
DESCRIPTION:Permaculture Sydney South is happy to host: Straw Bale & No-Dig Gardens   by Nada Malkoc & Matt Heffernan \nStraw bale and No dig gardens are a novel way to plant vegetables in your garden. One involves planting directly into the strawbale itself while No Dig Gardens are a way to prepare a new garden without digging into your existing soil but instead\, building up the bed with layers of different organic material such as branches\, manure\, lucerne\, leaves etc. \nThe concept of “no dig garden” was documented by Esther Dean in the 1970’s. Her popular book “No Dig Gardening and Leaves for Life” is still available and relevant. \nNada Malkoc will present the topic as she has used these methods for many years and has found both to be very successful. Matt Heffernan will also assist in the presentation. \nPlease join us for our July meeting to learn more about the methods and results in detail. \nOatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, Oatley \n7pm   Tuesday 11 July 2023 \nCost: $5 for non-members\, free for members.  Casual attendance welcome to all events hosted by Permaculture Sydney South
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/july-11-2023-straw-bale-no-dig-gardens-by-nada-malkoc-matt-heffernan/
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SUMMARY:June 13 2023:  De-Lawning Your Front Yard by Nevin Sweeney
DESCRIPTION:The great Bill Mollison himself referred to lawns as ‘green cancer’ and while Nevin Sweeney is not sure he totally agrees with this summary\, there are certainly issues with the ubiquitous Australian suburban front lawn. What are those issues\, and what can we do about them? Come check out our talk on De lawning Your Front Yard. Nevin will be covering – \n\nThe “what” and the “why” of de-lawning\nWhat de-lawning looks like\nAssessing your front yard\nThe elements of De-lawning and putting a plan together\n\nCome on\, it’ll be fun and productive!! \n  \n“We have lived in western Sydney (Australia)\, for over over 40 years and for 35 years or more of it have been attempting to live a self-reliant/sustainable lifestyle with varying degrees of success. It is a continuing journey rather than a destination to be reached.”  For more information on Nevin visit his website – \nwww.underthechokotree.com \n  \nOatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, Oatley \n7pm   Tuesday 13 June 2023 \nCost: $5 for non-members\, free for members \nCasual attendance welcome
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/april-11-2023-de-lawning-your-front-yard-by-nevin-sweeney/
LOCATION:Oatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, OATLEY
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SUMMARY:May 9 2023 Building a Thriving School Garden by Patricia Waskiw
DESCRIPTION:Patricia was born on the beautiful south coast and happily remembers holidays with her grandparents here in Sydney. Her Lebanese grandfather had a huge garden block that fed his family and the surrounding Lebanese community\, whilst her Scottish grandfather had a more modest\, but beautiful veggie and flower garden.  As a young’un\, Patricia proudly recalls her father digging her a little plot in their own backyard where she planted her first crop… radishes! \nShe was always going to be a gardener! \nPatricia has been teaching young students for 40 years and is currently teaching at Panania Public School. The school garden there is a thriving and happy place where the students engage in sustainable garden practices during the lunchtime ‘Garden Club’ and also during daily class lessons. \nPlease join us to hear more about the valuable lessons being shared in the school garden with her (many) wonderful students. \nOatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, Oatley  7pm   Tuesday 9 May 2023 \nCost: $5 for non-members\, free for members \nCasual attendance welcome
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/may-9-2023-building-a-thriving-school-garden-by-patricia-waskiw/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230314T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T210233
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SUMMARY:March 14 2023: Cultural Connection to Country by Peter Cooley
DESCRIPTION:CULTURAL CONNECTION TO COUNTRY THROUGH NATIVE PLANTS & SHARING CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE AND TRADITIONAL USES Presented by:  Peter Cooley CEO First Hand Solutions Aboriginal Corporation  \nIndigiGrow native plant initiative was created in 2018 and is based at La Perouse Public School. It sustains people\, land\, and culture through the propagation & growing of native plants\, including bush foods and the critically endangered Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub (ESBS).  \nIndigiGrow is underpinned by Culture\, Connection to Country & Caring for Country while utilising native plants with objectives to pass down traditional knowledge and stories from elders to our youth\, instilling a strong cultural foundation and connection to country. \nPeter Cooley will speak to us about the philosophy of IndigiGrow and will speak about the cultural connection to country through plants\, specifically native plants endemic to eastern Australia.  He will share cultural knowledge around the traditional uses of these plants including medicinal uses\, tools etc. \n“IndigiGrow ensures that the cultural knowledge of our people is understood\, respected & protected.……..We seek to deliver positive cultural & environmental projects by growing & reviving local endangered native plants and native edibles. Through the passing down of traditional knowledge to our young Indigenous staff and providing opportunities for the wider community.  IndigiGrow ensures that the cultural knowledge of our people is understood\, respected & protected. \nWe retain culture & increase biodiversity and fauna habitats by replenishing many native species that are important to our culture and the local ecosystem. We educate people about our plants and break down cultural barriers through a better understanding and appreciation of our native plants & bushfoods.” \nOatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, Oatley \n7pm   Tuesday 14 March 2023 \nCost: $5 for non-members\, free for members \nCasual attendance welcome!
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/march-14-2023-cultural-connection-to-country-by-peter-cooley/
LOCATION:Oatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, OATLEY
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SUMMARY:28 February 2023:  Exploring Art for Permaculture Journaling by Chrissy Crow
DESCRIPTION:With observation being a key factor in permaculture design and planning\, we are excited to offer you this experience to ‘play’ with observation through journaling and to use this tool to create and build on your local knowledge in a fun way\, by observing and recording what is happening in your garden from week to week\, season to season. \nA playful space to discover easier-than-you-imagine techniques to journal\, observe and interact with patterns in nature. \n“Creativity stimulates the brain and relaxes the mind!” Jane Davenport \nWe would love you to come along to this session with our special guest\, Chrissy Crow\, who will take us through some simple techniques to build on our observation skills and also build connections between mind and nature with art hacks for your permaculture journaling. \nAbout Chrissy Crow: \nAspiring Apiarist\, Art and Nature Enthusiast and Student of the ‘Permaculture Education Institute’. \nWhat to Bring to the Session (use what you have handy): \n\nYour journal\, art book or blank paper\nPencil\nEraser\nFineliner texta\nThis will be a ZOOM presentation that is open to financial members of Permaculture Sydney South only.  The meeting will commence at 7.00 pm.  The link for this meeting will be sent out before the event. There will be prizes on the evening for those who attend this presentation.  If you would like to join our permaculture group before this meeting you will find the details on this website.
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/28-february-2023-exploring-art-for-permaculture-journaling-by-chrissy-crow/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230214T190000
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SUMMARY:14 February 2023:  SEASONAL PLANTING GUIDE by Matt Heffernan
DESCRIPTION:Permaculture Sydney South \nSEASONAL PLANTING GUIDE FOR WARM TEMPERATE/SUBTROPICAL AND PLANTING IN SUCCESSION  By Matt Heffernan \nEver wondered what is the right time to plant for your particular climate zone.  There are great weather/climate variations depending on where you live.  What varieties of fruit and vegetables are the most suitable for your area? \nPlanting the right crops at the right time and using successive small plantings are part of the permaculture trick to obtaining year-round consistent\, seasonal fresh food and to avoid overly excessive harvests. Though that’s a good problem! \nJoin Matt Heffernan long time member of Permaculture Sydney South\, for the first talk of 2023 at Oatley Community Hall on Tuesday 14th Feb as we go through the planting year discussing what\, when\, where and how regular sowing of annual vegetables should be done. \nOatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, Oatley  7pm   Tuesday 14 February 2023 \nCost: $5 for non-members\, free for members Casual attendance welcome!
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/14-february-2023-seasonal-planting-guide-by-matt-heffernan/
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SUMMARY:5 February 2023:  Crop Swap - Hurstville Community Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the first Crop Swap of 2023.  These are held every 2 months at Hurstville Community Gardens in conjunction with Permaculture Sydney South and other local community groups.  Commencing at 10 am they will give you the opportunity to share produce and also provide you with the opportunity to visit these interesting and very productive community gardens.
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/5-february-2023-crop-swap-hurstville-community-gardens/
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SUMMARY:11 October 2022:  NATIVE SEED BALLS by Stacey English
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop \nIn this short presentation + workshop\, we will be exploring the origins of ‘seed balls’ and the benefits to our local community and environment through this practice.  We will also discuss reasons why you might like to adopt this practice as part of your permaculture journey. \nIn this workshop\, we will go through the recipe for making seed balls and you will get to make some of your own to take home with you.  Please join us for a fun evening of getting your hands dirty and supporting your local environment. \nBio:  Stacey’s interest in permaculture began well over ten years ago when she began researching the benefits of herbs for her eye health.  This led to her discovering organic ‘No Dig’ gardening and\, as her passion for permaculture ignited\, to finally begin her studies in Permaculture Design and Teaching.  She now works part-time as Community Manager for Morag Gamble at the Permaculture Education Institute and loves her role in supporting and encouraging students from around the globe to also become designers and teachers.  Stacey also volunteers for the permaculture charity Ethos Foundation which supports refugees in East Africa to become permaculture teachers in their communities \nOatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, Oatley \n7pm   Tuesday 11 October 2022 \nCost: $5 for non-members\, free for members
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/11-october-2022-native-seed-balls-by-stacey-english/
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SUMMARY:14 June 2022:  GREEN-CONNECT by Kylie Flament
DESCRIPTION:Green Connect employs young people and former refugees to do environmental work including reducing waste and growing fair food. Last year Green Connect employed 111 young people and former refugees\, kept 157 tonnes of waste out of landfill and grew and distributed more than 35\,000 kg of fair food from their award-winning farm. The Green Connect Farm is an 11-acre oasis in the middle of suburbia\, growing more than 90 different fruit\, vegetables and herbs using permaculture and organic principles\, and offers tours and workshops to allow people to connect with and learn about where food comes from. Green Connect’s definition of “fair food” is food that is good for people who grow it (fair wages and good jobs)\, good for people who eat it (healthy and nutritious) and good for the planet (regenerating the land and minimising environmental impacts including food waste and food miles). \nKylie Flament is the General Manager of Green Connect. Kylie moved from an HR and strategy career in the corporate sector into management roles at the two children’s hospitals in Sydney before relocating with her young family to Wollongong where she took up the role of General Manager at not-for-profit social enterprise Green Connect – one she describes as having to be a human Swiss army knife\, using every business and community development skill in her toolkit.   \nThis presentation will be in the Oatley Community Hall \nTuesday 14 June 2022 7 – 9 pm \nFree to members. Casual attendance $5
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/14-june-2022-green-connect-by-kylie-flament/
LOCATION:Oatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, OATLEY
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SUMMARY:10 May 2022: FROG ID by Gracie Liu
DESCRIPTION:Gracie is completing a PhD at UNSW Sydney and the Australian Museum\, where she is researching how human-driven habitat modification affects frogs using citizen science and field data. She also works at the Australian Museum and has identified thousands of frog calls submitted to the citizen science app\, FrogID – Australia’s first national frog count. \nGracie will be talking about FrogID\, what we’ve learnt from this data\, and how you can help inform frog conservation. She will also be sharing tips on how to create a frog-friendly garden and will be pointing out some local frog species to keep your eyes (and ears!) out for. \nTopics to be covered: \n\nThe citizen science app\, FrogID – what we’ve learnt from this data and how you can help inform frog conservation\nFrogs in your local area\nHow to create a frog friendly garden\n\n\nThis presentation will be by Zoom.  A link will be sent out prior to the presentation.  Presentation will commence at 7 pm
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/10-may-2022-frog-id-by-gracie-liu/
LOCATION:By ZOOM
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SUMMARY:12 April 2022:  Water Smarter with Low Cost\, Highly Efficient Irrigation by Nevin Sweeney NOW BY ZOOM
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop we will be talking about using water in the garden more efficiently including hints on water conservation\, water wise fruit\, vegetables and herbs and hints for growing in containers more water efficiently. We will also be discussing a number of highly efficient but low cost irrigation techniques such as buried clay pots (ollas) and porous capsules; deep pipe\, buried pipe and porous hoses\, the use of wicks\, including wicking bottles\, self-watering pots and wicking beds. We will also have a DIY olla construction workshop. So join us if you can! \nTo make your own Olla\, bring along \n-Two terracotta pots which are the same size and do not have any waterproof coating in or outside the pot (I find the Bunnings $4 pots work well) \n-It can be handy to be able to sand the top lip of the pot so some sandpaper and a bit of flat plywood or something to mount it on. The sanding activity can be omitted. \n-Then it is just a case of having some silicone (I use the wet area silicone tubes.) \nThis presentation will be a Zoom presentation.  Link will be sent to members or by arrangement prior to presentation date.
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/12-april-2022-water-smarter-with-low-cost-highly-efficient-irrigation-by-nevin-sweeney/
LOCATION:Oatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, OATLEY
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SUMMARY:8 March 2022: The Benefits of Being Involved in Your Community Garden by Sofia Carvajal
DESCRIPTION:Sofia had always wanted to grow vegetables\, so she joined Hurstville Community Garden. She fell in love with gardening as she found it a radical and magical process of watching food grow before your eyes.  The food is organic\, fresh and the best tasting she had ever cooked. Not to mention seasonal and with a low carbon footprint.  Six months later\, she was nominated as the next president of the Hurstville community garden. \nSofia initially balked\, as she never been in a community leadership position before. But slowly she came to remember an old quote. “Somebody should do something about that. Then I realised I am somebody.” \nIn this talk\, Sofia will talk about how anyone can be a community leader and the benefits of being part of community-building and outreach programs at a local garden. Gardens are a wonderful place where many generations and cultures meet\, grow\, share\, swap and build resilience in numbers. Community gardens grow food\, friendships and networks\, strengthening bonds\, encouraging mental health exercise and a healthy lifestyle. \nThe community garden is also an excellent hub for councils\, local groups\, schools and networks to form\, grow and share resources and ideas: the possibilities are endless. \nThere has been a last minute change to this meeting.  It will now be a ZOOM presentation.  The link will be sent out to all financial members prior to the meeting.
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/8-march-2020-the-benefits-of-being-involved-in-your-community-garden-by-sofia-carvajal/
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SUMMARY:27 March 2022:  RESCHEDULED Step Up to Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Please note that due to the recent high rainfall Georges River Council has rescheduled “Step Up to Clean UP”.  The new date for this event is Sunday 27 March 2022.  If you plan on coming along please register using the link below \nhttps://www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/fundraisers/jenniferbaxterbaxter/quarry-reserve
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/6-march-2022-step-up-to-clean-up/
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SUMMARY:22 February 2022:  Working with community to better understand potential contaminant risks in urban gardens by Professor Mark Patrick Taylor
DESCRIPTION:This talk with cover the primary findings of the VegeSafe soils contaminants program Professor Taylor\, EPA Victoria’s Chief Environmental Scientist\, has completed with his graduate team. The talk will cover not only trace metals in soils in our backyard\, but examine what this means for vegetables\, honey bees and chickens along with the likely sources and causes of contamination and practical solutions. \nBrief Biography – Professor Mark Patrick Taylor Mark Patrick Taylor is Victoria’s Chief Environmental Scientist at EPA Victoria…Prior to his current position he specialised in environmental contamination and the risks it can pose. Recent successful science-based advocacy includes the revision of the NHMRC’s intervention level for blood lead exposures in children and the need for better regulation of smelter air emissions in Port Pirie. He has completed several commissions for government in recent years: (i) a review of the NSW EPA’s management of contaminated sites for the NSW Minister for the Environment\, focussing on perfluorinated chemicals (PFAS) and their management; (ii) a review of lead in plumbing fittings and materials for the Australian Building Codes Board; (iii) a science review for NSW EPA’s Broken Hill Environmental Lead Program regarding childhood lead exposures. \nProf Taylor is a science advisor to the following: the Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation represent-ing the Mirrar people impacted by uranium mining in Kakadu; Fire Rescue Victoria\, the Broken Hill Environmental Lead Program addressing childhood lead exposures from mining operations. His research program investigates environmental contamination in aerosols\, dusts\, sediments\, soil\, water and potential risks to human health. His work has focused on mining and smelting emissions and depositions\, as well as contamination in urban environments.  Prof Taylor’s work has a special focus on ‘human environments’ including analysis of blood lead levels in children\, firefighter chemical exposures\, trace metals in wine\, honey\, residential veggie patches\, household dusts and drinking water. Topical research includes assessment of atmospheric trace metal emissions from wildfires. His research and outreach work includes Australia’s only citizen science programs that addresses environmental contamination in residential environments: VegeSafe and DustSafe programs\, which provide soil and indoor dust trace metal analysis and advice to homeowners. \nThis will e a zoom presentation open to financial members only.  Presentation will commence at 7 pm on 22 February 2022.  Link will be sent out prior to event to all members.
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/22-february-2022-working-with-community-to-better-understand-potential-contaminant-risks-in-urban-gardens/
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SUMMARY:8 February 2022: How Plants & Soil Feed Each Other
DESCRIPTION:HOW PLANTS AND SOIL FEED EACH OTHER by Matt Heffernan \nThe science of soil is having a renaissance. Our knowledge of the complexities of plant and soil relationships are still being discovered and understood. \nThousands of chemical compounds are made by plants that feed the soil microbes. The soil biology in turn makes thousands of chemicals for plants. The role of bacteria\, fungi and archaea in the rhizosphere (topsoil) and their importance to human gut health is like a new frontier with so much still not known. \nJoin Matt Heffernan as he tries to simplify these relationships and how to encourage it in your home garden and how important it is for humanity on many levels. \nIt was hoped that this first presentation for the year would be held in the Oatley Community Hall.  Unfortunately due to the unpredictability of the recent Covid-19 outbreak\, we have decided to commence the year with a zoom presentation.  The link for this presentation will be sent out prior to the meeting to all financial members.
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/8-february-2022-how-plants-soil-feed-each-other/
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SUMMARY:2022 Membership
DESCRIPTION:Membership to Permaculture Sydney South is now open.  There will be no increase in the cost of membership for 2022.  For new members cost is $30.  Renewing membership is $25.  Details for payment by EFT are on the “Becoming a Member” page of this website
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/2022-membership/
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