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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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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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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/
LOCATION:By ZOOM
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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/
LOCATION:By ZOOM
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220209
DTSTAMP:20260605T220837
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UID:1048-1644278400-1644364799@www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220125T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T220837
CREATED:20220125T114209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T114209Z
UID:1052-1643097600-1643130000@www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211012T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211012T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T220837
CREATED:20210930T133506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T133506Z
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SUMMARY:12 October 2021:  Small Bird Habitat
DESCRIPTION:Come along and learn more about small bird habitat with our guest speaker\, Bev Debrincat. \nThis zoom presentation will discuss small native birds\, why we are losing them\, what they need and what we can do to help them both in our own gardens and on public lands. We will take a closer look into small bird corridors that the Habitat Network have been working on\, learn about what plants attract birds and discuss how to plant small bird habitat. \nBev runs Habitat Network and coordinates “The Habitat”\, a community nursery and food garden in Ryde. She has been working in the field of ecological restoration for over 25 years. \nSee www.habitatnetwork.org for more information. \nThis presentation will be by ZOOM.  Presentation will commence at 7.00 pm.  The link will be sent out to members prior to presentation or the link can be found on our Facebook page.  All are welcome to participate.
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/12-october-2021-small-bird-habitat/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210928T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T220837
CREATED:20210912T123022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210912T123300Z
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SUMMARY:28 September 2021:  PIP Magazine-Robyn Rosenfeldt
DESCRIPTION:Our guest speaker for the end of the month Zoom is Robyn Rosenfeldt of Pip Magazine\, who will be sharing how she came to be living a permaculture / sustainable lifestyle whilst juggling three children and birthing a successful magazine. \nRobyn Rosenfeldt lives in Pambula on the NSW south coast and is the founding publisher and editor of Pip Magazine. \nShe started Pip Magazine eight years ago and has been running it from her converted barn on her permaculture property ever since whilst raising three kids and creating a permaculture life for her family. \nRobyn grew up in Melbourne and has always had an interest in living sustainably but her permaculture journey really began when she moved to the far south coast of NSW with her young family. \nThis presentation will be by ZOOM.  The link will be posted prior to the event.
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/28-september-2021-pip-magazine-by-robyn-rosenfeldt/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210914T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210914T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T220837
CREATED:20210823T131240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210912T122141Z
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SUMMARY:14 September 2021: Library of Things
DESCRIPTION:Sonia Giles\, Vice President \nThe Wheel – A Sustainability Hub  \nSonia Giles is a passionate community volunteer who is truly green at heart. \nA local to the Sutherland Shire\, she is a mum of 2\, a Project Director at The Department of Education\, a volunteer Age Manager for Nippers at Cronulla SLSC\, and the founding Vice President of The Wheel – A Sustainability Hub. Whilst Sonia is a busy parent who works full time\, her love for community and her vision for a more sustainable Sutherland Shire continues to motivate her in the volunteer work she is presently undertaking at The Wheel. \nThe Wheel is a Sustainability hub that aims to encourage and support Sutherland Shire residents in living a more sustainable lifestyle. The Wheel’s first major project is bringing a Library of Things to our local community. \nWhat is a Library of Things? – It seems almost a universal experience\, walking into your garage to stumble upon a plethora of rarely used tools\, sports equipment\, and other appliances. These items have spent the majority of their life comfortably sitting on a shelf\, collecting dust\, having been used once or twice. Why buy these things when you can borrow them? \nA library of things is just like a regular library but instead of books you can borrow tools\, equipment and other useful things. The library of things movement has been growing rapidly around the world\, with many community libraries already popping up all over Sydney. \nThis will be a zoom presentation commencing 7 pm Tuesday 14 September 2021.  It is open to the public without charge.  All are welcome to log in. \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/8323794846?pwd=aVJsVExQbW1FN0ppMTlRY21jRi9Odz09
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/14-september-2021-library-of-things/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210810T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210810T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T220837
CREATED:20210802T133015Z
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SUMMARY:10 August 2021: Why bother- Fungi Facts - By Zoom
DESCRIPTION:We  have been attempting to live a more sustainable lifestyle in the wilds of St Clair for over 40 years on our 600m2 suburban block. I have been fooling around with mushroom kits for years (the good\, the bad and the ugly) with variable results but certainly have some tips and tricks to help you get a better yield. Over the last couple of years we have been experimenting with growing oyster mushrooms from scratch and that has been an interesting and rewarding experience as well. \nNevin Sweeney will take you through \n\nCommercially available fresh mushrooms (types\, pic\, general comments and uses)\nAnatomy and lifecycle of the mushroom\nGrowing using commercial kits\nGrowing from scratch (oyster Mushrooms)\n\nDue to the current Covid-19 situation in NSW this meeting will again be held by Zoom.  Meeting will commence at 7 pm and the link will be sent out prior to the meeting.  A recording will be made available to members following the presentation. \nThis presentation will be by ZOOM
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/10-august-2021-why-bother-fungi-facts-by-zoom/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210713T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210713T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T220837
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SUMMARY:13 July 2021:  Regenerative Agriculture - By Zoom
DESCRIPTION:A connection between a regenerative agriculture sheep meat farmer in the NSW South Western Slopes and the Oatley Flora and Fauna Conservation Society (OFF) seems very unlikely. Particularly given that a number of OFF’s members are dedicated long term vegetarians. \nAdrian Polhill from OFF will explain how\, what and why this connection demonstrated how together we can turn around the dire consequences of ignoring the signs that clearly show that we need to care for the land. \nZOOM Presentation: link will be sent out prior to meeting.  The presentation will commence at 7 pm.  For those who miss the presentation a recording is available to members.
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/8-june-2021-regenerative-agriculture-zoom-presentation/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210608T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210608T210000
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SUMMARY:8 June 2021: "Bokashi Composting"
DESCRIPTION:Bokashi is a quick and alternative way of composting food waste thru an ‘anaerobic fermentation’ process which introduces microorganisms to organic matter and ferments it.  On Tuesday evening Stacey English will take us through the process of setting up your own Bokashi composting system. \nThis closed system is a perfect composting solution for those with limited space in the garden; allows you to include a wider variety of food waste and adds additional beneficial microorganisms into your soil. \nThis workshop will introduce you to the benefits and uses of Bokashi composting; take you thru the steps of composting in this way\, and show you how you can make your own Bokashi bin. \nVisitors  welcome – $10 casual fee/ free to financial members. 7.00 pm start \n \n 
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/8-june-2021-bokashi-composting/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210511T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210511T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T220837
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SUMMARY:11 May 2021: "The Wonderful World of Weeds"
DESCRIPTION:Diego Bonetto is a forager\, artist\, storyteller and an expert on identifying the nutritious plants that grow under our feet that most people call ‘weeds’. Building on the knowledge acquired while growing up on a farm in Italy\, Diego introduces people to the ever-present food and medicine plants that surround us. He collaborates extensively with herbalists\, chefs environmentalists & cultural workers promoting a new understanding of what the environment has to offer. Diego works with councils and institutions to provide content for community engagement projects. You see weeds\, Diego sees food. \nThe Wonderful World of Weeds: history\, ecology and recipes \nWeeds are everywhere\, unavoidably. Weeds are our co-evolutionary species\, many of them following human’s footsteps as we expanded from North East Africa and roamed the world.These plants are our botanical closest relatives. Some are the ancestors of nowadays domesticated food sources\, others have always been harvested from the wild\, used for food\, remedies & craft uses in folklore from all over the globe. \nLet’s meet the weeds\, our bane and medicine. Let’s recognise the value of some of this species by revisiting stories\, recipes your very own backyard.  Bring along any weeds you would like identified or would like information about. \nOatley Community Hall 61 Oatley Avenue OATLEY  2223  Tuesday 11 May 2021 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm\n \nVisitors  welcome – $10 casual fee/ free to financial members. \n 
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/11-may-2021-the-wonderful-world-of-weeds/
LOCATION:Oatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, OATLEY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210413T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210413T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T220837
CREATED:20210321T115659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210321T121109Z
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SUMMARY:13 April 2021:  Sustainable House Workshop 
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will be a collaborative session designed to find sustainable and inexpensive enhancements and solutions to make your home more sustainable and liveable. \n\nDoes your house have full west orientation?\nIs it too cold in winter?\nDo you have too much summer sun and winter shade?\nIs it damp?\nIs it too draughty?\nIs it too noisy?\nDo you have too much or too little wildlife?\nIs it rented and cannot make changes?\n\nBring your house plans and list of issues so we can workshop to find solutions. \nPresenter: Jen Baxter \nFirst studied permaculture in 1990 and followed up with horticulture studies during maternity leave.  Supporter of renew.org and\, after therapy\, can now attend Sustainable House Day and watch Grand Designs without stuttering in excitement. \nCost: $10 for non-members/visitors\, free for members \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/sustainable-house-workshop/
LOCATION:Oatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, OATLEY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210330T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210330T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T220837
CREATED:20210314T114114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210314T114824Z
UID:938-1617130800-1617136200@www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au
SUMMARY:30 March 2021: "Bees in the burbs" (By Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:The media is dominated by the yellow and black Apis mellifera\, yet in Australia this is an introduced\, and even invasive species. We have an incredible diversity of native bees\, yet they are under-represented\, and their conservation needs are little publicised. Join native bee conservation biologist Kit Prendergast as she covers native bees\, their biology\, ecology\, and how we can make a real difference to their conservation. \nKit Prendergast is a native bee scientist and conservation biologist\, dedicated to promoting evidence-based actions to preserve indigenous native bees. She earned a Forrest Scholarship for her Ph.D. research documenting native bee biodiversity in the southwest Western Australian biodiversity hotspot. She created a Facebook group ‘Bees in the burbs’ which now has almost over 9K members\, and has conducted citizen science projects to engage the community to care about native bees and ensure that there are thriving bee communities. Kit was awarded the Flow Hive Pollinator Support Program\, Graduate Women WA Mary Walters Bursary\, Australian Wildlife Society University Student Grants Scheme and the Ecological Society of Australia’s Outstanding Outreach Prize\, and was a FameLab Australia finalist. She’s been invited to speak at community events and has published numerous academic articles. Kit has also written the popular book ‘Creating a Haven for Native Bees.’ \nThe zoom link for this presentation will only be available to financial members.  It will be sent out prior to the presentation.
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/30-march-2021-bees-in-the-burbs/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210309T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210309T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T220837
CREATED:20210217T121217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T121244Z
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SUMMARY:9 March 2021:  Chicken Tractors
DESCRIPTION:Join Matt Heffernan for our first evening back in the Oatley Community Hall since March 2020. He will give a general background on building or purchasing a chicken tractor as well as a detailed report of his personal experience in running this system from his own garden. \nChicken Tractors are designed to make your chicken keeping experience simple for you\, and safe for your chickens. While you are providing your chickens with a safe and delicious habitat\, they will repay you by becoming an integral part of your garden maintenance and pest management system. \nChicken tractors can be a fantastic way to prepare a vegetable garden for planting. \n\nThey can be incorporated into a rotation system over a number of beds\, moving from one to the other as required\nThey can also be moved under fruit trees\nChickens will fertilize and till the soil\, remove weeds (to a point) and eliminate pests like fruit fly eggs\nVisitors are welcome for a casual attendance fee of $10.  There is no charge for financial members.
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/9-march-2021-chicken-tractors/
LOCATION:Oatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, OATLEY
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