27 March 2022: RESCHEDULED Step Up to Clean Up
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 https://www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/fundraisers/jenniferbaxterbaxter/quarry-reserve
8 March 2022: The Benefits of Being Involved in Your Community Garden by Sofia Carvajal
By ZOOMSofia 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... Continue reading »
12 April 2022: Water Smarter with Low Cost, Highly Efficient Irrigation by Nevin Sweeney NOW BY ZOOM
Oatley Community Hall 61 Oatley Avenue, OATLEYIn 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... Continue reading »
10 May 2022: FROG ID by Gracie Liu
By ZOOMGracie 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.... Continue reading »
14 June 2022: GREEN-CONNECT by Kylie Flament
Oatley Community Hall 61 Oatley Avenue, OATLEYGreen 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... Continue reading »
11 October 2022: NATIVE SEED BALLS by Stacey English
About the Workshop In 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. In this workshop, we will go... Continue reading »
5 February 2023: Crop Swap – Hurstville Community Gardens
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... Continue reading »
14 February 2023: SEASONAL PLANTING GUIDE by Matt Heffernan
Permaculture Sydney South SEASONAL PLANTING GUIDE FOR WARM TEMPERATE/SUBTROPICAL AND PLANTING IN SUCCESSION By Matt Heffernan Ever 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? Planting the... Continue reading »
28 February 2023: Exploring Art for Permaculture Journaling by Chrissy Crow
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... Continue reading »
March 14 2023: Cultural Connection to Country by Peter Cooley
Oatley Community Hall 61 Oatley Avenue, OATLEYCULTURAL CONNECTION TO COUNTRY THROUGH NATIVE PLANTS & SHARING CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE AND TRADITIONAL USES Presented by: Peter Cooley CEO First Hand Solutions Aboriginal Corporation IndigiGrow 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... Continue reading »