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,... Continue reading »

This workshop will be a collaborative session designed to find sustainable and inexpensive enhancements and solutions to make your home more sustainable and liveable. Does your house have full west orientation? Is it too cold in winter? Do you have too much summer sun and winter shade? Is it damp? Is it too draughty? Is... Continue reading »

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... Continue reading »

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. This closed system is a perfect composting solution for those with... Continue reading »

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. Adrian Polhill from OFF will explain how, what and why this connection demonstrated how together we... Continue reading »

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... Continue reading »

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. Robyn Rosenfeldt lives in Pambula on the NSW south coast and is the founding publisher... Continue reading »

Come along and learn more about small bird habitat with our guest speaker, Bev Debrincat. This 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... Continue reading »