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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210218T121600
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210218T121600
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SUMMARY:2021 COMPETITION for NEW MEMBERS
DESCRIPTION:All new members who join before our 9 March 2021 meeting\, will go into the draw for a copy of “OUR STREET”. This beautiful book\, written by Beck Lowe & David Holmgren and illustrated by Brenna Quinlan\, is based on David Holmgren’s Aussie Street Story in ‘Retrosuburbia’\, a gorgeous book for kids. Telling the story of ‘our streets’ from the 1950s thru to 2029.\nBook will be presented at our March meeting in the hall.\nGOOD LUCK !!!
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/competition-for-new-members-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210209T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210209T210000
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SUMMARY:9 February 2021:  Native Rooftop Farm
DESCRIPTION:Collaborative Design & Indigenous Knowledge – Native Rooftop Farm \nChristian Hampson will speak about his background in Cultural Heritage\, the creation of Yerrabingin and what they do\, designing Australia’s and possibly the world’s first Native Rooftop Farm. \nYerrabingin was co-founded by Christian Hampson in 2018. Yerrabingin is a visionary start-up that seeks to disrupt conventional approaches to ending Indigenous disadvantage and create intercultural opportunities for future generations to thrive. \nWith over 20 years of experience working in Indigenous Cultural Heritage\, Christian sought to walk a new path by interweaving collaborative design thinking and Indigenous knowledge. Yerrabingin has become a leading force in the commercial design industry by delivering environmentally conscious native landscapes and place-making designs enriched with Indigenous narratives.
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/9-february-2021-native-rooftop-farm/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200310T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200310T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200217T122246Z
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SUMMARY:10 March 2020: Sustainability Hub
DESCRIPTION:Jenni Phillipe will be sharing her personal and professional journey to reduce her impact on the planet.  She will bring to life the process she undertook\, the wins and the set-backs\, and will share tips and ideas on how to approach such drastic changes in life and how to sustain them. \n“Every day I am focused on improving my family’s footprint on the environment\, researching new ways of living\, sourcing and consuming. We extend the life of our belongings\, buying the absolute minimum and minimise impact on natural resources (less meat\, no palm oil…) We minimise our land-fill waste\, have introduced a compost bin\, built a greenhouse to grow our vegetables\, removed most single use plastics……. \nThe next ambition is changing our superannuation and bank to sustainable ones\, change our car to be electric\, continue towards a true zero waste lifestyle…… \nLast year I decided to quit my job and focus 100% on making this sustainability journey easier\, more convenient and more rewarding for individuals\, communities\, businesses and government. I have put my financial security on the line\, because I think sustainability is more important. I’m 9 months into the transition\, and I’m starting to get traction…..” \nEntry cost is free to all financial members of Permaculture Sydney South.  Visitors are welcome to attend with the casual fee of $10 to be collected at the door.  If you are interested in coming along or want more information  please contact permaculturesydneysouth@gmail.com.  The evening presentation will commence at 7.00 pm. \nIf you are interested in becoming a member please visit our “Becoming a member” page on this website \nMeetings are held at: \nOatley Community Hall  61 Oatley Avenue  OATLEY  NSW  2223
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/10-feb-2020-sustainability-hub/
LOCATION:Oatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, OATLEY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200211T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200211T210000
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SUMMARY:11 February 2020;  Permaculture & Water
DESCRIPTION:Of all the parts of our managed system\, water is probably the most important element we need to think about. \nFrom the early days of P.A Yeomans keyline through to Geoff Lawtons “Greening of the Desert” in Jordan\, Permaculture has emphasised water as an essential requirement that needs to be slowed\, trapped\, used and reused to our advantage. \nDuring a time of water scarcity\, join Matt Heffernan in presenting a Permaculture history through various case studies of sensitive water design. From the grand to local scale\, what are some of the simple and ingenious examples of water management out there and what should we be doing now to ensure water security into the future? \nEntry cost is free to all financial members of Permaculture Sydney South.  Visitors are welcome to attend with the casual fee of $10 to be collected at the door.  If you are interested in coming along or want more information  please contact permaculturestgeorge@gmail.com.  The evening presentation will commence at 7.00 pm. \nIf you are interested in becoming a member please visit our “Becoming a member” page on this website \nMeetings are held at: \nOatley Community Hall  61 Oatley Avenue  OATLEY  NSW  2223
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/11-february-2020-permaculture-water/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200119T130402
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200119T130402
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SUMMARY:1 January 2020:  Membership Renewal 2020
DESCRIPTION:It is time again for membership renewal of Permaculture Sydney South.  Renewing membership is $25.00 and first time membership is $30.00.  Membership allows you to attend all meetings and presentations of our group.  The first meeting for Permaculture Sydney South will be held on 11 February 2020 at Oatley Community Hall\, OATLEY.  Details of all meetings are advertised on this website and our facebook page.  Details of our first meeting will be confirmed in the next short while. \nPlease pay renewing or new membership by direct deposit into our account “Permaculture Sydney South Inc.”.  Transfer to: \nPermaculture Sydney South        BSB  032 007    Account  379590 \nFollowing transfer please email permaculturesydneysouth@gmail.com confirming your payment and current/preferred  contact details.
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/1-january-2020-membership-renewal-2020/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191008T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T002551
CREATED:20190917T140351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190918T130100Z
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SUMMARY:8 October 2019: Wicking Beds & Straw Bale Beds
DESCRIPTION:This month we present you with 2 very different garden bed designs.  We look at the pros and cons of wicking beds and straw bale garden beds.  If you are short of space or just have poor quality soil these two alternatives may provide you with a gardening solution. \nJulie will share with you exactly what a wicking bed is and why you would go to the trouble of setting one up? Is it gardening by the full moon\, or does it require a broomstick? See a simple small scale demonstration and think of the possibilities.  Do you have a balcony\, space under the deck\, a hard surface\, an indoor area or rocky yard just crying out for a veggie patch? Are you away for days at a time and wish you could sustain a garden?  If the answer is yes\, then this is one to consider for you! \nNada will share with you her experience of straw bale garden beds.  Like wicking beds\, these can be set up anywhere you have some spare space.  Straw is the ideal low cost container for garden beds.  As the straw breaks down it will provide the perfect medium for growing vegetables.  Nada will explain the process in setting up the straw bales and the different layering and watering required before planting.  This is a much slower process than setting up a wicking bed as each step requires time before you proceed to the next step.  However\, it does have a much lower outlay cost. \n \nVisitors  welcome – $10 casual fee/ free to financial members. \n 
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/8-october-2019-wicking-beds-straw-bale-beds/
LOCATION:Oatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, OATLEY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190910T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T002551
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SUMMARY:10 September 2019:   DIY House & Garden Tips
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will show you chemical free alternatives for the control of pests and cleaning\, in both your house and garden\, using the resources you will most likely have in your cupboards.  Yvonne will show you how to control cockroaches and ants using Borax and icing sugar\, how to make mosquito repellents using lavender\, tea tree oil and various combinations of garden herbs\, effective deterrents for pantry moths (important with Summer on the way)  and natural household cleansers using lemon\, bicarbonate and white vinegar.  You can avoid all those chemicals in the cupboard and get back to basics without compromising your results. \nVisitors  welcome – $10 casual fee/ free to financial members.
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/10-september-2019-diy-house-garden-tips/
LOCATION:Oatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, OATLEY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190813T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190813T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T002551
CREATED:20190715T130728Z
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UID:631-1565722800-1565730000@www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au
SUMMARY:13 August 2019:  Yoghurt & Fresh Cheese
DESCRIPTION:Nevin Sweeney and family have been living sustainably on their 600m2 block in the suburb of St Clair for many years\, growing and preserving food\, harvesting water\, being energy efficient and minimising waste. Armed with a Farm Technology Certificate\, Permaculture Design Certificate and Masters in OHS and Environmental Management under his belt\, Nevin is a wealth of information and we are lucky enough to have him share some of this with us. \nNevin will take us through the reasons and steps for making your own yoghurt and ricotta cheese. He will be talking about what yoghurt is and why you might want to make your own\, the types of yoghurt\, yoghurt starters\, yoghurt makers – electric\, non-electric and homemade – the yoghurt making process and what it can be used in. \nFor the fresh cheese section\, Nevin will be talking about why you might want to make your own fresh cheese\, what equipment you need\, what ingredients you need\, and the cheese-making process which will be followed by a demonstration of making ricotta cheese. \nVisitors  welcome – $10 casual fee/ free to financial members.
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/13-august-2019-yoghurt-fresh-cheese/
LOCATION:Oatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, OATLEY
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Cheese-straining-e1563195605141.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190709T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190709T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T002551
CREATED:20190621T134153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190630T142223Z
UID:622-1562698800-1562706000@www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au
SUMMARY:9 July 2019:  Maximizing Garden Resources & Yields
DESCRIPTION:Come and Join Permaculture Sydney South as we have an open discussion on clever and unique ways we are improving our site yields. Matthew Heffernan will start with a presentation on some of the novel ways he is adding value and still making changes to his 15 year old garden. \nThere is a suitable food plant for every corner of the garden. With so many choices\, it is a matter of selecting the right one. \n\nCreate a compact home garden orchard with a year round supply of fruits\nAre we maximising our water resources? We look at storage and irrigation techniques\nAre we recycling all our garden waste?\nAre we using our structures and vertical space?\nStoring produce over winter?\nMaking subtle (or not) use of the nature strip?\n\nAfter Matt’s presentation we invite you all to tell us your secrets that have paid off\, and perhaps some failures too.  \nVisitors  welcome – $10 casual fee/ free to financial members.
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/9-july-2019-maximizing-garden-resources-yields/
LOCATION:Oatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, OATLEY
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Increasinng-yields.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190611T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T002551
CREATED:20190325T122708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T135129Z
UID:600-1560279600-1560286800@www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au
SUMMARY:11 June 2019:  Bush Foods
DESCRIPTION:Narelle Happ is a garden designer and horticulturalist who specialises in native garden and permaculture design and will be presenting a workshop on “Bush Tucker”. \nBush tucker\, also called bush food\, is food native to Australia. Aboriginal Australians have used indigenous plants for food and medicine for millennia. This workshop includes the following: \n\nCultural significance of bush tucker\nIdentify bush tucker species\nEdible and medicinal uses\, of a range of species\nBush tucker taste testing\n\nNarelle will discuss available Bush Food plants and their uses\, both currently and traditionally.   There will be plants to see and touch and taste testing. \nEntry cost is free to all financial members of Permaculture Sydney South.  Casual visitors are welcome to attend ($10 to be collected at the door.) If you are interested in coming along or want more information  please contact permaculturestgeorge@gmail.com.  The evening presentation will commence at 7.00 pm.
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/11-june-2019-bush-foods/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Bush-Foods.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190514T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T002551
CREATED:20190416T125505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T125505Z
UID:607-1557860400-1557867600@www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au
SUMMARY:14 May 2019: Pruning & Tool Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:With the approach of winter\, now is this time for some garden maintenance.  Our next workshop\,  “Pruning and Tool Maintenance”  will provide you with an overview of “what to do and when” in your garden. \nDifferent plants require different approaches.  When do you cut back natives and by how much?  Do ornamentals and fruiting plants require a different approach?  What is the difference between first and second year growth for different fruiting trees and where do you make the cut?  When do you cut back your passion fruit vine and by how much? \nAll these questions and more\, plus any others you may have\, will be answered by Ray.  He will also give you some handy tips on how to look after your tools and how to sharpen them. \nVisitors  welcome – $10 casual fee/ free to financial members.  If you are interested in coming along or want more information\, please contact permaculturestgeorge@gmail.com.  The evening presentation will commence at 7.00 pm. \nIf you are interested in becoming a member please visit our “Becoming a member” page on this website \nMeetings are held at: \nOatley Community Hall  61 Oatley Avenue  OATLEY  NSW  2223
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/14-may-2019-pruning-tool-maintenance/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Tools2.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190409T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T002551
CREATED:20190321T122919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190321T123142Z
UID:591-1554836400-1554843600@www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au
SUMMARY:9 April 2019:  Fun with Fermenting
DESCRIPTION:Fermented foods are much sought after for their health benefits & unique taste. You can buy them online\, at farmers markets and supermarkets\, but why not make your own?  After attending a workshop by Sandor Katz\, author of Art of Fermenting\, our presenter\, Nicola\, began experimenting with water kefir and kombucha. \nA SCOBY is a living organism – Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast.  Nicola enjoys making it and drinking it\, and will share with you the basic recipe\, some tips\, and pitfalls to avoid.  As a special bonus for the evening\, one lucky person will get to take their very own SCOBY home. \nEntry cost is free to all financial members of Permaculture Sydney South.  Visitors are welcome to attend with the casual fee of $10 to be collected at the door.  If you are interested in coming along or want more information  please contact permaculturestgeorge@gmail.com.  The evening presentation will commence at 7.00 pm. \nIf you are interested in becoming a member please visit our “Becoming a member” page on this website \nMeetings are held at: \nOatley Community Hall  61 Oatley Avenue  OATLEY  NSW  2223
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/9-april-2019-fun-with-fermenting/
LOCATION:Oatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, OATLEY
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Fermenting-2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190312T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190312T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T002551
CREATED:20190219T124551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190219T125446Z
UID:584-1552417200-1552424400@www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au
SUMMARY:12 March 2019:  Weeds
DESCRIPTION:Matt Heffernan will discuss a site he has been trying to manage at Mollymook.  It has been left untouched for many years and weeds are proving to be a real problem.\nHe will run through the many organic strategies commonly used and will discuss both their positives and their negatives.  After six years the problem continues particularly as he only visits every 2 months. An automatic watering system is feeding the garden – which also includes the weeds!\nThe site is on heavy clay in full sun. Some vegetables are growing. The intention is to grow perennial vegetables like yucon and sweet potato as well as other vegetables suitable for storage such as pumpkin\, that can be picked and stored back in Sydney.  Maybe some bright ideas from guests could help? \nEntry cost is free to all financial members of Permaculture Sydney South.  Non-members are welcome to attend and will be charged $10 to be collected at the door.  If you are interested in coming along or want more information  please contact permaculturestgeorge@gmail.com.  The evening presentation will commence at 7.00 pm. \nIf you are interested in becoming a member please visit our “Becoming a member” page on this website \nMeetings are held at: \nOatley Community Hall  61 Oatley Avenue  OATLEY  NSW  2223
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/12-march-2019-weeds/
LOCATION:Oatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, OATLEY
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Weeds.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190212T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T002551
CREATED:20190110T123747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T124609Z
UID:571-1549998000-1550005200@www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au
SUMMARY:12 February 2019:  Make a City Wage from your Homestead
DESCRIPTION:2019 is here and our first meeting is fast approaching. This meeting will include a very inspirational video from a Permaculturalist by the name of Richard Perkins. The 30 minute video is titled “Make a city wage from your homestead” – small farm.  Something to kickstart us all. We will also have an open discussion on the ups and downs of our own summer gardens and share our recent experiences. \nAny excess that you want to pickle bring along! \nEntry cost is free to all financial members.  Non-members $10 to be collected at the door.  If you are interested in coming along or want more information and are not currently a member\, please contact permaculturestgeorge@gmail.com.  The evening presentation will commence at 7.00 pm \nBYO coffee mug\, bring snacks to share\, garden produce or seeds to swap \n 
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/12-february-2019-make-a-city-wage-from-your-homestead/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/City-Wage.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190110T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T002551
CREATED:20190110T125944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T125944Z
UID:577-1547107200-1547139600@www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au
SUMMARY:1 January 2019:  Membership Renewal 2019
DESCRIPTION:It is time again for membership renewal of Permaculture Sydney South.  Renewing membership is $25.00 and first time membership is $30.00.  Membership allows you to attend all meetings and presentations of your group.  The first meeting for Premaculture St George / Sutherland will be held on 12 February 2019 at Oatley Community Hall\, OATLEY.  Details on this website and Facebook page.  Following this meeting the AGM will be held. All are welcome to attend. \nPlease pay renewing or new membership by direct deposit into out account.  Transfer to: \nPermaculture Sydney South        BSB  032 007    Account  379590 \nFollowing transfer please email permaculturesydneysouth@gmail.com confirming your payment and current contact details.
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/1-january-2019-membership-renewal-2019/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181113T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T002551
CREATED:20181024T120826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181024T122407Z
UID:558-1542092400-1542142800@www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au
SUMMARY:13 November 2018:  All About Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:Sam Gatsby Lim wears many hats – design consultant\, arborist\, mushroom cultivator and forager of wild foods. A qualified arborist and arm-chair mycologist\, Sam takes delight in the simple\, the beautiful and the natural. Throughout his varied career\, he has maintained one curiously common thread – a passion and intelligence for creativity\, community\, sustainability and the natural world. \nSam has a passion for mushrooms and its practical uses in the every day. His talk will introduce production of useful edible and medicinal fungi.  A conversation about how mushrooms can make our lives better and perhaps even save the world. \nEntry cost is free to all financial members.  Non-members $10 to be collected at the door.  If you are interested in coming along or want more information and are not currently a member\, please contact permaculturestgeorge@gmail.com. This will be our last meeting for 2018.
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/558/
LOCATION:Oatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, OATLEY
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/5.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181009T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T002551
CREATED:20180923T123717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180923T131813Z
UID:544-1539111600-1539118800@www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au
SUMMARY:9 October 2018:  Chickens in the Suburbs
DESCRIPTION:Chickens are an integral part of back yard sustainability.  At our next meeting Julie will talk about her recent experience with backyard chickens. She has 3 ISO Browns in her small yard for her and her husband. The weeding was making her back worse and there is a never ending need for more fertiliser and compost so Julie’s family built a pen around her design with second hand timber and the experiment started! Julie has done a few Permaculture courses and has a passion for backyard fruit and veg and eggs. She has retired from Nursing and loves her new pets. \nIf you are interested in back yard chickens then this is the opportunity to come along and hear/share first hand experiences of chickens.  Getting started\, new ideas\, problem solving\, different breeds and advice and all part of the evening. \nEntry cost is free to all financial members.  Non-members $10 to be collected at the door.  If you are interested in coming along or want more information and are not currently a member\, please contact permaculturestgeorge@gmail.com. \nBYO coffee mug\, bring snacks to share\, garden produce or seeds to swap \nPayment details for becoming a member are on our website.
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/9-october-2018-chickens-in-the-suburbs/
LOCATION:Oatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, OATLEY
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/ISA-BROWN-CHICKENS-111.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180814T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180814T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T002551
CREATED:20180704T132742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180704T141405Z
UID:540-1534230000-1534280400@www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au
SUMMARY:14 August 2018: The Joys and Benefits of Gardening are Unlimited - Let's Explore
DESCRIPTION:“It is notoriously difficult to create something out of nothing. It’s always easier to turn something into something else. We all have powers of transformation which we underestimate. We’re not as creative as we could be. Yet\, when we mix a little imagination with inspiration\, we can be resourceful” quote by Bill Mollison \nIn this Workshop Yvonne Penn will continue with her previous themes of maximising use of what we produce\, minimising waste and recycling\, using our imagination and latent creative abilities\, as advocated by Bill Mollison. \nTopics covered: \n\nUsing everything we produce to its optimum level.\nTaping into one’s artistic talent by creating table centre pieces using succulents\nRedecorating\, recycling and re-purposing  polystyrene boxes which housed broccoli\, sprouts etc. from the fruit shop as\, colourful decorative planter boxes.\nDIY: Newspaper pots for seed starting that can be planted straight into the ground without disturbing the delicate roots.\n\nEntry cost is free to all financial members.  Non-members $10 to be collected at the door.  If you are interested in coming along or want more information and are not currently a member\, please contact permaculturestgeorge@gmail.com. \nBYO coffee mug\, bring snacks to share\, garden produce or seeds to swap \nPayment details for becoming a member are on our website.\nNew annual membership (calendar year)- $30
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/14-august-2018-the-joys-and-benefits-of-gardening-are-unlimited-lets-explore/
LOCATION:Oatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, OATLEY
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/YvonneImage_Downsize1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180710T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180710T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T002551
CREATED:20180613T134955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180613T140401Z
UID:535-1531249200-1531256400@www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au
SUMMARY:10 July 2018:  Backyard Bee Keeping
DESCRIPTION:Lucy is a passionate novice beekeeper\, with a warre hive in her Marrickville backyard. With a large veggie patch and situated on the edge of the golf club and Cooks River\, the bees have an abundance of native and non-native nectar to feed on. Being an avid gardener\, and committed environmentalist\, bees were just a natural progression for Lucy’s productive backyard.  Lucy will share with us her beekeeping journey including both the struggles and rewards.  If you have been thinking of getting a hive or just want to know more about bees and Lucy’s experiences\, then please join us for the evening. \nEntry cost is free to all financial members.  Non-members $10 to be collected at the door.  If you are interested in coming along or want more information and are not currently a member\, please contact permaculturestgeorge@gmail.com.  The evening presentation will commence at 7.00 pm \nBYO coffee mug\, bring snacks to share\, garden produce or seeds to swap \nPayment details for becoming a member are on our website.\nRenewal of annual membership (calendar year)- $25\nNew annual membership (calendar year)- $30
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/10-july-2018-bee-keeping-in-a-suburban-backyear/
LOCATION:Oatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, OATLEY
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Bees.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180612T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T002551
CREATED:20180523T134617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180523T135038Z
UID:531-1528830000-1528837200@www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au
SUMMARY:12 June 2018:  Growing winter vegetables\, including garlic and storing methods of summer vegetables and root crops
DESCRIPTION:At our next meeting\, Matt Heffernan will discuss the great variety of vegetables we can grow in our mild winter. Picking the best site is crucial. Matt will explain in detail how easy it is to grow garlic and now is the time.  Storing produce over long periods is necessary for mature garlic but storing root crops and summer vegetables is also important for a keen Permy. \nEntry cost is free to all financial members.  Non-members $10 to be collected at the door.  If you are interested in coming along or want more information and are not currently a member\, please contact permaculturestgeorge@gmail.com. \nBYO coffee mug\, bring snacks to share\, garden produce or seeds to swap \nPayment details for becoming a member are on our website.\nRenewal of annual membership (calendar year)- $25\nNew annual membership (calendar year)- $30
URL:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/event/12-june-2018-growing-winter-vegetables-including-garlic-and-storing-methods-of-summer-vegetables-and-root-crops/
LOCATION:Oatley Community Hall\, 61 Oatley Avenue\, OATLEY
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.permaculturesydneysouth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Winter-Veg.jpg
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