Sustainability Talks

When: Wednesday evenings 7.30 - 9 pm
Where : Lawson Bowling Club, 2 Loftus St., Lawson

Chips with That!
Thanks to Philip for a very informative talk on biofuels and how to use straight vegetable oil as a fuel.
In the talk Cradle to Cradle design came up (often abbreviated C2C).
You can find out more at this link www.mcdonough.com/cradle_to_cradle.htm.

Also visit the group on WiserEarth http://www.wiserearth.org/group/cradletocradle

Perfecting the Art of Aerobic Composting
William Smith, Head Gardener for Norman Lindsay National Trust Property gave his recipe for boutique compost

• September 15
  Construction using recycled materials
  Craig Laurendet is building his house from recycled materials at Medlow Bath
  
  
  
• October 20
  Rosemary Morrow - Permaculture - the International Scene
  Internationally known local author and teacher Rosemary Morrow will talk about Permaculture from an international perspective.
  


• November 17
  Some permaculture experiences in South East Asia
  Victoria Walker has experience of permaculture projects in Northern Thailand, and Laos.
  

Seasonal Gatherings

Permaculture Blue Mountains meets monthly for planning & administration. We also meet for Seasonal Gatherings and the next one will be the Spring Gathering. We encourage all interested people to attend.
What:
When:
Where:
For further information see Home Page

Winter Solstice Gathering with the Sustainable Food Group.
Discussion, good food to eat and exchange of excess produce.

Working Bees

Working Bees and workshops are held on the 2nd and 4th weekend of every month.
Information on the next working bees is on the Home Page
Working bees are a great place to meet other like minded folk, extend your skills and tap into local knowledge.
For further information contact Daniel

Courses

Individual members run courses:

Introduction to Edible Gardening

WHEN: For 7 weeks starting Monday 11 October 2010
TIME: 9.30 - 1.30
WHERE: Mid Mountains Community Garden at Kihilla, Queens Rd, Lawson
COST: Free
CONTACT: Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre on 4759 2592.

Conducted by Blue Mountains TAFE Outreach in partnership with Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre
Teacher: Sue Girard


Introductory and Permaculture Design Courses

Various courses are run throughout the year by Milkwood Permaculture


Recent Events


SFFA FOOD SUMMIT BLUE MOUNTAINS REGIONAL FORUM
More than 60 people attended the Regional Forum at Lawson on Saturday July 18. After listening to Bill Bellotti, UWS, Catherine Beaver, Vinnies, Sam Stratham, organic producer and Sally James, nutritionist, participants identified their key concerns in a world cafe session and developed these points in three discussion groups.
To read more and see the strategies developed by the groups for NSW and then the Blue Mountains go to Blue Mountains Forum