Walter Jehne is an internationally recognized soil microbiologist and innovation strategist. He has immense field and research experience in forests, grasslands, agriculture and soils at national (CSIRO) and international (UN) level. Walter’s scientific work has focused on soil biology, plant root ecology, mycorrhizal fungi, glomalin, soil-carbon formation, as well as...
NILLA’S ITALIAN KITCHEN presents a low food miles Sauerkraut Making Workshop. If you have ever wanted to make sauerkraut, and want to know the fermentation process is correct, then this workshop is for you!! Sauerkraut, a fermented food, and is extremely beneficial for gut health. All ingredients and jars will...
DON’T MISS THIS FREE EVENT!!! If you have ever thought about beekeeping and wondered what is required, then this event is for you! This workshop will cover all you need to know to get started, including where to source your equipment from, what equipment to use, and where to get...
Come down to the ever popular Torbay Hall Markets, happening this Sunday 6 May starting at 9am – Booking a stall… Call Sally on 0419 091 049. Sites cost $15 for a 3×3 mt area. All sites are out doors with no power available, please bring all your own setting...
Want to get up close and personal with our local wildlife? Come and join us for a possum spotlighting volunteer night to be held in Torbay on Wednesday 16 May You will need a torch – preferably a head torch – good walking shoes – warm clothes Bookings essential Book here...
As a follow up to a recent meeting where Social Farming was discussed, the film Tomorrow will be screened at the Torbay Hall by the Holistic HealthCare Network on Friday 25 May commencing at 6:30pm . This will be followed by a discussions on Social Farming, the film and our...
We have a busy year with many varied events ahead. We hope you will join us for one or two of them. Keep an eye out on our events page for dates and booking details. Below are a list of just some of the things that will be on offer....
On the evening of Thursday 5th October around 45 people gathered at Oranje Tractor Winery to help celebrate our annual community catch-up and AGM. It was great to realise just how many people are actively involved with us through projects or as current or recent past committee members. At of course...
Come along to the Torbay Hall on Sunday 3rd September to learn more about weedy wattles. And yes we do have a few around the area! Particularly Sydney Golden Wattle (Acacia longifolia). Date: Sunday 3rd September Venue: Torbay Hall Time: 10:00-12:00 Free BBQ lunch provided Rosie Smith, Greenskills Weedy Wattle Coordinator,...
PRESS RELEASE – BIODYNAMIC FIELD DAY – GOLDEN HILL STEINER SCHOOL, DENMARK– SATURDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER, 2017 Always wanted to know more about biodynamics and not known where to get started? Would you like to grow food that is not only organic but is nutritionally rich in vitamins and minerals? Come...
