October 2019
Microbat Box Workshop
Join us for this practical and informative workshop. Each family attending will build and take home their own Microbat Box to place in their garden or give as a gift.
Find out more »October Connect and Learn Evening
This month, we're excited to have Peter Macqueen join us to share his knowledge about Garden Wildlife. Many of our native wildlife species are struggling in the current dry climate conditions, so it's important to know how we can make our gardens wildlife friendly by creating habitats and attracting biodiversity.
Find out more »November 2019
Green Cleaning Workshop
Come along to this Green Cleaning afternoon to find out how to be greener, cleaner, and healthier. Penny Claringbull will show you how to source, make and use a range of cleaning products to keep your home fresh, clean and non-toxic.
Find out more »November Connect and Learn Evening
This month, we're excited to have Glen Tucker, President of the Southern Beekeepers Association which services Toowoomba Region and surrounds for those interested in keeping bees, giving a presentation on Honey Flora of Southeast Queensland as well as some general information on Bees and Beekeeping.
Find out more »December 2019
End of Year “P” Party
Join us for our end of year family celebration "P" Party. This will be an afternoon of practical mini-workshops and games suitable for the whole family.
Find out more »January 2020
January Garden Insights
This month we're in for a treat! Charmaine and Peter will take us on a tour of their vibrant, sustainable suburban garden. The garden consists primarily of Western Australian Natives at the front, ornamental, tropical and secret garden in the middle garden area, and fruit trees in the back area of the yard. But there are surprises at every turn, amazing productivity, and clever ways to use ways to use water efficiently.
Find out more »January Connect and Learn
Are you wondering where to start in planning your plot? Or do you want to design and extend the gardens you already have? If so, Debbie will take you through this practical session focused on basic planning concepts and inspiration including analysing your site, understanding the climate, sun, shade, rainfall, wind, frost aspect and terrain of your plot, identifying microclimates, considering your personal needs for an edible garden and an introduction to Permaculture Zones.
Find out more »February 2020
February Garden Insights
This month Carly Brett will take as on a tour of her permaculture farm "Hiraeth", a 25 acre hobby farm at Merritts Creek, 15 km North of Highfields. Carly will share her trials and tribulations of living on acreage for the first time, her adventures in the country and her dream of being self-sufficient.
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