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SUMMARY:August Connect and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Connect & Learn + Share Table\nTackling Textile Waste: Mending\, Upcycling and Repurposing Fabric\npresented by Margy Heuschele\nMonday 17 August 2026\n6.30 pm – 8.30 pm\nat Level 3 Meeting Rooms\, Toowoomba City Library\, \nCorner of Herries and Victoria Streets\, Toowoomba\, QLD 4350\nor online via Zoom\nYou’ll receive the Zoom link after you book.\nThis event is organised by Permaculture Toowoomba Inc.\nBookings are Essential\nPlease book so we have your contact details and know how many will be attending. BOOK HERE \nWhat We’ll Do\n6.30 pm – Learn – Tackling Textile Waste: Mending\, Upcycling and Repurposing Fabric\nPresented by Margy Heuschele\n  \nWhat We’ll Learn\nDid you know\, according to Clean Up Australia\, Australia is now the highest consumer of textiles per person in the world with more than 200 000 tonnes of clothing ending up in Australian landfills each year? Old clothes make up most of the rubbish\, but it also includes other textiles such as towels\, curtains\, tablecloths and upholstery. \nIn this practical session\, Margy Heuschele will show you examples of how she refashions\, repairs and repurposes recycled textiles and clothing\, how to extend the life of your clothes and textile articles through mending and creatively reimagine ways to use discarded fabric so that it doesn’t end up in landfill. \nIn this session we will: \n\nInvestigate how to use a variety of recycled fabric including curtains\, tablecloths\, pillowcases\, sheets\, chair covers and second-hand clothes to make unique garments.\nExplore different methods for mending clothes including visible mending\, darning and boro/sashiko inspired patches.\nOutline sources of recycled textile and ways to harvest fabric and haberdashery.\nBrainstorm creative ways to reuse fabric waste.\nLearn how to make fabric twine from fabric scraps.\n\n  \n \n  \nAbout Margy Heuschele\nMargy is a recently retired teacher librarian who is passionate about living simply and slowly\, looking after the planet which God has entrusted into our care\, building community to help and support one another and the benefits of being still. She was the founding coordinator of a group called Simple Living Toowoomba which involved running workshops once a month for over ten years on a host of topics including making sauerkraut\, keeping backyard chooks\, making your own household cleaners\, decluttering and rag rug making. After a hiatus for several years\, Margy is looking at starting the group again. Watch this space! \nMargy lives with her husband David who is a blacksmith\, a master at fixing things and supporter of all her crazy ideas. They have three boisterous grandsons and both thoroughly enjoy camping in their caravan or roof-top tent beside a river. \nMargy loves to sew using only recycled material\, makes her own soap and knits socks – very slowly. She has taken up archery\, enjoys carving her own stamps for lino printing and loves to learn new/old skills. One of the next skills she wants to learn is Naalbinding – an ancient form of Viking knitting. \n  \n \n  \n7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share Table\nA light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options). \nPlease bring your own KeepCup or mug so we can reduce waste. \nSharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations\, and then allow you to browse\, connect and make your selections during supper. \n  \nParking\nFree off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street). \n\nAccess\nThe venue has access for wheelchairs\, walking frames\, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision). \nWe hope we see you there!\n\n \nWhat to Bring\n\nKeepCup or similar for your drink at supper (we’re trying to minimise waste)\nDonations of surplus produce for the Share Table\n\n  \nShare Table\nDo you have surplus? \nWe encourage you to bring your surplus produce\, plants\, seeds\, books\, craft supplies\, and resources to share with others at our events. \nSome ideas of what you could bring include – fruit\, vegetables\, herbs\, eggs\, honey\, milk\, jams\, pickles\, preserves\, jars\, ferments\, starters\, SCOBYs\, seeds\, plants\, seedlings\, cuttings\, tubers\, pots\, tools\, gardening magazines\, permaculture books\, recipes\, patterns\, manure\, coffee grounds\, compost additives\, worms\, mealworms\, wool\, fabric\, craft supplies\, soap\, natural cleaning products\, plastic alternatives\, produce bags – the list is extensive. \nPlease bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing. \n \n  \nCost\n\nFinancial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. – Free\nFirst time visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. event – $10.00\nNon-Members – $20.00\nChildren attending with an Adult – Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)\n\n\nMembership 2026\nAnnual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year. It’s only $50 per person or $40 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home. \nFinancial Members can attend regular events and workshops during the year at no cost. \nYou can pay your membership for 2026 at checkout when you book to attend this event. \nMembership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join\, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/
URL:https://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/event/august-connect-and-learn-7/
LOCATION:Level 3\, Toowoomba City Library\, 155 Herries and Victoria Street\, Toowoomba\, Queensland\, 4350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Connect and Learn
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SUMMARY:July Connect and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Connect & Learn + Share Table\nIntro to Neutrog: A Life Sciences Company\npresented by Brian Klepzig\nMonday 20 July 2026\n6.30 pm – 8.30 pm\nat Level 3 Meeting Rooms\, Toowoomba City Library\, \nCorner of Herries and Victoria Streets\, Toowoomba\, QLD 4350\nor online via Zoom\nYou’ll receive the Zoom link after you book.\nThis event is organised by Permaculture Toowoomba Inc.\nBookings are Essential\nPlease book so we have your contact details and know how many will be attending. BOOK HERE \nWhat We’ll Do\n6.30 pm – Learn – Intro to Neutrog: A Life Sciences Company\nPresented by Brian Klepzig\n  \nWhat We’ll Learn\nThe talk will be an intro to Neutrog – A Life Sciences Company. \n\nWho they are\nWhat they do.\n\nBrian will be touching on their work with biologicial products and the role they play in soil health and ultimately plant health. \nAnd also the work they are doing on disease prevention using the biologicals. \nThere will be sample products for all attendees. \n  \nAbout Neutrog\nWe develop and deliver the most premium and trusted biologically activated products for farmers\, horticulturalists\, viticulturalists and professional gardeners. As a result\, we have developed a reputation as the brand trusted by those experts that earn their living from the plants they grow. Home gardeners equally rely on Neutrog to create gardens that thrive all year round. \nResearch and development is an integral part of Neutrog’s commitment to be the leader in delivering the most advanced biological products in the market. Our R&D program includes world leading experts who share our innate curiosity to explore the capacity of microbes\, as a means to provide sustainable\, effective solutions that yield results and improve soil health. \n  \n \n  \n7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share Table\nA light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options). \nPlease bring your own KeepCup or mug so we can reduce waste. \nSharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations\, and then allow you to browse\, connect and make your selections during supper. \n  \nParking\nFree off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street). \n\nAccess\nThe venue has access for wheelchairs\, walking frames\, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision). \nWe hope we see you there!\n\n \nWhat to Bring\n\nKeepCup or similar for your drink at supper (we’re trying to minimise waste)\nDonations of surplus produce for the Share Table\n\n  \nShare Table\nDo you have surplus? \nWe encourage you to bring your surplus produce\, plants\, seeds\, books\, craft supplies\, and resources to share with others at our events. \nSome ideas of what you could bring include – fruit\, vegetables\, herbs\, eggs\, honey\, milk\, jams\, pickles\, preserves\, jars\, ferments\, starters\, SCOBYs\, seeds\, plants\, seedlings\, cuttings\, tubers\, pots\, tools\, gardening magazines\, permaculture books\, recipes\, patterns\, manure\, coffee grounds\, compost additives\, worms\, mealworms\, wool\, fabric\, craft supplies\, soap\, natural cleaning products\, plastic alternatives\, produce bags – the list is extensive. \nPlease bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing. \n \n  \nCost\n\nFinancial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. – Free\nFirst time visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. event – $10.00\nNon-Members – $20.00\nChildren attending with an Adult – Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)\n\n\nMembership 2026\nAnnual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year. It’s only $50 per person or $40 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home. \nFinancial Members can attend regular events and workshops during the year at no cost. \nYou can pay your membership for 2026 at checkout when you book to attend this event. \nMembership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join\, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/
URL:https://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/event/july-connect-and-learn-7/
LOCATION:Level 3\, Toowoomba City Library\, 155 Herries and Victoria Street\, Toowoomba\, Queensland\, 4350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Connect and Learn
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SUMMARY:June Connect and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Connect & Learn + Share Table\nMiniature Lives: Identifying insects in your home and garden\npresented by Michelle Gleeson\, Bugs Ed\nMonday 15 June 2026\n6.30 pm – 8.30 pm\nat Level 3 Meeting Rooms\, Toowoomba City Library\, \nCorner of Herries and Victoria Streets\, Toowoomba\, QLD 4350\nor online via Zoom\nYou’ll receive the Zoom link after you book.\nThis event is organised by Permaculture Toowoomba Inc.\nBookings are Essential\nPlease book so we have your contact details and know how many will be attending. BOOK HERE \nWhat We’ll Do\n6.30 pm – Learn – Miniature Lives: Identifying insects in your home and garden\nPresented by Michelle Gleeson\, Bugs Ed\nYou can’t avoid insects. They scurry past us in the kitchen\, pop up in our gardens\, or are presented to us in jars by inquisitive children.  Despite encountering them on a daily basis\, most people don’t know an aphid from an antlion.  As keen gardeners\, we encounter many different types of insects.  But just what is defoliating your gardenias\, leaving strange lumps and bumps on your wattles\, or making a meal out of your basil?  On the other hand\, which beneficial insects do we want to encourage into our gardens to help pollinate our plants or wage war against pests? \n  \nWhat We’ll Learn\n\nWhat is an insect and how does it differ from other minibeasts you find in your garden?\nWhat are the major groups or Orders of insects and how can you identify them?\nWhich insects cause damage to our gardens and which ones are beneficial\nHow we can discourage the pests and encourage the beneficials\, without using chemicals?\nYou’ll also see some amazing cases or preserved insects and arachnids from around the world and some live local insects.\n\n  \nAbout Michelle Gleeson\nMichelle Gleeson (nee Larsen)\, is known to those around her as ‘the bug lady’ – no matter how she introduces herself!  She is an entomologist and the director and co–founder of Bugs Ed.\, an educational company that presents a range of hands–on insect workshops throughout Queensland.  She has also been an Adjunct Industry Fellow at The University of Queensland’s School of Biological Sciences\, collaborating on biological science outreach programs in remote schools and working on various field research projects. \nMichelle’s obsession with insects started at an early age. A brief frisking by her parents would usually turn up an array of critters on her person (some live\, some dead\, some very squashed).  Michelle was around eight when she announced to her family her aspirations to be an entomologist when she grew up and this passion continued throughout her entire schooling\, eventually leading her to university\, where she completed a Bachelor of Science majoring in Entomology and first-class Honours in Entomology \nMichelle’s job as an entomologist is incredibly diverse.  One day she might be taking her pet stick insects to visit a class of kindergarten students\, the next she is teaching Year 11 biology students how to pin out and display an insect collection.  Her summers often involve research projects out in the bush\, and she also regularly films insect–themed stories with children’s TV shows.  A skilled insect ‘wrangler’\, she has worked on television commercials and film shoots\, and has been lucky enough to work on set with one of her idols\, Sir David Attenborough. \nAdditional info: \nMichelle has published a book with CSIRO Publishing called Miniature Lives – identifying insects in your home and garden to teach everyday people how to identify insects they find around their homes or gardens. It will be available for purchase and the cost is $49.95. Cash payments only (or you can do a direct deposit on your phone and show me the screen). \n  \n7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share Table\nA light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options). \nPlease bring your own KeepCup or mug so we can reduce waste. \nSharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations\, and then allow you to browse\, connect and make your selections during supper. \n  \nParking\nFree off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street). \n\nAccess\nThe venue has access for wheelchairs\, walking frames\, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision). \nWe hope we see you there!\n\n \nWhat to Bring\n\nKeepCup or similar for your drink at supper (we’re trying to minimise waste)\nDonations of surplus produce for the Share Table\n\n  \nShare Table\nDo you have surplus? \nWe encourage you to bring your surplus produce\, plants\, seeds\, books\, craft supplies\, and resources to share with others at our events. \nSome ideas of what you could bring include – fruit\, vegetables\, herbs\, eggs\, honey\, milk\, jams\, pickles\, preserves\, jars\, ferments\, starters\, SCOBYs\, seeds\, plants\, seedlings\, cuttings\, tubers\, pots\, tools\, gardening magazines\, permaculture books\, recipes\, patterns\, manure\, coffee grounds\, compost additives\, worms\, mealworms\, wool\, fabric\, craft supplies\, soap\, natural cleaning products\, plastic alternatives\, produce bags – the list is extensive. \nPlease bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing. \n \n  \nCost\n\nFinancial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. – Free\nFirst time visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. event – $10.00\nNon-Members – $20.00\nChildren attending with an Adult – Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)\n\n\nMembership 2026\nAnnual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year. It’s only $50 per person or $40 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home. \nFinancial Members can attend regular events and workshops during the year at no cost. \nYou can pay your membership for 2026 at checkout when you book to attend this event. \nMembership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join\, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/
URL:https://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/event/june-connect-and-learn-7/
LOCATION:Level 3\, Toowoomba City Library\, 155 Herries and Victoria Street\, Toowoomba\, Queensland\, 4350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Connect and Learn
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SUMMARY:May Connect and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Connect & Learn + Share Table\nGrowing Your Own Superfoods: The Dynamics of Nutrition Gardening\npresented by Graeme Sait\, CEO Nutri-Tech Solutions\nMonday 18 May 2026\n6.30 pm – 8.30 pm\nat Level 3 Meeting Rooms\, Toowoomba City Library\, \nCorner of Herries and Victoria Streets\, Toowoomba\, QLD 4350\nor online via Zoom\nYou’ll receive the Zoom link after you book.\nThis event is organised by Permaculture Toowoomba Inc.\nBookings are Essential\nPlease book so we have your contact details and know how many will be attending. BOOK HERE \nWhat We’ll Do\n6.30 pm – Learn – Growing Your Own Superfoods: The Dynamics of Nutrition Gardening\nPresented by Graeme Sait\, CEO Nutri-Tech Solutions\nIn this fascinating\, 60 minute presentation\, acclaimed Author/Presenter\, Graeme Sait\, will demonstrate the profound links between soil health\, planetary health and the health of you and your family. \nA host of tips and strategies will be shared to help you grow nutrient-dense\, chemical-free food\, with forgotten flavours\, extended shelf-life\, and greater medicinal qualities. \nNutrition Gardening addresses root causes\, to reduce pest pressure and increase stress-free\, gardening fun. This involves understanding the relationships between minerals\, microbes and humus. \nHere are some of the core concepts that will be discussed: \n\nDiscover how a healthy soil equates to a happy planet and hardy people. Carbon sequestration in your garden can be a major contributor to countering the global heating challenge.\nUnderstand the basics of mineral soil fertility\, including the importance of pH\, key mineral ratios\, the supreme importance of calcium\, and the important roles of neglected trace minerals.\nLearn how to feed your soil life and how to replenish this workforce with new recruits via home production of microbial inoculums (DIY living fertilisers).\nImprove your skills by monitoring your progress. You will learn several strategies to measure minerals and microbes in your soil.\nDiscover proactive pest management where a simple focus upon strengthening cell walls can often be a game changer.\nUnderstand the importance of mulch and cover crops\, that can provide a living mulch impact\nYou will also be treated to a host of human health strategies that can help ensure you live a longer\, happier\, healthier life.\n\n  \n \n  \nAbout Graeme Sait\nGraeme Sait is the CEO and co-founder of Nutri-Tech Solutions (NTS)\, a world leader in regenerative agriculture. He is also an author/educator responsible for over 300 published articles and a popular book\, “Nutrition Rules”. He created the internationally acclaimed\, five day\, “Certificate In Nutrition Farming”\, and authored the associated\, 360 page training manual. \nHis latest teaching vehicle\, “The Nutrition Farming Podcast” has become an International phenomenon with hundreds of thousands of listens in over 70 countries. Graeme is a sought after speaker\, specialising is soil health\, plant health and animal health. More recently\, that emphasis has expanded to include planetary health\, in recognition of the link between humus and carbon sequestration. \nHis TED talk “Humus Saves the World”\, has had half a million views. His more recent video contribution involves his popular\, “How to do it”\, YouTube series\, which is now in its fifth season. \nGraeme is also an expert in human nutrition and his fascinating presentations cover every aspect of wellness. His seminars are often described as “life changing“. \n  \nVisit the Nutri-Tech Solutions website www.nutri-tech.com.au. \nRead all past Nutrition Matters Blog Articles at Nutrition Matters blog. \nListen to the Nutrition Farming Podcast at https://nutri-tech.com.au/pages/nutrition-farming-podcast. \nWatch the How to Do It YouTube series at https://www.youtube.com/user/NutriTechSolutions \n  \n \n  \n7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share Table\nA light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options). \nPlease bring your own KeepCup or mug so we can reduce waste. \nSharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations\, and then allow you to browse\, connect and make your selections during supper. \n  \nParking\nFree off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street). \n\nAccess\nThe venue has access for wheelchairs\, walking frames\, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision). \nWe hope we see you there!\n\n \nWhat to Bring\n\nKeepCup or similar for your drink at supper (we’re trying to minimise waste)\nDonations of surplus produce for the Share Table\n\n  \nShare Table\nDo you have surplus? \nWe encourage you to bring your surplus produce\, plants\, seeds\, books\, craft supplies\, and resources to share with others at our events. \nSome ideas of what you could bring include – fruit\, vegetables\, herbs\, eggs\, honey\, milk\, jams\, pickles\, preserves\, jars\, ferments\, starters\, SCOBYs\, seeds\, plants\, seedlings\, cuttings\, tubers\, pots\, tools\, gardening magazines\, permaculture books\, recipes\, patterns\, manure\, coffee grounds\, compost additives\, worms\, mealworms\, wool\, fabric\, craft supplies\, soap\, natural cleaning products\, plastic alternatives\, produce bags – the list is extensive. \nPlease bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing. \n \n  \nCost\n\nFinancial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. – Free\nFirst time visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. event – $10.00\nNon-Members – $20.00\nChildren attending with an Adult – Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)\n\n\nMembership 2026\nAnnual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year. It’s only $50 per person or $40 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home. \nFinancial Members can attend regular events and workshops during the year at no cost. \nYou can pay your membership for 2026 at checkout when you book to attend this event. \nMembership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join\, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/
URL:https://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/event/may-connect-and-learn-7/
LOCATION:Level 3\, Toowoomba City Library\, 155 Herries and Victoria Street\, Toowoomba\, Queensland\, 4350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Connect and Learn
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SUMMARY:April Connect and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Connect & Learn + Share Table\nPlant Propagation Q&A\npresented by Peter Macqueen\nMonday 20 April 2026\n6.30 pm – 8.30 pm\nat Level 3 Meeting Rooms\, Toowoomba City Library\, \nCorner of Herries and Victoria Streets\, Toowoomba\, QLD 4350\nor online via Zoom\nYou’ll receive the Zoom link after you book.\nThis event is organised by Permaculture Toowoomba Inc.\nBookings are Essential\nPlease book so we have your contact details and know how many will be attending. BOOK HERE \nWhat We’ll Do\n6.30 pm – Learn – Plant Propagation Q&A\nPresented by Peter Macqueen\n  \nWhat We’ll Learn\n\nBasic requirements for propagation\nEnvironment\nMedia\nHygiene\nPlant and time\nDemonstration of methods of propagating\nAnswering (hopefully) your questions\n\nBring along your propagation questions\, and pieces of plants you are not sure about how to propagate. \nThe session will be about demonstration and answering your questions. \n  \nAbout Peter Macqueen\nPeter’s interests are anything horticultural and the natural world.  He has extensive and varied experience in propagation and growing a wide range of plants.  Show him a plant or insect and he will either know what it is or be keen to find out.  Peter’s looking forward to being challenged by your session questions! \n  \n7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share Table\nA light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options). \nPlease bring your own KeepCup or mug so we can reduce waste. \nSharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations\, and then allow you to browse\, connect and make your selections during supper. \n  \nParking\nFree off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street). \n\nAccess\nThe venue has access for wheelchairs\, walking frames\, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision). \nWe hope we see you there!\n\n \nWhat to Bring\n\nKeepCup or similar for your drink at supper (we’re trying to minimise waste)\nDonations of surplus produce for the Share Table\n\n  \nShare Table\nDo you have surplus? \nWe encourage you to bring your surplus produce\, plants\, seeds\, books\, craft supplies\, and resources to share with others at our events. \nSome ideas of what you could bring include – fruit\, vegetables\, herbs\, eggs\, honey\, milk\, jams\, pickles\, preserves\, jars\, ferments\, starters\, SCOBYs\, seeds\, plants\, seedlings\, cuttings\, tubers\, pots\, tools\, gardening magazines\, permaculture books\, recipes\, patterns\, manure\, coffee grounds\, compost additives\, worms\, mealworms\, wool\, fabric\, craft supplies\, soap\, natural cleaning products\, plastic alternatives\, produce bags – the list is extensive. \nPlease bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing. \n \n  \nCost\n\nFinancial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. – Free\nFirst time visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. event – $10.00\nNon-Members – $20.00\nChildren attending with an Adult – Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)\n\n\nMembership 2026\nAnnual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year. It’s only $50 per person or $40 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home. \nFinancial Members can attend regular events and workshops during the year at no cost. \nYou can pay your membership for 2026 at checkout when you book to attend this event. \nMembership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join\, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/
URL:https://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/event/april-connect-and-learn-7/
LOCATION:Level 3\, Toowoomba City Library\, 155 Herries and Victoria Street\, Toowoomba\, Queensland\, 4350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Connect and Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260316T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260316T203000
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SUMMARY:March Connect and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Connect & Learn + Share Table\nFirst Steps in Planning an Incredible Edible Garden\npresented by Debbie Bassingthwaighte\nMonday 16 March 2026\n6.30 pm – 8.30 pm\nat Level 3 Meeting Rooms\, Toowoomba City Library\, \nCorner of Herries and Victoria Streets\, Toowoomba\, QLD 4350\nor online via Zoom\nYou’ll receive the Zoom link after you book.\nThis event is organised by Permaculture Toowoomba Inc.\nBookings are Essential\nPlease book so we have your contact details and know how many will be attending. BOOK HERE \nWhat We’ll Do\n6.30 pm – Learn – First Steps in Planning an Incredible Edible Garden\nPresented by Debbie Bassingthwaighte\n  \nWhat We’ll Learn\nA thoughtful garden begins long before the first seed is planted. \nIn this practical session\, permaculture educator Debbie Bassingthwaighte will guide you through the early steps of planning an edible garden that is productive\, resilient\, and deeply connected to your place. \nRather than rushing into planting\, permaculture encourages us to pause\, observe\, and design with care. By understanding your site\, climate\, and goals\, you can create a garden that works with nature and best suits your needs and lifestyle. \nIn this session we’ll explore: \n\nClarifying your motivation\, vision and goals for your garden\nLearning how to observe your site before making changes\nSimple tools for understanding sun\, climate\, water\, wind and aspect\nUsing zones and sector analysis to guide garden placement\nBuilding healthy soil and planning for water in the landscape\n\nThis talk is ideal for home gardeners who want to slow down\, plan well\, and create incredible edible gardensthat are abundant\, practical\, and beautifully suited to their environment. \nWhether you’re starting a new garden or re-imagining an existing one\, you’ll leave with ideas\, tools\, and inspiration to begin designing your own thriving permaculture patch. \n  \n \n \n \n  \nAbout Debbie Bassingthwaighte\nDebbie is a learning specialist and designer who is passionate about permaculture-inspired resilience\, abundance\, and connected communities. She was the founding President of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. and continues to enjoy an active role on the management committee. \nDebbie lives with her husband Brodie and their cavoodle Monty\, at their micro-homestead in Toowoomba\, where she enjoys growing food and living simply. \nShe is also the voice behind Nurtured Life\, where she shares practical garden skills\, plant knowledge\, recipes\, and reflections on wellbeing and sustainable\, nature-connected living. Debbie hopes to inspire others to nurture abundance in their homes and gardens. \n  \n \n \n  \n7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share Table\nA light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options). \nPlease bring your own KeepCup or mug so we can reduce waste. \nSharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations\, and then allow you to browse\, connect and make your selections during supper. \n  \nParking\nFree off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street). \n\nAccess\nThe venue has access for wheelchairs\, walking frames\, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision). \nWe hope we see you there!\n\n \nWhat to Bring\n\nKeepCup or similar for your drink at supper (we’re trying to minimise waste)\nDonations of surplus produce for the Share Table\n\n  \nShare Table\nDo you have surplus? \nWe encourage you to bring your surplus produce\, plants\, seeds\, books\, craft supplies\, and resources to share with others at our events. \nSome ideas of what you could bring include – fruit\, vegetables\, herbs\, eggs\, honey\, milk\, jams\, pickles\, preserves\, jars\, ferments\, starters\, SCOBYs\, seeds\, plants\, seedlings\, cuttings\, tubers\, pots\, tools\, gardening magazines\, permaculture books\, recipes\, patterns\, manure\, coffee grounds\, compost additives\, worms\, mealworms\, wool\, fabric\, craft supplies\, soap\, natural cleaning products\, plastic alternatives\, produce bags – the list is extensive. \nPlease bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing. \n \n  \nCost\n\nFinancial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. – Free\nFirst time visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. event – $10.00\nNon-Members – $20.00\nChildren attending with an Adult – Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)\n\n\nMembership 2026\nAnnual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year. It’s only $50 per person or $40 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home. \nFinancial Members can attend regular events and workshops during the year at no cost. \nYou can pay your membership for 2026 at checkout when you book to attend this event. \nMembership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join\, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/
URL:https://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/event/march-connect-and-learn-5/
LOCATION:Level 3\, Toowoomba City Library\, 155 Herries and Victoria Street\, Toowoomba\, Queensland\, 4350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Connect and Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260216T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260222T114704Z
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SUMMARY:February Connect and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Connect & Learn + Share Table\nEarth Care and Plant Choices in Permaculture\npresented by Susan Sheppard\nMonday 16 February 2026\n6.30 pm – 8.30 pm\nat Level 3 Meeting Rooms\, Toowoomba City Library\, \nCorner of Herries and Victoria Streets\, Toowoomba\, QLD 4350\nor online via Zoom\nYou’ll receive the Zoom link after you book. \nThis event is organised by Permaculture Toowoomba Inc.\nBookings are Essential\nPlease book so we have your contact details and know how many will be attending. BOOK HERE. \nWhat We’ll Do\n6.30 pm – Learn – Earth Care and Plant Choices in Permaculture\nPresented by Susan Sheppard \nWhat We’ll Learn\n\n\n\n\n\nThe risks posed by certain plants escaping property boundaries and becoming environmental weeds or\, to use a less loaded term\, ‘naturalised plants’\nThe relevance of the Permaculture Principles\, particularly ‘Earth Care’\, in guiding responses\nAn invitation to take a more environmentally informed approach to our plant choices\nPractical approaches to assessing and managing the risks.\n\n\n\n\n\nSusan recognises this is a complex topic and there are multiple legitimate perspectives\, so she will try not to be didactic\, but nevertheless warns that there may be some bad news about the weed potential of some permaculture favourites! \nAbout Susan Sheppard\nSusan is a keen permaculture gardener with an interest in reconciling sustainability in land management practices with broader environmental sustainability. Although her formal qualifications are not especially relevant to the talk – with a professional background in law and government policy – she has practised permaculture in home and community gardens for over 20 years and has a Permaculture Design Certificate. She also dabbles in bushcare and is currently Secretary of the Friends of the Escarpment Parks which cares for 16 bushland parks in Toowoomba. She moved to Toowoomba 4 years ago and has been busy setting up a 1/4 acre food and bush garden in town for a modest\, but hopefully active and well nourished\, retirement. \n7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share Table\nA light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options). \nPlease bring your own KeepCup or mug so we can reduce waste. \nSharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations\, and then allow you to browse\, connect and make your selections during supper. \nParking\nFree off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street).Access \nThe venue has access for wheelchairs\, walking frames\, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision). \nWe hope we see you there! \nWhat to Bring\n\n\n\n\n\nKeepCup or similar for your drink at supper (we’re trying to minimise waste)\nDonations of surplus produce for the Share Table\n\n\n\n\n\nShare Table\nDo you have surplus? \nWe encourage you to bring your surplus produce\, plants\, seeds\, books\, craft supplies\, and resources to share with others at our events. \nSome ideas of what you could bring include – fruit\, vegetables\, herbs\, eggs\, honey\, milk\, jams\, pickles\, preserves\, jars\, ferments\, starters\, SCOBYs\, seeds\, plants\, seedlings\, cuttings\, tubers\, pots\, tools\, gardening magazines\, permaculture books\, recipes\, patterns\, manure\, coffee grounds\, compost additives\, worms\, mealworms\, wool\, fabric\, craft supplies\, soap\, natural cleaning products\, plastic alternatives\, produce bags – the list is extensive. \nPlease bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing. \n \nCost\n\n\n\n\n\nFinancial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. – Free\nFirst time visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. event – $10.00\nNon-Members – $20.00\nChildren attending with an Adult – Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)\n\n\n\n\n\nMembership 2026 – now due\nAnnual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year. It’s only $50 per person or $40 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home. \nFinancial Members can attend regular events and workshops during the year at no cost. \nYou can pay your membership for 2026 at checkout when you book to attend this event. \nMembership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join\, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/
URL:https://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/event/february-connect-and-learn-6/
LOCATION:Level 3\, Toowoomba City Library\, 155 Herries and Victoria Street\, Toowoomba\, Queensland\, 4350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Connect and Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260119T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260222T115013Z
CREATED:20260212T033446Z
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SUMMARY:January Connect and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Connect & Learn + Share Table\nGarden to Table: Recipes from Our Permaculture Community\npresented by our Members\nMonday 19 January 2026\n6.30 pm – 8.30 pm\nat Level 3 Meeting Rooms\, Toowoomba City Library\, \nCorner of Herries and Victoria Streets\, Toowoomba\, QLD 4350\nor online via Zoom \nYou’ll receive the Zoom link after you book. \nThis event is organised by Permaculture Toowoomba Inc.\nBookings are Essential\nPlease book so we have your contact details and know how many will be attending. BOOK HERE \nWhat We’ll Do\n6.30 pm – Learn – Garden to Table: Recipes from Our Permaculture Community\nPresented by our Members \nWhat We’ll Learn\nJoin us for a delicious start to the year as several of our Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. members share their favourite “garden to table” recipes using fresh\, homegrown\, seasonal ingredients. \nTaste a variety of flavours\, gather new ideas for your own kitchen\, and be inspired by how local food can nourish both people and planet. \nIt will be a relaxed evening of sharing\, connection\, and celebrating the abundance from our gardens. What better way to welcome the new year! \nDo you have a recipe or two you’d like to share?\nIf you do\, we’d love to hear and taste your favourite recipes. \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease bring a printed copy of your recipes. Or a hand written copy is fine. Other attendees can then take a photo of your recipe. We also plan to collate all shared recipes into a PDF recipe book to send to all members.\nBe ready to tell us about your recipe ingredients and method\, and why it’s a favourite.\nIf possible bring a prepared sample for us to taste. (Not essential\, but a great way to showcase your recipe and share flavours with attendees.)\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you don’t have a recipe\, please join us and learn from other members. \nIf you have any questions\, please phone Debbie on 0407374883. \n7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share Table\nA light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options). \nPlease bring your own KeepCup or mug so we can reduce waste. \nSharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations\, and then allow you to browse\, connect and make your selections during supper. \nParking\nFree off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street). \nAccess \nThe venue has access for wheelchairs\, walking frames\, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision). \nWe hope we see you there! \nWhat to Bring \n\n\n\n\n\nKeepCup or similar for your drink at supper (we’re trying to minimise waste)\nDonations of surplus produce for the Share Table\n\n\n\n\n\nShare Table\nDo you have surplus? \nWe encourage you to bring your surplus produce\, plants\, seeds\, books\, craft supplies\, and resources to share with others at our events. \nSome ideas of what you could bring include – fruit\, vegetables\, herbs\, eggs\, honey\, milk\, jams\, pickles\, preserves\, jars\, ferments\, starters\, SCOBYs\, seeds\, plants\, seedlings\, cuttings\, tubers\, pots\, tools\, gardening magazines\, permaculture books\, recipes\, patterns\, manure\, coffee grounds\, compost additives\, worms\, mealworms\, wool\, fabric\, craft supplies\, soap\, natural cleaning products\, plastic alternatives\, produce bags – the list is extensive. \nPlease bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing. \n \nCost\n\n\n\n\n\nFinancial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. – Free\nFirst time visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. event – $10.00\nNon-Members – $20.00\nChildren attending with an Adult – Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)\n\n\n\n\n\nMembership 2026 – now due\nAnnual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year. It’s only $50 per person or $40 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home. \nFinancial Members can attend regular events and workshops during the year at no cost. \nYou can pay your membership for 2026 at checkout when you book to attend this event. \nMembership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join\, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/
URL:https://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/event/january-connect-and-learn-6/
LOCATION:Level 3\, Toowoomba City Library\, 155 Herries and Victoria Street\, Toowoomba\, Queensland\, 4350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Connect and Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251117T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260222T115553Z
CREATED:20251209T045553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T115553Z
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SUMMARY:November Connect and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Connect & Learn + Share Table\nThe Cannery is Coming!\npresented by Colin Dorber\nMonday 17 November 2025\n6.30 pm – 8.30 pm\nat Level 3 Meeting Rooms\, Toowoomba City Library\, Corner of Herries and Victoria Streets\, Toowoomba\, QLD 4350\nor online via Zoom\nYou’ll receive the Zoom link after you book.\nThis event is organised by Permaculture Toowoomba Inc.\nThis is our last Connect and Learn evening for 2025 and is a FREE event for all interested people. Please bring your family and friends to hear about this important initiative in our region\, and experience a little of what Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. offers members. \nBookings are Essential\nPlease book so we have your contact details and know how many will be attending. BOOK HERE. \nWhat We’ll Do\n6.30 pm – Learn – The Cannery is Coming!  \nPresented by Colin Dorber\nWhat We’ll Learn\nColin Dorber is the long-standing founding director of the Lockyer Valley Fruit and Vegetable Processing Company Limited trading as Lockyer Valley Foods. \nIn that capacity\, Colin has worked with his board and the Lockyer Fruit and Veggie Cooperative to raise the funds to ensure that the 55 ha site that they have acquired soon has a cannery delivering services to the community\, profits to its shareholders\, and job opportunities and growth for the region. \nCome and hear the story ! \n \n \n \n7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share Table\nA light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options). \nPlease bring your own KeepCup or mug so we can reduce waste. \nSharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations\, and then allow you to browse\, connect and make your selections during supper \nParking\nFree off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street). \nAccess\nThe venue has access for wheelchairs\, walking frames\, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision). \nWe hope we see you there! \nWhat to Bring\n\n\n\n\n\nKeepCup or similar for your drink at supper (we’re trying to minimise waste)\nDonations of surplus produce for the Share Table\n\n\n\n\n\nShare Table\nDo you have surplus? \nWe encourage you to bring your surplus produce\, plants\, seeds\, books\, craft supplies\, and resources to share with others at our events. \nSome ideas of what you could bring include – fruit\, vegetables\, herbs\, eggs\, honey\, milk\, jams\, pickles\, preserves\, jars\, ferments\, starters\, SCOBYs\, seeds\, plants\, seedlings\, cuttings\, tubers\, pots\, tools\, gardening magazines\, permaculture books\, recipes\, patterns\, manure\, coffee grounds\, compost additives\, worms\, mealworms\, wool\, fabric\, craft supplies\, soap\, natural cleaning products\, plastic alternatives\, produce bags – the list is extensive. \nPlease bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing. \n \nCost\n\n\n\n\n\nFinancial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. – Free\nNon-Members – Free (as a special pre-Christmas bonus)\nChildren attending with an Adult – Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)\n\n\n\n\n\nMembership 2026\nAnnual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year. It’s only $50 per person or $40 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home. \nFinancial Members can attend events and workshops during the year at no cost. \nYou can pay your membership for 2026 at checkout when you book to attend this event. \nMembership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join\, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/
URL:https://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/event/november-connect-and-learn-7/
LOCATION:Level 3\, Toowoomba City Library\, 155 Herries and Victoria Street\, Toowoomba\, Queensland\, 4350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Connect and Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251110T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260222T120207Z
CREATED:20251209T051132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T120207Z
UID:14572-1762799400-1762806600@www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au
SUMMARY:Bonus Connect and Learn - Farming Zone 0: Growing Abundance Inside Our Homes
DESCRIPTION:Farming Zone 0: Growing Abundance Inside Our Homes\npresented by Debbie Bassingthwaighte\nMonday 10 November 2025\n6.30 pm – 8.30 pm \nREPEAT – Online via Zoom\n(You’ll receive the Zoom link after you book) \nBookings are Essential – BOOK HEREPlease book so we have your contact details and know how many will be attending.\nWhat We’ll Do\n6.30 pm – Learn – Farming Zone 0: Growing Abundance Inside Our Homes\nSimple\, everyday ways to sprout\, ferment\, preserve\, and nurture abundance. \nDid you know your home is a farm waiting to flourish? In this practical session\, Debbie will share creative ways to grow\, sprout\, brew\, preserve\, & reduce waste\, in your own kitchen. \nJoin us and discover how to farm your Zone 0. \nWhat We’ll Learn\nWhen we think about permaculture\, we often picture lush gardens\, orchards\, and food forests\, but the very heart of our system begins in Zone 0: our homes. This is where our daily choices shape how we live\, eat\, and create\, and it’s the perfect place to start growing abundance and reducing waste. \nDebbie will share creative ways to “farm” Zone 0. No matter where we live (in a unit\, a suburban block\, or a rambling homestead)\, we all have a Zone 0 to nurture. Our kitchens can become vibrant micro-farms where we: \n\n\n\n\n\nsprout\, brew\, and ferment\npreserve\, dehydrate\, and bake\nblend\, create\, and reduce waste\ngrow herbs and greens right on the bench\nsave seeds and recycle resource.\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll leave with practical tips and ideas to put into practice straight away in your own home.Join us as we explore how the heart of permaculture begins in the heart of our homes. \n \nAbout our Presenter – Debbie Bassingthwaighte\nDebbie is an educator\, writer\, and designer who is passionate about helping people live more connected\, sustainable\, and abundant lives. She’s also the founding president of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. and the voice behind Nurtured Life. \nAt home\, Debbie’s kitchen is her “Zone 0 micro-farm\,” where she experiments with sprouting\, fermenting\, preserving\, and creating nourishing food. Through her website\, blog and community work\, Debbie shares practical skills and living wisdom to inspire others to grow\, make\, and live with abundance through permaculture. \nWebsite: https://nurturedlife.com.au \nBlog: https://nurturedlife.com.au/blog/ \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NurturedLifeDeb/ \nNurture Notes Newsletter \n \n7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share Table\nA light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options). \nSharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations\, and then allow you to browse\, connect and make your selections during supper. \nParking\nFree off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street). \nAccess\nThe venue has access for wheelchairs\, walking frames\, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision). We hope we see you there! \nWhat to Bring \n\n\n\n\n\nKeepCup or similar for your drink at supper (we’re trying to minimise waste)\nDonations of surplus produce for the Share Table\n\n\n\n\n\nShare Table\nDo you have surplus? \nWe encourage you to bring your surplus produce\, plants\, seeds\, books\, craft supplies\, and resources to share with others at our events. \nSome ideas of what you could bring include – fruit\, vegetables\, herbs\, eggs\, honey\, milk\, jams\, pickles\, preserves\, jars\, ferments\, starters\, SCOBYs\, seeds\, plants\, seedlings\, cuttings\, tubers\, pots\, tools\, gardening magazines\, permaculture books\, recipes\, patterns\, manure\, coffee grounds\, compost additives\, worms\, mealworms\, wool\, fabric\, craft supplies\, soap\, natural cleaning products\, plastic alternatives\, produce bags – the list is extensive. \nPlease bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing. \n \nCost\n\n\n\n\n\nFinancial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. – Free\nFirst-time Visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. Event – $10 per person\nNon-Members – $20 per person\nChildren attending with an Adult – Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)\n\n\n\n\n\nMembership 2025\nAnnual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year. It’s only $50 per person or $40 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home.  It’s a reduced price after 30 June for 1/2 year membership. Financial Members can attend events and workshops during the year at no cost. \nYou can pay your membership for 2025 at checkout when you book to attend this event.  Membership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join\, or available here.
URL:https://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/event/bonus-connect-and-learn-farming-zone-0-growing-abundance-inside-our-homes/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Video Conference\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Connect and Learn,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250915T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260222T120603Z
CREATED:20250905T120005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T120603Z
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SUMMARY:September Connect and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Connect and Learn – Compost Chat with Dave\nCompost Chat with Dave\npresented by Dave Toal\nMonday 15 September 2025\n6.30 pm – 8.30 pm\nLevel 3 Meeting Rooms\, Toowoomba City Library\, Corner of Herries and Victoria Streets\, Toowoomba\, QLD 4350\nor online via Zoom. (You’ll receive the Zoom link after you book) \nThis event is organised by Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. \nBookings are Essential\nPlease book so we have your contact details and know how many will be attending. BOOK HERE \nWhat We’ll Do\n6.30 pm – Learn – Compost Chat with Dave\nJoin us for this informative conversation with expert composter Dave Toal. \nThis will help you start composting\, or improve your current composting so you don’t need to use the green bin. \nWhat you’ll hear: \nIntro to CompostingInsight into the Commercial Composting IndustryMaking and Using Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB)When is your Compost ready to use?What is the right system for you? \nCompost Use Cases: \n\n\n\n\n\nDrench Vs. Tea\nSeed Raising Mixes\n Mulches\n\n\n\n\n\nIs there enough ground swell for Community Composting in our region? \nAbout Dave Toal\nBorn in Ireland\, I moved to Australia at 2 years of age and grew up near Bribie Island. As a teen\, I worked at “Peach Trees\,” a Peach\, Nectarine and Passionfruit Farm. They were definitely NPK Farmers. Seeing the amount of chemicals and money being used\, it swayed me to use as many organic practices as possible in my own gardens. \nOnce finishing school\, I joined the Army as an Avionics Technician\, working on Blackhawk and MRH90 Helicopters. In 2013 my first son was born\, I moved into teaching Helicopter Types Courses at Oakey. In 2018 when the original Australian Blackhawks retired\, I was made redundant. With Family established in Toowoomba I commuted 2 hours (each way) to Brisbane airport to Teach Aircraft Trade courses at Aviation Australia. \nAfter 2 years\, I decided to join my brother’s company and establish the Eggersmann range of organic recycling equipment. Here we designed Building and Constructing Composting Facilities and providing a wide range of technology options. \nWe established Renew Organics and processed organics for Tamworth Regional Council. I was involved in not just the design and implementation\, but also the site’s operation for its first 12 months. \nAbout 12 months ago I made the difficult decision to leave the business and return to my base trade. I’m now the Training Lead for Boeing Defence Australia’s Contract with the Republic of Singapore Air Force\, teaching how to maintain the CH-47F Chinook Helicopters. \nI’m a father of three\, with a loving and supportive wife Dominique. I have a love of family\, aircraft\, radios and compost. If I’m not making compost or working on developing our little food forest\, I might be using HF Radio to communicate to people all over the world. \n7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share Table\nA light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options). \nSharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation. This allows plenty of time for everyone to place their donations\, and then allow you to browse\, connect and make your selections during supper \nParking\nFree off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street). \nAccess\nThe venue has access for wheelchairs\, walking frames\, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision). We hope we see you there! \nWhat to Bring \n\n\n\n\n\nKeepCup or similar for your drink at supper (we’re trying to minimise waste) .\nA photo or video of your compost problems. We’ll see if we can get you on the right track.\n\n\n\n\n\nShare Table\nDo you have surplus? \nSharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations\, and then allow you to browse\, connect and make your selections during supper. \nWe encourage you to bring your surplus produce\, plants\, seeds\, books\, craft supplies and resources to share with others at our events. \nSome ideas of what you could bring include – fruit\, vegetables\, herbs\, eggs\, honey\, milk\, jams\, pickles\, preserves\, jars\, ferments\, starters\, SCOBYs\, seeds\, plants\, seedlings\, cuttings\, tubers\, pots\, tools\, gardening magazines\, permaculture books\, recipes\, patterns\, manure\, coffee grounds\, compost additives\, worms\, mealworms\, wool\, fabric\, craft supplies\, soap\, natural cleaning products\, plastic alternatives\, produce bags – the list is extensive. \nPlease bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing. \nCost\nFinancial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. – FreeFirst-time Visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. Event – $10 per personNon-Members – $20 per personChildren attending with an Adult – Free (but please book so we know the total numbers) \nMembership 2025\nAnnual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year. It’s only $50 per person or $40 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home.   \nFinancial Members can attend events and workshops during the year at no cost.  \nYou can pay your membership for 2025 at checkout when you book to attend this event. \nMembership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join\, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/
URL:https://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/event/september-connect-and-learn-7/
LOCATION:Level 3\, Toowoomba City Library\, 155 Herries and Victoria Street\, Toowoomba\, Queensland\, 4350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Connect and Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250818T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250818T200000
DTSTAMP:20260222T121020Z
CREATED:20250802T040754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T121020Z
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SUMMARY:August Connect and Learn - Digital Tools for Permaculture
DESCRIPTION:Online Connect & Learn\nDigital Tools for Permaculture: Simple Tech to Help You Design\, Plan and Grow\npresented by Michael Wardle\, Savour Soil Permaculture\nMonday 18 August 2025\n6.30 pm – 8.00 pm\nOnline via Zoom\n(You’ll receive the Zoom link after you book) \nThis event is organised by Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. \nThis month our Connect and Learn evening will be presented fully online and not at the Level 3 Community Rooms\, Toowoomba Library. The library will be closed for repairs to the roof\, so we’ll all stay warm at home and connect via our mobile phones or computers. \nBookings are Essential\nPlease book so we have your contact details and know how many will be attending. BOOK HERE \nWhat We’ll Do\n6.30 pmLearn Simple Tech to Help You Design\, Plan and Grow\nCome and learn about a range of easy-to-use apps and online tools that can help with your permaculture projects. \nWe’ll look at tools for mapping\, planning gardens\, identifying plants\, keeping records\, and staying on top of seasonal tasks. \nThis workshop is ideal for anyone looking to get more organised and harness the potential of technology to assist in their garden or on the farm. \nMichael Wardle is an experienced permaculture designer\, educator and consultant with over 20 years of hands-on work behind him. He’s the founder of Savour Soil Permaculture. He has been involved in more than 1\,000 design projects\, from small urban spaces to larger rural properties. Michael has learned from some of the leading voices in permaculture\, completed over a dozen PDCs\, and brings a practical\, people-first approach to everything he does. He’s worked with community gardens\, neighbourhood centres\, farms and people experiencing homelessness. A former Adult Education Coordinator at Northey Street City Farm\, Michael now focuses on running workshops and courses that support others to design abundant\, meaningful lives through regenerative thinking and action. Making it real. \nWebpage: https://savoursoilpermaculture.com/ \nFacebook: Savour Soil Permaculture \nInstagram: savour_soil_permaculture \n \nCost\nFinancial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. – FreeFirst-time Visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. Event – $10 per personNon-Members – $20 per personChildren attending with an Adult – Free (but please book so we know the total numbers) \nMembership 2025\nAnnual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year. It’s only $50 per person or $40 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home.And if you join now\, the fee is pro-rata half price for the rest of the year.Just $25 per person or $20 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home. \nFinancial Members can attend events and workshops during the year at no cost.You can pay your membership for 2025 at checkout when you book to attend this event. \nMembership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join\, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/
URL:https://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/event/august-connect-and-learn-digital-tools-for-permaculture/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Video Conference\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Connect and Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250721T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250721T203000
DTSTAMP:20260222T121258Z
CREATED:20250713T044029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T121258Z
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SUMMARY:July Connect and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Connect & Learn + Share Table\nBenefits of Growing Heirlooms\npresented by Stuart Hickson\, Survival Seeds\nMonday 21 July 2025\n6.30 pm – 8.30 pm\nat Level 3 Meeting Rooms\, Toowoomba City Library\, \nCorner of Herries and Victoria Streets\, Toowoomba\, QLD 4350\nor online via Zoom\nYou’ll receive the Zoom link after you book. \nThis event is organised by Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. \nBookings are Essential\nPlease book so we have your contact details and know how many will be attending. BOOK HERE \nWhat We’ll Do\n6.30 pm – Learn – Benefits of Growing Heirlooms\nPresented by Stuart Hickson\, Survival Seeds\nJoin us for this informative session to explore the many benefits of growing heirloom vegetables\, herbs\, and flowers in our gardens. Heirlooms are bursting with flavour\, connect us to history\, improve biodiversity\, and support resilient\, locally adapted food systems. Whether you’re a seed saver\, gardener\, or simply curious\, you’ll come away with practical tips and inspiration to grow your own heirloom varieties in your permaculture patch. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat defines an heirloom and how they differ from hybrids.\nWhy heirlooms matter for seed saving\, food security\, and biodiversity.\nHow growing heirlooms preserves cultural heritage and traditional knowledge.\nThe unique colours\, flavours\, and stories of heirloom varieties.\nTips for selecting\, growing\, and saving seed from heirloom plants for our bioregion.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Survival Seeds Story\nSurvival Seeds sprouted in 2020 from a mix of passion and sheer necessity. Stuart left his stale\, corporate marketing job to travel\, but Covid-19 put a halt to his plans. Jobless and bored\, he turned to his love of growing veggies\, only to discover the world had collectively decided to become green thumbs. Seeds were as rare as toilet paper! \nHe saw an opportunity to do something a bit different in the seed space; he was determined to make the most of this so-called ‘pandemic’. He conceived an all-in-one veggie garden kit with detailed and useful instructions for beginners – the Survival Seed Tin was born! \nWhy Survival Seeds?\n\n\n\n\n\nAussie Favourite sets of seeds.\nClear\, Easy Instructions: Each Survival Seed packet comes with simple planting and growing instructions\, a planting calendar based on your Growing Region\, and most even a QR code for a more comprehensive online grow guide online!\nHeirloom\, Non-GMO Seeds: Seeds yield healthier\, tastier produce compared to hybrid/GMO seeds\, and because they’re heirloom\, you can save and replant them for generations.\nSmall Aussie Family Business: Toowoomba-based\, family-run.\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://survivalseeds.com.au \nhttps://www.facebook.com/SurvivalSeedsCo/ \n \n7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share Table\nA light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options). \nPlease bring your own KeepCup or mug so we can reduce waste. \nSharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations\, and then allow you to browse\, connect and make your selections during supper \nParking\nFree off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street). \nAccess\nThe venue has access for wheelchairs\, walking frames\, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision). \nWe hope we see you there! \nWhat to Bring\n\n\n\n\n\nKeepCup or similar for your drink at supper (we’re trying to minimise waste)\nDonations of surplus produce for the Share Table\n\n\n\n\n\nShare Table\nDo you have surplus? \nWe encourage you to bring your surplus produce\, plants\, seeds\, books\, craft supplies\, and resources to share with others at our events. \nSome ideas of what you could bring include – fruit\, vegetables\, herbs\, eggs\, honey\, milk\, jams\, pickles\, preserves\, jars\, ferments\, starters\, SCOBYs\, seeds\, plants\, seedlings\, cuttings\, tubers\, pots\, tools\, gardening magazines\, permaculture books\, recipes\, patterns\, manure\, coffee grounds\, compost additives\, worms\, mealworms\, wool\, fabric\, craft supplies\, soap\, natural cleaning products\, plastic alternatives\, produce bags – the list is extensive. \nPlease bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing \nCost\n\n\n\n\n\nFinancial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. – Free\nFirst-time Visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. Event – $10 per person\nNon-Members – $20 per person\nChildren attending with an Adult – Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)\n\n\n\n\n\nMembership 2025\nAnnual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year. It’s only $50 per person or $40 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home. \nFinancial Members can attend events and workshops during the year at no cost. \nYou can pay your membership for 2025 at checkout when you book to attend this event. \nMembership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join\, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/
URL:https://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/event/july-connect-and-learn-6/
LOCATION:Level 3\, Toowoomba City Library\, 155 Herries and Victoria Street\, Toowoomba\, Queensland\, 4350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Connect and Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250519T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250519T203000
DTSTAMP:20260222T122602Z
CREATED:20250502T102540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T122602Z
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SUMMARY:May Connect and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Connect & Learn + Share Table \nSetting Up For Home Propagation\npresented by Talara Nicholas\nMonday 19 May 2025\n6.30 pm – 8.30 pm\nat Level 3 Meeting Rooms\, Toowoomba City Library\, \nCorner of Herries and Victoria Streets\, Toowoomba\, QLD 4350\nor online via Zoom\nYou’ll receive the Zoom link after you book.\nThis event is organised by Permaculture Toowoomba Inc.\nBookings are Essential\nPlease book so we have your contact details and know how many will be attending. BOOK HERE \nIf your circumstances change and you can no longer attend\, please cancel your booking. \nWhat We’ll Do\n6.30 pm – Learn – Setting Up For Home Propagation\nPresented by Talara Nicholas\nA key element of self sufficiency in the home garden is propagation. Horticulturist Talara Nicholas will discuss some key things to keep in mind when setting up your personal ‘nursery’ space along with some recommendations on equipment to help you get consistent results with both seed starting and growing from cuttings. \nThe talk will include: \n\n\n\n\n\nHow to establish a successful propagation space\nEnvironmental considerations\nSpace requirements\nPropagating methods\nTools and equipment\nPotting up and planting out\nTips on raising young plants\n\n\n\n\n\nTalara Nicholas\nTalara is a professional horticulturist who moved to the Darling Downs from the Sunshine Coast almost 3 years ago. She has an ever-increasing garden on an acre of dark black soil and loves to cook and create with materials she’s grown herself. \n7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share Table\nA light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options). \nPlease bring your own KeepCup or mug so we can reduce waste. \nSharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations\, and then allow you to browse\, connect and make your selections during supper \nParking\nFree off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street). \nAccess\nThe venue has access for wheelchairs\, walking frames\, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision). \nWe hope we see you there! \nWhat to Bring\n\n\n\n\n\nKeepCup or similar for your drink at supper (we’re trying to minimise waste)\nDonations of surplus produce for the Share Table\n\n\n\n\n\nShare Table\nDo you have surplus? \nWe encourage you to bring your surplus produce\, plants\, seeds\, books\, craft supplies\, and resources to share with others at our events. \nSome ideas of what you could bring include – fruit\, vegetables\, herbs\, eggs\, honey\, milk\, jams\, pickles\, preserves\, jars\, ferments\, starters\, SCOBYs\, seeds\, plants\, seedlings\, cuttings\, tubers\, pots\, tools\, gardening magazines\, permaculture books\, recipes\, patterns\, manure\, coffee grounds\, compost additives\, worms\, mealworms\, wool\, fabric\, craft supplies\, soap\, natural cleaning products\, plastic alternatives\, produce bags – the list is extensive. \nPlease bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing \nCost\n\n\n\n\n\nFinancial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. – Free\nFirst-time Visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. Event – $10 per person\nNon-Members – $20 per person\nChildren attending with an Adult – Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)\n\n\n\n\n\nMembership 2025\nAnnual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year. It’s only $50 per person or $40 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home. \nFinancial Members can attend events and workshops during the year at no cost. \nYou can pay your membership for 2025 at checkout when you book to attend this event. \nMembership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join\, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/
URL:https://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/event/may-connect-and-learn-6/
LOCATION:Level 3\, Toowoomba City Library\, 155 Herries and Victoria Street\, Toowoomba\, Queensland\, 4350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Connect and Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250414T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250414T203000
DTSTAMP:20260222T122315Z
CREATED:20250407T011819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T122315Z
UID:14019-1744655400-1744662600@www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au
SUMMARY:April Connect and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Connect & Learn + Share Table\nIrrigation and Watering Options for Home Gardens\npresented by Mike Wells\, Wellsley Horticulture\nMonday 14 April 2025\n6.30 pm – 8.30 pm\nat Level 3 Meeting Rooms\, Toowoomba City Library\, \nCorner of Herries and Victoria Streets\, Toowoomba\, QLD 4350\nor online via Zoom\nYou’ll receive the Zoom link after you book. \nThis event is organised by Permaculture Toowoomba Inc.\nBookings are Essential\nPlease book so we have your contact details and know how many will be attending.  BOOK HERE. \nIf your circumstances change and you can no longer attend\, please cancel your booking. \nWhat We’ll Do\n6.30 pm – Learn – Irrigation and Watering Options for Home Gardens\nPresented by Mike Wells \nIn this presentation\, Mike will tell us about: \n\n\n\n\n\nwater sources\ngarden design\nsoil properties\nimproving water efficiency\nirrigation system types and their pros and cons\n\n\n\n\n\nWater is a precious resource\, so it will be important to understand ways we can most effectively use water in our home gardens. \nMike Wells\nMike is a Toowoomba-based horticulturist who has lived in the Garden City his whole life. Drawing on a lifetime of horticultural interest and passion\, Mike’s broad knowledge of all things plants originates from over 30 years of working in the industry\, from managing a wholesale/retail nursery and small crops farm\, operating a high level garden care business\, managing and providing technical advice to South East Queensland garden care franchisees\, and culminating in 21 years of teaching amenity horticulture at the Toowoomba campus of TAFE Southwest\, from which he retired in 2021. \nMike owns and operates Wellsley Horticulture and also writes a weekly gardening article\, The Garden Beckons\, for the Toowoomba Chronicle. \nhttps://www.wellsleyhorticulture.com.au \nhttps://www.facebook.com/WellsleyHorticulture \n7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share Table\nA light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options). \nPlease bring your own KeepCup or mug so we can reduce waste. \nSharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations\, and then allow you to browse\, connect and make your selections during supper \nParking\nFree off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street). \nAccess\nThe venue has access for wheelchairs\, walking frames\, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision). \nWe hope we see you there! \nWhat to Bring\n\n\n\n\n\nKeepCup or similar for your drink at supper (we’re trying to minimise waste)\nDonations of surplus produce for the Share Table\n\n\n\n\n\nShare Table\nDo you have surplus? \nWe encourage you to bring your surplus produce\, plants\, seeds\, books\, craft supplies\, and resources to share with others at our events. \nSome ideas of what you could bring include – fruit\, vegetables\, herbs\, eggs\, honey\, milk\, jams\, pickles\, preserves\, jars\, ferments\, starters\, SCOBYs\, seeds\, plants\, seedlings\, cuttings\, tubers\, pots\, tools\, gardening magazines\, permaculture books\, recipes\, patterns\, manure\, coffee grounds\, compost additives\, worms\, mealworms\, wool\, fabric\, craft supplies\, soap\, natural cleaning products\, plastic alternatives\, produce bags – the list is extensive. \nPlease bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing \nCost\n\n\n\n\n\nFinancial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. – Free\nFirst-time Visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. Event – $10 per person\nNon-Members – $20 per person\nChildren attending with an Adult – Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)\n\n\n\n\n\nMembership 2025\nAnnual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year. It’s only $50 per person or $40 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home. \nFinancial Members can attend events and workshops during the year at no cost. \nYou can pay your membership for 2025 at checkout when you book to attend this event. \nMembership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join\, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/
URL:https://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/event/april-connect-and-learn-6/
LOCATION:Level 3\, Toowoomba City Library\, 155 Herries and Victoria Street\, Toowoomba\, Queensland\, 4350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Connect and Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250317T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250317T203000
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SUMMARY:March Connect and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Connect & Learn + Share Table\nAsian Inspired Food Garden\npresented by Debbie Bassingthwaighte\nMonday 17 March 2025\n6.30 pm – 8.30 pm\nat Level 3 Meeting Rooms\, Toowoomba City Library\, \nCorner of Herries and Victoria Streets\, Toowoomba\, QLD 4350\nor online via Zoom\nYou’ll receive the Zoom link after you book. \nThis event is organised by Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. \nBookings are Essential\nPlease book so we have your contact details and know how many will be attending. BOOK HERE \nIf your circumstances change and you can no longer attend\, please cancel your booking. \nWhat We’ll Do\n6.30 pm – Learn – Asian Inspired Food Garden\nPresented by Debbie Bassingthwaighte \nDebbie and her husband Brodie have developed a protected area between their house and garage at Madingley Homestead to grow a range of Asian inspired food plants. \nWe’ll hear: \n\n\n\n\n\ndetails of Debbie’s draft plan for this garden (including sector analysis and selecting a suitable position)\nthe list of Asian inspired food plants that are flourishing in this microclimate (more than 120 different plants in approximately 100 m2 including many you might not know you can grow)\ntips on how to easily grow these plants in your own garden\nstrategies to encourage biodiversity using organic approaches\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Story Behind this Garden\nThe main purpose of this Asian inspired food garden is to grow a range of beautiful\, edible (mostly tropical) plants that can easily be plucked for immediate use in the kitchen. It’s sited within permaculture zone 1 (which requires regular human input and is visited multiple times each day) for easy access\, observation and harvesting. \nThe location has been carefully selected for the protected microclimate it provides. The mostly tropical food plants are unlikely to thrive in other areas of the property because they grow naturally in rainforest understorey habitats\, are frost-sensitive and require filtered sunlight and consistent water. However\, they are flourishing here. \nThis garden area is informal and densely planted with gently curving paths\, dappled shade trellises\, productive raised beds\, and rotund terracotta pots. \nThe aim is to have leafy greens\, fruit\, and aromatic spices to stimulate culinary creativity and wellbeing. The colours and scents of foliage\, fruits and flowers have been selected to weave a year-long tapestry. \nSome features include: \n\n\n\n\n\nlarge pots for easy harvest of rhizomes such as ginger\, turmeric and galangal\nbog garden pots for water-loving plants\ndeciduous and evergreen fruit trees\, vertical climbing vines\, and perennial and annual ground covers\na colour palette of tropical shades of green\, contrasted with hues of yellow\, orange and purple foliage\, with fruit and flowers across all seasons.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDebbie Bassingthwaighte\nDebbie is an educator and designer deeply interested in permaculture-inspired resilience and abundance.  She was the founding President of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. and continues to enjoy an active involvement on the management committee. \nLiving on a peaceful 5 acres at Postmans Ridge (a productive Land for Wildlife property that nourishes family and friends)\, Debbie feels consciously interconnected with nature and community.  She strives to live a simple\, proactive life where her positive handprint is greater than her negative footprint. \nYou might also like to see Debbie’s website\, Nurtured Life\, focused on empowering resilience as a curator of living wisdom.  It includes a potpourri of blog posts for inspiration\, links to events\, and resources (recipes\, plant profiles\, and bookshelf) to build skills and knowledge. \nDebbie writes a free monthly Nurture Notes Newsletter for anyone interested in subscribing. \nConnect with Debbie at her Website | Facebook | Instagram | Newsletter \n\n\n \n7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share Table\nA light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options). \nPlease bring your own KeepCup or mug so we can reduce waste. \nSharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations\, and then allow you to browse\, connect and make your selections during supper \nParking\nFree off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street). \nAccess\nThe venue has access for wheelchairs\, walking frames\, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision). \nWe hope we see you there! \nWhat to Bring\n\n\n\n\n\nKeepCup or similar for your drink at supper (we’re trying to minimise waste)\nDonations of surplus produce for the Share Table\n\n\n\n\n\nShare Table\nDo you have surplus? \nWe encourage you to bring your surplus produce\, plants\, seeds\, books\, craft supplies\, and resources to share with others at our events. \nSome ideas of what you could bring include – fruit\, vegetables\, herbs\, eggs\, honey\, milk\, jams\, pickles\, preserves\, jars\, ferments\, starters\, SCOBYs\, seeds\, plants\, seedlings\, cuttings\, tubers\, pots\, tools\, gardening magazines\, permaculture books\, recipes\, patterns\, manure\, coffee grounds\, compost additives\, worms\, mealworms\, wool\, fabric\, craft supplies\, soap\, natural cleaning products\, plastic alternatives\, produce bags – the list is extensive. \nPlease bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing \nCost\n\n\n\n\n\nFinancial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. – Free\nFirst-time Visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. Event – $10 per person\nNon-Members – $20 per person\nChildren attending with an Adult – Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)\n\n\n\n\n\nMembership 2025\nAnnual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year. It’s only $50 per person or $40 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home. \nFinancial Members can attend events and workshops during the year at no cost. \nYou can pay your membership for 2025 at checkout when you book to attend this event. \nMembership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join\, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/
URL:https://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/event/march-connect-and-learn-4/
LOCATION:Level 3\, Toowoomba City Library\, 155 Herries and Victoria Street\, Toowoomba\, Queensland\, 4350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Connect and Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250120T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250120T203000
DTSTAMP:20241129T115841Z
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SUMMARY:January Connect and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Connect & Learn + Share Table\nUnder-Utilised Plants\npresented by Talara Nicholas\nMonday 20 January 2025\n6.30 pm – 8.30 pm\nat Level 3 Meeting Rooms\, Toowoomba City Library\, \nCorner of Herries and Victoria Streets\, Toowoomba\, QLD 4350\nThis event is organised by Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. \nBookings are Essential\nPlease book so we have your contact details and know how many will be attending. BOOK HERE \nWhat We’ll Do\n6.30 pm – Learn – Under-Utilised Plants\nPresented by Talara Nicholas \nTalara will give a talk designed to encourage and facilitate adventurous productive gardening. There are so many useful plants that grow very well in our region that people don’t know about – and so many uses for plants that many of us do grow but don’t take full advantage of! \nThe topics covered will include: \n\nThe benefits of diversity in the garden\nUnusual productive plants and how to grow them\nUncommon varieties of familiar plants\nUncommon uses for common plants\n\nTalara Nicholas\nTalara is a professional horticulturist who moved to the Darling Downs from the Sunshine Coast almost 3 years ago. She has an ever-increasing garden on an acre of dark black soil and loves to cook and create with materials she’s grown herself. \n7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share Table\nA light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options). \nPlease bring your own KeepCup or mug so we can reduce waste. \nSharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations\, and then allow you to browse\, connect and make your selections during supper \nParking\nFree off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street).Access \nThe venue has access for wheelchairs\, walking frames\, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision). \nWe hope we see you there! \nWhat to Bring\n\nKeepCup or similar for your drink at supper (we’re trying to minimise waste)\nDonations of surplus produce for the Share Table\n\nShare Table\nDo you have surplus? \nWe encourage you to bring your surplus produce\, plants\, seeds\, books\, craft supplies\, and resources to share with others at our events. \nSome ideas of what you could bring include – fruit\, vegetables\, herbs\, eggs\, honey\, milk\, jams\, pickles\, preserves\, jars\, ferments\, starters\, SCOBYs\, seeds\, plants\, seedlings\, cuttings\, tubers\, pots\, tools\, gardening magazines\, permaculture books\, recipes\, patterns\, manure\, coffee grounds\, compost additives\, worms\, mealworms\, wool\, fabric\, craft supplies\, soap\, natural cleaning products\, plastic alternatives\, produce bags – the list is extensive. \nPlease bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing \nCost\n\nFinancial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. – Free\nFirst-time Visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. Event – $10 per person\nNon-Members – $20 per person\nChildren attending with an Adult – Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)\n\nMembership 2025 – Now Due\nAnnual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year. It’s only $50 per person or $40 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home. \nFinancial Members can attend events and workshops during the year at no cost. \nYou can pay your membership for 2025 at checkout when you book to attend this event. \nMembership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join\, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/
URL:https://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/event/january-connect-and-learn-5/
LOCATION:Level 3\, Toowoomba City Library\, 155 Herries and Victoria Street\, Toowoomba\, Queensland\, 4350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Connect and Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241118T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241118T203000
DTSTAMP:20241117T112922Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241117T112922Z
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SUMMARY:November Connect and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Connect and Learn + Share Table\nPeople Care\nPresented by Tania Harvey\, Lives Lived Well\nMonday 18 November 2024\n6.30 pm – 8.30 pm \nAttend in person or via Zoom\nJoin us at Level 3 Meeting Rooms\, Toowoomba City Library\, Corner of Herries and Victoria Streets\, Toowoomba\, QLD 4350\, or attend online.  We’ll send you the Zoom link once you book. \nThis is the monthly Connect and Learn evening for Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. \nBookings are Essential – BOOK HERE \nBookings are essential so we have contact details and know how many will be attending. \nWhat We’ll Do\n6.30 pm – Learn – People Care\nPresented by Tania Harvey\, Lives Lived Well \nThere is a common misconception that Permaculture is primarily about growing food\, gardening and farming; however\, the People Care ethic highlights the importance of human relationships. \nPeople Care starts with caring for ourselves and then expands to the care of our families\, friends\, neighbours and wider communities. The aim is to be the best and healthiest version of ourselves so we’re empowered to build authentic relationships with the important people in our lives. \nTania Harvey will tell us about: \n\nThe services offered by Lives Lived Well\nWhy people develop problematic drug and alcohol use\nThe stigma which affects clients greatly.  Lives Lived Well recently ran a stigma reduction program in Western QLD for 18 months.\nLives Lived Well believes that with the right support\, people can change their lives.\n\nFollowing this\, we’ll break into small groups to discuss proactive ways we can care for self and others. \nTania Harvey\n\nTania is Clinical Services Manager for Lives Lived Well Southwest QLD and Northwest New South Wales.  She looks after a patch from Cloncurry/Longreach to Orange/Dubbo in NSW\, and has been with Lives Lived Well for 15 years.\nTania was originally a drug and alcohol lone clinician in Toowoomba\, and there are now eight Clinicians in Toowoomba\, and one each in Chinchilla\, Dalby Warwick\, Goondiwindi\, and Kingaroy.\nTania started out in an Indigenous program\, working solely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  She completed a Human Services degree with an Indigenous Major at University of Southern QLD.  She has been in Toowoomba for 15 years but spent the first 48 years of her life in Roma.  Tania was previously a Veterinary Nurse for 15 years\, trained racehorses\, and represented QLD in Sheep dog trialling\, so has a good understanding of working and traveling rural and remote.  In Roma she also worked in Child Protection\, working for Anglicare Southern QLD in their foster care program.\nThe NSW programs are purely drug and alcohol workers and Tania manages 16 programs\, 5 team leaders\, and 42 Clinicians.\nHer portfolio is passionate about ensuring that rural and remote clients have access to the same standard of services as our city counterparts.\n\nMore about Lives Lived Well\nhttps://www.liveslivedwell.org… \n\nLives Lived Well provides support for people in Queensland\, New South Wales and South Australia with concerns related to alcohol and other drugs\, mental health\, transitioning from corrective services\, veterans’ wellbeing\, and gambling. \n\nOur core business is drug and alcohol treatment services and mental health.  We have six live in residential rehabs in QLD and three in NSW.\nIn all our rural positions listed above\, we also have low intensity mental health programs\, as well as Targeted Psychological Therapies programs for moderate to severe mental health.\n\nServices in Toowoomba include: \n\nFree alcohol and other drug counselling and support services\, with specific support for young people and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people – 63 Neil Street\, Toowoomba 4350.\nDay rehabilitation for alcohol and other drugs.\nTargeted Psychological Therapies program\, a mental health service for underserviced groups within the Darling Downs and West Moreton regions.\nResidential Aged Care Home Group program\, a mental health and wellbeing service delivered in aged care homes throughout the Darling Downs and West Moreton regions.\nPhone counselling for alcohol and other drugs is available to some QLD areas during normal office hours\, Monday to Friday.\n\n7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share Table\nA light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options). \nPlease bring your own KeepCup or mug so we can reduce waste. \nSharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations\, and then allow you to browse\, connect and make your selections during supper \nShare Table\nDo you have surplus? \nWe encourage you to bring your surplus produce\, plants\, seeds\, books\, craft supplies\, and resources to share with others at our monthly Connect and Learn evenings. \nSome ideas of what you could bring include – fruit\, vegetables\, herbs\, eggs\, honey\, milk\, jams\, pickles\, preserves\, jars\, ferments\, starters\, SCOBYs\, seeds\, plants\, seedlings\, cuttings\, tubers\, pots\, tools\, gardening magazines\, permaculture books\, recipes\, patterns\, manure\, coffee grounds\, compost additives\, worms\, mealworms\, wool\, fabric\, craft supplies\, soap\, natural cleaning products\, plastic alternatives\, produce bags – the list is extensive. \nPlease bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing \nMembership\n2025 Membership Fees Due Now \n\nAnnual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year.\nIt’s only $50 per person or $40 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home.\nFinancial Members can attend events and workshops during the year at no cost.\nYou can pay your membership for 2025 at checkout when you book to attend this event.\nMembership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join\, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/\n\nParking\nFree off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street).Access \nThe venue has access for wheelchairs\, walking frames\, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision). \nWe hope we see you there! \nCost\n\nFinancial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. – Free\nFirst-time Visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. Event – Free\nNon-Members – $10 per person\nChildren attending with an Adult – Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)
URL:https://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/event/november-connect-and-learn-6/
LOCATION:Level 3\, Toowoomba City Library\, 155 Herries and Victoria Street\, Toowoomba\, Queensland\, 4350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Connect and Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241021T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241021T203000
DTSTAMP:20240929T003318Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T003318Z
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SUMMARY:October Connect and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Connect and Learn + Share Table\nGardens for Wildlife\nPresented by supporters of Gardens for Wildlife Toowoomba Region (G4W)\nMonday 21 October 2024\n6.30 pm – 8.30 pm\nAttend in person or via Zoom\nJoin us at Level 3 Meeting Rooms\, Toowoomba City Library\, Corner of Herries and Victoria Streets\, Toowoomba\, QLD 4350\, or attend online.  We’ll send you the Zoom link once you book. \nThis is the monthly Connect and Learn evening for Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. \nBookings are Essential\nBookings are essential so we have contact details and know how many will be attending. BOOK HERE \nWhat We’ll Do\n6.30 pm – Learn – Gardens for Wildlife\nPresented by supporters of G4W  \nMembers will share their knowledge and tips on how to create a suburban garden that attracts and supports our native wildlife. \nWe’ll learn about: \n\nStructure of a Garden for Wildlife\nWhy grow plants that are indigenous to our region\nWhy wattles are important and how to identify them\nButterflies and their food plants\nAttracting birds to your garden\nExamples of a Garden for Wildlife \n\nMore about Gardens for Wildlife Toowoomba Region\nhttps://g4wtoowoombaregion.com \nG4W has a website that will help you to choose the right plant for your location within the Toowoomba Region. The information covers the extensive area administered by the Toowoomba Regional Council. \nThere is so much variety across the region: the deep red\, volcanic soils of the Great Dividing Range; the “shrink and swell” black soils of the Darling Downs; alluvial soils; and shallow\, sandstone soils on ridges. Some areas suffer heavy frosts in winter\, and rainfall differs markedly from east to west. You need to take all these factors into consideration when deciding what to plant. \nGrowing the plants that are native to our Toowoomba region is the best option for you because they have adapted to our climate and soils over millennia\, and best for native fauna because they have evolved with these plants. \nWhat does our fauna need? \n\nTrees and shrubs to provide cover and nesting sites for birds\nFlowers and fruits to feed birds\, butterflies\, beetles\, and bees\nLow growing plants to protect the soil and offer shelter to small fauna\nRockeries and hollow logs to shield skinks and lizards\nA reed-fringed pond that will quickly become home to frogs and attract jewel-like dragon and damsel flies\n\nWith the right plants and the right design\, your garden can become a haven for our unique native wildlife. \nThere is a self-assessment form that will help you to determine  how wildlife friendly your garden is and how to make it even more of a haven for our native fauna.  If you would like to know more please contact us below\, and we will respond. Our goal is to establish a group of like-minded people who will promote gardens as refugia for our  wildlife. \n\n\n7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share Table\nA light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options). \nPlease bring your own KeepCup or mug so we can reduce waste. \nSharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations\, and then allow you to browse\, connect and make your selections during supper \nShare Table\nDo you have surplus? \nWe encourage you to bring your surplus produce\, plants\, seeds\, books\, craft supplies\, and resources to share with others at our monthly Connect and Learn evenings. \nSome ideas of what you could bring include – fruit\, vegetables\, herbs\, eggs\, honey\, milk\, jams\, pickles\, preserves\, jars\, ferments\, starters\, SCOBYs\, seeds\, plants\, seedlings\, cuttings\, tubers\, pots\, tools\, gardening magazines\, permaculture books\, recipes\, patterns\, manure\, coffee grounds\, compost additives\, worms\, mealworms\, wool\, fabric\, craft supplies\, soap\, natural cleaning products\, plastic alternatives\, produce bags – the list is extensive. \nPlease bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing \nMembership\n2024 Membership \n\nAnnual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year.\nIt’s only $40 per person or $30 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home.\nIt’s pro rata 1/2 price for 1/2 year after 30 June.\nFinancial Members can attend events and workshops during the year at no cost.\nYou can pay your membership for 2024 at checkout when you book to attend this event.\nMembership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join\, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/\n\nParking\nFree off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street). \nAccess\nThe venue has access for wheelchairs\, walking frames\, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision). \nWe hope we see you there! \nCost\n\nFinancial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. – Free\nFirst-time Visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. Event – Free\nNon-Members – $10 per person\nChildren attending with an Adult – Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)
URL:https://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/event/october-connect-and-learn-6/
LOCATION:Level 3\, Toowoomba City Library\, 155 Herries and Victoria Street\, Toowoomba\, Queensland\, 4350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Connect and Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240916T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240916T203000
DTSTAMP:20240904T013936Z
CREATED:20240904T013250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T013936Z
UID:13706-1726511400-1726518600@www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au
SUMMARY:September Connect and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Connect and Learn + Share Table\nMini Topics:\n1. Wildlife Rescue – Katrina Harper\n2. Wildlife Care – Shirley Dunsdon\n3. Nature Journaling – Jeanie Cuskelly\nMonday 16 September 2024\n6.30 pm – 8.30 pm\nAttend in person or via Zoom\nJoin us at Level 3 Meeting Rooms\, Toowoomba City Library\, Corner of Herries and Victoria Streets\, Toowoomba\, QLD 4350\, or attend online.  We’ll send you the Zoom link once you book. \nThis is the monthly Connect and Learn evening for Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. \nBookings are Essential\nBookings are essential so we have contact details and know how many will be attending. BOOK HERE \nWhat We’ll Do\n6.30 pm – Learn – Mini Topics \nThis month we’ll learn about 3 mini topics as Katrina\, Shirley and Jeanie share their tips and experiences. \n\nWildlife Rescue\nWildlife Care\nNature Journaling\n\nWildlife Rescue – Katrina Harper\nKatrina will talk to us about: \n\nThe voluntary work of a wildlife rescuer.\nWhat to do if you find an injured or sick animal or bird.\nHow to keep wildlife safe in our own backyard and local environment.\n\nWildlife Care – Shirley Dunsdon\nShirley will talk to us about: \n\nThe voluntary work of a wildlife carer.\nWhat’s involved with caring for injured or sick birds and animals.\nHow we can help.\n\n\n \nNature Journaling – Jeanie Cuskelly\nJeanie recently attended a full day Nature Journaling Workshop with Paula Peeters\, Paperbark Writer\, and will share a few things she learnt: \n\nA nature journal is your own unique response to nature.\nSome simple introductory techniques that everyone can try.\n\nThe practice of nature journalling “slows you down\, increases your mindfulness (or clears your mind)\, and increases your attention to detail and appreciation of beauty. It helps you to notice the details in nature\, and improves your recognition of different species\, and your understanding of where and how they live. With time\, it also improves your ability to observe\, to draw and to write. It allows you to spend time in nature just sitting or standing quietly\, and being.” – Paula Peeters https://www.paperbarkwriter.co… \n\n \n7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share Table\nA light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options). \nPlease bring your own KeepCup or mug so we can reduce waste. \nSharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations\, and then allow you to browse\, connect and make your selections during supper \nShare Table\nDo you have surplus? \nWe encourage you to bring your surplus produce\, plants\, seeds\, books\, craft supplies\, and resources to share with others at our monthly Connect and Learn evenings. \nSome ideas of what you could bring include – fruit\, vegetables\, herbs\, eggs\, honey\, milk\, jams\, pickles\, preserves\, jars\, ferments\, starters\, SCOBYs\, seeds\, plants\, seedlings\, cuttings\, tubers\, pots\, tools\, gardening magazines\, permaculture books\, recipes\, patterns\, manure\, coffee grounds\, compost additives\, worms\, mealworms\, wool\, fabric\, craft supplies\, soap\, natural cleaning products\, plastic alternatives\, produce bags – the list is extensive. \nPlease bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing \nMembership\n\nAnnual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year.\nIt’s only $40 per person or $30 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home.\nIt’s pro rata 1/2 price for 1/2 year after 30 June.\nFinancial Members can attend events and workshops during the year at no cost.\nYou can pay your membership for 2024 at checkout when you book to attend this event.\nMembership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join\, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/\n\nParking\nFree off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street). \nAccess\nThe venue has access for wheelchairs\, walking frames\, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision). \nWe hope we see you there! \nCost\n\nFinancial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. – Free\nFirst-time Visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. Event – Free\nNon-Members – $10 per person\nChildren attending with an Adult – Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)
URL:https://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/event/september-connect-and-learn-6/
LOCATION:Level 3\, Toowoomba City Library\, 155 Herries and Victoria Street\, Toowoomba\, Queensland\, 4350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Connect and Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240819T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240819T203000
DTSTAMP:20240704T125333Z
CREATED:20240704T124916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T125333Z
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SUMMARY:August Connect and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Connect and Learn + Share Table\nGrowing for Year Round Harvests – presented by David Weekes\, Growerly\nMonday 19 August 2024\n6.30 pm – 8.30 pm\nAttend in person or via Zoom\nJoin us at Level 3 Meeting Rooms\, Toowoomba City Library\, Corner of Herries and Victoria Streets\, Toowoomba\, QLD 4350\, or attend online.  We’ll send you the Zoom link once you book.\n \nThis is the monthly Connect and Learn evening for Permaculture Toowoomba Inc.\n \nBookings are Essential \nBookings are essential so we have contact details and know how many will be attending.  Book Here\n \nWhat We’ll Do\n6.30 pm – Learn – Growing for Year Round Harvests \nPresented by David Weekes\, Growerly \nDavid will share his knowledge and tips to help us plan and grow an edible garden that produces a harvest all year long. \nWe’ll learn about: \n\nSeasonality – Why the 4 seasons model doesn’t work so well for us in South East QLD\, and what we can do instead\nLooking to the wild – How the origins of our veggies\, herbs and flowers can help us determine how to grow them today\nGrowing from seed – The 3 most important blockers to seed germination and how to nurture your seeds to sprout\nCold season extension – Stop frost from killing your tender plants\nHot season adaptations – Gardening methods to help with the heat\nObserve and learn – How you can track along with your garden to discover your own dynamic microclimate and grow year round\n\nAbout David\nRead about David’s journey to year-round gardening here https://learn.growerly.co/lear… \nA few words from David \nAs a crazy little family\, we have always embarked on the mission of growing our own food. From filling our balcony with hanging pots full of veggies and flowers to running a 1 and 1/4 acre market garden selling produce into Toowoomba. So now at Growerly\, we want to share the best ecological knowledge\, gardening knowledge and regenerative knowledge with you so that you can find peace\, connection and beauty in your garden. We’d be stoked if our knowledge could help you. \nGrowerly \nIn our busy world\, it’s tough to find the time to get out there and get your garden growing.  So David at Growerly wants to make it as easy as possible. Similar to your dinner box services like HelloFresh or EveryPlate\, they package up all the basics you need to grow abundant organic veggies and deliver it to your doorstep. \nGrowerly boxes include all the: \n\nPlants\nSeeds\nLiquid nourishment\nSoil food\n\nYou need to start your garden and step-by-step guides to take you from garden prep through to harvesting your veggies. \nWebsite – https://growerly.co/ \nFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/growe… \nInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/grow… \n\n7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share Table\nA light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options). \nSharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations\, and then allow you to browse\, connect and make your selections during supper \nShare Table\nDo you have surplus? \nWe encourage you to bring your surplus produce\, plants\, seeds\, books\, craft supplies\, and resources to share with others at our monthly Connect and Learn evenings. \nSome ideas of what you could bring include – fruit\, vegetables\, herbs\, eggs\, honey\, milk\, jams\, pickles\, preserves\, jars\, ferments\, starters\, SCOBYs\, seeds\, plants\, seedlings\, cuttings\, tubers\, pots\, tools\, gardening magazines\, permaculture books\, recipes\, patterns\, manure\, coffee grounds\, compost additives\, worms\, mealworms\, wool\, fabric\, craft supplies\, soap\, natural cleaning products\, plastic alternatives\, produce bags – the list is extensive. \nPlease bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing \nMembership\n2024 Membership \n\nAnnual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year.\nIt’s only $40 per person or $30 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home.\nIt’s pro rata 1/2 price for 1/2 year after 30 June.\nFinancial Members can attend events and workshops during the year at no cost.\nYou can pay your membership for 2024 at checkout when you book to attend this event.\nMembership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join\, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/\n\nParking\nFree off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street). \nAccess\nThe venue has access for wheelchairs\, walking frames\, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision). \nWe hope we see you there! \nCost\n\nFinancial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. – Free\nFirst-time Visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. Event – Free\nNon-Members – $10 per person\nChildren attending with an Adult – Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)
URL:https://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/event/august-connect-and-learn-6/
LOCATION:Level 3\, Toowoomba City Library\, 155 Herries and Victoria Street\, Toowoomba\, Queensland\, 4350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Connect and Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240715T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240715T203000
DTSTAMP:20240704T124533Z
CREATED:20240704T124215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T124533Z
UID:13537-1721068200-1721075400@www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au
SUMMARY:July Connect and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Connect and Learn + Share Table\nMaking Money with Permaculture – presented by Adam Gould\nMonday 15 July 2024\n6.30 pm – 8.30 pm\nAttend in person or via Zoom\nJoin us at Level 3 Meeting Rooms\, Toowoomba City Library\, Corner of Herries and Victoria Streets\, Toowoomba\, QLD 4350\, or attend online.  We’ll send you the Zoom link once you book. \nThis is the monthly Connect and Learn evening for Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. \nBookings are Essential \nBookings are essential so we have contact details and know how many will be attending. Book Here \nWhat We’ll Do\n6.30 pm – Learn – Making Money with Permaculture \nPresented by Adam Gould \nMaking money might not be your goal\, but this presentation will expand your understanding of how we perceive the value of something and its real value. \nHave you ever thought about: \n\nHow much land area or space\, or how little\, is required?\nGrowing vegetables vs saving heirloom seeds?\nBreeding regular chickens vs rare heritage breeds?\nBreeding cattle vs rare breeds?\nGrowing plantation timber vs timber for firewood?\nRestoring tools?\nRestoring furniture?\n\nHere’s one example. A pumpkin you grow may have $5-$10 worth of flesh to cook and eat. The same pumpkin might have $10-$25 worth of seeds if the seed is saved correctly.  This seed is usually thrown away\, fed to chooks or added to the compost. Seed-saving businesses can sell the same seed for $100-$250 from one single pumpkin. \nAbout Adam\nAdam is a civil engineer at local government and a permaculture hobby farmer.  His farm is on the southern side of Toowoomba and he’s trying to establish a more sustainable lifestyle where most fresh food is grown on the farm.  Adam’s passions involve many peculiar interests that include breeding quail and poultry\, growing rare seeds to sell\, making biochar\, growing unusual vegetables\, and much more. \n\n\n \n7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share Table\nA light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options). \nSharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations\, and then allow you to browse\, connect and make your selections during supper \nShare Table\nDo you have surplus? \nWe encourage you to bring your surplus produce\, plants\, seeds\, books\, craft supplies\, and resources to share with others at our monthly Connect and Learn evenings. \nSome ideas of what you could bring include – fruit\, vegetables\, herbs\, eggs\, honey\, milk\, jams\, pickles\, preserves\, jars\, ferments\, starters\, SCOBYs\, seeds\, plants\, seedlings\, cuttings\, tubers\, pots\, tools\, gardening magazines\, permaculture books\, recipes\, patterns\, manure\, coffee grounds\, compost additives\, worms\, mealworms\, wool\, fabric\, craft supplies\, soap\, natural cleaning products\, plastic alternatives\, produce bags – the list is extensive. \nPlease bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing \nMembership\n2024 Membership \n\nAnnual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year.\nIt’s only $40 per person or $30 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home.\nIt’s pro rata 1/2 price for 1/2 year after 30 June.\nFinancial Members can attend events and workshops during the year at no cost.\nYou can pay your membership for 2024 at checkout when you book to attend this event.\nMembership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join\, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/\n\nParking\nFree off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street). \nAccess\nThe venue has access for wheelchairs\, walking frames\, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision). \nWe hope we see you there! \nCost\n\nFinancial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. – Free\nFirst-time Visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. Event – Free\nNon-Members – $10 per person\nChildren attending with an Adult – Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)
URL:https://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/event/july-connect-and-learn-5/
LOCATION:Level 3\, Toowoomba City Library\, 155 Herries and Victoria Street\, Toowoomba\, Queensland\, 4350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Connect and Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240617T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240617T203000
DTSTAMP:20240530T232806Z
CREATED:20240530T232014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T232806Z
UID:13507-1718649000-1718656200@www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au
SUMMARY:June Connect and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Connect and Learn + Share Table\nVirtual Garden Insights – presented by David Collins & Ilka Seibel\nMonday 17 June 2024\n6.30 pm – 8.30 pm\nAttend in person or via Zoom\nJoin us at Level 3 Meeting Rooms\, Toowoomba City Library\, Corner of Herries and Victoria Streets\, Toowoomba\, QLD 4350\, or attend online.  We’ll send you the Zoom link once you book. \nThis is the monthly Connect and Learn evening for Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. \nBookings are Essential\nBookings are essential so we have contact details and know how many will be attending.  Book Here \nWhat We’ll Do\n6.30 pm – Learn – Virtual Garden Insights \nPresented by David Collins and Ilka Seibel \nWe like to visit a range of different gardens\, each as unique as the gardeners who live there. It’s wonderful to see the diverse garden styles\, approaches\, and plants that can be grown in our bioregion. \nSo this month David Collins and Ilka Seibel will take us on a virtual tour of their newly created small urban garden. \nWhat We’ll See\nThis garden is a quiet retreat for family\, friends and Fergus.  We’ll be taken on a photographic tour as David and Ilka highlight the evolving design of their garden and tell us about everything they’ve planted\, grown\, and constructed (mostly using found and recycled materials) to create a holistic growing space. We’ll also hear about their future plans and aspirations for this productive garden space. \nThe garden is a safe place and includes: \n\nBoth a productive vegetable garden and a garden to raise plants from seeds to vegetables\nFood for the kitchen\, and to be pickled\, fermented or dried for the seasons to come\nA garden for pollinators and birds to nest\nA garden to have the chickens\nA garden to house a worm colony\nA place for Fergus to lay in the sun\nA place to enjoy our outdoor kitchen\n\nThe Story Behind the Garden\nA few words from Ilka and David: \nWe had little experience in gardening other than a few pots of herbs David had grown before we moved to our current home. We both attended a Permaculture Design Course with Tom Kendall in Kin Kin last September.  Since then we have built 15 raised Garden Beds (all from recycled and repurposed material)\, and one large in-ground garden bed that we will plant out for next Spring\, plus nearly 50 herb plants in pots. \nWe built the flower garden first to keep David busy as his body deteriorates\, then the vegetables started and they are now our main focus. \nWe have now completed our first full year and have already started planning for next Spring/Summer with the addition of a large arch/tunnel to grow climbing vegetables\, increased amounts of pollinators and bee food\, and maybe even an Espalier fruit tree or two. \n\n\n \n7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share Table\nA light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options). \nSharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations\, and then allow you to browse\, connect and make your selections during supper \nShare Table\nDo you have surplus? \nWe encourage you to bring your surplus produce\, plants\, seeds\, books\, craft supplies\, and resources to share with others at our monthly Connect and Learn evenings. \nSome ideas of what you could bring include – fruit\, vegetables\, herbs\, eggs\, honey\, milk\, jams\, pickles\, preserves\, jars\, ferments\, starters\, SCOBYs\, seeds\, plants\, seedlings\, cuttings\, tubers\, pots\, tools\, gardening magazines\, permaculture books\, recipes\, patterns\, manure\, coffee grounds\, compost additives\, worms\, mealworms\, wool\, fabric\, craft supplies\, soap\, natural cleaning products\, plastic alternatives\, produce bags – the list is extensive. \nPlease bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing \nMembership\n2024 Membership Renewals are now due for all members \n\nAnnual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year.\nIt’s only $40 per person or $30 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home.\nFinancial Members can attend events and workshops during the year at no cost.\nYou can pay your membership for 2024 at checkout when you book to attend this event.\nMembership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join\, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/\n\nParking\nFree off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street). \nAccess\nThe venue has access for wheelchairs\, walking frames\, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision). \nWe hope we see you there! \nCost\n\nFinancial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. – Free\nFirst-time Visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. Event – Free\nNon-Members – $10 per person\nChildren attending with an Adult – Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)
URL:https://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/event/june-connect-and-learn-5/
LOCATION:Level 3\, Toowoomba City Library\, 155 Herries and Victoria Street\, Toowoomba\, Queensland\, 4350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Connect and Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240520T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240520T203000
DTSTAMP:20240505T054524Z
CREATED:20240505T053706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T054524Z
UID:13347-1716229800-1716237000@www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au
SUMMARY:May Connect and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Connect and Learn + Share Table\nSimple Espalier Fruit Trees – presented by Debbie Bassingthwaighte\nMonday 20 May 2024\n6.30 pm – 8.30 pm\nAttend in person or via Zoom \nJoin us at Level 3 Meeting Rooms\, Toowoomba City Library\, Corner of Herries and Victoria Streets\, Toowoomba\, QLD 4350\, or attend online.  We’ll send you the Zoom link once you book. \nThis is the monthly Connect and Learn evening for Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. \nBookings are Essential\nBookings are essential so we have contact details and know how many will be attending.  Book Here \nWhat We’ll Do\n6.30 pm – Learn – Simple Espalier Fruit Trees\nPresented by Debbie Bassingthwaighte \n\n\n\nWould you like to grow more fruit trees in a small space?\nDo you want high yields with easy harvesting and netting of fruit?\nDo you admire the beautiful patterns of artfully pruned trees and vines?\n\n\n\nIf so\, espalier fruit trees are worth trying in your garden.  Designs might look complicated\, but they’re quite simple\, practical and achievable for home gardeners. \nEspalier\, is a French word derived from the Italian spalliera\, which means “something to rest the shoulder (spalla) against”. It’s the art of pruning trees\, shrubs\, and woody vines against the flat surface of a wall\, fence or trellis. It’s an ancient growing technique that originated in the small courtyards of Europe and is a fantastic option for growing a wide variety of fruit trees within a small area. \nWe’ll learn about: \n\n\n\nWhy Espalier?  The many benefits for home gardeners.\nSite Selection.\nFruit Tree Selection (including low chill options for our bio-region).\nTrellis and Support Options.\nPlanting – When and How.\nTechniques for Pruning and Shaping.\nCommon Espalier Shapes and Patterns.\nTips for Purchasing Inexpensive Bare-Rooted Heritage Fruit Trees.\n\n\n\nDebbie attended an online Espalier Workshop with Woodbridge Fruit Trees (Tasmania) last winter and a full-day Orchard Establishment Workshop at Heritage Fruit Trees (Victoria) in March.  So\, she’ll share what she has learned and also her own successful experiences growing and training espalier apples and stone fruit. \nWinter is the perfect time to establish your espalier system\, so this practical session will help you get prepared. \n\nAbout Debbie Bassingthwaighte\nDebbie is an educator and designer deeply interested in permaculture-inspired resilience and abundance.  She was the founding President of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. and continues to enjoy an active involvement on the management committee. \nLiving on a peaceful 5 acres at Postmans Ridge (a productive Land for Wildlife property that nourishes family and friends)\, Debbie feels consciously interconnected with nature and community.  She strives to live a simple\, proactive life where her positive handprint is greater than her negative footprint. \nYou might also like to see Debbie’s website\, Nurtured Life\, focused on empowering resilience as a curator of living wisdom.  It includes a potpourri of blog posts for inspiration\, links to events\, and resources (recipes\, plant profiles\, and bookshelf) to build skills and knowledge. \nDebbie writes a free monthly Nurture Notes Newsletter for anyone interested in subscribing. \nConnect with Debbie at her Website | Facebook | Instagram | Newsletter \n\n \n7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share Table\nA light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options). \nSharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations\, and then allow you to browse\, connect and make your selections during supper \nShare Table\nDo you have surplus? \nWe encourage you to bring your surplus produce\, plants\, seeds\, books\, craft supplies\, and resources to share with others at our monthly Connect and Learn evenings. \nSome ideas of what you could bring include – fruit\, vegetables\, herbs\, eggs\, honey\, milk\, jams\, pickles\, preserves\, jars\, ferments\, starters\, SCOBYs\, seeds\, plants\, seedlings\, cuttings\, tubers\, pots\, tools\, gardening magazines\, permaculture books\, recipes\, patterns\, manure\, coffee grounds\, compost additives\, worms\, mealworms\, wool\, fabric\, craft supplies\, soap\, natural cleaning products\, plastic alternatives\, produce bags – the list is extensive. \nPlease bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing \nMembership\n\nAnnual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year.\nIt’s only $40 per person or $30 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home.\nFinancial Members can attend events and workshops during the year at no cost.\nYou can pay your membership for 2024 at checkout when you book to attend this event.\nMembership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join\, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/\n\nParking\nFree off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street). \nAccess\nThe venue has access for wheelchairs\, walking frames\, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision). \nWe hope we see you there! \nCost\n\nFinancial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. – Free\nFirst-time Visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. Event – Free\nNon-Members – $10 per person\nChildren attending with an Adult – Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)
URL:https://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/event/may-connect-and-learn-5/
LOCATION:Level 3\, Toowoomba City Library\, 155 Herries and Victoria Street\, Toowoomba\, Queensland\, 4350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Connect and Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240415T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240415T200000
DTSTAMP:20240327T034357Z
CREATED:20240327T034103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T034357Z
UID:13119-1713205800-1713211200@www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au
SUMMARY:April Connect and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Connect and Learn + Share Table\nBugs for Bugs – presented by Dan Papacek\, Entomologist\nMonday 15 April 2024\n6.30 pm – 8.30 pm\n\nAttend in person or via Zoom\nJoin us at Level 3 Meeting Rooms\, Toowoomba City Library\, Corner of Herries and Victoria Streets\, Toowoomba\, QLD 4350\, or attend online.  We’ll send you the Zoom link once you book.\n \nThis is the monthly Connect and Learn evening for Permaculture Toowoomba Inc.\n \nBookings are Essential \nBookings are essential so we have contact details and know how many will be attending.  Book Here.\n \n  \nWhat We’ll Do \n6.30 pm – Learn – Bugs for Bugs \nPresented by Dan Papacek\, Entomologist\, Bugs for Bugs P/L \n\nWould you like to learn about Integrated Pest Management?\nAre you interested in using insect species as natural enemies to help manage pest problems in your garden?\nDid you know you can use good bugs to control bad bugs?\n\nDuring this informative session\, Dan Papacek will talk to us about the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) including: \n\nBiological Control\nCultural Control\nChemical Control\n\nWithin the framework of biological control\, Dan will focus on: \n\nAugmentation Biological Control\nConservation Biological Control\n\nHe will also bring some display insects and a microscope if you are interested in getting a closer look. \nDan will be happy to take questions both during and after the presentation. \nHe will show how the Bugs for Bugs website is structured\, how individuals might work out which species may help them\, and how to order products if interested. \nWebsite https://bugsforbugs.com.au/ \nFacebook https://www.facebook.com/BugsF… \nYouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/e… \n\nAbout Dan Papacek \nDan is an entomologist and is currently a manager and director of Bugs for Bugs P/L. He received the Order of Australia (AM) in January 2001 for “Services to the Citrus Industry\, particularly through the development of strategies for integrated pest management of horticultural crops.” \nDan’s key experiences range from Integrated Pest Management (IPM)\, managing beneficial insect mass-rearing programs and collaborating in research with Qld DPI\, CSIRO and the Universities. Over many years he has also worked directly with growers in endemic areas of Queensland to help them achieve best-practice fruit fly control. \n\n  \n7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share Table \nA light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options). \nSharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations\, and then allow you to browse\, connect and make your selections during supper \n  \nShare Table \nDo you have surplus? \nWe encourage you to bring your surplus produce\, plants\, seeds\, books\, craft supplies\, and resources to share with others at our monthly Connect and Learn evenings. \nSome ideas of what you could bring include – fruit\, vegetables\, herbs\, eggs\, honey\, milk\, jams\, pickles\, preserves\, jars\, ferments\, starters\, SCOBYs\, seeds\, plants\, seedlings\, cuttings\, tubers\, pots\, tools\, gardening magazines\, permaculture books\, recipes\, patterns\, manure\, coffee grounds\, compost additives\, worms\, mealworms\, wool\, fabric\, craft supplies\, soap\, natural cleaning products\, plastic alternatives\, produce bags – the list is extensive. \nPlease bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing \n  \nMembership \n2024 Membership Renewals are now due for all members \n\nAnnual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year.\nIt’s only $40 per person or $30 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home.\nFinancial Members can attend events and workshops during the year at no cost.\nYou can pay your membership for 2024 at checkout when you book to attend this event.\nMembership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join\, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/\n\n\nParking \nFree off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street).\n \n\nAccess \nThe venue has access for wheelchairs\, walking frames\, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision). \nWe hope we see you there!\n \n\nCost \n\nFinancial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. – Free\nFirst-time Visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. Event – Free\nNon-Members – $10 per person\nChildren attending with an Adult – Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)
URL:https://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/event/april-connect-and-learn-5/
LOCATION:Level 3\, Toowoomba City Library\, 155 Herries and Victoria Street\, Toowoomba\, Queensland\, 4350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Connect and Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240318T183000
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DTSTAMP:20240208T034851Z
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SUMMARY:March Connect and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Connect and Learn + Share Table\nGarden Herbs for Natural Health – presented by Jenni Pemberton\, Wren Herbal\nMonday 18 March 2024\n6.30 pm – 8.30 pm\n\nAttend in person or via Zoom\nJoin us at Level 3 Meeting Rooms\, Toowoomba City Library\, Corner of Herries and Victoria Streets\, Toowoomba\, QLD 4350\, or attend online.  We’ll send you the Zoom link once you book.\n \nThis is the monthly Connect and Learn evening for Permaculture Toowoomba Inc.\n \nBookings are Essential \nBookings are essential so we have contact details and know how many will be attending.  BOOK HERE\n \n  \nWhat We’ll Do \n6.30 pm – Learn – Garden Herbs for Natural Health \nPresented by Jenni Pemberton\, Wren Herbal \n\nAre you aware of the possibilities of including herbs in your daily life to boost the immune system\, reduce or remove symptoms of illness and prevent infections?\nAre you interested in using plants to improve your health?\n\nThis session will introduce you to how and why it’s a great idea to include them in your life. \nWhile some of the knowledge and techniques from our ancestors for daily plant use has gone into oblivion\, there has been a resurgence of interest in how plants can help our bodies and how to use them\, so learning the old methods is important. \nInclusion of herbs/plants in our diet is proving that ancient methods still work even for treating common Lifestyle Diseases and many of my clients are achieving great results. \nThis presentation is aimed at sharing some of this information and helping increase your knowledge: \n\nDescribing many local forgotten plants that are now considered weeds.\nWhy these plants are beneficial to the human body.\nSimple ways to incorporate plants into your daily life.\nWhat to be wary of when using plants/herbs while taking modern medicines.\nWhat to watch for when harvesting your plants.\nA demonstration showing some methods of creating remedies that will support the body through a cold or flu\, build your immune system\, prevent infection from cuts and if time permits what to do for constipation and haemorrhoids.\nPrinted handouts will be available to those attending this class however if you like to take notes\, please bring a book and pen.\n\n\n  \nAbout Jenni Pemberton \nAfter years of experimenting and using plants\, herbs and remedies Jenni decided to undertake study at the Australasian College of Natural Therapies where she qualified as a Herbalist – Adv. Dip. WHM in 2016.  Jenni’s passion is working with Clients to support and achieve improvement to ‘gut health’ as this had been her lived experience.  The treatment includes modifying food choices – depending on symptoms\, focussing on ways to manage stress and environmental factors which is achieving good results. \nContact Jenni on 0408 987 391 or email wrenherbal@outlook.com at Wren Herbal to arrange a consultation if you feel interested in this form of support. \nWren Herbal also conducts regular workshops that are hands-on\, allowing you to create your own products and offering tools on how you can modify the recipes to suit your needs at home.  These events are listed on Wren Herbal Facebook page with relevant details. \nJenni is currently working in collaboration with @devi_shakti_yoga\, providing herbal information for people to help regulate the nervous system in times of stress and overwhelm. \nOne additional technique that will be added to Jenni’s skills in the next few weeks is supporting the Vagus Nerve to change numerous issues in the body. \nWren Herbal Facebook link:  https://www.facebook.com/wrenherbal \nRegular tips and videos can be viewed on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wrenherbal/ \n\n  \n7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share Table \nA light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options). \nSharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations\, and then give you the opportunity to browse\, connect and make your selections during supper \n  \nShare Table \nDo you have surplus? \nWe encourage you to bring your surplus produce\, plants\, seeds\, books\, craft supplies\, and resources to share with others at our monthly Connect and Learn evenings. \nSome ideas of what you could bring include – fruit\, vegetables\, herbs\, eggs\, honey\, milk\, jams\, pickles\, preserves\, jars\, ferments\, starters\, SCOBYs\, seeds\, plants\, seedlings\, cuttings\, tubers\, pots\, tools\, gardening magazines\, permaculture books\, recipes\, patterns\, manure\, coffee grounds\, compost additives\, worms\, mealworms\, wool\, fabric\, craft supplies\, soap\, natural cleaning products\, plastic alternatives\, produce bags – the list is extensive. \nPlease bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing \nMembership \n2024 Membership Renewals are now due for all members \n\nAnnual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year.\nIt’s only $40 per person or $30 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home.\nFinancial Members can attend events and workshops during the year at no cost.\nYou can pay your membership for 2024 at checkout when you book to attend this event.\nMembership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join\, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/\n\n\nParking \nFree off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street).\n \n\nAccess \nThe venue has access for wheelchairs\, walking frames\, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision). \nWe hope we see you there!\n \n\nCost \n\nFinancial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. – Free\nFirst-time Visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. Event – Free\nNon-Members – $10 per person\nChildren attending with an Adult – Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)
URL:https://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/event/march-connect-and-learn-3/
LOCATION:Level 3\, Toowoomba City Library\, 155 Herries and Victoria Street\, Toowoomba\, Queensland\, 4350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Connect and Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240219T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240219T203000
DTSTAMP:20240208T034400Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T034400Z
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SUMMARY:February Connect and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Connect and Learn + Share Table\nHow to Grow and Eat Tomatoes – presented by Vincent Parisi\nMonday 19 February 2024\n6.30 pm – 8.30 pm\n\nAttend in person or via Zoom\nJoin us at Level 3 Meeting Rooms\, Toowoomba City Library\, Corner of Herries and Victoria Streets\, Toowoomba\, QLD 4350\, or attend online.  We’ll send you the Zoom link once you book.\n \nThis is the monthly Connect and Learn evening for Permaculture Toowoomba Inc.\n \nBookings are Essential \nBookings are essential so we have contact details and know how many will be attending.  BOOK HERE\n \n  \nWhat We’ll Do \n6.30 pm – Learn – How to Grow and Eat Tomatoes \nPresented by Vincent Parisi \nLove eating delicious home grown tomatoes? \nVincent will share the secrets and joys behind growing and eating this most magnificent vegetable (or is it fruit?) in the Italian tradition. He will teach you how to grow the best tomatoes and also how to enhance their flavours in the kitchen. \nVincent has recently published How to Grow and Eat Tomatoes (Like an Italian) and will share some tips from his book.  Topics in his book include: \n\nThe secrets of successful tomato growing with tips and techniques from Italian experts.\nThe history of tomatoes\, heirlooms and hybrids and how to choose the best varieties for your garden.\nAll steps of tomato growing\, from soil preparation to maintenance and troubleshooting.\nCelebrate the slow food movement and the importance of using the best quality ingredients in your cooking.\nSix traditional recipes that showcase the delicious flavours of tomatoes and how to preserve them to extend the harvest\nThis book is the perfect starting point\, whether you want to dabble in growing your own food for the first time\, or whether you are a seasoned grower looking for special tips to get the best out of your tomatoes. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to taste the perfection of a homegrown tomato.\n\nFurther to this\, Vincent will share his tips to grow tomatoes in the south-east Queensland climate\, including navigating harvests around our summer rainfall to get a good crop. \n\n\nAbout Vincent Parisi \nVincent has been creating with and learning from permaculture for ten years. Living in suburbia\, he enjoys developing productive systems through experiment and learning from his garden.  A horticulturalist and environmental scientist\, Vincent has a deep interest in permaculture thinking and practice and its ability to teach and connect. He is constantly inspired by the potential of agroecological systems to become a sum of their parts. \nYou can purchase Vincent’s book at Amazon.com.au. If you enjoy the book\, please leave a review! \nVincent Parisi and Samantha Haworth love sharing their sustainability endeavours at @Merrymakers Permaculture on Instagram. They document their wide range of interests from natural winemaking to wetland building. \n\n  \n\n  \n7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share Table \nA light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options). \nSharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations\, and then give you the opportunity to browse\, connect and make your selections during supper \n  \nShare Table \nDo you have surplus? \nWe encourage you to bring your surplus produce\, plants\, seeds\, books\, craft supplies\, and resources to share with others at our monthly Connect and Learn evenings. \nSome ideas of what you could bring include – fruit\, vegetables\, herbs\, eggs\, honey\, milk\, jams\, pickles\, preserves\, jars\, ferments\, starters\, SCOBYs\, seeds\, plants\, seedlings\, cuttings\, tubers\, pots\, tools\, gardening magazines\, permaculture books\, recipes\, patterns\, manure\, coffee grounds\, compost additives\, worms\, mealworms\, wool\, fabric\, craft supplies\, soap\, natural cleaning products\, plastic alternatives\, produce bags – the list is extensive. \nPlease bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing \nMembership \n2024 Membership Renewals are now due for all members \n\nAnnual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year.\nIt’s only $40 per person or $30 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home.\nFinancial Members can attend events and workshops during the year at no cost.\nYou can pay your membership for 2024 at checkout when you book to attend this event.\nMembership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join\, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/\n\n\nParking \nFree off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street).\n \n\nAccess \nThe venue has access for wheelchairs\, walking frames\, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision). \nWe hope we see you there!\n \n\nCost \n\nFinancial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. – Free\nFirst-time Visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. Event – Free\nNon-Members – $10 per person\nChildren attending with an Adult – Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)
URL:https://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/event/february-connect-and-learn-4/
LOCATION:Level 3\, Toowoomba City Library\, 155 Herries and Victoria Street\, Toowoomba\, Queensland\, 4350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Connect and Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240115T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240115T203000
DTSTAMP:20240107T093241Z
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SUMMARY:January Connect and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Connect and Learn + Share Table\nKeeping Quail – presented by Adam Gould\nMonday 15 January 2024\n6.30 pm – 8.30 pm\nAttend in person or via Zoom\nJoin us at Level 3 Meeting Rooms\, Toowoomba City Library\, Corner of Herries and Victoria Streets\, Toowoomba\, QLD 4350\, or attend online.  We’ll send you the Zoom link once you book.\n \nThis is the monthly Connect and Learn evening for Permaculture Toowoomba Inc.\n \nBookings are Essential \nBookings are essential so we have contact details and know how many will be attending.\n \nWhat We’ll Do \n6.30 pm – Learn – Keeping Quail \nFacilitated by Adam Gould \nAdam will share his practical experiences and tips on how to keep quail. \nWhat’s not to love about quail?  Small and perfectly formed\, they are prolific egg layers and easy to keep. \nDid you know? \n\nAlmost everyone can keep quail\, even in a very small backyard.\nThey’re amazingly easy to look after\, and excellent backyard companions.\nQuail provide fresh\, golden-yoked eggs with impressive feed-to-protein conversion\, and meat is also an option.\nBackyard quail are a useful alternative in urban areas where space and noise constraints may rule out backyard chickens.\nThey also provide pest control\, fertiliser and compost making services.\n\nWe’ll learn about: \n\nthe life of a quail\nraising quail\nhousing (space\, safety\, deep litter\, no need for perches\, why free-ranging is not suitable)\nbasic needs (including feed\, clean water\, dustbath\, grit)\nquail for eggs and meat\njust how remarkable the quail is.\n\nAdam is a hobby farmer and engineer at local government. His passions involve many peculiar interests that include breeding quail and poultry. He has been breeding quails for about 5-6 years and has focused on a dual-purpose variety which produces loads of eggs and a good yield of meat. The emphasis has been about producing a good quality living environment and generally spoiling them with lots of insects and leafy greens. \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share Table \nA light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options). \nSharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations\, and then give you the opportunity to browse\, connect and make your selections during supper \nShare Table \nDo you have surplus? \nWe encourage you to bring your surplus produce\, plants\, seeds\, books\, craft supplies\, and resources to share with others at our monthly Connect and Learn evenings. \nSome ideas of what you could bring include – fruit\, vegetables\, herbs\, eggs\, honey\, milk\, jams\, pickles\, preserves\, jars\, ferments\, starters\, SCOBYs\, seeds\, plants\, seedlings\, cuttings\, tubers\, pots\, tools\, gardening magazines\, permaculture books\, recipes\, patterns\, manure\, coffee grounds\, compost additives\, worms\, mealworms\, wool\, fabric\, craft supplies\, soap\, natural cleaning products\, plastic alternatives\, produce bags – the list is extensive. \nPlease bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing \nMembership \n2024 Membership Renewals are now due for all members \n\nAnnual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year.\nIt’s only $40 per person or $30 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home.\nFinancial Members can attend events and workshops during the year at no cost.\nYou can pay your membership for 2024 at checkout when you book to attend this event.\nMembership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join\, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/\n\nParking \nFree off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street).\n \nAccess \nThe venue has access for wheelchairs\, walking frames\, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision). \nWe hope we see you there!\n \nCost \n\nFinancial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. – Free\nFirst-time Visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. Event – Free\nNon-Members – $10 per person\nChildren attending with an Adult – Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)
URL:https://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/event/january-connect-and-learn-4/
LOCATION:Level 3\, Toowoomba City Library\, 155 Herries and Victoria Street\, Toowoomba\, Queensland\, 4350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Connect and Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231120T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231120T203000
DTSTAMP:20231030T114604Z
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SUMMARY:November Connect and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Connect and Learn + Share Table\nHome Mushroom Cultivation\nMonday 20 November 2023\n6.30 pm – 8.30 pm\nAttend in person or via Zoom\nJoin us at Level 3 Meeting Rooms\, Toowoomba City Library\, Corner of Herries and Victoria Streets\, Toowoomba\, QLD 4350\, or attend online.  We’ll send you the Zoom link once you book.\n \nThis is the monthly Connect and Learn evening for Permaculture Toowoomba Inc.\n \nBookings are Essential \nBook Here. \nBookings are essential so we have contact details and know how many will be attending.\n \nWhat We’ll Do \n6.30 pm – Learn – Home Mushroom Cultivation \nFacilitated by Robyn and Ken\, Top of the Range Gourmet Mushrooms \n\nWould you like to grow delicious\, nutritious mushrooms at home?\nGrowing mushrooms\, or buying local\, is an excellent way to increase the diversity and nutrition of the produce you eat.\n\nIn this informative session with demonstration\, Robyn and Ken will teach us about: \n\nThe many varieties of mushrooms that they grow right here in Toowoomba\nThe many health benefits and uses of mushrooms\nHow to fruit Oyster Mushrooms from spawn\nHow to cultivate Shiitake Mushrooms on logs\n\nAvailable to buy on the night \nRobyn and Ken will bring \n\nGrow Your Own Oyster Mushroom Kits.  All the hard work has been done so you can take a kit home and start fruiting and harvesting your own fresh mushrooms.  Each kit has 2 different varieties of Oyster Mushrooms and many are native to Australia. $25.00 per kit.\nGrow your Own Lions Mane Kits. Ready to fruit Lions Mane kits to take home and enjoy the health benefits of these unusual mushrooms.  $25 per kit.\nInoculated Shiitake Dowel Kits.  An easy option to make your own Shiitake Growing Logs.  Each kit includes 20 dowels. $10.00 per kit.\nFresh\, dehydrated and powdered Mushrooms.\n\nDid you know? \n\nOyster Mushrooms are rich in antioxidants that can help reduce or prevent cell damage. Antioxidants fight free radicals\, which are linked to diseases like cancer.\nOyster Mushrooms are the only low FODMAP mushroom so people with some digestive issues can enjoy them.\nOne cup of Oyster Mushrooms gives you 12% of your recommended iron intake which makes them a great meat substitute.\nSpringtime is a great time to try growing your own Oyster Mushrooms.\nWhile mushrooms may be delicious sliced raw on a salad\, they are more nutritious when cooked. Many nutrients in mushrooms are more accessible after they have been cooked\, and cooking also destroys any toxins and carcinogens.\n\nTop of the Range Gourmet Mushrooms \nKen and Robyn have worked in Agricultural Research for over 35 years.  Robyn until 2010 worked for a Seed Company in their Plant Breeding Research team.  Ken has a PhD (Mycology) and has worked as a Plant Pathologist for a seed company\, had various roles at the GRDC\, and most recently works for Bioherbicides Australia where they try to develop biological tree control using fungi native to Australia for various introduced tree weeds. \nFungi of all types have always been of special interest and Ken and Robyn started Top of the Range Gourmet Mushrooms in 2018 growing and marketing a range of delicious mushrooms.  Every Saturday at the Toowoomba Farmers Market\, under the windmills at Cobb & Co\, they sell fresh\, dehydrated and powdered mushroom varieties including King Oyster\, Native Enoki\, Piopinno\, Chestnuts\, Oysters\, Shiitake\, Lions Mane\, Wood Ear\, and Nameko.  The range is growing every year.  TRGM also supplies a number of restaurants in the area with a range of mushrooms for their menu.  A special interest is native Australian mushrooms and they are always on the look out for new edible mushrooms to add to their collection. \nTop of the Range Gourmet Mushrooms \nToowoomba Farmers Market \n7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share Table \nA light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options). \nSharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations\, and then give you the opportunity to browse\, connect and make your selections during supper \nShare Table \nDo you have surplus? \nWe encourage you to bring your surplus produce\, plants\, seeds\, books\, craft supplies\, and resources to share with others at our monthly Connect and Learn evenings. \nSome ideas of what you could bring include – fruit\, vegetables\, herbs\, eggs\, honey\, milk\, jams\, pickles\, preserves\, jars\, ferments\, starters\, SCOBYs\, seeds\, plants\, seedlings\, cuttings\, tubers\, pots\, tools\, gardening magazines\, permaculture books\, recipes\, patterns\, manure\, coffee grounds\, compost additives\, worms\, mealworms\, wool\, fabric\, craft supplies\, soap\, natural cleaning products\, plastic alternatives\, produce bags – the list is extensive. \nPlease bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing \nMembership \n2024 Membership Renewals are now due for all members \n\nAnnual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year.\nIt’s only $40 per person or $30 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home.\nFinancial Members can attend events and workshops during the year at no cost.\nYou can pay your membership for 2024 at checkout when you book to attend this event.\nMembership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join\, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/\n\nParking \nFree off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street).Access \nThe venue has access for wheelchairs\, walking frames\, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision). \nWe hope we see you there!Cost \n\nFinancial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. – Free\nFirst-time Visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. Event – Free\nNon-Members – $10 per person\nChildren attending with an Adult – Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)
URL:https://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/event/november-connect-and-learn-5/
LOCATION:Level 3\, Toowoomba City Library\, 155 Herries and Victoria Street\, Toowoomba\, Queensland\, 4350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Connect and Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231016T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231016T210000
DTSTAMP:20231030T113944Z
CREATED:20231030T113944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T113944Z
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SUMMARY:October Connect and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Connect and Learn + Share Table\nHome Cheesemaking Demonstration\nPresented by Valerie Pearson\, Green Living Australia\nMonday 16 October 2023\n6.30 pm – 9.00 pm\nAttend in person or via Zoom\nJoin us at Level 3 Meeting Rooms\, Toowoomba City Library\, Corner of Herries and Victoria Streets\, Toowoomba\, QLD\, 4350\, or attend online.  We’ll send you the Zoom link once you book.\n \nThis is the monthly Connect and Learn evening for Permaculture Toowoomba Inc.\n \nBookings are Essential \nBookings are essential so that we have contact details and know how many will be attending.\n \nBook Here. \nWhat We’ll Do \n6.30 pm – Learn – Home Cheesemaking Demonstration \nPresented by Valerie Pearson\, Green Living Australia \nHave you ever wanted to make cheese? \nIn this practical demonstration\, Valerie Pearson\, author of Home Cheese Making in Australia\, will teach how to make delicious cheese at home. This practical demonstration will cover the basics of yoghurt and cheese making. During the session\, you will learn how to make your own mozzarella cheese using common kitchen equipment. \nTaste \nEveryone will also get to taste some dairy yoghurt\, coconut yoghurt\, mozzarella\, quark\, and feta. \nPurchase \nValerie will bring some books\, cheese kits\, yoghurt makers\, and cultures available for purchase for anyone interested. Payment will be by cash or card. Prices are available on the Green Living Australia website https://www.greenlivingaustralia.com.au. \nAbout our Presenter \nValerie Pearson co-founded Green Living Australia an Australian-owned and operated company located south of Brisbane. The business evolved from a need to create homemade\, preservative-free\, additive-free foods\, and chemical-free body products to combat the ever-increasing food allergy and chemical sensitivity within our society. \nGreen Living Australia provides pure cultures\, equipment and education for conscious foodies to fill their dietary requirements and gourmet food cravings\, and to make all-natural body products that are chemical-free and sustainable. The focus is to enable community members to produce their own artisan cheeses from chevre and cream fraiche to feta and camembert\, and boutique lacto-ferments such as kimchi\, sauerkraut\, natural pickles\, kefir and kombucha. \n \n7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share Table \nA light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options). \nSharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations\, and then give you the opportunity to browse\, connect and make your selections during supper.\n \nShare Table \nDo you have surplus? \nWe encourage you to bring your surplus produce\, plants\, seeds\, books\, craft supplies\, and resources to share with others at our monthly Connect and Learn evenings. \nSome ideas of what you could bring include – fruit\, vegetables\, herbs\, eggs\, honey\, milk\, jams\, pickles\, preserves\, jars\, ferments\, starters\, SCOBYs\, seeds\, plants\, seedlings\, cuttings\, tubers\, pots\, tools\, gardening magazines\, permaculture books\, recipes\, patterns\, manure\, coffee grounds\, compost additives\, worms\, mealworms\, wool\, fabric\, craft supplies\, soap\, natural cleaning products\, plastic alternatives\, produce bags – the list is extensive. \nPlease bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing \nParking \nFree off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street).\n \nAccess \nThe venue has access for wheelchairs\, walking frames\, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision). \nWe hope we see you there!\n \nCost \n\nFinancial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. – Free\nFirst-time Visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. Event – Free\nNon-Members – $10 per person\nChildren attending with an Adult – Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)\n\nMembership \nAnnual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year. It’s only $40 per person or $30 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home. \nMembership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join\, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/\n \nCOVID-19 \nWe’re taking careful steps to make sure everyone stays healthy and safe. This includes: \n\nFollowing all Queensland Health Guidelines. See https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19\n\nPlease don’t attend if you or anyone in your household is unwell.  Help us keep everyone healthy and well.
URL:https://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/event/october-connect-and-learn-5/
LOCATION:Level 3\, Toowoomba City Library\, 155 Herries and Victoria Street\, Toowoomba\, Queensland\, 4350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Connect and Learn
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