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The conference and it’s associated events will bring people together to share stories and discuss where we’re going as a movement. Presentations will be given by a wide range of local activists from local group leaders to gardeners, educators, writers, designers, foresters and more. Site visits will be happening to local gardens and community sites

Dates: Friday 30th September – Sunday 2nd October
Venue: South Melbourne Commons
Address: Corner Bank and Montague Streets South Melbourne

30th Birthday Party

Friday Evening 30th September
Food and live band to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Permaculture Melbourne’s fouding.

Conference

Sat & Sun 1st–2nd October
The Conference program is a mix of networking and discussion, with an emphasis on swapping stories as well as discussing policy and planning issues

Saturday Evening

Film screening and BBQ
Screening of the just released documentary Anima Mundi. The director will be attending and speak about the project .

For further information contact
http://www.permaculturemelbourne.org.au/

Tickets

E-tickets from Greentix or
contact Ann annstevens@optusnet.com.au

Are you overladen with lemons? Or coveting your neighbour’s rhubarb perhaps?
Too much worm tea or compost.  Chooks laying like crazy and you don’t know what to do with the eggs? You can get into the spirit of sharing and swapping your surplus produce with friends and neighbours at this local free food swap.

This is a FREE event.

WHEN    Saturday September 3, 2011.  9.30 am – 10.30 am.  NB The Swap is on the first Saturday of each month.

WHERE   Spotswood Community House, cnr Melbourne Rd & McLister St, Spotswood.
(Next to the Spotswood Primary School.  Melways ref 41 J12.
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CONTACT      Julie on 9391 2613. E      coordinator@spotswood.com.au

The Monthly Spotswood Farmers Market is on next door at the Primary School, so you can swap with us and buy at the market.

An initiative of the Spotswood Community House & Newport Organic Collective Inc

Time: 11:00AM – 3:00PM
Date; Sunday, 4th September 2011
Address: Flemington Community Centre
25 Mt. Alexander Rd. Flemington Debneys Park
Melways ref. 2A c1

Lots of activities for the whole family

Activities start at 11.00 AM

? Soccer Eid Cup
? Jumping Castle, rides
? Face painting and henna
? Music & Cultural shows
? Halal BBQ $2 inc. drink!

Ever wondered what our city would be like if everybody took one fewer trip by car each week?

Cars are an important part of our lives. They’ve enabled us to do things that would otherwise be impossible. They’ve given us previously unknown freedoms, but are they always the best option? And what has dependence on cars done to our community?

Have you ever tried to go places without a car and have you noticed what that does to your relationship with the world and people around you?

Would you like to drive less, but don’t know where to start?

This month’s EmPOWering Community Drinks will address these questions and more under the theme “Living Outside the Box – Getting Around Without A Car.”

Directing our conversation around this topic will be Janet Rice. You may know of Janet as the former mayor of Maribyrnong, but she has many hats and a wealth of knowledge about smart urban design and sustainable transport. She is also an experienced bike rider with lots of tips to share.

If you haven’t been to one of our drinks yet they are lots of fun – as well as exploring our theme with a drink (or cuppa) in hand, you have lots of opportunities to meet other members of the west and even make new friends!

So come along:

Sunday 18th September, 3-5pm at the Dancing Dog cafe, corner Albert and Raleigh Streets, Footscray!

The Wyndham Sustainability Festival is gearing up to be an action packed week of green activities for the whole family.

The festival runs from 5th to 11th September 2011 and features a week of sustainable events, culminating with the Sustainability Expo on Sunday 11th September 2011.

For details on activities and events occuring during the week, visit http://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/sustainabilityfestival2011

Biodiversity

When: Monday 5 September

Time: 7-9pm

Where: Civic Centre, 9 Kellaway Avenue, Moonee Ponds
(enter via Pascoe Vale Road)

Cost: Free

It’s hard to believe that our cities can play a role in protecting our flora and fauna for future generations. This forum will explore the original ecology of Melbourne and the role that our suburbs can now play in protecting and restoring species, in both public areas and our backyards.

Guest speakers include:

Dr Gary Presland, author of A Place for a Village. What was the local ecology and geology like in Melbourne? Find out about our natural history.
Assoc Prof Mark McDonnell, Australia Research Centre for Urban Ecology. What value does urban ecology have in Moonee Valley and beyond?
Holly Parsons, Birds Australia. What can we do in our backyards to help with biodiversity? Try Birds in Backyards.
Moonee Valley is home to many residents keen to discuss big ideas and local solutions. We welcome you to join us at these forums as your thoughts are central to our city sustainability planning.

Refreshments will be provided and giveaways are up for grabs!

RSVP: Thursday 1 September on 9243 8888 or environment@mvcc.vic.gov.au

Don’t forget, this Sunday, 21st August is our regular social event at the Dancing Dog cafe in Footscray from 3-5pm:

These regular gatherings are aimed at inspiring and facilitating the building of a resilient, nurturing and empowering community in the west.

Each gathering includes a speaker or activity around a topic, as well as time to share your thoughts and to enjoy a drink with and meet other locals.

This month our theme will be Community Gardens and Edible Landscapes. Come and here members of the Maribyrnong Community Gardens Working Group inspire you with their vision for an edible Maribyrnong and their immediate goal of a pilot garden within the next year.

Everybody welcome!

On the third Sunday of each month from 3-5pm, Permaculture Out West hosts EmPOWering community drinks at the Dancing Dog Cafe in Footscray.

These regular gatherings are aimed at inspiring and facilitating the building of a resilient, nurturing and empowering community in the west.

Each gathering includes a speaker or activity around a topic, as well as time to share your thoughts and to enjoy a drink with and meet other locals.

Our next gathering will be Sunday 21st August and our theme will be Community Gardens and Edible Landscapes. Come and here members of the Maribyrnong Community Gardens Working Group inspire you with their vision for an edible Maribyrnong and their immediate goal of a pilot garden within the next year.

Everybody welcome!

Don’t forget that it’s Melbourne Open House this weekend and it unlocks your city. You’ll be able to explore 75 incredible buildings for free, including ACF’s 60L Green Building.

What: ACF 60L Building is part of Melbourne Open House

When: This weekend 30 and 31 July, 10am-4pm

Where: 60 Leicester St, Carlton

The 60L Green Building is a building like no other. It is a living, breathing, dynamic space of light, colour and fresh air. It has changed the way we work and live, and showcases the future of our cities.

Fun on the day includes:
Sustainable seafood seminar and tastings
Diggers Club roof top garden talks
Earthkids dirtgirl from dirtgirlworld will be there for the kids
Live music entertainment
‘Meet a Campaigner’ talks
Guided tours of the building every 15 minutes! (All you have to do is turn up)
GreenHome interactive seminars
GreenHome competition with great prizes
An ACF raffle
You can turn up on the day for activities, talks or a building tour. Or visit ACF online to secure your place.

Melbourne Open House is for residents, visitors, families, design buffs, architecture fans – anyone who loves Melbourne is invited to explore great contemporary, historic and sustainable buildings and spaces.
We look forward to seeing you there!

On the 3rd Sunday of every month, POW hosts EmPOWering Community Drinks – regular gatherings aimed at inspiring and facilitating the building of a resilient, nurturing and empowering community in the west.

Each gathering includes a speaker or activity around a topic, as well as time to share your thoughts and to enjoy a drink with and meet other locals.

This month Nick Ray, coordinator of Ethical Consumer Group will introduce our theme of Ethical Consumption: The Power of Individuals and Communities to Make a Difference.

Please join us and bring a friend or neighbour. Everybody welcome. Drinks at bar prices.