Beechworth Urban Landcare and Sustainability

Title: North East Energy Expo Location: Oxley Hall Link out: Click here Description: he North East Energy Expo will showcase a range of traditional and cutting-edge renewable and energy-saving ideas and technologies that will be of interest to both householders and farmers.

More than 20 exhibits will include everything from solar panels and solar water pumps to make-your-own biodiesel, double-glaze retrofits, earth building, waste heaters, telemetry and solar cookers, to name a few.

Plus register on the day for the Speed Date a Sustainable Designer event. Your chance to have your tricky questions answered by an expert!

There will also be packed schedule of presentations by expert speakers who will share practical and inspiring information on topics such as international energy trends, choosing solar panels or hot water systems, bioenergy, minimizing farm inputs and the energy future of our region.

Activities for the kids and food available on site. Start Time: 10:00 Date: 2012-05-20 End Time: 16:00

Title: Grow it up! Garden workshop

Location: Beechworth Community Garden – Neighbourhod Centre

Description: Home vegetable gardens should be visually pleasing as well as being very practical spaces. Simply by including some personal pieces of artwork you can get valuable growing space as well as adding some unique touches to any garden bed. Join local garden designer and artist Donna Page who will teach you to weave and build simple but beautiful garden structures.

RSVP Essential to: BeechworthCG@telstra.com by Thurs, May or call Donna on 0408 173 813 This is a FREE Workshop. Morning Tea provided. Start Time: 10:00 Date: 2012-05-12 End Time: 12:00

Title: Is your home affecting your health? Location: Beechworth Neighbourhood CentreDescription: Our home is our castle and for most of us, it is the biggest financial investment we will ever make – but what if your home is harming your health or that of your family? In this seminar find out how to reduce your exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) from your household wiring and appliances; Why wireless technology could be ruining your health; how to protect our kids from mobile phone radiation; which chemicals to avoid in your personal care products and why; where the allergens are in your home; hazards to look for when building or renovating & much more! Includes the internationally acclaimed documentary Full Signal, an eye opening documentary on the issues surrounding mobile phone towers. Start Time: 18:30Date: 2012-05-14End Time: 20:30

Title: From Grassroots to Globalism, What is happening to our food Location: Deakin University, Melbourne City Centre, Level 3, 550 Bourke Street, Melbourne Description: Institution VicHealth Cost Free Contact Details Julie Woods 0437748017 jwoods@vichealth.vic.gov.au

Event Details This event will be a panel discussion featuring US Food Activist, Mark Winne, UK Food Policy Academic Martin Caraher and founder of hike4hunger, Simon Lewis, to explore questions relating to “Who controls the food we eat”, “how do we have a say in our own food security and production” and “who will feed a hungry world”?

Detail of Speaker or Topics Mark Winne Santa Fe, New Mexico Renowned food sustainability public policy expert, lecturer and author of Food Rebels, Guerrilla Gardeners, and Smart Cookin’ Mamas; and Closing the Food Gap. Professor Martin Caraher Professor of Food and Health Policy, City University London and ‘Resident Thinker’ Deakin University Co-author of Food Policy: Integrating Health, Environment and Society Simon Lewis Founder: hike4hunger A pilgrimage to end hunger – towards World Food Day,16 October Start Time: 15:00 Date: 2012-03-28 End Time: 17:00

Title: From Grassroots to Globalism, What is happening to our food Location: Deakin University, Melbourne City Centre, Level 3, 550 Bourke Street, Melbourne Description: Institution VicHealth Cost Free Contact Details Julie Woods 0437748017 jwoods@vichealth.vic.gov.au

Event Details This event will be a panel discussion featuring US Food Activist, Mark Winne, UK Food Policy Academic Martin Caraher and founder of hike4hunger, Simon Lewis, to explore questions relating to “Who controls the food we eat”, “how do we have a say in our own food security and production” and “who will feed a hungry world”?

Detail of Speaker or Topics Mark Winne Santa Fe, New Mexico Renowned food sustainability public policy expert, lecturer and author of Food Rebels, Guerrilla Gardeners, and Smart Cookin’ Mamas; and Closing the Food Gap. Professor Martin Caraher Professor of Food and Health Policy, City University London and ‘Resident Thinker’ Deakin University Co-author of Food Policy: Integrating Health, Environment and Society Simon Lewis Founder: hike4hunger A pilgrimage to end hunger – towards World Food Day,16 October Start Time: 15:00 Date: 2012-03-28 End Time: 17:00

Title: Autumn Planting, Spring Harvest Location: Beechworth Neighbourhood Centre Description: Learn how to create a productive autumn vegetable garden. This workshop will cover soil preparation, crop rotation and companion planting to maximise your harvest. Join local horticulture teacher Donna Page for this informative hands on workshop in the Beechworth Community Garden. Workshop Fee:$25 (Includes a light lunch and the opportunity to share your gardening experience & enthusiasm with others) Bookings are essential. Call Beechworth Neighbourhood Centre: 0357282386 For enquires phone Donna Page (Community Garden Facilitator) on 0428337701 Start Time: 10:00 Date: 2012-03-24 End Time: 12:300

You can now borrow a Save Power Kit free of charge from Upper Murray Regional Library.

It’s a fun and educational way for you and your household to learn more about the power you use and how to reduce your power bills.

The Save Power Kits provide tools, information and a guidebook to help you make your home more energy efficient.

The Save Power Kits can:

• show you what uses the most power in your home, and
• give you ideas and some easy steps you can take to save money, power and reduce our impact on the environment.

Save Power Kits – borrow from your local library for more info – or contact the library!

Come along to this free community meeting to learn five great ways to help reduce your electricity bill. We will have experts at the meeting who will be on hand to explain: > How solar power systems work and whether solar power is right for you. > How to access the federal and state government incentives. > Ten common mistakes to avoid when going solar. > How you can go solar without large upfront costs.

Wed 15th Feb 7-9pm at Baarmutha Park Function Centre, Beechworth