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: 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

Title: Composting Workshop Location: Beechworth Neighbourhood Centre Description: Learn how to create a successful compost in 6 weeks using the hot composting method. Presented by local horticulturist Donna Page, who will share her knowledge and tips for producing great compost using tried and tested methods. • When: Sat, November 12th • Where : Beechworth Neighbourhood Centre • Time: 1.00pm-3pm. Afternoon Tea provided RSVP by emailing: beechworthcg@telstra.com by Fri, Nov 11th This workshop is a FREE event Start Time: 13:00 Date: 2011-11-12

Title: ‘Environmental Film Festival Melbourne.’ Location: Yackandandah town hall Link out: Click here Description: On the 20th of November, Yackandandah Arts (Flickside) and Yack Sustainability are hosting a selection of fine films from the ‘Environmental Film Festival Melbourne.’

There will be a session at 2:00pm and 7:00pm, with special prices to attend both! Session One 2:00pm – 4:00pm (With interval) ‘Magic Harvest and ‘Play Again’ Session Two 7:00pm – 8:40pm (Drinks/Snacks from 6:30pm) ‘Common Ground and ‘Planeat’

Tickets online http://www.trybooking.com/YGS or from Kinagrow in Yack General Information: Matthew Charles‐Jones 0400 654 711

Date: 2011-11-20

Title: Beyond Zero Emissions presentation Location: The Hotel Nicholas, 1A Camp St, Beechworth (on SE corner of High St) Description: The Wodonga-Indigo Branch of the Australian Greens Victoria has arranged for Chris Haines from Beyond Zero Emissions to present information locally on how Australia can move to a safe, healthy, zero emissions future. Beyond Zero Emissions is an independent not-for-profit organisation that works with volunteer technical experts to research climate change solutions, and to educate individuals and communities. Its core goal is “to develop blueprints for the implementation of climate change solutions that will rapidly reduce emissions and give our society and global ecosystems a chance of surviving into the future.”

In addition: Australian Greens’ National Climate Action Campaigner, Alex Bhathal, will provide an overview of the work and preliminary outcomes of the Local Initiatives Campaign, which commenced in June, 2011, looking at what works and what doesn’t when it comes to climate action campaigning, and why local initiatives are so crucial to the success of the climate action movement.

This is a great opportunity to hear and learn locally from two committed people working actively in the vital field of climate change mitigation. Everyone is welcome, so please pass this information on through your networks.

RSVP by Thursday 17th November for dinner and/or the presentation. Kind regards, Cheryl 0478 228 144

Start Time: 19:30 Date: 2011-11-23

Title: Healthy Gardens, Healthy Life! Location: Yackandandah Description: A day of inspiration and information, with special guest presenter Stephen Ryan from Gardening Australia. Plus many other experts who will share their knowledge of horticulture, bee-keeping, organics, poultry-keeping, composting and lots more!

Tickets $10. To book contact: Yack Hospital on (02) 6028 0100 or email: lisa@ybnh.com.au

Start Time: 09:30 Date: 2011-10-22