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YCG an affiliate partner with the Permaculture Education Institute

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permaculture_education_instituteDid you know the call for permaculture-skilled people is growing around the world in a whole range of contexts – and it’s only going to get bigger? The world definitely needs people who can design permaculture systems and be great communicators and teachers too.

YCG is now an affiliate partner with the Permaculture Education Institute. This learning centre created by Morag Gamble one of the foremost Permaculture educators in the world gives you access to an online Permaculture design certificate (PDC) and Permaculture teachers certificate. By making your booking through us you are contributing financially to the gardens at no additional cost to you.

Imagine being able to facilitate, create and implement regenerative edible landscape designs for individuals and communities – urban and rural, and teach others how to do the same. It is a great way of life and such a fabulous feeling to be of positive service to people and the planet. Every day, you know your efforts are not only enhancing people’s health and lifestyles, but you are contributing to planetary health too.

To book or learn more click here

Celebrating Seniors Week – Tuesday, 21 August 2018

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To celebrate seniors week YCG is hosting a free Grandparents and Grandkids morning on Tuesday, August 21st 10 am – 12 pm.
Come and have some fun doing simple garden crafts. We will also go on a garden walkabout to see lots of flowers and insects, worms and chooks.
Please wear old clothes as there may be paint, glue and of course dirt!
Bring a hat, food, drink bottle. Filtered rainwater available.
You are welcome to use our tea and coffee making facilities to make a cuppa.
The park next door is a great place to have a play and eat your packed lunch afterwards!
We look forward to welcoming all the grandparents and grandkids. For preparation purposes please book for this free event. To book click here

Vacancy – YCG Treasurer

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Yandina Community Gardens is seeking a passionate and like-minded person to fill the role of the Association Treasurer. This is a volunteer position and is an integral part of the management committee helping to guide and action the strategic direction of the organisation.

Duties Include:

  • keeping and maintaining an asset register for the association
  • managing the petty cash balance
  • keeping the petty cash records up-to-date
  • documenting all payments made and received, including receipts, invoices and statements
  • maintaining all deposit
  • making sure that the committee approves the treasurer’s report
  • ensures all legislative requirements are met with regard to the organisation finances

 

Graeme Sait Shares His Tips On Problem Free Home Gardens And Their Importance

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Graeme Sait’s challenge to all of us at his 4-hour workshop on Saturday, 18 August 2018 was that we can no longer be spectators when it comes to climate change and that each of us can make a difference by starting in our own backyard. Graeme’s messages are powerful and his knowledge and insight into the challenges and solutions leave you with hope, not despair. Read more about his tips on growing nutrient-dense food in your garden here. To see more on the importance of humus check out his TedTalk here.

Permaculture Design Intensive At Yandina With Morag Gamble

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Our Permaculture Design intensive is currently underway with Morag Gamble. The participants are hard at work redesigning Yandina Community Gardens’ space to demonstrate how to live sustainably using Permaculture principles. We are enjoying a journey of rediscovering our beautiful gardens, their potential, smells, soils and much much more. Watch this space for further news on the changes that are envisaged over the coming months.

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