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Events at Northey Street City Farm during December 2019

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We’re delighted to share with our readers the workshops that our Sister organization in Brisbane will be hosting during December 2019.

In December our big event is our combined Summer Solstice, Night Market and 25th Birthday

Fri 20 December 2019 – 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

We will be celebrating 25 years and launching our Monthly Friday Night Organic Market at the Summer Solstice. Brisbane’s first Organic Street Food Market will be set in Brisbane’s much loved Northey Street City Farm. In a relaxed atmosphere among the gardens, bush tucker and fruit forests, you will be able to eat locally sourced organic food for a wholesome delicious dinner. Plenty of vegan and gluten free options will be available, including some of the finest tasting desserts you can imagine. Organic juices, smoothies, and refreshing drinks will be on offer. You will be able to purchase fresh organic fruit and veg from local organic farmers, where your money goes directly to the farmer. There will be loads of artists, healers and ethical makers to assist you in your health journey and commitment to a sustainable lifestyle.

Our family friendly, organic, community-based night market, will provide local and international entertainers, inspiring films, and meaningful presentations on ethical choices and sustainable practice. An inclusive, kids friendly space, where everybody is valued and encouraged to live sustainably. We are very excited to announce that the Vanua Fire will be performing! Vanua Fire is a fire dancing troupe hailing from Vanuatu, performing a spectacular show of fire twirling, fire breathing and acrobatics. Vanua Fire performs with specialised fire twirling equipment, to produce a high energy fire show for all ages. With over 7 years of nightly performances and tours, we are thrilled to be able to host them for a Brisbane show before they head off to Woodford!.

It’s going to be a mid-summer night to remember.

Book here

Sat, 7 December 2019 9:00am – 4:00pm

Rustic Basket Making Weaving Circle

At this Rustic Basket Making Weaving Circle you will create your own unique basket/s made from a range of natural fibres including cat’s claw, palm fibres, raffia, banana coils and cane.

You can use Rustic Baskets to hold food, mail, pot plants, treasures, pencils and paintbrushes, food harvests, jewellry, make-up, bathroom supplies and for decoration in any spot! Come make one or two in this great workshop, using a range of natural fibres and recycled materials to create a unique piece for yourself or to give as a gift to someone you love. An ancient tradition is to gift your first basket and so this workshop is a great opportunity to give a wonderful gift to a loved one for Christmas as well as make a second for yourself! Please bring your own shells, beads, recycled materials or memento’s to weave into your basket or a sturdy wooden handle if you so choose.

 

Desi Achilleos has worked as a community artist for over 20 years. She currently works at Northey Street City Farm and completed her Permaculture Design Certificate in 2017. She has a passion for natural fibre art, basket weaving and creating art in community settings.

Cost: $100/$85 healthcare card (all materials included for at least two baskets)

Book here

 

 

 

Saturday, 16th November 2019, 9am to 12noon, Christmas Craft Decorations using everyday materials with Gayle Richens

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Gayle will share with you how to create Christmas Decorations from magazines, toilet roll cardboard and many other household items. We will create wreaths with different shapes other than circles. Hanging decorations to use instead of balloons that create so much damage to our environment & wildlife.

What to bring: magazines/brochures with thicker paper (eg Salt Magazine), scissors, long nose pliers, tweezers, craft glue, paint brush, pencil, hot glue gun & glue, wire coat hangers for wreath, cardboard for wreath base, thick brown paper, clean used paper coffee cups, any thicker paper 200gsm, used books, wrappers,

Adults & older children

 

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Saturday, 7 December 2019 9:30-11:30am, Kids Workshop at the Teepee with Gayle & Kelli

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Meet at the Teepee at 9:30am, in case of bad weather all activities will be moved to the Blue House

December workshop – Kids Craft & Fun day

This day is devoted to Christmas decorations mostly made from nature & recycled magazines, plastic bottles, cardboard & lots of painting. We will make things to hang in the tree.

Please bring along:

Hat, Water bottle & old clothes that don’t mind getting dirty

Hot glue gun (if you have one)

Seed pods, cones and anything you’ve found in nature,some washed, clean & dry empty drink bottles,  We will also have some to share with everyone.

There is a delightful park next door for everyone to picnic and play in afterwards

The Kids workshops will be hosted by our beautiful volunteers Gayle & Kelli

To book, click here:

 

All children to be accompanied by an adult

Saturday, 30 November 2019, 9-11am, Care for your Animals during the Summer Heat with Dr Renee O’Duhring

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Over the past 100 years, heatwaves have killed more Australians than any other natural hazard.  According to BOM, January 2019 was Australia’s hottest ever month on record.
With extreme heat comes the potential for many extreme events – bush fires blazing out of control as the Peregian-Coolum area experienced this year, heat stress, and heat stroke affecting particularly the young and old.
Whilst we can escape to the air conditioner or strip off to cool down, some animals can’t even access shade, or water, and have inefficient means of cooling themselves.  This leaves our animals and wildlife at even greater risk of weather-dependent events.
So whilst we lobby government to enact some meaningful global change in the battle against rising temperatures, what can we do to protect our animals?
In this talk, Dr Renee from The Natural Vets will share:
– how to identify heat stress in an animal
– how to treat heat stress using conventional and holistic methods
– what you can do to prevent heat stress in domestic pets, captive pets such as birds and reptiles, and wildlife.
Presenter’s Biography:
Dr Renee didn’t always know she wanted to be a Vet. She thought she might become a paramedic Chopper Pilot, but somehow ended up at Vet School instead. Then sadly within her first year of graduating Dr Renee found her conventional vet training lacking.
A lightbulb moment occurred when she cured an incurable abscess on an alpaca’s face (that had not responded to multiple rounds of antibiotics or surgery) with homeopathy!   This experience inspired her to fall down the rabbit hole that is holistic veterinary medicine.  She studied veterinary homeopathy and Chinese herbal medicine, and the importance of real nutrition.
15 years later, Dr Renee is a partner in The Natural Vets, a dedicated integrative vet clinic in Forest Glen on the Sunshine Coast.  A clinic that promotes raw diets, minimal vaccine schedules and an holistic approach to pet wellness.
Dr Renee is passionate about educating people on the true causes of disease and the path to health, and living a gentle life in connection with the earth and all of its creatures.

Saturday, 23 November 2019, 9-11am, Days of our Hives, The Wonderful world of Bugs with Michelle Gleeson

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Insects have roamed our planet for nearly 400 million years. During this time, they have colonised every corner of our globe and can utilise food sources and habitats that remain unattainable to other organisms.
But what makes insects truly remarkable is the complex relationships they form with other organisms. From mind controlling fungi that infect ants and make them do their bidding to blood sucking lice that cling to the flippers of seals in freezing Antarctic seas.
Like any good television soap opera there is murder, betrayal, promiscuity and manipulation in this miniature civilisation. This workshop will give you a closer look at insects and their complicated relationships.
Presenter’s Biography:
I am the director, co-founder and SE Queensland presenter for Bugs Ed.  I was captivated by insects from an early age, and a brief frisking by my parents would usually turn up an array of critters in my pockets.  I was around eight when I decided to become an entomologist when I was older.
I completed a Bachelor of Science majoring in Entomology at the University of Queensland and later went on to receive first class Honours in Entomology.  I have recently been appointed as an Adjunct Industry Fellow at the University of Queensland.
My current work includes outreach programs in remote schools, development of practical lab sessions to introduce secondary school students to Biological Sciences at UQ and various field research projects.  I have also been a member of the Australian Entromological Society and the Richmond Birdwing Recover Network. I’ve always wanted to share my love of insects with people, especially children; it reminds me of my own childhood fascination. In January 2003, together with Anthony and Katie Hiller of the Mount Glorious Biological Centre, we developed a range of hands-on insect workshops and thus founded Bugs Ed. In December 2009, Michelle had the amazing experience of working with wildlife guru Sir David Attenborough during his trip down under to film his latest series.  The pair spent the day at Australia Zoo, wrangling rhinoceros beetles alongside D.J., a 2 tonne African Rhino!

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