Congratulations to Kim and Brett Brown who won the ticket to the CelebrATE festival. Here is what Kim had to say:
Yes!! Master Banjo (my son) and I went to CelebrATE together and we had an absolute ball. Learning, singing, dancing, camping and sharing with like minded people – does it get any better than that? Highlights were the farm tour with Tom Kendall, the Food Forrest walk, talk with Geoff Lawton and the music. A surprise for me was learning about biogas, making gas for the kitchen from manure and greens – very interesting. Banjo’s favourite was The Food Forrest walk with Geoff and the chicken workshop with Amanda Moore. We highly recommend attending CelebrATE next year and getting some great information specific to our bioregion from people well established in the area.
Many thanks to Tom and Zaia for donating the ticket, we are very grateful to have won the ticket through YCG, without the windfall we would not have been able to attend.
Join Gayle, Robyn and Bree from our ‘Give Plastic the Flick’ group to make your own wax wraps. This is a hands-on workshop.
Is food your medicine? or food your poison? Unfortunately for most people, the food they consume is having negative effects on their health and you may not even be aware of this as you have forgotten what it is like to feel good, to feel vibrant, energetic and positive.
Keeping chickens in your backyard can be simple and enjoyable if done correctly. If you plan to own chickens, or already have chickens, this workshop will give you in-depth information on housing, fencing, diet and general health maintenance. Kirstie Henning is a qualified holistic Animal Nutritionist. She has successfully bred a large range of purebred heritage breeds including a range of exotic breeds of bantam chickens at her acreage property in North Arm near Yandina. Whether you are a beginner, or already own chickens, you will learn lots of tips and tricks for keeping poultry including natural alternatives. Bring along your questions on the day as it is an interactive workshop. To book 
Common names: Malabar Chestnut, Guiana, Guiana Chestnut, Guyana Chestnut, Provision tree, Saba Nut, Money Tree
Fruit are ovoid, woody green pod which can reach 2-5cm in length and resemble a kapok or silk floss seed pod. The tightly packed nuts inside enlarge until the pod bursts and fall to the ground. These can be eaten raw or roasted. The raw nuts taste like peanuts and will keep for months in a cool, dry place. Roast nuts with oil and garlic or grind into flour for baking.
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