Adelaide Greenies calendar

Sat Sep 4 - The Urban Orchard comes to Gawler

The successful, homegrown fruit and vegetable exchange is coming to Gawler! Initiated by Gawler Community House, a new network of households across the Gawler area will be meeting monthly to swap and share the produce of their backyard (or frontyard or guerrilla(!)) gardens, and conduct workshops on gardening and preserving the harvest. Why an Urban Orchard? – To provide an opportunity for people to utilise otherwise-wasted fruit, vegetables, herbs and seeds – To create networks within the neighbourhood and build stronger local communities – To reduce green waste and pressure on landfill – To provide healthy, seasonal food for the community – To share valuable skills, from pruning to preserving – To reduce the need to transport produce from outside the city, state or country! Less transport means less fuel burned, less pollution and less greenhouse gas emissions – To learn how to make dolmades and to raise awareness of traditional and innovative ways to use locally grown produce The Gawler Urban Orchard begins on Saturday 7 November 2009, at the Gawler Community House, 2 Scheibener Terrace, Gawler. Any excess produce will be donated to community food and health services. For more information on this project, contact Jill on gawlerch [at] bigpond.com or phone 8522 4601 or 0408 084 129; or drop in to the Gawler Community House, 2 Scheibener Terrace, Gawler (old ETSA depot). Opening hours: Office: Monday –Thursday 9am-3pm; Op Shop: Monday – Friday 9.30am-3pm, lst Saturday of the month 9am-1pm Visit http://www.adelaide.foe.org.au/?page_id=408 to find a homegrown fruit and vegetable exchange near you!

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Sat Sep 4 - Henley Fruit&Veg Swap

Do you live west of the city with fruit, herbs, vegetables or seedlings growing in you backyard, or know someone who does? Would you like to be able to swap some of your excess crop for some food of a different kind? Then come to the Fruit and Veg Swap! Henley Community Garden Henley High School (enter at end of Cluse St) fortnightly from 9 January 2010 Grange Organic Market Grange Uniting Church fortnightly from 16 January 2010 It doesn't matter whether you have a tiny bunch of chives or a whole box of lemons! Big or small, swap your excess fruit, vegetables or herbs to: - eat fresh, local, healthy and varied home-grown produce - eat sustainably, reduce waste and cut down your "food miles" - chat and pick up tips from other food growers and eaters Email: henley.fruit.and.veg.swap [at] gmail.com Phone: Alison Eastland 0400 288545 Please bring your fruit/veges/herbs/seeds in a reusable container; no plastic wrap please. Excess food will be donated to community organisations. No produce? Come along anyway and meet us - we're friendly! http://fruitandvegswaps.wordpress.com

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Sat Sep 4 - The Urban Orchard: Clarence Park Food Swap

The Urban Orchard – Clarence Park 10.00am-12noon, first Saturday of the month Clarence Park Community Centre, 72-74 East Avenue, Black Forest Email joel.catchlove [at] foe.org.au for more information, or phone 0403 886 951

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Sat Sep 4 - The Urban Orchard: Henley Fruit and Vegetable Swap

Henley Fruit and Veg Swap 10.00am-11.00am, first Saturday of the month Henley High School, off Cluse Road Hosted by the Henley Community Garden Email Alison at ajeastland [at] netspace.net.au for more information, or phone 0400 288 545.

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Sun Sep 5 - SCSA: Essential Edibles community market

Community Markets Essential Edibles – Buy/Swap Share/Market @ Joslin Reserve 1st Sunday of the month 8:30am – 11:30am Come Spring, the Joslin Community Group is embracing the Urban Orchard model. Our aim is to invite local residents to bring their excess produce and swap, trade or sell at a market style event. This is to promote the idea of reducing waste, food miles and also the community focus of sharing and caring. If you need further information or wish to be on the contact list, please call Lisa on 8132 1717 Sustainable Communities South Australia www.sustainablecommunitiessa.wordpress.com

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Sun Sep 5 - The Food Forest: strawbale info session

The Food Forest Open Day - Sunday, 5 September Clifford Road, Hillier (just south of Gawler) $15 (or $20 for whole day), children free. No pets. Tea and coffee available. Strawbale Building Information Sesson 10am sharp to 1pm. No need to book. Inspect: - The passive-solar strawbale studio: 3 rooms & curved strawbale garden walls - Eco-gazebo - Strawbale coldroom - Homestead extension, 80sq metre, passive-solar strawbale-stone-galv construction and photovoltaic system - Gallery with rock-art oxide decoration - Indoor/outdoor living area - Eco shelter for historical machinery. See: Displays and slides of strawbale construction. Talk to: Lance Kairl- builder, Bohdan Dorniak- architect and Gerald Wittmann- engineer, SA’s most experienced professionals in strawbale building. http://www.thefoodforest.com.au

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Sun Sep 5 - The Food Forest: permaculture walk & talk

The Food Forest Open Day - Sunday, 5 September Clifford Road, Hillier (just south of Gawler) $10 (or $20 for whole day), children free. No pets. Tea and coffee available. Permculture Walk & Talk 2pm sharp to 5pm. No need to book. Our property tour will start with a brief introduction to Permaculture, the design system for sustainability. We will then take you on a walk inspecting revegetation work along the Gawler River, vegetable gardens and poultry. We will have a look at the passive solar, energy efficient buildings, solar hot water and Photovoltaic systems, rainwater catchment, composting toilet and reedbed systems. We then move on to the sanctuary where native vegetation adds to the diversity amongst the production orchards. We will explain the growing of many of our fruit and nut species such as figs, apples, pears, carobs, pistachios, and grapes. http://www.thefoodforest.com.au

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Mon Sep 6 - SCSA: Adelaide Hills monthly meeting

Sustainable Communities South Australia The Adelaide Hills community group meets on the first Monday of each month at the homes of members. Contact Georgia Roberts for more information: 8339 1495 or 0431 839422 or roberts.georgia [at] gmail.com Find us on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Adelaide-Hills-Sustainable-Communities/282536618553?ref=ts Sustainable Communities South Australia www.sustainablecommunitiessa.wordpress.com

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Mon Sep 6 - Radio: Back to Basics (RPH 1197AM)

Chris Day (Permaculture Association of South Australia) and Harry Harrison (Rare Fruit Society) present: Back to Basics RPH Radio Adelaide - 1197AM Monday nights, 9:00 - 9:30 Also available as streaming audio from the RPH web site, or as a downloadable MP3.

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Wed Sep 8 - SCSA: Beulah Park Community Group monthly meeting

Beulah Park Community Group meets on the second Wednesday of the month from 1.30 – 2.30pm at the homes of members. For more information, contact Beth Mylius on 8363 2295 or bmylius [at] chariot.net.au. Sustainable Communities South Australia www.sustainablecommunitiessa.wordpress.com

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Wed Sep 8 - Energy Futures 2010 public seminar series

Energy Futures 2010 - A 12-part public seminar series Energy Futures explores climate change and the potential for low carbon energy technology options to mitigate carbon emissions. Hosted by the Centre for Energy Technology, this series focuses on its research and technology development activities to identify and implement novel clean energy solutions. Suitable for anyone with an interest in research taking place to address the challenges posed by anticipated climate change. These seminars are free of charge and registration is not required. For further information about the series please contact us at environment [at] adelaide.edu.au, or visit https://www.adelaide.edu.au/environment/cet/events/energyfutures.html When: 5:00 - 7:00 pm each Wednesday in second semester, 2010. Where: Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre, University of Adelaide, North Terrace campus (see map). Programme 1. 28 July -- Climate change Convenor: Prof Bob Hill 2. 4 Aug Carbon management -- Policy and regulatory frameworks Convenor: Prof Christopher Findlay 3. 11 Aug Biomass and biofuels Convenors: A/Prof Peter Ashman and Dr David Lewis 4. 18 Aug Integrated energy systems Convenor: Prof Gus Nathan 5. 25 Aug Clean combustion Convenor: A/Prof Bassam Dally 6. 1 Sept Carbon sequestration Convenor: Prof John Kaldi 7. 8 Sept Solar energy Convenor: Dr Eric Hu 8. 15 Sept Wind and water energy Convenor: Dr Maziar Arjomandi Mid-semester break 9. 6 Oct Impacts for mining, infrastructure and/or transport sectors Convenor: Dr Stephen Grano 10. 13 Oct Impacts for water supply Convenors: Prof Angus Simpson and Prof Holger Maier 11. 20 Oct Demand management Convenor: Craig Oakeshott, AEMO 12. 27 Oct Options for the future Convenors: Prof Gus Nathan and Prof Stephen Lincoln

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Wed Sep 8 - SCSA: Unley Community Group monthly meeting

Unley Community Group meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm at the homes of members. For more information, contact Hugh Kneebone on 82710470 or alperskneebone [at] bigpond.com Sustainable Communities South Australia www.sustainablecommunitiessa.wordpress.com

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Thu Sep 9 - Fern Avenue: open working bees

Fern Avenue Community Garden is open for public working bees every Thursday morning, from 9:30 to 11:30 (weather permitting). What you will find at Fern Avenue: - strawbale building - composting toilet - paved access for wheelchairs - raised garden beds - community education programmes: regular workshops on organic gardening and other issues of environmental sensitivity - rainwater tanks - fruit tree plantings - herb and flower gardens - library of gardening-related books - remnants of the Fullarton Jam Factory, which used to occupy the property For more information, contact the Secretary on 82715430, or email anhinga [at] internode.on.net.

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Fri Sep 10 - Film: "Latcho Drom" ("Safe Journey")

Come and see "Latcho Drom" ("Safe Journey"), a film told through music & images by award-winning director Tony Gatlif. BLACK COCKATOO ARTHOUSE, 1 PARK ST McLAREN VALE FRIDAY 27th AUGUST Doors at 7.30pm for drinks & nibbles, Movie at 8pm Cost: $12 / $10 Delicious snacks & beverages will be available throughout the night. http://blackcockatooarthouse.blogspot.com/

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Sat Sep 11 - free e-waste collections

FREE e-waste collection for all householders Sat 11th and Sun 12th September 9 am – 4 pm at drop-off points across metropolitan Adelaide Unwanted computer and electrical equipment can be dropped off for recycling at the locations below, free of charge. Your e-waste can then be recycled into many components, instead of going into landfill. For more information (including drop-off locations): http://www.zerowaste.sa.gov.au/navigation/e-waste

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Sat Sep 11 - Adelaide Hills Community Garden meeting

There will be a meeting to discuss the Adelaide Hills Community Garden in Verdun on Saturday, 11 September at 2pm. It will be held at the Uniting Church Hall in Verdun. All welcome.

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Sun Sep 12 - Sustainable House Day 2010

Sustainable House Day 2010 The ninth annual Sustainable House Day on Sunday 12 September will showcase some of Australia’s most environmentally sustainable homes to the public as millions of Australians continue to embrace renewable energy, recycling and other practices designed to lessen our impact on the environment. Environmental awareness – or being ‘green’ – is great, but putting it into practice around your own home is the best contribution you can make to living in harmony with our planet. Find out directly from home owners who’ve put sustainable living into practice, about reducing waste around your home, saving water, natural home heating and cooling and more. For a list of houses to be open, visit: http://www.sustainablehouseday.com

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Sun Sep 12 - free e-waste collections

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Mon Sep 13 - Radio: Back to Basics (RPH 1197AM)

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Tue Sep 14 - SCSA: College Park-Hackney Community Group monthly meeting

Sustainable Communities South Australia College Park – Hackney Community Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 1.30-2.30. For more information, please contact Judy on 83631583 or worksite [at] internode.on.net Sustainable Communities South Australia www.sustainablecommunitiessa.wordpress.com

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Tue Sep 14 - SCSA: Felixstow Community Group monthly meeting

Felixstow Community Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 2-3pm. For more information please contact Monica on 8337 3001 or mowheel [at] senet.com.au. Sustainable Communities SA www.sustainablecommunitiessa.wordpress.com

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Wed Sep 15 - Energy Futures 2010 public seminar series

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Wed Sep 15 - WWES? (details TBA)

What Would Einstein Say? A Public Discussion Series About Nuclear Weapons September 15th 2010 Speaker: Dr Marianne Hanson, University of Queensland. Topic: TBA Venue: TBA Time: 6:30pm whatwouldeinsteinsay.wordpress.com

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Thu Sep 16 - Fern Avenue: open working bees

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Thu Sep 16 - Seniors Step into Nature

Seniors Step into Nature Enjoy... nature at your doorstep... making new friends... being active... and a healthy life. Para Wirra Recreation Park Thursday, 16 September, 11:00am Meet at the Para Wirra Office on Humbug Scrub Road Together with volunteers from 'Friends of Para Wirra Recreation Park', join us on an easy-paced, guided walk in the spectacular Para Wirra bush land. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing to suit the weather, ensure that you drink water before, during and after walk and be sun-smart by wearing a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. For more information or to register your interest for Seniors Step into Nature walks please contact Lynn on 81244841 or by email lynn.newman [at] sa.gov.au.

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