Calendar of free once-off events
Given the current coronavirus crisis, it is unlikely that many, if any, of these events will actually be happening.
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Want to compost but not sure how? Confused about what can and can’t be composted? Put off by concerns about the smell of food waste? Not sure there is a solution for you because you are renting? Go to this workshop for all the answers.
Donations welcome.
Presenter: Dianne Gordon. Learn how composting, worm farming and the use of particular plants can naturally improve your soil. Discover how to compost and worm farm effectively for the best results. Understand how recycling your household and garden organic waste (including dog poo!) can benefit the life within your soil.
They will show you some ideas for managing your food scraps when space is a premium. They even have some low budget options that you can make yourself if cash supply is restricted.
Donations welcome.
This class is for food bloggers, bakers or restaurant/cafe owners. It will focus on taking great images of food using your own, or easily obtainable, equipment. It will cover such aspects as: the right equipment; the best camera settings to make your food look good; choosing the right backgrounds; lighting; basic food styling; being creative; the perils of incorrect white balance; and using software to enhance colour and presentation.
To celebrate their new kitchen garden, they will be teaching kids how to make pasta salad and salad dressing. Kids must be aged 7+ and parents must be present.
The Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) program will allow residents on Boroondara to put both food waste and garden waste in the same bin for a weekly collection. Go to this night of celebration. In addition to Costa and FOGO talks, there will be food, drinks and music.
Learn about the different composting and worm farming options (including low maintenance pet waste composting), how to set them up and how to maintain them successfully. A Boroondara Council Waste Education Officer will be on hand to chat about the new Boroondara FOGO (Food Organics, Garden Organics) collections.
Presenter: Ellen Regos from Cultivating Community. The workshop will go beyond the basics of composting and allow you to really hone in on your home composting skills and increase your knowledge to help grow and expand your systems.
Book by phone (9703 5288).
Make the most of food scraps and leftovers to turn them into meals. Presenter Kirsty Bishop-Fox, from Sustainable Pathways, will share her simple tricks to make the most of the food you purchase. Go and be surprised at what small changes you can make to reduce food waste, save money and feel good playing your part in the war on waste.
Beatrix Bakes is Natalie Paull’s bakery as well as the name of her first cookbook. Natalie will discuss her cooking adventures and motivate you to break the baking mould.
Registrations essential.
Learn how to turn your waste into a valuable resource for your garden. This workshop will provide you with all the information you need to set up and maintain each of compost, worm farm and bokashi systems.
Book by phone (9703 5288).
Learn everything you need to know about keeping chooks, quails and ducks in urban areas.
Registrations essential.
Would you like to create a highly productive food forest garden in your backyard? Find out how with Justin Calverley.
Kaye Roberts-Palmer will discuss the different types of home composting from direct dig through to Bokashi, the dos and don’ts of composting, how to set up a worm farm and the magic of worm tea.
Registrations essential.
Bec will teach you how to make interesting dinners. Each session includes dinner on the night.
Menu:Thai (on 27th May), soup (on 3rd June) and mid-week menus (on 10th June).
Book by phone (9716 3361) or email.
Bec will teach you how to make interesting dinners. Each session includes dinner on the night.
Menu:Thai (on 27th May), soup (on 3rd June) and mid-week menus (on 10th June).
Book by phone (9716 3361) or email.
Bec will teach you how to make interesting dinners. Each session includes dinner on the night.
Menu:Thai (on 27th May), soup (on 3rd June) and mid-week menus (on 10th June).
Book by phone (9716 3361) or email.
On 30th June plus 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th and 9th July.
To be eligible for this course, you must have a green Medicare card, not be currently enrolled in mainstream secondary school, and either an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
This course will provide you with the exposure you need to make the best long term study decisions about permaculture and horticulture. The training is provided by Jesuit Social Services.
Register by phone (9716 3361).
This workshop will cover all the basics of food waste recycling at home, from setting up a compost bin to caring for your first worm farm. Go prepared to smell some compost and, if you are brave, to hold a composting worm.
Take along your composting, worm farming and food waste recycling questions.