www.brisbanetransitionhub.ning.com – events listing
Sustainable Drinks at Flowers of the World Southbank
Friday July 15 2011 from 5:30pm to 8pm – Flowers of the World 15A Little Stanley Street Precinct 176 Grey St South Bank
Share experiences plan for change network and just chill out with good people over a glass or two of organic beer or wine…… There is no cover charge; however it is a cash bar.
Interestered in looking after your property but feel time poor
Saturday July 16 2011 from 8:30am to 1pm – Depart by bus from Dayboro State School
Join Louise Orr Paul Daley – SEQ Catchment and Don Gibson from Pine Rivers Catchment to learn about weed control property planning re-vegetation stock management and wet areas biodiversity conservation and legislation and site visits to sustainable properties in Dayboro and Mt Mee districts.
Cost $12/10 conc. Morning tea and bus travel included. RSVP 14 July
Permaculture Design Course 2-11
Saturday July 16 2011 at 9am to October 22 2011 at 4:30pm – Northey Street City Farm
Be inspired and have fun amongst like-minded people whilst learning at the same time. A Permaculture Design Course (PDC) at Northey St City Farm is all this and more. We have a variety of teachers and incorporate many hands-on activities during the course. Permaculture is about so much more than organic gardening. This PDC will be run on Saturdays from 16 July to 22 October 2011 with one week off on 24 September.
For more details seewww.nscf.org.au under Courses or email: cityfarmpdc@gmail.com.
EASTBUG – Over 50’s bike ride to West End markets
Saturday July 16 2011 from 9am to 12pm – Captain Burke Park underneath Storey Bridge Kangaroo Point
Be part of the Great Re-skilling which bicycle riding provides. We’ll ride along the river to the markets at Davies Park where we’ll break for coffee and a spot of shopping before returning back to Captain Burke Park.
This is an activity under BCC’s G.O.L.D. program. Bookings are essential. Please ring BCC on 3403 8470.
Creek Rehabilitation workshop
Saturday July 16 2011 from 9am to 3pm – Corinda Bowls Club Hall Ave Corinda
For all existing bush care workers and volunteers:
This workshop will focus on Creek Rehabilitation- issues and solutions for bush care sites including lessons learnt from the recent flood.
The workshop is free however it’s essential to rsvp to Jenny Leask on 34070818 or email jennifer.leask@brisbane.qld.gov.au
Launch of the Nyandra Community Garden
Saturday July 16 2011 from 12pm to 3pm – Nyandra State High School Frewin St Salisbury (entry at back gate)
Volunteer Sign-Up
Gardening and Demos.
Free sausage sizzle.
Football and activities.
Prizes and raffles.
Drumline Dancing Entertainment.
Transition East Breakfast
Sunday July 17 2011 from 9am to 11am – Planet Matterz 684 Wynnum Rd Morningside 4170
Come along and meet new and old friends. We don’t bite!
RSVP to rolfkuelsen@ gmail.com or phone 3899 2947
BrisLets trading day Rocket Stove Workshop Solar Cooker Demo
Sunday July 17 2011 from 2pm to 5pm – Turnstyle 10/12 Laura st Highgate Hill
We will demonstrate the CES on line trading system for anyone that would like to know more.
There will be a demo on making a rocket stove using a large tin can and metal gutter elbow.
There will be a concentrating solar cooker to try out if there is sun.
Green Sunday at La Boite – “The Harbinger ”
Sunday July 17 2011 from 5pm to 7pm – Roundhouse Theatre 6-8 Musk Avenue Kelvin Grove
Attention Walkers Bikers Skaters and Skippers!
If you can find your way to La Boite via a ‘green way’ that uses carbon-neutral human power you could score yourself a free ticket to one of the hottest shows in town this year.
All Green Sunday tickets must be booked in advance by phoning 07 3007 8600 (during normal office hours) and simply state the PROMOTIONAL CODE: “GREEN”.
AGDF Roadshow
Thursday July 21 2011 from 6pm to 7:30pm – QUT B-Block Room B-117
The AGDF are thrilled to invite you our members and those in your networks to the Energy Revolution – a national roadshow featuring Mario Avila Cuba’s leading environmental educator.
The public lecture and documentary screening are free to attend while each of the professional workshops are $50 (GST Inc) or $40 (GST Inc) for members. You can register by going to: www.agdf.org.au/associationnews/id/17
Please check website for regional dates and full Australian Tour information
Power of Communities
Friday July 22 2011 from 5pm to 7pm – QUT Z-411 Theatre Z-Block 4th-Floor
To coincide with the AGDF Roadshow of Mario Alberto Arrastia Avila’s visit to Australia QUT are hosting a screening of the powerful documentary “Power of Communities” with notable experts:
Mario Alberto Arrastía Avila: Producer of “Energy and Climate Change” program Cuba
Morag Gamble: International Permaculture teacher eco-designer Director of SEED International
Adam Beck: Manager Sustainable Communities for Green Building Council of Australia and Committee MemberQueensland Government Green Door Advisory Committee
Kerry Shepherd: social planner and co-founder of the EcoVillage at Currumbin
Rob Pekin: Co-Founder and QLD spokesperson for Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance and Executive Director of Food Connect Foundation.
Free Event BOOKING ESSENTIAL: www.agdf.org.au
The screening will start at 5pm-sharp followed promptly by panel lead discussion ….. we aim to finish in time for Sustainability Drinks on at Flowers of the World South Bank.
Special Sustainable Drinks at Flowers of the World Southbank
Friday July 22 2011 from 5:30- 8pm – Flowers of the World 15A Little Stanley Street Precinct 176 Grey St South Bank
We welcome the international delegates from the 6th World Environmental Education Congress who will join us for a special Sustainable Drinks; a social gathering of people with an interest in sustainability and the environment.
For further info about WEEC go to www.weec2011.org
There is no cover charge however it is a cash bar – all beers and wines are organic.
Growing and Using Herbs and Spices
Saturday July 23 2011 from 9am to 12:30pm – Earth Link
The flavour of many great traditional dishes is greatly enhanced by a sprinkle of a few selected herbs and spices. Join Bruce Ham from Brisbane Organic Growers for a workshop that considers how to grow and use herbs and spices plant selection and sourcing fertliziser soil management pest and disease control.
Cost: $10/8conc includes morning tea. RSVP 22nd July http://www.earth-link.org.au
Family Picnic Under The Big Tree
Saturday July 23 2011 from 10am to 12pm – SOWN Environment Centre 98 Yoorala St The Gap
We’d love to see you so bring your morning tea your family & friends and your voices and instruments to join the music making with THE KERBSIDE PICKUPS.
Screening of Gasland in conversation with Drew Hutton
Saturday July 23 2011 from 2pm to 4pm – All Saints Church Cobbity Cres Arana Hills
Coal and Gas in Queensland. Why should City people care about these issues?
Permablitz #13 – Seven Hills State School
Sunday July 24 2011 from 9am to 5pm – Seven Hills State School Seven Hills
We plan to build wooden raised garden beds remove the existing compost bays and build a new 3 tier compost area set up a shadehouse adjacent to the compost area and plant some fruit trees and perennial crops in the orchard. There is also the opportunity to assist with work in the Nature Trail.
PROPOSED WORKSHOPS INCLUDE ;
Introduction to the concept of Permaculture
How to build a wooden raised garden bed
Compost making
Tour of the Nature Trail
To register your attendance at this Permablitz please send an email to Ann Boon anncam15f@ bigpond.com
and you will receive updates closer to the date detailing the design and wish list for any materials or plants or skills needed on the day.
Growing edible native plants With Graeme White
July 24 2011 from 1:30pm to 3pm – Vera St Community Garden Vera St b/ween Orchard & Warawee St Toowong
Come along and learn about growing and using edible natives and help the garden to continue building our own native edible plants garden. (Plants will also be available for sale.)
Presenter: Graeme White from Witjuti Grub Bushfood Nursery.
Program:
1. Talk on plant selection and location in the garden
2. Planting trees and shrubs (Hands on activity. Wear sensible clothing.)
3. Afternoon tea featuring bush food plants
RSVP for catering by 15/07/11: crenkin@ tpg.com.au
Movie Screening – Vanishing of The Bee
Sunday July 24 2011 from 7pm to 9pm – Brisbane City library Theatrette ground floor
The documentary film Vanishing of the Bees narrated by Ellen Page takes a piercing investigative look at the economic political and ecological implications of the worldwide disappearance of the honeybee. Directors George Langworthy and Maryam Henein present not just a story about the mysterious phenomenon known as Colony Collapse Disorder but a platform of solutions encouraging audiences to be the change they want to see in the world. www.vanishingbees.com
Hosted by SezzaJai Sykes Organic Beekeeper. Tickets $8. To book call 07 3892 7735
Making the transition to a sustainable enterprise economy
Monday July 25 2011 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm – Level 7 Webb Centre S02 South Bank campus Griffith Uni
Business-as-usual which spawned the economic earthquake that rocked financial markets wrecked banks and brought to light the grotesque distortions of casino capitalism is not possible given the state of humanity and the planet. A new form of capitalism is both necessary and possible as some forward-thinking political business and civil society leaders have now recognised. We must adapt or die.
This free public seminar will be chaired by Professor Michael Powell and include commentary from Jonas Haertle head of Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) secretariat UN Global Compact Office and others (TBC).
The seminar will be followed by a catered networking function. Limited seating is available so be quick.
Book online http://www.griffith.edu.au/business-commerce/sustainable-enterprise/events or phone (07) 3735 3253.
Green Drinks Brisbane – July 2011
Tuesday July 26 2011 from 5:30pm to 9pm – Aroma Garden 138 Albert St Brisbane City
Green Drinks Brisbane is a monthly event for socialising and professional networking.
Cost: free entry pay for own drinks/food
Essentially the aim is to be a social think-tank with the environment as the common denominator. Green Drinks are agenda-free and non-politically aligned (read more). Individuals from businesses not-for-profits government and academia welcome as well as those with personal projects!
David Suzuki Film – Force of Nature followed by discussion
Wednesday July 27 2011 from 6:30pm to 9pm – Annerley Community Bookshop 478 Ipswich Rd Annerley
Transition Annerley presents Force of Nature about David Suzuki leading environmentalist author of 52 books describes the film as “a distillation of my life and thoughts my legacy what I want to say before I die”.
Gold Coin donation: Please indicate if you are attending so we can estimate numbers.
Gourmet Butterflies
Wednesday July 27 2011 from 7:15pm to 9:30pm – SOWN Environment Centre 98 Yoorala St The Gap
Helen Schwencke just LOVES butterflies! Join with Helen as she offers a bouquet of ideas about enhancing biodiversity whilst feeding yourself.
Learn about which food plants we can share while promoting other beneficial insects in your garden at the same time as attracting different and colourful species of butterflies to your garden.
Blitzing the Neighbourhood!
Tuesday August 2 2011 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm – Kurilpa Hall 174 Boundary St WestEnd
In the transition to a sustainable world how can permaculture designers and activists work with communities to bring about effective change at the Neighbourhood scale?
Gavin Hardy a Brisbane-based landscape architect and permaculture designer recently completed the Whole Farm Plan for Northey Street City Farm by working with the local community over a five year period. Gavin shares his insights into larger scale community design including what permaculturalists can offer the traps and pitfalls and the skill sets required.
This event will be open to the general public and any funds raised on the night will go towards Permablitz (thanks Gav!). Entry is by gold coin donation and there will be dinner and other goods for sale.
Herb Society August Meeting
Tuesday August 2 2011 from 7:30pm to 10pm – albion peace hall
Topic this month is lavender. Bring container of soup as this is the annual soup night.
Brisbane Organic Growers monthly meeting
Thursday August 4 2011 from 7:30pm to 10pm – Albion Peace Hall
Before the meeting the BOGI store will be open for all your organic needs. Lots of seeds plants and discounted books are also available. Join in for supper after the meeting.
Sustainability Centre Open Day
Saturday August 6 2011 from 9am to 12pm – Corner Wright Street and Old Cleveland Road Carindale
Workshop 10am – Earth Arts
A morning of gardening weeding and talking with friends.
Join B4C volunteers and other locals in B4C’s nursery community garden and native gardens for a bit of weeding planting and whatever else needs doing around the site. Morning tea and drinks provided for all but don’t forget to bring your own hat closed in shoes water bottle and gloves.
The Work that Reconnects
Saturday August 6 2011 from 9am to 5:30pm – The Quaker House 10 Hampson St Kelvin Grove
This is a workshop for people passionate about caring for the Earth and its people. Through a series of experiential processes we:
· Connect with our inner responses to the condition of our world
· Connect with one another
· Connect with our passion for all life and with our power to protect it
· Find the power and inspiration to take action for social and/or environmental change
· Find the power and inspiration to sustain the work that we are already doing.
Cost: Sliding scale $60/ $45 / $25. Includes a contribution to AFFECT Australia – working for the self-determination of the Alyawarr people of the NT.
For enquiries or to book contact Emma on ejbrindal@ yahoo.com.au or 0411 084 727
Free Compost and Worm Farm Workshop
Sunday August 7 2011 from 9am to 12pm – The Inspiration Garden 118 Blackwood Ave Morningside
Find out how to make rich nutrients for your garden at Council’s free workshop.
Homemade morning tea provided. Call Council on 07 34038698 to book your place.
Green Sunday at La Boite – “Water Wars”
Sunday August 7 2011 from 5pm to 7pm – Roundhouse Theatre 6-8 Musk Avenue Kelvin Grove
From award-winning Queensland writer Elaine Acworth comes a darkly comic new play about what happens between neighbours when the fault lines of blame envy and suspicion come crashing down.
Attention Walkers Bikers Skaters and Skippers!
If you can find your way to La Boite via a ‘green way’ that uses carbon-neutral human power you could score yourself a free ticket to one of the hottest shows in town this year.
All Green Sunday tickets must be booked in advance by phoning 07 3007 8600 (during normal office hours) and simply state the PROMOTIONAL CODE: “GREEN”.
Awakening the Dreamer Changing the Dream Symposium Movie Night
Wednesday August 10 2011 from 6pm to 9:30pm – The Inspiration Garden 118 Blackwood Ave Morningside
Where on Earth are we going? And what can we do about it? These are two of the questions that are at the heart of the Awakening the Dreamer Changing the Dream symposium.
The symposium is a profound inquiry into a bold vision: to bring forth an environmentally sustainable spiritually fulfilling and socially just human presence on Earth.
This special night is an abridged version of the full day Symposium so we’ve selected the tastier bits for your senses.
Potluck dinner starts at 6pm so please bring some food to share. Symposium starts at 6:30 sharp.
Cost: $10.00 (proceeds go to the garden) but no one turned away. RSVP – email rolfkuelsen@ gmail.com
Gold Program at Beelarong Community Farm corner of Beverley and York Sts Morningside
These workshops are part of BCC’s GOLD (Growing Old Living Dangerously) program so you need to be over 50 to attend. Cost $4.00 and bookings essential. To book contact Brisbane City Council Call Centre. Ph: 3403-8470. All sessions run from 9:30am to 11:30am.
Tuesday July 19 2011 – Cob Oven cooking and farm tour
Thursday July 21 2011 – Compost making