Upcoming events

• Spring artists market.

  • Start
    September 10, 2010
  •  
    12:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Location
    All Saints Hall , 113 Noble Street Newtown

  The modern craft resurgence blooms in Geelong -

             with an eclectic mix of 30 designers, artists and gourmets all coming together for this exciting event

   

  Spring artists market.

   

   

  Come along & bring your friends to shake off the winter blues with some exciting new spring designs!

   

  spring...

  ceramics, sculpture, paintings, drawings,

  prints, leather handbags, photography,

  homewares, vintage wares, handcrafts,

  jewellery, childrens wear, toys, clothing,

  food, wine, coffee, live music & more...

  Cash Sales & Orders Taken on the Day

  Emma Bartle

  0438 008 141

  emma@emmabartle.com.au

  Lucy Lee

  0429 990 337

  lucy_a_lee@yahoo.com.au

   

   

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• Sustainable Houses - what, how and why?

  • Start
    September 10, 2010
  •  
    07:00 PM - 09:30 PM
  • Location
    Deakin University Waterfront Campus, Percy Baxter Lecture Theatre, enter Gheringhap St main door, 2nd on the left.

  Sustainable Houses - what, how and why?
  
  A panel of some of the region's finest architects and educators will present their understanding and experience and answer questions from the audience.
  
  We invite the general public and all those in the housing industry and local government for an exciting evening of presentation and discussion.
  
  Downloadable poster:
  SHD-2 free events.pdf
  
  Speakers will be:
  
  * Michael Ambrose from CSIRO who has designed a carbon neutral house for mass production
  * Mark Sanders from Third Ecology Architects
  * Sam Smith, Architect and Permaculture Designer,
  * Mark Luther, Associate Professor, School of Architecture & Building, Faculty of Science and Technology, Deakin University
  
  These people are at the cutting edge of sustainable design and come from a variety of orientations.
  
  Time: 6.45 (for a 7.00 start) - 9.30pm
  
  Venue: Deakin University Waterfront Campus Percy Baxter Lecture Theatre D2.193 (enter by main door in Gheringhap St and it's 2nd on the left on the way to Costa Hall)  
  
  Waterfront Campus Map.pdf
  
  Remember 7 homes will be open for Sustainable House Day is on Sunday 12th September. See www.sustainablehouseday.com
  
  
  
  
  Sponsored by Deakin University, www.deakin.edu.au and City of Greater Geelong, with support from Third Ecology Architects www.thirdecology.com.au
  
  Organised by the Geelong Sustainability Group
  

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• The next film of the Surf Coast Energy Group is "Bue Gold – World Water Wars".

  • Start
    September 10, 2010
  •  
    07:00 PM
  • Location
    SURF WORLD MUSEUM, SURF CITY PLAZA, BEACH ROAD, TORQUAY

  (Read this month's copy of the "Surf Coast's Energy group's newletter - under "Discussion Forum" - in the left hand column of our home page...)

  Hi all

  The next film in Surf Coast Energy Group's film season to be screened next Friday 13th August 7pm Surfworld is "Blue Gold – World Water Wars".

   

  Feel free to pass on to your networks.

  Hope to see you there,

  cheers, Julia

  2010 SCEG SEASON OF FILMS

  DONATIONS WELCOME

  INCLUDES REFRESHMENTS

  WWW.SCEG.ORG.AU

  7pm SURF WORLD MUSEUM

  SURF CITY PLAZA

  BEACH ROAD TORQUAY

  design: organicgraphicdesign.com.au

  UPCOMING FILMS

  8th October

  ‘No Impact Man’

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• GEELONG LOCAL ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM (LETS).

  • Start
    September 11, 2010
  •  
    12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
  • Location
    At "WHOLEFOODS", 2 Baylie Place, Geelong.
  • Registered
    Nobody

  LETS AIMS AND OBJECTIVES.

  • To establish a Local Energy Transfer System which serves to make use of members' skills, talent, time and equipment in a way that enhances their quality of life as individuals and as members of the wider community, with the minimal use of federal cash.

  • To provide effective and sufficient means of information exchange to support members' trading.

  • To encourage the proliferation of social credit by creating stronger community networks of trust, sharing, inclusiveness, support and friendship.

  LETS is a non-profit community exchange system based on the idea that ALL people have valuable skills to offer their community.

  SOMEONE, SOMEWHERE, NEEDS YOUR SKILLS.

  COME AND MEET THEM AT OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS AT

  WHOLEFOODS, 2 Baylie Place, Geelong.

  2nd Sat. of the MONTH 12.30 -2.00 pm

  (after the FARMER'S MARKET in Lt. Malop St.).

  BRING LUNCH and buy a beverage there!

  Join GSG (as a paid member) and get your LETS Directory, Accounts Transaction Booklets and up-dates(on a password protected page) by email!  Save trees and the environment! 

  Join LETS and you join GSG at the same time!

  BRING LUNCH and buy a beverage there!

   --------------------------

  Hints To Help You Maximize Your Membership.

  • Do attend social/swap meets.

  It is no coincidence that the committee members of any LETS group trade the most.  This is because they actually MEET other members.  Once face to face, communication takes place and trading flourishes.  The social/swap meets are only held six times annually, so try to come to at least three (after all, this really means you are investing six hours per annum in your LETS group-quite manageable for even the busiest person).

  • Do negotiate clearly each time before you trade.

  Always negotiate clearly.  Never make assumptions when trading.  If people have problems with trading, most of these problems stem from not negotiating clearly before they provide/use a service.  Also, please remember that while members of the committee will try to help you sort out any problems, they are not empowered to force an agreement.

  • Do be prepared to invest some time and effort.

  Be an active member.  Do not sit back and wait for others to come to you.  (If you feel you need a "broker" to transfer when giving or receiving bollards? ask a committee member to help.)  People need to put some effort and energy into the system before they start getting any rewards.  Remember the LETS banking system operates on accruing time/effort/energy - not federal cash - and like any system, you will only get out of LETS what you put into it.  Do the best job you can, be a person that others will enjoy trading with.

  • Do treat each member you meet/trade with as a potential friend.

  It is in your interest to deal with everybody in a friendly way.  The most successful LETS groups began in small rural areas where people were already a community.  By setting up LETS in a sprawling urban setting, we need to work at getting to know one another (in other words, come to the socials and join in as many activities as possible).  By forming supportive networks of trading friends (or at least familiar faces), we will make LETS user-friendly and achieve its maximum potential for ourselves and the rest of the group. 

  • Do be reasonably accurate in advertised services.

  Think carefully about the services you offer.  Although no-one is obliged to provide these at all times, do not refuse all the time.  If you are having problems getting people interested in your services, contact one of the committee members who will try to help you.  Usually coming to socials and meeting others gets you quite active.  If you have decided to remove an advertised service, tell the directory person as soon as possible. 

  • Do not treat ? like federal money.

  ? are not cash - they never will be cash, and the equation of $1=1? is only a guideline.  If someone goes into ? debt" they do not pay interest, nor can someone "spend" ? anywhere else than in LETS.  Flexibility is the keyword for ?. 

  • Do not use ? only for buying/cash only for selling.

  After all, the whole concept of LETS is based on minimizing the use of the cash.  Spending only ? and charging only cash for services does become obvious to others and they will soon let you know it is unacceptable by not trading with you. 

  You don't need to RSVP to this event

   

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• Sustainable House Day in Geelong 2010

  • Start
    September 12, 2010
  •  
    10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Location
    SHD at listed homes (and the panel on Sept 10th at Deakin Uni Waterfront)

  A fantastic opportunity to see homes in the Geelong region that are sustainable in a range of ways. Three will be open for their edible gardens only
  
  Downloadable poster for two events:
  SHD-2 free events.pdf
  
  Homes will be open to the public for free from 10am to 4pm unless specified.
  
  Open houses/gardens:
  
  * 66 Ash Rd, Leopold Owner/builder and architect Glen Rodgers (but not of this house) will be there in the morning.
  Downloadable document.
  66 Ash Rd, Leopold.doc
  * Drysdale afternoon only, bookings essential max 60 people. architect Glen Rodgers (but not of this house) will be there in the afternoon.
  Downloadable document coming
  * 54 Slevin St, North Geelong
  Downloadable document coming
  * 31 Liverpool St, Rippleside (architect Mark Sanders will be there most of the day)
  Downloadable document coming
  * 12 Edith Court, Belmont (garden only)
  Downloadable document coming
  * 34 Sydenham Ave, Manifold Heights (garden only)
  Downloadable document coming
  * 24 Amundsen St, Belmont (garden, PV's & Solar Venti)
  Downloadable document coming
  * 57 Sheepwash Rd, Barwon Heads Owner builder will be there
  
  More information specifically on each house soon on  www.sustainablehouseday.com
  
  There will also be a facinating presentation on friday evening September 10th by a panel of 4 of the region's finest sustainable architects on "Sustainable Housing - what, how and why?" at Deakin University Waterfront Campus, 7 - 9.30pm. See event on Sept 10th for more info.
  
  
  
  Local Sponsors and supporters: City of Greater Geelong, Barwon Water, Zero C Architects, Transition South Barwon, Transition Bell, Casuarina Farm, Solar Venti, New Earth Systems, Gordon Institute, Studio 101 Architects, Deakin University
  
  
  Great checklist for a sustainable home downloadable document
  Selecting_a_better_greener_house.pdf
  
  These events organised by Geelong Sustainability Group
  

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• The Secret Lives of Woodland Birds with Ruth Woodrow

  • Start
    September 16, 2010
  •  
    07:30 PM
  • Location
    Teesdale Hall

  Woodland birds like this male Spotted Pardalote are frequent visitors to our gardens, but what do we really know about them? 

  Photo: Ruth Woodrow

  Thursday night 16th September at Teesdale Hall

  Woodland birds like this male Spotted Pardalote are frequent visitors to our gardens, but what do we really know about them?

  Join the Teesdale Grassy Woodlands Committee of Management for a night of discovery.

  The AGM is at 7.30 followed by our guest speaker at 8pm

  Country supper provided

  All welcome

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• Edible Garden Blitz in 3216 this sunday

  • Start
    September 26, 2010
  •  
    10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Location
    6 Coronado Court, Belmont

  Edible Garden Blitz
  A Transition South Barwon event
  supported by South Barwon Community Centre and
  the City of Greater Geelong
  
  

          
  

  
  

  We'll be blitzing Steven and Tory Sommers garden putting in fruit trees for espaliering later, an avocado, fig and a passionfruit vine and installing their new veggie bed. We'll be redirecting greywater and digging a terraced off-contour drain to water the fruit trees. Shrubs with be removed to make way for more food.

  Food plant choices and placement have been made using permaculture ethics and principles which we'll talk about.

  Enjoy a free lunch and morning and afternoon tea and learn lots, have fun, ask questions and meet great like-minded locals.

  Byo gloves mug and if you have them - shovel, mattock and fork (label)

  10 - 5pm

  Children welcome as long as you take responsibility for them. No-one in the house (except for the toilet). There is a small undercover deck. Musicians welcome to entertain us.

  RSVP to Monica goldenalight@yahoo.com.au

  Transition South Barwon Event supported by South Barwon Community House and City of Greater Geelong

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• GEELONG SUSTAINABILITY GROUP MEETING

  • Start
    September 29, 2010
  •  
    07:30 PM
  • Location
    Beav's Bar, 77 Little Malop Street, Geelong

  GSG MEETINGS -

  FOR THE REST OF 2010.

  Wed 29 Sept

   

  Wed 27 Oct

   

  Wed 24 Nov

  
  

   

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• 'BE KIND TO ANIMALS' week - Walk 'em, 'water 'em, DON'T eat 'em.

  • Start
    October 01, 2010
  • End
    October 07, 2010
  • Location
    EVERYWHERE!

  Be Kind to Animals Week is an initiative of Edgar's Mission, a farm sanctuary in Kilmore, Victoria which currently cares for over 200 rescued animals.

  
  

  Mission:

  
  

  Throughout history, at every turn of human advancement animals have been there trotting along right beside us, guiding us to a better world. They have carried us into battle, helped plough our fields and provided companionship when all seem lost. For time immemorial animals have captured our fascination. They have infused us with a biology that has shaped not only lives but our hearts and minds. Now is the time to honour them.
  
  October 1st to 7th has been selected as “Be Kind to Animals Week”. The reason for this is that October takes in several most important days for animals, the birth date of humanitarian and animal advocate Mohandas Gandhi on the 2nd, and World Animal Day along with the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals on the 4th.
  
  There are so many ways we can help improve the lives of animals. It might be as simple as taking the dog for a walk, leaving water out for native birds. Or perhaps you may choose to adopt an animal from a local shelter rather that buying one from a pet store. You may even wish to make the ultimate kind choice for animals and that is to choose not to eat them.
  
  Be Kind to Animals Week has been launched to inspire people by making them realise just how easy it can be to make a real difference in an animals' life.

  
  

  Products:

  
  

  We want to hear from you.
  
  * Do you have any ideas you would like to share about what 'everyday' people can do to make a difference in an animal's life?
  
  * Do you have a story about what you have done to be kind to an animal?
  
  E-Mail us on info@bekindtoanimalsweek.org

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• The next film of the Surf Coast Energy Group is "‘No Impact Man".

  • Start
    October 08, 2010
  •  
    07:00 PM
  • Location
    SURF WORLD, SURF CITY PLAZA.BEACH ROAD TORQUAY

  Hi all

  The next film in Surf Coast Energy Group's film season to be screened next Friday 13th August 7pm Surfworld is ‘No Impact Man’.

   

  2010 SCEG SEASON OF FILMS

  DONATIONS WELCOME

  INCLUDES REFRESHMENTS

  WWW.SCEG.ORG.AU

  7pm SURF WORLD

  SURF CITY PLAZA

  BEACH ROAD TORQUAY

  UPCOMING FILMS

   

   

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• GEELONG LOCAL ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM (LETS).

  • Start
    October 09, 2010
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    At "ECOFEST" - Western Heights Uniting Church, 31 Douglass Street, Herne Hill, Geelong
  • Registered
    Nobody

  LETS AIMS AND OBJECTIVES.

  • To establish a Local Energy Transfer System which serves to make use of members' skills, talent, time and equipment in a way that enhances their quality of life as individuals and as members of the wider community, with the minimal use of federal cash.

  • To provide effective and sufficient means of information exchange to support members' trading.

  • To encourage the proliferation of social credit by creating stronger community networks of trust, sharing, inclusiveness, support and friendship.

  LETS is a non-profit community exchange system based on the idea that ALL people have valuable skills to offer their community.

  SOMEONE, SOMEWHERE, NEEDS YOUR SKILLS.

  COME AND MEET THEM AT OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS AT

  WHOLEFOODS, 2 Baylie Place, Geelong.

  2nd Sat. of the MONTH 12.30 -2.00 pm

  (after the FARMER'S MARKET in Lt. Malop St.).

  BRING LUNCH and buy a beverage there!

  Join GSG (as a paid member) and get your LETS Directory, Accounts Transaction Booklets and up-dates(on a password protected page) by email!  Save trees and the environment! 

  Join LETS and you join GSG at the same time!

  BRING LUNCH and buy a beverage there!

   --------------------------

  Hints To Help You Maximize Your Membership.

  • Do attend social/swap meets.

  It is no coincidence that the committee members of any LETS group trade the most.  This is because they actually MEET other members.  Once face to face, communication takes place and trading flourishes.  The social/swap meets are only held six times annually, so try to come to at least three (after all, this really means you are investing six hours per annum in your LETS group-quite manageable for even the busiest person).

  • Do negotiate clearly each time before you trade.

  Always negotiate clearly.  Never make assumptions when trading.  If people have problems with trading, most of these problems stem from not negotiating clearly before they provide/use a service.  Also, please remember that while members of the committee will try to help you sort out any problems, they are not empowered to force an agreement.

  • Do be prepared to invest some time and effort.

  Be an active member.  Do not sit back and wait for others to come to you.  (If you feel you need a "broker" to transfer when giving or receiving bollards? ask a committee member to help.)  People need to put some effort and energy into the system before they start getting any rewards.  Remember the LETS banking system operates on accruing time/effort/energy - not federal cash - and like any system, you will only get out of LETS what you put into it.  Do the best job you can, be a person that others will enjoy trading with.

  • Do treat each member you meet/trade with as a potential friend.

  It is in your interest to deal with everybody in a friendly way.  The most successful LETS groups began in small rural areas where people were already a community.  By setting up LETS in a sprawling urban setting, we need to work at getting to know one another (in other words, come to the socials and join in as many activities as possible).  By forming supportive networks of trading friends (or at least familiar faces), we will make LETS user-friendly and achieve its maximum potential for ourselves and the rest of the group. 

  • Do be reasonably accurate in advertised services.

  Think carefully about the services you offer.  Although no-one is obliged to provide these at all times, do not refuse all the time.  If you are having problems getting people interested in your services, contact one of the committee members who will try to help you.  Usually coming to socials and meeting others gets you quite active.  If you have decided to remove an advertised service, tell the directory person as soon as possible. 

  • Do not treat ? like federal money.

  ? are not cash - they never will be cash, and the equation of $1=1? is only a guideline.  If someone goes into ? debt" they do not pay interest, nor can someone "spend" ? anywhere else than in LETS.  Flexibility is the keyword for ?. 

  • Do not use ? only for buying/cash only for selling.

  After all, the whole concept of LETS is based on minimizing the use of the cash.  Spending only ? and charging only cash for services does become obvious to others and they will soon let you know it is unacceptable by not trading with you. 

  You don't need to RSVP to this event

   

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• ‘ECO-FEST’, at "ECO-FEST' - Western Heights Uniting Church, 31 Douglass Street, Herne Hill, Geelong.

  • Start
    October 09, 2010
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Western Heights Uniting Church, 31 Douglass Street, Herne Hill, Geelong.

  http://ecofest.wordpress.com/about/

  Posts tagged ‘faith and the environment’

  church greening stories booklet

  Be inspired by the stories of other churches and the actions they have taken to care for creation! This exciting new resource includes stories from all over Australia and a combination of Uniting Church, Anglican and Catholic churches.

  Click this link (and then look at bottom of page) for the low res version, or contact Cath James for a physical copy: cath.james@victas.uca.org.au

  On Saturday October 9th, 2010 we will be holding a fabulous event – ‘Eco-Fest’.

  Eco-Fest will have a Green Market, kids activities, discussion forums, practical tips for being green, speakers, movies, great food, great people, fairtrade products and the like.

  Eco-Fest is an activity of the Western Heights Uniting Church, and will take place on the church grounds at 31 Douglass Street, Herne Hill, Geelong.

  We look forward to seeing you there.

  If you’re interested in being involved – partnerships, stall holding etc – please contact us at ecofest.wh@gmail.com or leave a comment on the blog.

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• Carbon Expo Australasia 2010

  • Start
    October 11, 2010
  • End
    October 13, 2010
  • Location
    Exhibition & Convention Centre, Melbourne

  We are very pleased to advise that the Investor Group on Climate Change has joined with Environment Business Australia and the Asia-Pacific Emissions Trading Forum in hosting Carbon Expo Australasia this year – reflecting the significant interests and opportunities that investors are pursuing in making the transition to a low-carbon economy.
  
  Online registration at earlybird rates – for both delegates and trade exhibitors – is NOW OPEN at www.carbonexpo.com.au. Booking exhibition booths now ensures your choice of location within the trade fair. Come and exhibit your carbon market products and services, and network with clients and customers during the Melbourne spring ! The trade fair floorplan can be viewed here.
  
  Great interest has been shown from businesses active in the low-carbon economy in exhibiting at Carbon Expo Australasia 2010. Joining Diamond Sponsors AGL and Baker & McKenzie and Foundation Sponsors the Victorian Government, the trade fair will feature leading businesses from across the sector including carbon asset investors and managers, low-carbon technologies (such as energy efficiency measures, renewables, CCS, forests and soils) , carbon offset originators and retailers, carbon accountants and auditors, research & education institutions, and carbon market advisory & facilitation services including carbon registries & exchanges, legal advisers and risk managers.
  
  As governments struggle to develop the approaches that will combat global climate change, progressive businesses are leading the way with the development of low-emission technologies, emissions reduction projects, and new financing structures & services that will produce the future low carbon economy.
  
  Sponsorship opportunities are also available for businesses wishing to support and play a prominent role in this international carbon business conference and trade fair. Expo’s 2010 sponsorship prospectus can be viewed here or contact Sarah Chalkley on 0458 851 393 or sarah@carbonexpo.com.au to discuss your sponsorship interests.
  
  Over the last 2 years, 2000 delegates and 200 exhibiting businesses from 25 countries have networked and done business at Carbon Expo Australasia. We look forward to seeing you in Melbourne in mid October for this exciting event !
   

  Michael Whitehead
  Director
  Carbon Expo Australasia 2010

   

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• CARBON EXPO - ENERGISING THE LOW CARBON ECONOMY.

  • Start
    October 11, 2010
  •  
    09:30 AM
  • End
    October 13, 2010
  • Location
    MELBOURNE.

  Dear colleague,

  With Julia Gillard’s elevation to the Prime Ministership and likelihood of a federal election before October, Carbon Expo Australasia 2010 in Melbourne 11-13 October is ideally timed for those involved in the carbon economy. There will be renewed focus on the design and implementation of a carbon price, and Expo will be the best place to hear the latest, contribute to the debate, form business networks and pursue transactions in the carbon space.  Earlybird delegate & exhibitor rates are available until the end of this month and afford considerable incentive to register early !
  
  The online delegate registration form and accompanying information can be downloaded here
  
  The online exhibitor registration form and accompanying information can be downloaded here
  
  We are pleased to announce that leading international carbon industry business association – the Carbon Markets & Investors Association (CMIA) – are co-hosting the event with the Asia-Pacific Emissions Trading Forum, Environment Business Australia and the Investor Group on Climate Change. The event is also supported by key sponsors AGL, Baker & McKenzie, Norton Rose, Infor, CO2 Australia, the City of Melbourne, and Expo’s Research Partner, Bloomberg New Energy Finance.
  
  The event boasts a cutting-edge speakers program, workshops and trade fair and will be attended by a diverse range of businesses including;
  

  • Carbon asset investors & managers
  • Carbon offset projects, wholesalers & retailers
  • Businesses with corporate or product emissions reduction strategies
  • Businesses manufacturing or retailing low carbon technologies
  • Providers of carbon accounting, auditing & verification services
  • Providers of carbon market advisory & facilitation services such as carbon pools, brokers, exchanges, legal advisers & risk managers
  • Research and education institutions active in emission mitigation & carbon markets
  • Government and/or private market-based emissions reduction initiatives

  Should you wish to further clarify any aspects of delegate and/or exhibitor registration, please contact Merrin McAuley at the Expo Secretariat at secretariat@carbonexpo.com.au or on 07 5528 2501
  Please join us at Expo with these and the other industry leaders that are leading the way in terms of building ‘community consensus’, and energise the low carbon economy !

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• GEELONG ORGANIC GARDENERS MEETING - every 2nd Monday of every 2nd Month, except public holidays

  • Start
    October 11, 2010
  •  
    07:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Holt Rd, East Geelong. Geelong Botanic Gardens Meeting Rooms - rear of Geelong Botanic Gardens

  http://www.gog.org.au/meetings_content

   

   

  Where are our Meetings?

  Our meetings are held at the Geelong Botanic Gardens Meeting Rooms on the Second Monday of even numbered months. These may be re-scheduled if falling on a public holiday. See the map LINK below for information on how to get there.

  Meetings start at 7.30pm.

  What happens at our meetings?

  • Time for members to raise gardening questions or pass on information.
  • Guest Speaker or workshop on topics such as composting, use of grey water, permaculture, worm farming, preserving food, beneficial insects in the foodgarden and natural pest control.
  • Books and journals may be borrowed form the library
  • Trading table - members may puchase organically grown plants and garden produce.
  • Seed bank - is open for members to purchase locally produced seed at a low cost.

  How do I get there?

  The Geelong Botanic Gardens Meeting Rooms are situated at the rear of the Geelong Botanic Gardens. Take the first left when entering to reach the public carpark. Please see map below for meeting rooms location or a larger map is available here at Google Maps

  http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=botanic+gardens+meeting+room&sll=38.150606,144.379159&sspn=0.003742,0.008256&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=18

   

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• Introduction to Practical Philosophy

  • Start
    October 14, 2010
  •  
    07:00 PM
  • Location
    Dalgety House 1 Malop Street, GEELONG VIC (old Back to Basics building)

  Introductory Course

  (available tues mornings and thursday nights)
  
  http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au
  
  Drawing on the great philosophic ideas of both East and West, past and present, this course explores the meaning of wisdom, truth, consciousness, the real nature of Humanity and what inhibits its development.

  It is for all, regardless of education, age, race, political or religious beliefs. The philosophy of the course is that Humanity in truth is limitless and that there is a unity underlying all the apparent diversity in our daily lives. This is known as non-dualistic philosophy.

  Overview

  Above all, this course is about practical philosophy. This means that the principles discussed in class can be put to effective practical use in work, study and every aspect of daily life. No previous knowledge of the subject is necessary.

  Classes are conducted in a friendly and openhearted atmosphere. Philosophical principles and examples are presented to the class, and students are encouraged to discuss these in the light of their own experience and to seek further understanding of the principles by putting them into practice during the week.

  Simple exercises are also given that help to strengthen attention and bring rest and clarity to the mind.

  The course is offered three times each year, in January, May and September. See below for the times and locations of each class.

  There are subsequent courses for those who wish to continue the study of this philosophy.

  http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au

  Course Content

  Week 1

  • Practical Philosophy: the love and application of wisdom.
  • How to act wisely in all situations.

  Week 2

  • The principles of self knowledge.
  • The importance of observation.

  Week 3

  • The difference between knowledge and information.
  • Raising the levels of awareness. The spirit of enquiry.

  Week 4

  • Realising our limitless potential.
  • The nature of justice and injustice. Transcending fear.

  Week 5

  • Developing and expanding reason.
  • Experiencing deeper levels of being through stillness.

  Week 6

  • Waking up out of dreams. Seeing beyond appearances.
  • What is Absolute beauty? Discriminating between the eternal and the changing.

  Week 7

  • In truth, who am I? The nature of the body, mind and heart.
  • How to develop and strengthen the power of attention.

  Week 8

  • Identification with the changing, and its effects.
  • Remembering the unchanging observer and understanding the four states of attention.

  Week 9

  • Rising above the mechanicalness of everyday living.
  • Discovering true freedom.

  Week 10

  • Living in the present. Is there an unchanging I?
  • Improving efficiency and increasing energy.

  Week 11

  • The three states of love. The three types of speech.
  • Using attention in the proper way.

  Week 12

  • What is truth itself? The way ahead.

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• GEELONG SUSTAINABILITY GROUP MEETING

  • Start
    October 27, 2010
  •  
    07:30 PM
  • Location
    Beav's Bar, 77 Little Malop Street, Geelong

  GSG MEETINGS -

  FOR THE REST OF 2010.

  Wed 27 Oct

   

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• GEELONG SUSTAINABILITY GROUP MEETING

  • Start
    November 24, 2010
  •  
    07:30 PM
  • Location
    Beav's Bar, 77 Little Malop Street, Geelong

  GSG MEETING

  Wed 24 Nov

  
  

   

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• Permaculture Design Certificate -

  • Start
    November 26, 2010
  •  
    08:45 AM
  • End
    December 11, 2010
  •  
    05:30 PM
  • Location
    Southern Cross Permaculture Institute, South Gippsland

  Permaculture Design Certificate Nov / Dec 2010

  from Friday 26 November 2010 to Saturday 11 December 2010, 8.45am - 5.30 pm daily with weekend break in middle

  We run two PDC courses on site each year, and have been teaching permaculture for 17 years. This two week residential program is known for its blend of practical sessions, site trips, theory and active learning exercises. Come and live permaculture while you learn it. We offer real design exercises, small group and individual attention, and a range of teaching styles to cater for different learning needs. Our community atmosphere during the course will ensure you have fun while you learn and make lifelong frienships while you are here. Feel free to contact us before you register if you'd like to talk more about the course.

  After you have completed the registration online, you will need to send a deposit of $100 via cheque or internet banking to confirm and to hold your place. The deposit is non refundable but is transferable for 12 months if you need to defer.

  BSB 704-191 acc 86586 N&R Coleman SCPI
  with YOUR NAME in the reference
  Email us to let us know you have made a deposit and we'll send you a registration pack!

  Register now

  Rick & Naomi Coleman, Project Managers, of Southern Cross Permaculture Institute have been actively involved in permaculture application and education since 1990.

  

  We are internationally recognised permaculture teachers and consult for a range of organisations, both in Australia and overseas. We teach Permaculture Design Certificate courses on our Permaculture property in South Gippsland, Victoria, Australia.

  We run tours of our property by appointment, and conduct design consultancies for clients ranging from pre purchase assessments to sustainable property development plans for individuals and organizations.

  With extensive experience in permaculture project development on every continent, Rick and Naomi are well placed to assist your organisation in identifying key priorities for a more effective and sustainable approach to a range of projects.

  We specialise in assessment of community needs and resources, education of project field workers and members of indigenous communities, and design and implementation of sustainable solutions to a range of global problems.

  Volunteers and Willing Workers On Organic Farms (WWOOFers) are an important part of our property development. www.wwoof.com.au

   

  Our Mission Statement:

  Consulting in community and resource development, and repairing damaged landscapes through sustainable permaculture design, education and implementation

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• GEELONG ORGANIC GARDENERS MEETING - every 2nd Monday of every 2nd Month, except public holidays

  • Start
    December 13, 2010
  •  
    07:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Holt Rd, East Geelong. Geelong Botanic Gardens Meeting Rooms - rear of Geelong Botanic Gardens

  http://www.gog.org.au/meetings_content

   

   

  Where are our Meetings?

  Our meetings are held at the Geelong Botanic Gardens Meeting Rooms on the Second Monday of even numbered months. These may be re-scheduled if falling on a public holiday. See the map LINK below for information on how to get there.

  Meetings start at 7.30pm.

  What happens at our meetings?

  • Time for members to raise gardening questions or pass on information.
  • Guest Speaker or workshop on topics such as composting, use of grey water, permaculture, worm farming, preserving food, beneficial insects in the foodgarden and natural pest control.
  • Books and journals may be borrowed form the library
  • Trading table - members may puchase organically grown plants and garden produce.
  • Seed bank - is open for members to purchase locally produced seed at a low cost.

  How do I get there?

  The Geelong Botanic Gardens Meeting Rooms are situated at the rear of the Geelong Botanic Gardens. Take the first left when entering to reach the public carpark. Please see map below for meeting rooms location or a larger map is available here at Google Maps

  http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=botanic+gardens+meeting+room&sll=38.150606,144.379159&sspn=0.003742,0.008256&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=18

   

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