Join for a six week introduction to organic gardening & garden design including the following: Permaculture principles & thinking Soil life & compost methods “Pests & diseases” Raised bed garden method Propagation including seed sowing & raising, cuttings Crop rotation & companion planting Ami Kennedy has a wide range of experience to share & this…
NMIT is offering a new horticulture programme aims to offer practical gardening techniques to help feed whānau, save money and create a community of like-minded people. More information here: https://www.nmit.ac.nz/news/new-horticulture-programme-teaches-simple-ways-to-grow-your-own-food/ Application close on the 15th of April.
The Plan: A bed enclosed by bamboo in a parking space as an invitation to sit and talk about Nelson's future John-Paul Pochin, initiator of the project, explains: - lightnelson@lightnelson.org.nz, 021 623 207 "This started as an idea several years ago. I bought a hospital bed and it's been sitting taking up space ever since…
The Local Matters Group is delighted to welcome Dr. Mike Joy back to the Tasman District for a presentation at Māpua Hall on the 17th of April. This presentation will outline the transformational change we need to make in order to stop overshooting our ecological limits. An increasing number of scientists from many disciplines, are advocating…
"The return of Gaia is an interactive storytelling event. Is a mix of a photography exhibition and a storytelling performance. We will show a series of artworks by underwater photographer Jose G. Cano. The images are printed in big format, (1500mm by 3000mm) to recreate the feeling of the Renaissance frescos, creating an atmosphere of…
Repair Cafe are community driven events that bring together your broken household items with skilled volunteers. Don't toss it, repair it.
An interactive art installation in the form of a quirky laboratory incorporating research and functional experiments building on projects from the past and new works combined into a space that will provide a focal point. An opportunity to incorporate work, ideas and cultural perspectives from the wider community and for people to learn about environmental…
Due to unforseen circumstances, the organiser of this event is not able to give this talk. Apologies for any inconveniences.
Event is free but registration is required, following this link: REGISTRATION We also want to encourage you to share your trips. For that, do not hesitate to register your offer or your request on the carpooling site here.
AUTUMN SEED HARVEST - Taking action for food resiliency Bring : your well labeled seeds for processing. There are plenty to share if you do not have your own seeds. For UNKNOWN Seeds, write as much information as you can e.g. family, variety, growing habit, taste,... Simple food to share for lunch Please inform the organiser about…