Open Days
The first Saturday of each month (1pm - 4pm) is Open Day at EarthCare. Everyone is welcome to visit the centre and take part in
free talks and site tours.
2012 Programme Organised by the Alternative Technology Association, Sydney West branch.
BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE HOUSE AT BLAXLANDS RIDGE
Ian Moxon tells of his successfully completed, entirely self sufficient, sustainable house in the Hawkesbury. It has been open on Sustainable House Day several times and serves as an example that it can actually be done, despite the challenges. No doubt Ian will have several tales of the trials and triumphs of his project.
Time: 1.15 for 1.30 pm, about an hour and plenty of time for questions afterwards.
Where: Hawkesbury EarthCare Centre, Cnr Science Rd & Campus Drive, University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury Campus, Richmond, NSW.
Entry $5 towards afternoon tea and expenses.
When: Saturday, 4th February, 2012Bookings appreciated. RSVP by 1st February: contact Marianne McMillan on
2011 Programme
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Lao vegetarian cooking workshop
Together we will celebrate Yummy July Festival in Lao style.
Cost: $30 and we share the lunch we have cooked
Presented by Ling Halbert
- Hands on and fun instructions on how to make simple, delicious and nutritious meals
- Straight forward and easy to prepare recipes
- Tips on making vegetarian meals appealing for the whole family.
- Live music
To book your place: Call Ling 0410 688 499 or email ling300ppm@gmail.com
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Sat 16 April
9.30am - 3pm
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ATA Solar Seminar
Nick Hollo, architect and author of Warm House Cool House, will give a presentation on
solar passive design.
Mary Hendriks (Energy Consultant & ATA Sydney) national and international solar picture.
Robert Sutton (Australian Solar Energy Society) solar issues.
Morgan Woollett (Solar Shop) renewable energy systems in a domestic context.
Participants can tour the EarthCare site which features extensive permaculture and native
gardens, a photovoltaic system, a solar passive community building
constructed from strawbale, rammed earth and mud bricks. Henry Doubleday
Research Association will be holding a plant sale and the Piggery Lane Artisan Studio will be open.
Cost: $20 includes morning and afternoon tea, BYO Lunch.
RSVP: Marianne
McMillan marianneinsydney@aapt.net.au
or 4731 1114
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Sat 29 January
10am - 2pm
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Laos Vegetarian Party Food Cooking Workshop with Ling. Cost $20.
Includes tour of Permaculture Garden. Contact Victoria 0425 364 263 or Ling 0410 688 499 |
Regular Events
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Henry Doubleday Research Association (HDRA) Gardening Group
Starts 10am |
| ATA |
Monthly meeting - 1st Saturday of the month at 10am.
Alternates between a site working-bee and ATA committee meeting, contact ata@earthcare.org.au for details. |
| HDRA |
Monthly meeting - 3rd Monday of the month at 7.30pm
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EarthCare Calendar @Google
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Workshop volunteers got hands-on training from rammed earth professionals during the construction of the EarthCare Centre.
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