Organic & Sustainable Living Festival – one week to go!

Sunday 4th March from 9am to 4pm.

Get ready for an informative and exciting day at the Penguin Sustainable Living Centre (Ironcliffe Road).

As in previous years we have a great line up of speakers:

• Sally Wise (author of A Year In A Bottle)
• Linda Cockburn (author of Living The Good Life) and
• Tino Carnevale (ABC Gardening Australia presenter).

In the veggie patch we also have gardening guru Graeme Stevenson ready to talk anybody and everybody about tips/techniques for gardening organically – ask him about where the “verms” come from for the vermiculture, or how to deal with oxalis.

There are also plenty of things for children to do and see (of all ages). Plus a variety of exhibitors with products, services or information on how to live more sustainably. And of course good food and music.

Members get a discount on the entry fee (and yes you can sign up or renew on the day). Download the flyer festival poster 2012.

Can you help out? Festival Promotion posters!

With the 2012 Organic and Sustainable Living Festival under a month a way, it is time to let the world know it is on! Do you have or know of a little spot that a poster would fit into? Well here is your chance to help us shout it from the roof tops by printing out the 2012 festival poster and sticking it around the community!

Just use the link below, which will take you to a pdf version of the poster.

****festival poster 2012****

“Lets All Muck In” Day – Saturday 11th Feb at the Penguin Sustainable Living Centre (10am until whenever)

With the Organic & Sustainable Living Festival nearly on us (4th March), we  need to do some preparation of the Penguin Sustainable Living Centre site in readiness. There will be a final tidy up just before the festival, but there is a lot to do and we don’t want to be doing the headless chook routine and running around in all directions at the last minute!
Can you help out?
Things we need to do include, having a good clear out of the sea container (which has things stored in there from the last millenium); moving some gear about to make room; a bit of weeding about the place and a general tidy up.
Let’s have a BBQ lunch while we’re at it (that also needs a good clean!) – I’ll bring a few snags, but bring whatever is your choice to throw on the BBQ and we can give it a test run as I’m not sure when it was last used. And, we can fire up the cob oven for some pizza too.
Dress code for the occasion will be your oldest and daggiest plus rubber gloves and sturdy footwear. Remember to slip, slop, slap if it is sunny.
Please RSVP to me at coordinator@nwec.org.au to let me know if you are coming – so that I don’t panic that I’ll be there all on my own!
In case you have not been before or have forgotten – we are located at 207 Ironcliffe Road in Penguin – just up from the sports centre
It’s also not too late to get involved in the festival planning – no matter how long you have to get ready there always seems to be more things to do, so additional helpers will be welcome – either in preparation or on the day.

Publicity Officer

We are seeking an enthusiastic person to fill the role of Publicity Officer. This is a volunteer position, but you can get credits through our new community exchange project. Ideally you will have skills with social media and writing in general, but the most important criteria is a desire to contribute and help make a difference in the North-West. Contact Julie (0437 507393) or Robin (6438 1454) or email coordinator@nwec.org.au to express your interest. This is a great way to meet new people, pick up new skills and be part of the many exciting projects of the North-West Environment Centre.

NWEC Xmas Break Up

Bring along your christmas spirit and a plate of food for dinner to share for the NWEC Christmas Break Up.  A time to reflect on the year that was with other NWEC members, volunteers and supporters in a social setting.  This will be a wonderful time to discuss with others any fabulous ideas/projects you may have for next year or just share a drink or two.  Friday 16th December from 5pm.  All welcome.

Controlling weeds in native bushland workshop

Join us Saturday 10th December 2011 10am – 12pm

Penguin Sustainable Living Centre

207 Ironcliffe Rd, Penguin

Are you a property owner seeking knowledge about weed species on your property and how you can control them?

Are you interested in protecting our native bushland for the future?

An informative presentation and question time with local experienced weed controller, Greg Taylor, will be followed by gourmet woodfired pizzas made in our cob oven at the  centre. All welcome. Entry is by gold coin donation – all proceeds will benefit the North West Environment Centre.

A Garden Working Bee shall follow the lunch

for as long as volunteers want to assist

Steiner Education Information Day Community Announcement

 

Expressions of interest are being sought from parents/carers for the introduction of a Steiner/Waldorf stream of primary education for the NW Coast to be based at Penguin. We invite you to join us if you are interested in playgroup, kinder, primary, home education, enrichment activities, teaching, festivals and general support.  Come along Saturday 3rd December 2pm to 4pm @ 30 King Edward St, Penguin.  For more info contact Lynnette on 0422 107 347 or info@beegreen.com.au

Burnie Cycling Map

For all of those cyclists pedalling around Burnie and surrounds you may be interested in this bike map for reference.

Looking for a great Christmas Present?

“Birds on Farms” is a glovebox guide to birds and habitat restoration and management in NW Tasmania .  This book has clear images of the birds and can be used throughout Tasmania by anybody who has even a very slight interest in our feathered friends.   Available from the NWEC for $10 a copy.  Contact Carol on 6445 1025.

2012 Organic and Sustainable Living Festival Planning Meeting

Next Planning Meeting will be held Wednesday 30th November at 5pm at the Penguin Sustainable Living Centre – 207 Ironcliffe Rd,  Penguin.  Please call Julie on  0437 507393 to get involved