What's growing on?
Editon of EVENTS:
We have received some more information about some upcoming events this month, so we have decided to send you an extra little update so you don't miss out. This months Gardens for Harvest presentation is at Healesville Library with a shared lunch and afternoon tea- please book soon to secure a spot.
We hope your gardens are thriving!
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Permaculture Yarra Valley has organised an Urban Property Site Visit in Kilsyth that has Sold out. However you can read about it and join the Wait List below.
A visit to a suburban property that has had a permaculture design implemented. The property features a solar system, multiple water tanks, a glasshouse and a seed saving box, a pond, a vegetable patch with wicking beds and fruit trees, chickens, beekeeping, and a food forest.
DATE
Sunday 19 February 2023 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (UTC+11)
LOCATION
Private property - address will be sent to ticket holders
Urban Property Site Visit - Kilsyth Tickets, Private property - address will be sent to ticket holders | TryBooking Australia
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NATIONAL SUSTAINABLE LIVING FESTIVAL 1–28 FEB 2023
View the whole program here:National Sustainable Living Festival (slf.org.au)
For a local event:
Spend the day on the glorious mountaintop with Helena Norberg-Hodge.
Helena Norberg-Hodge is a powerful voice for positive change, for relocalising, for community and the new economy. She is renown for looking at the big picture, the root causes and identifying ways we can to make real change for sustainability and equity in our communities. She is author of the classic, ‘Ancient Futures’, and creator of the award-winning film, ‘The Economics of Happiness’. Helena is a recipient of the Right Livelihood Award and the Goi Peace Prize.
Learn about the power of ‘going local’ as a key strategy for restoring ecological, social, and spiritual well-being. The event will feature a presentation and tour of one of Australia’s oldest intentional communities, Moora Moora.
This unique event provides a chance to reimagine living opportunities in our local context.
Stay for an evening viewing of Helena’s renowned film, ‘Local Futures: The Economics of Happiness’, and watch the sunset over the Valley.
There are limited camping and accommodation options available.
Lunch and dinner will also be provided.
Sensory Forest Therapy
Sensory Forest Therapy - Yarra Valley | National Sustainable Living Festival (slf.org.au)
Come together for a slow Sunday, guided by the calming waters of the Little Birrarung/Yarra River, under the mighty Manna Gum, on beautiful bushland. Connect with yourself, others & the wild world of rich biodiversity. Enjoy simple sensory, creative & physical practices for restful recovery, so we may all thrive. Create ease & wellness for daily awe & wonder. Delight in a relaxing immersion & conclude with a refreshing bush tea.
WHEN
- SUN 5 / FEB1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
WHERE
- YARRA VALLEY LIVING CENTRE
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55 RAYNER COURT YARRA JUNCTION
COST
FULL TICKET: $60
CONCESSION TICKET: $40
Lend a Hand at Coranderrk
Lend a Hand at Coranderrk | National Sustainable Living Festival (slf.org.au)
This is a wonderful participatory opportunity to learn about First Nations perspectives on caring for Country with Wurundjeri knowledge holders, Uncle Dave Wandin and Darren Wandin, who will share their observations of local ecologies. Indigenous knowledge of Country over millennia offers a poignant perspective on global heating and environmental change: Darren reflects that ‘adaptation and resilience are a Wurundjeri mainstay.
Transform your overwhelm at the climate crisis by putting some energy back into Country, lending a hand at Coranderrk, a very important place in the history of the Yarra Ranges region. Please bring water and lunch for a picnic to continue yarning. Dress appropriately for gardening in the heat. Lend a Hand at Coranderrk is part of Live Actions program for Burrinja Climate Change Biennale.
WHEN
- SAT 25 / FEB10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
WHERE
- CORANDERRK NATURE RESERVE
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19 BARAK LANE BADGER CREEK
COST
FULL TICKET: FREE
Local is Vital | National Sustainable Living Festival (slf.org.au)
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About EASL
EASL aims to promote lifelong learning and action that improves the health, well-being and environmental sustainability of local communities.
The Eastern Alliance for Sustainable Learning (EASL) was formed in 2011 to assist member councils in delivering joint sustainable learning initiatives across the Eastern region. The alliance provides the opportunity to deliver a range of programs typically beyond the reach of individual councils.
2023 Learning for Sustainability Conference workshops – Eastern Alliance for Sustainable Learning (easl.com.au).
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Burrinja Climate Change Biennale 2022
THE HEAT IS ON
(Dec. 3, 2022 – Feb. 26, 2023)
Burrinja Climate Change Biennale returns with a region-wide program. Burrinja has partnered with Yarra Ranges Council, Your Library and the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum to create a program that spans the whole ranges and crosses over a range of art forms.
From the scientific to the fantastic, the cultural to the creative, the Burrinja Climate Change Biennale (BCCB) brings together diverse voices, practices and perspectives to interrogate and speculate on the future we so desperately need. The BCCB offers both a reflective perspective and a beacon of hope. Whilst we cannot undo the past, as actively engaged creative citizens living within ecologies in crisis it is our responsibility to re-imagine a future that does no more harm.
Each of the exhibitions and events in the program highlights significant issues around the urgency and impact of the climate crisis.
Join us at Burrinja as we launch the program with sneak previews of each of the actions, an opportunity to explore Burrinja’s Award Exhibition with works from 44 artists, as well as the Emerging artist take over in the aerie gallery.
Burrinja Climate Change Biennale ~ THE HEAT IS ON.
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The Eltham Jazz, Food & Wine Festival
returns for an action-packed day of live music, mouth-watering food and wine, fun activities for kids and fantastic shopping.
The festival kicks off on two stages from 11:30am, featuring performances from outstanding jazz, blues, soul and funk bands including The Lachy Doley Group, Pearly
Shells Swing Orchestra, The McNaMarr Project, Spoonful, Shuffle Club, Phil Para Group, Shirazz and the Nat Bartsch Quartet.
While soaking up the live music, you can explore a delicious selection of local food, wine, gin and beer available from stallholders as well as the many fabulous cafes, bars and restaurants in the area.
This is a family-friendly event, with free activities such as a jumping castle and face painting running from 1:00pm–5:00pm to make sure your little ones enjoy themselves just as much as you do!
2023 Lineup:
- The Lachy Doley Group
- Pearly Shells Swing Orchestra featuring Julie O'Hara
- The Shuffle Club
- Spoonful
- The McNaMarr Project
- Phil Para Band
- Rambal
- Nat Bartsch Quartet
- Soul Sacrifice – The Music of Santana
- Shirazz
- 32 Bars
- Wilson & White
- Bluetone Assembly
- The Fun Roaming Minstrels
- Jackson Combo
- Nu Funk-O-Matics
- St Helena Secondary College Stage Band
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Free entry
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Farmer Incubator’s Pop-Up Garlic Farmers program is back again!
PUGF is a 9 month beginners course in small-scale farming, filled with hands on workshops lead by specialists, delicious food and a bit of hard work, with the support of a tight knit community surrounding you that want to see you flourish and grow your farming powers.
Throughout the year you get 8 workshops on topics ranging from soil preparation to pest and disease management to marketing your product.
Alongside these workshops you will apply your new knowledge by growing a market garden scale organic garlic crop at one of 6 farms across Melbourne. The sites this year include Days Walk Farm (Keilor), Beales Road Farm (Greensborough), Heide Museum Kitchen Gardens (Bulleen), Wild Wren Farm (The Patch) and Wildwood Organics (Macedon Ranges).
You will get to know other aspiring farmers and develop valuable networks in the urban agriculture community. PLUS you get to sell your garlic at the end (or eat it!).
The course starts Saturday 26 February 2022.
For more information about Farmer Incubator, visit: http://www.farmerincubator.org
If you would like jump on board, grab your ticket here: https://events.humanitix.com/pop-up-garlic-farmers-2021-vq19pst8
For enquiries, please email lizzie@farmerincubator.org
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Wine Machine Yarra Valley
Wine Machine is a full-bodied day of wine, food and live music, showcasing both the splendour of the nation’s most picturesque wine regions and the spectacular music artists born from Australian soil. Your favourite day of the year is returning to the Yarra Valley on Saturday 1 April 2023.
Raise a glass to your delectable lineup: Bliss N
Eso, Vera Blue, Northeast Party House, KLP, and Grentperez.
The return of Hot Dub Time Machine
And your sommeliers: The Poof Doof Drag Jamboree
This is going to be the Best. Chardy. Ever.
Wine Machine Yarra Valley, Event, Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia (visitvictoria.com)
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Fruit Adventure Tours
Rayner's Orchard grow over 450 varieties of fruit in so there is fruit available all year. Take a tour to sample seasonal fruit picked straight from the tree, and pick your own fruit to take home with you. Every tour has at least 7-8 varieties of fruit on offer to taste.
Come and taste for yourself how good fresh fruit picked straight off the tree is! Bring the kids out for a day that is healthy and gets them outdoors and in touch with nature. This is also a fantastic kids birthday party idea - every birthday child receives a certificate from the team at Rayner's.
Fruit Tasting Adventure Tours operate everyday from 9am-3pm at Rayner's Orchard. U Pick available every day on a one hour Tractor Tasting Tour. Last tour departs 3pm.
Fruit Adventure Tours - Rayners (raynersorchard.com.au)
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U- Pick Trail!
We all love eating fresh seasonal produce directly from the farmgate – it just tastes better. Even better if you can pick your own.
Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges is home to U-Pick and farmgate produce. Fill up your buckets and baskets from the pick your own orchards with the freshest, most delicious produce of the season or buy direct from the farmgate.
Meeting the farmers, growers and makers is both fun and rewarding and you will enjoy a fabulous day in the countryside in the food bowl that is the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.
U-pick Trail | Visit Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges
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Herb and Chilli Festival 18-19th March 2023
Our annual Herb and Chilli Festival.
We are long term residents and nursery operators in ‘the valley’ and passionate growers and users of herbs and chillies. We feel that our region is the perfect place to celebrate these exciting plants and how they fit into our daily lives, so we decided to establish an annual festival.
Home - Herb & Chilli Festival (herbchillifestival.com.au)
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Food Support for Families:
Nourish Network:
A support service for disadvantaged school families. Our members enjoy morning tea and a chat or participate in a craft activity, and collect a self-selected food parcel. We have a variety of fruit, veg, and bread along with dairy and frozen meals when available.
During our monthly "market days", we may also have non-perishable food, pre-loved clothing, a masseuse & occasionally a hairdresser.
Nourish Network Yarra Ranges Council
Connecting community with resources
Here is a fantastic resource that lists all the Community Gardens, Food Swaps, Farmers Markets, Schools with Kitchen Gardens and more in the Yarra Ranges: Local Projects & Produce - Yarra Ranges Food Connections
Do you have a resource to add to this page? Or a kitchen, some land, a garden or space to share with a community group? Please let us know so we can add it to our available list of resources.
Other Resources - Yarra Ranges Food Connections
Mooroolbark Urban Harvest – Food Swap
- When: Monthly on the 2nd Saturday @ 10:00 – 11:30am
- Where: Red Earth Community Park Brice Ave, Mooroolbark VIC 3138
- Contact: Claire Smith Ph:0425 700 280
- Cost: Free.
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The Valley Market ECOSS
Market @ ECOSS
Come visit us every Friday from 3:30pm-6:00pm
at Yarra Valley ECOSS, 711 Old Warburton Road, Wesburn.
http://www.ecoss.org.au
Market @ Warby
The Valley Market Warburton replaces the Warby Summer Produce Market. First Sunday of the month 11am-3pm.
Yarra Valley Regional Food Group.
Runs 3rd Sunday Every Month
In line with the world's fastest growing food trend for seasonal fresh produce the inaugural Yarra Valley Regional Farmers Market was held in March 1998. The concept has been an outstanding success for regional producers, for local consumers and for visitors, many of whom come to the Yarra Valley specifically to check out the region's growing reputation for exceptional and exciting food and wine.
Yarra Valley Food Group
Belgrave Food Garden
Monthly Working Bee
Belgrave Food Garden invites you to join us for a working bee on the 2nd Sunday of the Month
Tiny Trowel
Freely collaborating and consulting with organizations around food security innovation, and/or with a vision to create communities around organic food sources. It's a hobby.
(8) Tiny Trowel | Facebook
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February Yarra Valley Bee Group Meeting
Sun, 26 Feb 2023
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2pm - Whats happening in my hive?
Followed by our monthly Speaker - TBA
Come along and keep up to date with local conditions that effect your hive, connect with other beekeepers, share resources, improve your apiary skills and learn more about honeybee ecology.
Non members are welcome too. Meetings are held at ECOSS, 711 Old Warburton Road, Wesburn, in the ‘Coop’ (past the old house, over the green, down the bottom). Gold coin donation appreciated.
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Permaculture Yarra Valley and Permaculture Week 2023.
Permaculture Yarra Valley is a not-for-profit association, incorporated in Victoria under the Association’s Incorporation Reform Act of 2012. We have a bio-regional focus on the Yarra Valley, with our membership spread throughout the Yarra Valley and adjoining areas.
Every year we collaborate with Yarra Valley ECOSS's Ecotopia Earth Festival and PEACE Farm in Yarra Junction to bring a week of Permaculture Activities to the Valley.
March 17th-24th 2023 Will be Permaculture Week. Permaculture Yarra Valley is busy curating a whole week of local farm tours all tbs. We will inform you with the booking link in the coming months.
If you'd like to become a member of PYV follow this link.
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Seed Library | Eastern Regional Libraries | Your Library
Share seeds with your community at Your Library’s Seed Library! A free borrowing service aiming to cultivate a thriving community of gardeners and seed savers, while building and sharing knowledge, and fostering community resilience, self-reliance, and a culture of sharing.
Donate seeds saved from your garden or leftover seeds from purchased packets
‘Borrow’ up to 3 packets of seed for free!
Sow the seeds in your garden, nurture plants to maturity, and donate seeds back to the library
Grow your gardening knowledge at our regular, inspiring events and workshops!
The Seed Library is currently available at Bayswater, Belgrave, Boronia, Croydon, Ferntree Gully, Miller’s Homestead, Mooroolbark, Rowville and Yarra Junction Libraries.
Visit or contact one of these branches to find out more information and borrow your first packet of seeds!
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Gardens for Harvest would like to respectfully acknowledge that we are operating on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Woi Wurung language group of the Kulin Nation.
We wish to work respectfully with our local elders and community members, to protect and care for country. We send our respects to our local Indigenous community and all First Nations people, as well as all natures inhabitants on the earth, under the earth, in the water and in the sky. The seen and unseen.
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