A community at work
November 30th, 2009 — events, landcare + faunacare
Waterworks Valley Landcare Group is holding a Bird Walk on Sunday, 6th December.
To be led by local resident Don Knowler (he writes the popular ‘On the Wing’ column each week in the Mercury)
Meet 10am at main gates of Waterworks picnic reserve. Bring a drink and binoculars if you have them.
November 14th, 2009 — food + gardens
Two working bees in November and the community garden (28 beds) is now all planted with its first crop of beans and spuds. Thanks to everyone who came along. Contact is Jonah.
November 10th, 2009 — inspiration
The above image depicts two million plastic beverage bottles – the number used in the US every five minutes.
Artist Chris Jordan has been in Hobart this week with his mind blowing artwork depicting consumerism and waste. The statistics will stun you, his pictures are amazing.
Click HERE and go down to Running The Numbers.
November 10th, 2009 — activism, events
Copenhagen approaches… and it will probably determine the fate of human civilisation.
For our little bit, we have an opportunity to participate in the Walk Against Warming in December
(Click on the graphic to enlarge it).
Climate Action Hobart is keen for us to gather a group of Waterworks concerned residents to take a mini bus ride to go on the walk. Cathryn and Daniel are the contacts for this, lease let them know if yo would like to join in. Phone: 0415 696 323. Cost is only $15.