A community at work
May 4th, 2011 — events
If not us, then who?
If not here, then where?
If not now, then when?
Over the last three years in the middle of winter, thousands of Tasmanians chose to spend a day outside learning more about how to live a sustainable life.
This is a very popular event. It’s on again on Sunday, June 5th, so put it in your diary now.
Click HERE to see details.
December 7th, 2010 — events, food + gardens
The first of our workshops on how to preserve food was held on Dec 4 – and this is what we learned.
Basically you can supply yourself with a year’s worth of bottled tomato for all sorts of recipes like pasta and bakes, at a much cheaper cost than using Fowler’s jars – or buying tins from supermarkets all year.
For Jonah’s method…. continue reading.
November 3rd, 2010 — community organising, food + gardens
Dear friends and neighbours- do you have skills in food preserving or are you interested in learning about these skills?
- Bottling
- Drying
- Root cellars
- Making preserves
Would you be able to share these skills with others in a small informal workshop to be timed with this season’s crops?
We’ll organise everything; provide the venue, refreshments etc. We just need your skills and/or interest.
Interested? Then please call Lil on 6224 7390 or email Carol and we’ll get back to you soon!
April 24th, 2010 — energy saving, events
Dates for these are as follows: All start at 7.30pm.
102 Waterworks Rd Mon May 3
414a Strickland Ave, Wed May 5
152 Waterworks Wed May 12
14b Livingston Wed May 19
50 Bramble St Thurs May 20
195 Waterworks Rd May 24
Click on image to see details.
Please email us for queries.
March 29th, 2010 — events, food + gardens
Here are some of Karen Brown’s colourful photos taken at this year’s Harvest Fair.
(You can click on the images to make then bigger)
Karen is an ace professional photographer and activist, if you ever need portrait or event photos click HERE to contact her.
March 1st, 2010 — food + gardens
Here’s the planting layout for the community garden as of this week.
(Click on graphic to see it full size.)
Spud harvesting and more planting taking place this Saturday 20th (3pm on).
February 16th, 2010 — events, inspiration
ROLL UP, ROLL UP it’s Waterworks Harvest Fair time again!!!
Calling all you wonderful valley people who would like to help set up our second Harvest Fair about fun, food and sustainable living – it’s on Sunday March 28. Click HERE to see poster.
I am hostessing weekly morning teas (with scones) 10am at my house (144 Waterworks Rd) every Wednesday before the fair.
Amanda Sully (sully.amanda@gmail.com)
Please come if you are able to put in some real time and energy as we need your help!!!
January 23rd, 2010 — about this website, events
Hello, if you are new to this site and are a householder wishing to contact us about the Climate Connect Project please email us at wwvalley@dodo.com.au.
A dedicated website link (Powerdown Tasmania) has now been set up so that project participants can find out the latest and contribute to the program.
Meanwhile, please feel free to peruse this community site. Feedback always welcome.
August 31st, 2009 — activism, Climate Connect Project, community organising, energy saving, events
Many thanks to Claudia and Jason and family for use of their home for the belated formal launch of our climate project on Sunday (August 30).
We were blessed with a brief break in the continuous wet weather (as NSW sizzles in mid-Summer temperatures, breaking all records for August).
Here is a replica of the little garden signs that participating households will be displaying in their front yards.
This comes with a commitment: to reduce the household’s carbon footprint by 5% minimum per year. We aim to do everything we can to ensure that this commitment can be easily met, and that task will keep us very busy for the coming year!
And thanks too to Nel Smit, a community representative on Tasmania’s Climate Action Council, who launched the project for us on Sunday.
August 20th, 2009 — energy saving, events, food + gardens, solar, water resources
Sustainable houses throughout Australia will be opening their doors for you to look inside on Sunday 13th September.
See the real benefits of sustainable housing up close. Learn what you can do with your own home. Meet the professionals and find out about useful products.
Check out the sustainable house day website for house locations in Hobart area. Admission to all houses is free.
August 12th, 2009 — events
It’s been described as “the most successful dramatisation of climate change to hit the silver screen”
August 20 to August 30
State Cinema
From the Director of McLibel and the Producer of the Oscar-winning One Day in September.
May 28th, 2009 — community organising, events
The event we have been waiting for – learning all about Transition Communities.
This week-end training is an opportunity to find out how the Transition Towns movement has sprung up and how to apply the principles in our own communities. Don’t miss it.
It’s on week-end of 27th / 28th June 27.
Click HERE for more information. Limited spaces available so please think about booking early.
May 19th, 2009 — activism, events
Here’s your chance to call for a safe climate for you and your kids.
Put June 13 in your diary.
(Click on graphic to enlarge.)
For more information click HERE:
