Regenerative farming seminar Nov 22 2010 “THE SOIL IS THE ANSWER” ONE-DAY FREE AGRICULTURAL SEMINAR, WITH PROFESSOR PAUL HEPPERLY OF THE WORLD-RENOWNED RODALE INSTITUTE: Subjects covered will include: Farming for increased soil fertility and improved water retention; Increasing plants’ access to minerals in the soil; Healthy soils, healthy animals, healthy people; Carbon sequestration from [...]
All welcome: Guest Speaker: Andrew Lang Wednesday 16th June Marrar Woorn 7.00 PM At the time of the two oil shocks of the 1970’s Denmark, Sweden and Finland were 75-90% reliant on imported fossil fuels, mainly oil and coal. Their standard of living was similar to Australia’s. In 2009 the renewable share of Sweden’s energy [...]
The Southern Otway Landcare Network (SOLN) invites you to attend a free workshop to learn about soil chemistry. When: Friday 19th February, 10 – 3pm Guest Speaker: Fiona Baker, Beef Industry Officer, Department of Primary Industries What: How do you read a soil chem test and relate it to your property and management? Can pasture [...]
The CFA is running a Community Fireguard Programme throughout the Otway region. The aim of the programme is to ensure that residents (locals and part-timers) are fully informed about bush fires and what they can do to protect themselves. The Community Fireguard Coordinator will work with groups of between 3-10 households (in each group) and facilitate a series of 4-6 [...]
Coming Events DPI Queenscliff Centre Open Day, 8th Nov Wetland Photography Workshop Coalc November 10 East Gippsland Landcare Community Rally, 15th Nov Peter Andrew’s Presenting in Geelong, 17th Nov Norman Wettenhall Foundation Annual Memorial Lecture, 19th Nov Fitzroy Breaking News Media Release: Apollo Bay puts Hands Up for 350 ppm, Apollo Bay puts their hands [...]