AURG working bee this coming Sunday

by | 18 Oct 2010 | Event

This is a reminder that the AURG will be holding a working bee this coming Sunday.  Details as follows:- Time: 8.30am Date: Sunday 24 October 2010 Location: Elizabeth Park, NW corner of Dumaresq and Markham St, Armidale Activity: This will be a working where we will...

SLA at SLEX Tent setting up

by | 12 Oct 2010 | Event, SLEX

We had a terrific meeting today. We’ve reached the stage where we need people to say, “Oh, I could do that bit and then they go ahead and do it.” More involvement is needed. NEXT MEETING:  join us on Saturday, October 16th at 2:00pm at SNELC (stairs...

SLA at SLEX Meeting Saturday 2pm at SNELC

by | 11 Oct 2010 | Event, SLEX

Our SLEX display is beginning to come together. The focus is on peak oil, with three main sections: The past: the role oil has played globally, in Australia and in Armidale Now: what is peak oil and what is the significance of oil and its products in our lives—with...

Grateful Gleaners

by | 7 Oct 2010 | SLAM

Grateful Gleaners was originally envisaged as a way of locating fruit and nut trees in Armidale that are either growing on unoccupied land, or are unable to be looked after by their owners. We plan to then organise for them to be harvested each year. The harvest could...

Psychology & Sociology of Change

by | 30 Sep 2010 | SLAM

A multidisciplinary approach is called for by Psychology Prof David Uzzell to address the conditions associated with sustainability behaviours.  It’s no good the government saying to us that for journeys less than a mile you should walk or use public transport...

Fresh Food Prices Expected to Soar

by | 30 Sep 2010 | SLAM

A food security summit in Brisbane is hearing prices are expected to increase by up to 50 per cent over the next 10 years, making fresh food unattainable for some people.  See the full article at: ABC news

October Tuesday Forum: Dirt, The Movie

by | 28 Sep 2010 | Event, Monthly Forum

Don’t forget our next Tuesday Forum on the 5th of October at 7pm at Kent House. We are showing DIRT, THE MOVIE, a beautiful film about our human relationship to soil. Dirt! The Movie is an insightful and timely film that tells the story of the glorious and...

SLA stand at SLEX meeting

by | 27 Sep 2010 | Event, SLEX

With SLEX less than five weeks away, we need lots of support. We’ve got some exciting ideas but still are still focusing on content. If you are free, please come to the next planning meeting. Thurs 30 September at 5:15 at SNELC (Southern New England LandCare,...

Sustainable Living Expo 2010

by | 27 Sep 2010 | Event, SLEX

Sustainable Living Expo (SLEX 2010), will be held within Civic and Curtis Parks, on October 29, 30 and 31. The major sponsor for SLEX 2010 is again the University of New England (UNE), with all previous stakeholders also committing to the event including Sustainable...