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 10am SAT NOV 9th Every year Armidale folk gather at Black Gully (behind NERAM) to celebrate community, music and biodiversity 
This guide shows planting time periods that should allow you to get a crop in Armidale. 
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[ Thursday, 8 Jun; 7:00 pm; ] Hi everyone Just to remind you about the free online workshop presented by Australian Home funeral alliance with Halie Halloran. This will be our discussion for the 8th June meeting 7pm at Kent House. Other considerations are: Dying to know day 8th August and hosting Live the life you please film in Armidale. Warm Wishes Maxine full article » 
[ Thursday, 16 Feb; 7:00 pm; ] SLA forum presents discussions on creating a Community Death Space. According to a Guide to Green funerals 245kg of carbon is released into the atmosphere with every gas cremation and 50kg with electric powered crematory. We will find out about the history of the Natural Burial Ground that was proposed at Banded Bee Farm. Other discussions [...] full article » 
[ Thursday, 7 Apr; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Sustainable Living Armidale is presenting a forum this Thursday focusing on the readiness of our community to deal with extreme weather events. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFggy6IiHns The Forum will be held on 7 April, at Kent House and on Zoom, 128 Faulkner Street Armidale commencing at 7pm. Speakers will give their perspective on some of the ways that community members can actively [...] full article » 
[ Thursday, 3 Mar; 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Extreme weather events and disasters such as last year’s tornado that ripped through Armidale can create long-lasting effects in the people who experience them. However, greater resilience can lessen these effects and assist recovery in the face of such events in the future, so Sustainable Living Armidale is presenting forums this Thursday, 3 March, to [...] full article » 
[ Thursday, 4 Nov; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] The importance of COP26 and its relationship to the August 2021 report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is the topic under discussion at this week’s Thursday Forum. Speaking on the topic of “COP26, What makes it so vital?” will be Professor Annette Cowie, Principal Research Scientist – Climate, in the NSW Department of [...] full article » 
[ Thursday, 21 Oct; 7:30 pm; ] The transition to renewable energy is proceeding more and more quickly, and New England has been declared a ‘renewable energy zone’ by the NSW Government. But what does this mean and how can it benefit our community? These questions and others will be answered by Dr Jarra Hicks in this month’s Sustainable Living Armidale forum entitled [...] full article » 
[ Thursday, 2 Sep; 7:00 pm; ] New England is home to some remarkable birds, and with a number now being threatened by climate change as well as loss of habitat, Sustainable Living Armidale (SLA) will host a presentation on protecting its threatened birds of prey species on Thursday, 2 September at 7pm. While many may not know it, the Northern Tablelands is [...] full article » 
[ Thursday, 8 Jul; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] The future of food – a forum on climate health and sustainable living in Armidale Presented by Dr Jen Hamilton (UNE) and Dr Sujata Allan (Armajun AHS) from the Armidale Climate and Health Project and funded by Adapt NSW, this project aims to bring climate change adaptation together with health concerns and centre Indigenous knowledge. [embed width="520"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0rb4fL1A4k[/embed] Proudly [...] full article » 
[ Sunday, 14 Mar; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. ] One of the most powerful ways individuals can have an impact on the natural environment and climate change is through our diets- but with so much information (and misinformation) about nutrition and climate out there, it is easy to become overwhelmed and confused about what choices to make. In this talk, SLA Convenor, Tanya Howard [...] full article » 
[ Saturday, 6 Feb; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Sustainable Living Armidale is holding a 2021 planning day and you are invited. If you have energy, ideas and most importantly, can commit your own time to taking action, please join the SLA coordinating committee to sketch out the year ahead. Saturday 6th February 2pm-5pm (followed by a social debrief at the pub!) Due to Covid-19 we [...] full article » 
[ Thursday, 3 Dec; 6:00 pm; ] Let us celebrate members and volunteers for a great year of events and forums continuing our vision for Armidale to be a more resilient and sustainable town. It’s simple: bring a picnic blanket, some food and drink. The festivities will happen at the new time of 6pm Thursday 3rd December at the rotunda in Central Park. All welcome. full article » 
[ Thursday, 1 Oct; 7:00 pm; ] Come and talk about water with Dr Deb Bower, Dr Ian Reeve, Bec Smith and others. Brief outline below: Armidale Regional Council has recently relaxed water restrictions. Bores have also been sunk at the edge of the Mother of Ducks lagoon at Guyra. Intensive horticulture is a growing business. What do we know about the sustainability of our [...] full article » 
[ Thursday, 3 Sep; 7:00 pm; ] In October 2019 Armidale Regional Council responded to the extreme drought, water shortage, scientific evidence and strong community call for action by declaring a Climate Emergency. A Climate Emergency working group with members from the community and council representatives was set up in March. The group has prepared a Framework for Climate Action - a [...] full article » 
[ Thursday, 6 Aug; 7:00 pm; ] Mahalath Halperin presents some light relief in these somewhat dire times. Stop Laughing, This is serious – a journey of climate and political cartoons. When: Aug 6, 2020 19:00 JOIN THE ZOOM WEBINAR Passcode: 772614 Or iPhone one-tap : Australia: +61280156011,,98547637505#,,,,,,0#,,772614# or +61370182005,,98547637505#,,,,,,0#,,772614# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): Australia: +61 2 8015 6011 or +61 [...] full article » 
[ Thursday, 4 Jun; 7:00 pm; ] In 2018 the Armidale Regional Council Mayor formed the Wood Smoke Advisory Group (WSAG) as an independent body to determine what the situation with wood smoke in Armidale was, and to provide recommendations to move forward to address the long standing issue. The report was completed mid 2019, but as yet no further action has been [...] full article » 
[ Thursday, 7 May; 7:00 pm; ] //ZOOM webinar in response to COVID-19 concerns// Nature play is about children playing and learning in local natural environments. Currently, there is an international nature play movement and in Australia many early childhood services and some schools have responded by developing nature play programs. Such programs have diverse benefits for children from physical skills and risk [...] full article » 
[ Thursday, 5 Mar; 7:00 pm; 7:00 pm; ] Even before the severe drought and bushfires of last year koalas were recognised under NSW and Commonwealth legislation as threatened species. On the coast koalas are threatened by habitat loss from urban development and are killed in large numbers by dogs and cars. Inland populations have been declining rapidly because of land clearing, drought and extreme [...] full article » 
[ Thursday, 6 Feb; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] A public forum with a panel of relevant stakeholders, experts and key players to discuss and explain Armidale’s current water situation, climate emergency, impact of water from drought, fires, and heat, dam levels, water restrictions, high-water users, mid and long term water security, and Project Zero30. Followed by a constructive Q&A to help clarify the current [...] full article »
[ Thursday, 5 Dec; 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Let's celebrate all the good 0f 2019 in Armidale with friends, flowers, and finger food. We will provide drinks, corn hole, and a beautiful community garden, if you come to the party with finger food to share. The festivities will happen at the new time of 5.30pm Thursday 5th December at the Armidale Community Garden behind [...] full article » 
[ Thursday, 7 Nov; 7:00 pm; ] Presentation by Lynne Hosking, Armidale Branch National Parks Association (NPA) The Pilliga is a unique forested area between Narrabri and Coonabarabran. What makes The Pilliga so special? What are the concerns regarding the preservation of The Pilliga’s natural and cultural values in the face of the expansion of coal seam gas and coal mining? For more than [...] full article » 
[ Thursday, 3 Oct; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Join young Australian singing sensation & climate activist MONTAIGNE with a panel of local young people to discuss YOUTH FUTURES in the AGE OF CLIMATE CHANGE Panel presentations, open Q & A session and the launch of the Sustainable Living Armidale Youth Action Awards! The youth panel will provide all the answers. Compered by Adam Blakester. Thursday 3 [...] full article » 
[ Thursday, 1 Aug; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Kent House (Faulkner Street opposite Central Park) WATER, the facts Presentation, Questions, Brainstorming MAYOR SIMON MURRAY Armidale Regional Council will discuss and answer questions about supply, usage, restrictions, prediction on length of supply, possible responses to the effects of drought on water MANISH KHADGI Water and Sewer Services Operations Engineer Will provide technical information Everyone is welcome The rising banks of Malpas dam as [...] full article »
[ Thursday, 4 Jul; 7:00 pm; ] David Holmgren presented Aussie Street, Town Hall, last Saturday — a fictional account of a typical street in Australia from the 1950s depression to the near future, interestingly another depression of the 2020s. Through David’s permaculture vision for suburbia we invite you to a follow up forum around these points: Motivation to, and knowing how to, reduce environmental [...] full article » 
[ Thursday, 6 Jun; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] The next SLA Forum, at Kent House on Thursday 6 June, will be on Community Weathering: ‘response-ability’, environmental justice, and climate change in everyday action on drought in Armidale presented by Jennifer Mae Hamilton {pictured}. Jennifer has the rare skill of crossing the boundaries between academia and every day communication, including the use of street theatre. She is [...] full article » 
[ Thursday, 2 May; 7:00 pm; ] The next SLA Forum, on Thursday 2 May, will be on the battle to save University of New England's (UNE) habitat, presented by Tim Collins {pictured}. In January 2018, UNE management cut down approximately 70 of the largest old trees on campus. Many of these trees were habitat for native wildlife and were representative of the [...] full article » |
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