The Story of Change

by | 25 Jul 2012 | SLAM

Can shopping save the world? The Story of Change urges viewers to put down their credit cards and start exercising their citizen muscles to build a more sustainable, just and fulfilling world. Watch: http://www.storyofstuff.org/movies-all/story-of-change/ Be sure to...

Next Shared Meal Friday 13th

by | 10 Jul 2012 | Event, SLAM

For all members of the SLA Community and friends, our regular shared meal falls on Friday 13th this month.  Bring or wear something in line with this theme if you wish to share a meal, good company and ideas for sustainable living. We are holding the meals in family...

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Workshop 21 July

by | 9 Jul 2012 | Event, SLAM

Hugh Williams is an Australian who farms biodynamically, and teaches & writes in the USA. He is currently in Australia and will be conducting both talks & on-farm workshops in four states, presenting a radical reappraisal of food distribution systems, as the...

In the veg patch – July 2012

by | 7 Jul 2012 | SLAM

July, the mid-winter month, is a busy time in my patch as I prepare ground for the growing times just ahead. I swear the days are already noticeably longer. I’m adding the plentiful winter weeds to the compost heap and mulching any bare ground. I use...

Poisoning Pilliga

by | 6 Jul 2012 | AACSGaM, SLAM

Here is the link for footage taken by Paul Joseph at the last months pilliga tour. Thankyou to all who contributed to it both finacially or otherwise.. Special thanks to the wilderness society, Mystery Dingo Tours and the Armidale action on coal seam gas group Pilliga...

Thursday Forum: Good News Stories

by | 3 Jul 2012 | Event, Monthly Forum, SLAM

Sustainable Living Armidale’s next Thursday Forum will take people around the world to see some local initiatives that are making a sustainable difference to their communities, and might in turn inspire our community. There’s the small village in Germany (pop: 2,600)...

I Can Do It! House Tour

by | 3 Jul 2012 | Energy, Event, SLAM

In small guided groups spend an hour in each of three very different Armidale homes and discover what has been done to lower costs, keep warmer and reduce their carbon footprint. Saturday 28 July  1.15 – 5.00pm    Registrations Essential Ring Debra on {moby...

I Can Do It! Sustainable Living Workshops

by | 3 Jul 2012 | Energy, Event, SLAM

Live comfortably with less energy Identify and change the everyday habits that lower your energy costs and help you stay warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Date: Wed 18 July   Time: 10-12am  Pelmet Making  Learn how simple it is to make pelmets from local...