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SUMMARY:Free talk: David Holmgren 'Weeds or Wild Nature'
DESCRIPTION:David is back in Armidale to start a discussion on the night of the Strawberry Moon titled ‘weeds or wild nature’. His last presentation ‘Aussie Street’ packed the Armidale Town Hall 6 years ago promoting his popular book RetroSuburbia: The Downshifter’s Guide to a Resilient Future. David Holmgren is a bit of a legend\, he is the co-originator of the permaculture concept\, following publication of Permaculture One\, co-authored with Bill Mollison in 1978. David is a pioneering voice in sustainable design and ecological stewardship. With decades of experience and insight\, his work has inspired a global movement towards regenerative living. \n‘Weeds or wild nature’ presentation and discussion will start with the premise that  land design and management informed by permaculture principles tends to treat naturalised newcomer plants as assets that stabilise water and soil\, build biomass\, fix nutrients\, ameliorate microclimate and provide habitat\, fodder\, fuel and food. While naturalised species may be given a lower value in permaculture design than species regarded as indigenous to the site and region\, labelling naturalised species as ‘invasive’ or ‘environmental weeds’ is typically rejected as anti-ecological thinking. \nThe background and basis for this positive view of naturalised plants is not well understood\, and has led to persistent criticism of permaculture by those promoting the orthodox view of ‘weeds’ as invasives. This has itself influenced the practices and teaching of many permaculturists to moderate or compromise the permaculture approach to naturalised species. Consequently the ‘weeds or wild nature’ controversy is alive and well within the permaculture movement. \nIn this presentation\, co-originator of the permaculture concept\, David Holmgren will provide his unique perspective on the evolution of this discourse and its connection to the wider debate on this issue in conservation and land management networks. David’s story is partly a historical and personal one as well as a review of the scientific literature on the subject. \nHolmgren offers profound guidance for creating resilient ecosystems and communities. Holmgren’s expertise and passion for sustainable living promise to ignite transformative dialogue and empower individuals to enact positive change.\nKey publications include Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability (2002) and Future Scenarios: How Communities Can Adapt To Peak Oil and Climate Change (2009) and RetroSuburbia: The Downshifter’s Guide to a Resilient Future (2018).\n\nIt will be a great night with a visonary thinker and some passionate discussion followed by a social supper. Free talk\, no need to RSVP.
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/talk-david-holmgren-weeds-or-wild-nature
LOCATION:Armidale City Bowling Club\, 92/96 Dumaresq Street\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Food,Garden,Planting
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SUMMARY:Winter Solstice in Uralla
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate the shortest day of the year under Oralla’s starry sky! \nLantern Parade ~ Bonfire ~ Live Music ~ Naked Eye Stargazing ~ Delicious Food Stalls \nPresented by Uralla Arts Supported by Uralla Shire Council \nProgramme \n\n4:30 pm — Smoking Ceremony\n\nOngoing Activity: Releasing the Old And Welcoming in The New\n\n\n5:00 pm — Lantern Muster\n5:30 pm — Lantern Parade\n6:00 pm\n\nWelcome to Country\nLighting of The Bonfire\nFirst Nations Astronomer\nNaked Eye Stargazing\nLive Music by Rockybottom Girls\n\n\n\nFor more info visit facebook.com/urallaarts \nThis event is weather dependent \nUralla Arts is in the final stages of planning the schedule for this exciting new event on Saturday\, 21st June. \nWe are particularly enthusiastic about embracing the Constellations of the South Sculpture Park at The Glen\, something we are proud to have initiated so many years ago and have now completed with the assistance of Council. \n\n“It seems entirely fitting to be hosting a celebration of the Winter Solstice in this space which also celebrates the cycles of the night sky”\, Uralla Arts President Maxine Ross said. \n\nThe schedule includes many exciting and interesting events\, with something for everyone in the community. \nGates open at 4.30pm with a variety of food stalls offering tasty delights. \nThe Uralla lantern parade will kick off soon after dark. We always welcome helpers to carry lanterns\, so stop in to the Lantern Muster point as you enter The Glen. \nEveryone will be invited to write their hopes and aspirations for the future on cloth strips and tie them to a string that will be wound around a giant bonfire ? a symbol of optimism and renewal as we mark the shortest day. \nKamilaroi man Len Waters will be giving a guided tour of the southern galaxies from an Aboriginal perspective. \nThe enchanting night will be rounded out with live music from the Rocky Bottom Girls. \nSo don’t forget to brush off your old lanterns\, spruce them up and get along and be a part of celebrating the longest night of the year and the coming of the light. \nAndrew Parker
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/winter-soltice-in-uralla
LOCATION:The Glen\, Barleyfields Road\, Uralla\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art,Food,Garden,Music,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Markets in the Mall
DESCRIPTION:SLA usually has an information stall in front of the City Post Office at Armidale Markets in the Mall. They are held on the last Sunday of each month from 8am–1pm with 50 plus different stalls making a regular appearance. Stalls include a huge range of street food\, cafés\, farm produce\, quality handmade and handcrafted items\, cupcakes\, candles\, bath and body products\, skincare and makeup\, handmade clothing\, bags\, shoes\, linen\, pottery\, woodwork\, plants\, art\, homewares\, toys\, plus so much more. \nThe markets are held in Beardy Street Mall\, Armidale and are run by the Armidale PCYC.
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/markets-in-the-mall/2025-06-29
LOCATION:Armidale Mall\, Beardy Street Mall\, Beardy Street\,\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art,Food,Music
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