by Annette Kilarr | 8 Nov 2022 | Black Gully, Event, SLAM
As part of Southern New England Landcare (SNELC) Koala projects the Canines for Wildlife team will be on hand @ the Black Gully Music Festival a to provide an exciting public demonstration at 1.30pm. This is a central activity for the day, great for persons young and...
by Annette Kilarr | 8 Nov 2022 | ARC, Black Gully, Climate, Event, SLAM
The Black Gully Festival is back! After a two-year stagger, the Black Gully Festival 2022 is back on the community calendar. The 11th festival will kick off in the parklands around NERAM on Saturday the 12th November, 2022 with the themes of Music, Art, Environment,...
by Annette Kilarr | 8 Nov 2022 | Black Gully, Event, SLAM, Waste
Join us for the Black Gully Festival Clothes Swap, a wonderful and environmentally friendly way to refresh your wardrobe, or you may find something special for a friend or family member. On the day bring along up to 5 quality garments, clean pressed and free from...
by Annette Kilarr | 8 Nov 2022 | Black Gully, Event, Local Food, SLAM
Armidale Food School is a series of workshops, panels and a reading group exploring how to change food habits to address climate change. About this event 5 hours – These 5 sessions start at 10:00am and finish at 4:00pm. You can attend all sessions or choose...
by Annette Kilarr | 8 Nov 2022 | Black Gully, Event, SLAM
Inspired by the work of Joanna Macy local artists Maxine Ross, Louise Drielsma and Maria Rummery will host a Deep Time Spiral Walk from 12:30 – 1:15pm at the Black Gully Festival at the back of NERAM across the causeway and creek on the left between ACCKP and...
by Annette Kilarr | 8 Nov 2022 | Black Gully, Event, Local Food, SLAM
Workshops by Heidi McElnea, Highland Permaculture (Guyra) Workshop 1 – 11.00-11.30 : Everyday Permaculture Learn 3 key fundamentals from the Introduction to Permaculture course by applying them to your daily life in this juicy half-hour workshop. Workshop 2...
by Annette Kilarr | 8 Nov 2022 | Black Gully, Event, SLAM, UNE
The UNE SRI will deliver a CleanTech Futures Series event as part of this year’s Black Gully Festival (BGF) – an annual community-led festival in Armidale, with environmental sustainability as one of its core themes. Two speakers will present, and...
by Annette Kilarr | 8 Nov 2022 | Black Gully, Event, Local Food, SLAM
One man’s trash is another’s…. vinegar? Fermentation can give new life to foods you thought are already done with. Join us to learn how to turn your fruit scraps into vinegar gold and other delicious fermented products. In this 30 minute workshop, we’ll unravel the...
by Annette Kilarr | 8 Nov 2022 | Black Gully, Event, SLAM
Felting is an ancient craft that was used prior to loofahs or washcloths for bathing and improving the condition of the skin. Using felted soap it is possible to get a creamy lather whilst conserving the bar of soap so it lasts longer. The felted wool is exfoliating...
by Annette Kilarr | 8 Nov 2022 | Black Gully, Event, Local Food, SLAM
Come meet three local farmers practicing regenerative farming principles and supplying local food to our local region. To be held in the Packsaddle Gallery at NERAM @Black Gully Festival from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. These farmers and orchardists have a passion for...
by Annette Kilarr | 8 Nov 2022 | Black Gully, Climate, Event, SLAM
Haiku and Artwork by Gregory C. Johnson This year the Black Gully Festival (BGF) occurs in the middle of COP27 to be held from the 6th to the 18th of November in Egypt , this is the 27th International gathering of countries from around the world with the purported...
by Annette Kilarr | 7 Nov 2022 | Black Gully, Event, SLAM
You probably could fix more things around the home if only you had: A bit more confidence, A bit more knowledge, And a set of basic tools. Come along to the Slow Living Village at the Black Gully Festival, to have a look at the small FIX IT display, and from 2:30 –...
by Annette Kilarr | 29 Oct 2022 | Black Gully, Event
Black Gully Festival is Back! Come down this Sunday the 30th to the Markets in the Mall and get a taste of what’s happening at the Black Gully Festival in November. Musicians of Armidale will be playing from 10am to 12:30pm on the Mall stage with some additional...
by editor | 27 Oct 2022 | Event, SLAM, Transport
This film is an uplifting ride through cities embracing cycling as a liberating, convenient and healthy way to get where you want to go. Join us at 6pm today, Thursday, 27 October, at The Armidale Playhouse, 309 Beardy Street, Armidale. Entry free, donations...
by editor | 27 Oct 2022 | AACSGaM, Event, SLAM
Join the knitting nannas for their regular last Friday of the month knit-in. It will be Friday 28/10/22 noon – 2pm outside Adam Marshals office, Rusden St Armidale across from PCYC. Bring a chair, knitting if you have some, cuppa if you want. Should it be...
by editor | 27 Oct 2022 | Event, Habitat, SLAM
The Wild At Art threatened species art competition for kids is open for submissions from 7 September – Threatened Species Day! We’re so excited to see the wonderful entries roll in – thousands of vibrant and unique artworks that speak to how important our threatened...
by editor | 27 Oct 2022 | Event, SLAM
We invite you to join us online Monday 7 November 8pm to hear Stories of Transition from three groups: Tim Drylie, Transition Creswick, Vic Lisa Gibson, Transition Bridgetown, WA Monica Winston, Transition Streets Geelong, Vic Info and booking...
by editor | 27 Oct 2022 | Event, Garden, Habitat, SLAM
Take part in Australia’s biggest frog count! Our frogs are under threat from habitat loss, disease and climate change. Recording frog calls with the FrogID app will help provide scientists with valuable data for the protection and conservation of frogs. Our fifth...
by editor | 27 Oct 2022 | ARC, Event, SLAM, UNE
Council has been successful in being selected as one of three regional councils to partner with the University of NSW in a new project called Smart Regional Places: Ready Set Go! This partnership is a great opportunity for Council and the community to learn more...
by editor | 27 Oct 2022 | SLAM, Waste
Introducing the second season of our latest series, Solving Plastic! We’re kicking off round two with a trip to Chile, where Algramo is making zero-waste shopping accessible to people in middle- and lower-income neighborhoods by using vending machines to refill...
by editor | 12 Oct 2022 | Climate, Energy, Event, SLAM, UNE
The UNE SRI CleanTech Futures Series promotes connections, shares information and grows aspirations for building strong regional futures. It shines a light on knowledge and innovations around generation, storage and portability of renewable energy projects happening...
by editor | 12 Oct 2022 | Event, Habitat, SLAM
The Aussie Bird Count is a great way to take some time out, get back to nature and become acquainted with the birds in your area, whether it’s in your front yard, backyard, courtyard, park, play area or anywhere else you may like to count. Just spend 20 minutes...
by editor | 10 Oct 2022 | Climate, Event, SLAM
ABC Friends (Northern Tablelands) speaker for 2022 Robyn Williams (ABC Science Show) Why weren’t they listening, when you were? Wednesday 12 October, 6:15 for 6:30pm start Armidale Bowling Club (Auditorium) Free Admission Robyn Williams, AM, AO, FAAS, has been host...
by editor | 10 Oct 2022 | Event, Garden, Local Food, SLAM, ZNET
Happening on Saturday 15 October, Creating Local Food Abundance is a day of demos, workshops and stalls to give our food-growing activities a boost this Spring. Presenters include Julie Hicks (Uralla Garden Project), Allan Thomas (Armidale Beekeeper) and Ray South...
by Elizabeth O'hara | 10 Oct 2022 | AURG, Climate, Event, Habitat, SLAM
Across NSW communities are holding Picnics for Nature. Here in Armidale we’ve added 4 Wonderful Walks. 12 noon – 2pm Armidale Arboretum Picnic below 225 Galloway St BYO: Please bring your own food, drink and picnic rug or chairs (and family and friends) Enjoy:...
