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SUMMARY:High Country Rising Tide Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This Northern Tablelands regional hublet of Rising Tide is a growing committed group deeply concerned that Australia is not serious about climate change. Rising Tide is a diverse movement demanding Australia honours our commitment to the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. \n\nWe are prepared to take whatever peaceful actions are within our power to defend the climate. We’re a vibrant and welcoming community of caring people\, who want a just transition away from coal for our region\, that is fast\, fair and forever.\n\nWe meet face-to-face monthly.third Sunday 3pm at the Jacaranda Room is located at 141 Faulkner Street\, within Hughes House.
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/high-country-rising-tide-meeting/2025-07-19
LOCATION:Jacaranda Room\, 141 Faulkner Street\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250621T100000
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SUMMARY:Sustainable House Tour '25 this weekend
DESCRIPTION:There are 7 houses this year plus a factory tour of Uniplan.  \nTo get on the self-guided tour you need to buy the Sustainable House Tour Booklet in advance. Booklets are $20\, for a car full of people.  \nBooklets will be available from 10th June at Boobooks in the Mall and Double Drop cafe in the East Mall\, for $20 (cash only)  \nAre you looking for ideas to save energy at home\, create beautiful spaces to live in\, adapt or extend your present house or just to meet other locals and see how they’ve incorporated sustainable ideas into their house or renovation? \nSustainable Living Armidale (SLA) is holding its 7th Sustainable House Tour\, an opportunity to look at a range of local houses\, showcasing a variety of sustainable features\, and have conversations with their owners and with each other. \nOpening times are set out in the booklet\, together with details of each house\, mud maps to locate the eight houses\, short articles on aspects of sustainability. \nWe’re so lucky\, yet again\, to have generous people willing to open up their houses so that we can all learn from each other\, and we’re sure people will be delighted with the variety of houses in this year’s Tour. \n 
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/sustainable-house-tour-25
CATEGORIES:House
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250621T093000
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SUMMARY:Weaving Death into Life : Coffin weaving and Mortal Reflections
DESCRIPTION:This weaving workshop uses the dolichandra inguis catsclaw feral weed to make a woven casket. The weekend is facilitated by Zimmi Forest and Emma who will guide us through weaving and mutual exploration into our mortality. \nA deeply immersive exploration of death\, dying and grief \nExplore mortality loss and grief through sensory process of weaving. Working collectively we make a life size woven coffin and lid. This tactile experience invites you to drop into your hands. Ancestral weaving merges with reflections on lifestyles and liminal spaces. Coffin making invites you to consider your relationship within nature and how we hold and are held in death and allows us to explore the inevitably of death which releases deep gratitude for this precious life. \nThe weaving material is cats claw which is an invasive creeper impacting native vegetation in the subtropical rainforest. The removal of the vine from the forest protects and enhances native vegetation. \nThe weekend will be facilitated by fibre artist Zimmi Forest (Weaving Nature). Zimmi has been teaching and creating for the last 42 years and has exhibited both locally and internationally. \nEmma Beattie (Before and after Life) is a death doula and works with Paperbark funerals. Her personal experience around death and dying gives her a poetic and creative lens to caring and griefwork. \nSponsorship of this workshop has been generously supported by Sustainable Living Armidale and Uralla Arts to keep cost as low as possible for participants to attend. \nCost of workshop is $220 for the weekend with 24 places available. \nLook forward to sharing this journey \nMaxine \nSustainable Deathcare New England
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/weaving-death-into-life-coffin-weaving-and-mortal-reflections
LOCATION:Old Uralla Courthouse\, 9 Hill Street\, Uralla\, NSW\, 2358\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Death
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250611T190000
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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:We need you: SLA Float in Autumn Parade
DESCRIPTION:We are seeking participants for this year’s Autumn Festival parade\, to walk as part of the Sustainable Living Armidale float. \n\n\n\nSLA float at the Autumn Festival\, Saturday 5th April 2025 Midday Central Park\n\nEven if you can’t attend the planning meeting or working bee\, please join us for the parade! \nWe have some spare sandwich boards they can wear. 11:30 at Central park\, we are site number 36 on the grass off Faulkner Street.
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/we-need-you-sla-float-in-autumn-parade
LOCATION:Central Park\, 125 Dangar Street\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre,Walk
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SUMMARY:Talk: Healthy and sustainable food systems
DESCRIPTION:We have undertaken research into how to simultaneously improve human and planetary health by building alternative community food infrastructures (CFIs) that are socially and environmentally just. This has all been part of the Armidale Climate and Health Project\, supported by funding from UNE. At this free public presentation we will share the results of our research and our plans for the next steps events in the community. \nThe talk will be given by Jen Hamilton and Nikki Larder\, researchers from UNE. \nBackground: \nCFIs are small-scale\, physical and organisational structures and facilities that support the development of healthy and sustainable food systems and communities. They enable access to healthy food for marginalised groups who suffer a disproportionate chronic disease and health burden\, while also supporting the adaptation of the wider agri-food system. Examples include community gardens\, food cooperatives\, food banks\, food relief services\, free or low cost soup kitchens and community dinners\, food co-ops and pay-what-you can restaurants. \nWe are especially interested in collective community meal provision\, and have experimented with different kinds of community meals in Armidale and also researched community meal initiatives across greater Sydney. One of the things we found is that it is very hard for community organisations to find affordable food to provide for the community in need while also sourcing sustainably produced food. This food tends to be more expensive and a luxury item for wealthier people. We are interested in this dilemma and the barriers involved in addressing it\, because both to long term public health and wellbeing and also to climate adaptation.
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/jen-nikki-talk-about-community-food-infrastructures
LOCATION:NOVA\, 122 Faulkner Street\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Food,Garden
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250327T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250327T190000
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SUMMARY:Electrify Armidale: Home Energy Upgrades for Comfort and Every Budget
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Living Armidale (SLA)\, Electrify Armidale\, and partners are excited to be bringing a new program to Armidale this year\, the Armidale Community-Driven Shift to Renewable Energy and Sustainability. Thanks to the Future for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) and with funding through their Community-Led Climate Solutions\, we’ve secured a grant to enable us to run a series of events designed to make energy efficiency and electrification easy and accessible\, and to help local communities make the most out of the renewable energy generation that is coming to the region. Working alongside our partners UNE SRI and Community Power Agency this initiative is spearheaded by Electrify Armidale for a Renewable Energy Future. \n\n\n\nThroughout the year\, a series of FREE public events will offer hands-on learning experiences empowering residents and businesses to cut energy costs\, improve home efficiency\, and actively engage in the clean energy transition. Covering everything from home energy upgrades and electric vehicles to battery storage and large-scale renewable projects\, the program will connect the community with expert advice\, financial incentives\, and trusted suppliers. \n\n\n\nThe first launching event\, Electrify Armidale Community Program: Home Energy Upgrades for Comfort and Every Budget\, will be held on March 27th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the UNE SRI.  We would like to extend a warm invitation to your members and the Armidale and regional community to attend. This event is for anyone – be they renters\, homeowners\, energy professionals\, business leaders or community advocates. All you need is an interest in reducing energy bills\, exploring energy efficiency and improving comfort and engagement for all. \n\n\n\nExpert speakers include: \n\n\n\n\nCalum Harvey-Scholes – Rewiring Australia and Electrify 2515 pilot program\n\n\n\nJaime Comber – Energy Upgrades for Australian Homes\, UTS\n\n\n\nPiroska Bisits-Bullen – ZapCat\, Electrify Everything\n\n\n\nMatt Peterson – Automised Energy\, Regain Control of Your Power Bills\n\n\n\nMahalath Halperin –  Eco architect and environmental assessor
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/home-energy-upgrades-for-comfort-and-every-budget
LOCATION:NOVA\, 122 Faulkner Street\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Electrification,Renewable Energy,Solar and Batteries
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250323T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250323T150000
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SUMMARY:Bob Brown Foundation's March in March for Forests
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday 23 March\, we will be rallying for forests at Judith Wright Memorial\, Civic Park\, Creeklands. \nHear updates from First Nations custodians\, Forest Protectors and Ecologists about our precious Styx River and the endangered Greater Gliders who live there. Join us in the fight for the promised Great Koala National Park. Now is the time to pressure Local\, State and Federal governments. \nWe have one clear demand for all candidates in the upcoming federal election: end native forest logging!  \n \nMake sure to bring your friends and family along too.
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/march-in-march-for-forests
LOCATION:Judith Wright Memorial\, 118 Dumaresq Street\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Forests,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250316T130000
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SUMMARY:Community Garden Working Bee
DESCRIPTION:Hi All\,\n\nThe Sunday 16th of March will be our first Working Bee for the year at the Community Garden. Any time from 1pm onwards.\n\nBring your favourite tool.\nCome and enjoy working together amidst the flowers and harvest of Autumn.\nAfternoon tea at 3pm.\n\n\nCome for as long as you are able and bring hat\, gloves\, sun-screen and your favorite gardening tool.\n\nSee you there.\nTerry and Jo
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/community-garden-working-bee
LOCATION:Armidale Community Garden\, 208 Taylor Street\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Garden
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