AURG working bee this coming Sunday

by | 18 Oct 2010 | Event

This is a reminder that the AURG will be holding a working bee this coming Sunday.  Details as follows:- Time: 8.30am Date: Sunday 24 October 2010 Location: Elizabeth Park, NW corner of Dumaresq and Markham St, Armidale Activity: This will be a working where we will...

SLA at SLEX Tent setting up

by | 12 Oct 2010 | Event, SLEX

We had a terrific meeting today. We’ve reached the stage where we need people to say, “Oh, I could do that bit and then they go ahead and do it.” More involvement is needed. NEXT MEETING:  join us on Saturday, October 16th at 2:00pm at SNELC (stairs...

SLA at SLEX Meeting Saturday 2pm at SNELC

by | 11 Oct 2010 | Event, SLEX

Our SLEX display is beginning to come together. The focus is on peak oil, with three main sections: The past: the role oil has played globally, in Australia and in Armidale Now: what is peak oil and what is the significance of oil and its products in our lives—with...

Grateful Gleaners

by | 7 Oct 2010 | SLAM

Grateful Gleaners was originally envisaged as a way of locating fruit and nut trees in Armidale that are either growing on unoccupied land, or are unable to be looked after by their owners. We plan to then organise for them to be harvested each year. The harvest could...

Psychology & Sociology of Change

by | 30 Sep 2010 | SLAM

A multidisciplinary approach is called for by Psychology Prof David Uzzell to address the conditions associated with sustainability behaviours.  It’s no good the government saying to us that for journeys less than a mile you should walk or use public transport...

Fresh Food Prices Expected to Soar

by | 30 Sep 2010 | SLAM

A food security summit in Brisbane is hearing prices are expected to increase by up to 50 per cent over the next 10 years, making fresh food unattainable for some people.  See the full article at: ABC news

October Tuesday Forum: Dirt, The Movie

by | 28 Sep 2010 | Event, Monthly Forum

Don’t forget our next Tuesday Forum on the 5th of October at 7pm at Kent House. We are showing DIRT, THE MOVIE, a beautiful film about our human relationship to soil. Dirt! The Movie is an insightful and timely film that tells the story of the glorious and...

SLA stand at SLEX meeting

by | 27 Sep 2010 | Event, SLEX

With SLEX less than five weeks away, we need lots of support. We’ve got some exciting ideas but still are still focusing on content. If you are free, please come to the next planning meeting. Thurs 30 September at 5:15 at SNELC (Southern New England LandCare,...

Sustainable Living Expo 2010

by | 27 Sep 2010 | Event, SLEX

Sustainable Living Expo (SLEX 2010), will be held within Civic and Curtis Parks, on October 29, 30 and 31. The major sponsor for SLEX 2010 is again the University of New England (UNE), with all previous stakeholders also committing to the event including Sustainable...

Join the commuter revolution on Wednesday 13 October 2010

by | 26 Sep 2010 | Event, SLAM

Register today to join the commuter revolution on Wed 13 Oct 2010. Your registration helps improve bike facilities across Australia. There are also lots of great prizes up for grabs including bikes and cycling hampers. If you’ve ever thought about riding to work now...

Arctic Sea Ice Update

by | 23 Sep 2010 | SLAM

The carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels have melted the Arctic sea ice to its lowest volume since before the rise of human civilisation, dangerously upsetting the energy balance of the entire planet, climate scientists are reporting. Read more...

Workshop on Managing Garden Soils

by | 23 Sep 2010 | Event, Local Food, SLAM

It was great to see the level of interest shown in the recent ALF workshop on Managing Garden Soils. The workshop was conducted by local agricultural scientist John Davidson and ranged far and wide, offering some fascinating insights into the different soil...

The Armidale Home-grown Garden Tour

by | 23 Sep 2010 | Event, Local Food, SLAM

The Armidale Local Food group (ALF) will be holding its annual Home-grown Garden Tour on the first weekend of March 2011 (5th & 6th) and we are looking for people interested in sharing their food producing gardens with the community The tour features 10 homes with...

BHP Billiton Boss Calls for Carbon Price

by | 15 Sep 2010 | SLAM

Mr Kloppers, chief executive of BHP, cautions that Australia’s energy supply is particularly carbon intensive, with about 90 per cent of carbon emissions coming from the electricity sector originating from coal-fired power stations.   “Reducing...

We have a winner

by | 13 Sep 2010 | SLAM

Thanks everyone who entered the SLA logo comp, there was a lot of genius on display, but there can only be one winner. The winning logo was well received by members and committee alike. The essence of SLA’s identity – Connect, Create, Inspire, Act was...

Follow up from Debra Mill

by | 12 Sep 2010 | SLAM

How does the mind grapple with the concept of climate change? A research-based guide tries to narrow the gap between information and action. The Psychology of Climate Change Communication.

SLA at SLEX meeting – All welcome

by | 7 Sep 2010 | Event, SLEX

Meeting at Kent House. Get involved in what is probably the most important event for SLA annually. We are doing something quite different this year with a focus on Peak Oil and visioning possible future scenarios for Armidale. Join other wonderful and caring folk in...

Paul Hawken, Blessed Unrest

by | 6 Sep 2010 | SLAM

Paul Hawken’s speech at the bioneers conference on the worlds largest movement, the hundreds of thousands of grassroots organisations that address social and environmental justice.

National Tree Day

by | 31 Aug 2010 | Event

When: From 9.00am, Sunday 12 September 2010. Where: St Peters Pre-School off O’Dell St. Details: This will be a tree planting day for the National Tree Day What to bring: Lots of planting gear as well as your own personal protection gear (gloves, hats, sturdy boots,...

SLA logo comp entries close friday

by | 29 Aug 2010 | Event, SLAM

I am excited, very excited. It doesn’t take much. Entries are coming in at a trickle at the moment. So if you haven’t entered already, you are still in with a very good chance of winning $350 in this local competition. Enter now. Imagine your new image for...

ALF Meeting – September 2010

by | 28 Aug 2010 | Event, Local Food

Armidale Local Food meeting Venue: Southern New England Landcare Community Resource Centre, Level 1, 3/119 Beardy St, Armidale (entry next to Colour Copy Centre in East Mall) All welcome