Events and dates for your calendar Excuse the fonts folks - they jump all over the place, resize etc on this low cost web site. Saturday, 8th February, 2020. Ahi Wai Eco Neighbourhood meeting, Whangarei. 10.00 am - 12:30 noon. 13B Cross Street. They’ll give an outline of 2020 plans and update of Council hearing. Bring a plate for the shared lunch afterwards. Contact: Shaun Davison & Carmel Henry shaun.carmel@gmail.com Saturday, 15th February, 2020. Sewgood, 3 Woods Road, Whangarei (behind Flip Out).Whangarei. 10.00 am -1.00 pm. Bring your project - get some help if you need it. No skills necessary. All materials available. Everyone Welcome! We are also always looking for those to come and support beginners and those needing help with making, upcycling and mending. Contact. Anne agf103@gmail.com or Sewgood on Facebook. Saturday, Sunday, 15th – 16th February, 2020. Syntropic Foof Forest Course, PermaDynamics, Matapouri. Learn how to transform any soil or weed state into natural abundance using syntropic agroforestry principles. Build soil fertility, climate resilience and carbon sequestration naturally with no artificial imports, plastic, chemicals or hand-weeding. Tutor: Klaus Lotz, Frida Keegan For bookings please visit the link below: https://www.permadynamics.net/syntropiccourse.html Wednesday, 19th February, 2020. Non-Violent Direct Action (NVDA) Training, Whangarei. 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm. Glenbervie Hall, 236 Ngunguru Road Glenbervie. Expert Auckland NVDA Trainer, Caril, will lead a practical NVDA Workshop covering such themes as: - NVDA origins, values and principles, - Why NVDA is so useful – especially in a climate emergency context, - What successful NVDA looks like (NVDA Do’s and Don’t’s), - How to prepare for, and engage in, NVDA, - Shared experiences (for those who’ve already participated in NVDA) and Q&A. Whether you’re a newbie, just curious and wanting to learn more, or a seasoned activist looking to connect with like-minded members in your community, all are welcome! Cost: By koha on the night (all donations will go towards event costs) Refreshments: Please feel free to bring something light to share with the group. Contact : Email xrwhangarei@protonmail.com Website XR Whangarei web page Heads up 2020 Monday, 2nd March, 2020. The Soil Sponge: How carbon and the hydrological cycle can save us. Walter Jehne Mostly Underground New Zealand Tour. 9.00 am. Te Puna o Te Matauranga, NorthTec, Raumanga Valley Road, Whangarei World renown Australian climate scientist and soil microbiologist. Walter has worked extensively on the processes governing natural biosystems that were respected by First Nations in sustaining them. Tai Tokerau has a growing number of regenerative farmers Māori land owners are sympathetic to methods of farming that nurture communities and protect Papatūānuku. Programme: Powhiri, followed by lunch and a workshop. To reserve your place, please contact: pbruce@northtec.ac.nz ph 021 683 145 cmurupaenga-Ikenn@northtec.ac.nz REGULAR EVENTS but check for holiday timetable changes. Boomerang Bags –Tuesdays 1pm - 4pm. Baha'i Centre, 82 Mill Road, Whangarei. Contact Anne agf103@gmail.com. Men’s Shed, Railway Road, Whangarei. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Contact Jeff jeffgriggsnz@gmail.com SewGood – Are planning workshops for February 15th, 10.00 am – 1.00 pm plus following months. This is a brilliant inter generation exchange opportunity for sewing skills. Venue 3 Woods Road, Whangarei (behind Flip Out). There is also a community sewing centre at Eco Solutions for public use. Contact Anne agf103@gmail.com. Ahi Wai Eco Neighbourhood meetings, Whangarei. Every 2nd Saturday of the month. 10.00 am – 12.30 pm. 13 B Cross Street, Whangarei – but best check for 2020’s timetable. Contact: Shaun Davison & Carmel Henry shaun.carmel@gmail.com |
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