Backyard Biochar: Black Gold for Your Garden Beds

Learn to make biochar safely from common garden waste using simple, low-tech methods. Discover how this ancient technique improves soil health, water retention, and carbon sequestration with facilitator
Bill Harvey – Tasmania’s own Biochar Champion

LEARN ...

✅ How to make & use biochar

✅ Benefits of biochar for soil, plants, & the planet

✅ Practical skills for turning waste into a resource

✅ Take home a sample of your very own biochar!

WHY BIOCHAR?

🌿 Enhances soil structure and water retention

🌿 Improves nutrient availability for plants

🌿 Boosts soil microbial life

🌿 Sequesters carbon to combat climate change

🌿 Balances soil pH

🌿 Reduces need for chemical fertilizers

🌿 Improves plant growth and resilience

WHAT TO BRING?

✅ Gloves
✅ Sturdy lidded plastic storage tub (if you’d like to take home biochar)
✅ Closed-toe footwear
✅ Long sleeves and long pants
✅ Notepad and pen
✅ Drink bottle

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to learn ancient regenerative skills for modern sustainability ✨

Book your spot today!

📅 Date: Saturday 6 SEPTEMBER@ 11:00am

📍 Location: Five Bob Farm
3866 Channel Highway Birchs Bay TAS 7162

For more info or to express your interest, contact Steph Shoebridge

03-6267-4713 // westwinds@westwinds.org.au