Connect and Learn + Share Table

Mini Topics:

1. Wildlife Rescue - Katrina Harper

2. Wildlife Care - Shirley Dunsdon

3. Nature Journaling - Jeanie Cuskelly

Monday 16 September 2024

6.30 pm - 8.30 pm

Attend in person or via Zoom

Join us at Level 3 Meeting Rooms, Toowoomba City Library, Corner of Herries and Victoria Streets, Toowoomba, QLD 4350, or attend online. We'll send you the Zoom link once you book.

This is the monthly Connect and Learn evening for Permaculture Toowoomba Inc.

Bookings are Essential

Bookings are essential so we have contact details and know how many will be attending.

What We'll Do

6.30 pm - Learn - Mini Topics

This month we'll learn about 3 mini topics as Katrina, Shirley and Jeanie share their tips and experiences.

Wildlife Rescue
Wildlife Care
Nature Journaling

Wildlife Rescue - Katrina Harper

Katrina will talk to us about:

The voluntary work of a wildlife rescuer.
What to do if you find an injured or sick animal or bird.
How to keep wildlife safe in our own backyard and local environment.

Wildlife Care - Shirley Dunsdon

Shirley will talk to us about:

The voluntary work of a wildlife carer.
What's involved with caring for injured or sick birds and animals.
How we can help.

Nature Journaling - Jeanie Cuskelly

Jeanie recently attended a full day Nature Journaling Workshop with Paula Peeters, Paperbark Writer, and will share a few things she learnt:

A nature journal is your own unique response to nature.
Some simple introductory techniques that everyone can try.

The practice of nature journalling "slows you down, increases your mindfulness (or clears your mind), and increases your attention to detail and appreciation of beauty. It helps you to notice the details in nature, and improves your recognition of different species, and your understanding of where and how they live. With time, it also improves your ability to observe, to draw and to write. It allows you to spend time in nature just sitting or standing quietly, and being." - Paula Peeters https://www.paperbarkwriter.co...

7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share Table

A light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options).

Please bring your own KeepCup or mug so we can reduce waste.

Sharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations, and then allow you to browse, connect and make your selections during supper

Share Table

Do you have surplus?

We encourage you to bring your surplus produce, plants, seeds, books, craft supplies, and resources to share with others at our monthly Connect and Learn evenings.

Some ideas of what you could bring include – fruit, vegetables, herbs, eggs, honey, milk, jams, pickles, preserves, jars, ferments, starters, SCOBYs, seeds, plants, seedlings, cuttings, tubers, pots, tools, gardening magazines, permaculture books, recipes, patterns, manure, coffee grounds, compost additives, worms, mealworms, wool, fabric, craft supplies, soap, natural cleaning products, plastic alternatives, produce bags – the list is extensive.

Please bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing

Membership

2024 Membership

Annual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year.
It's only $40 per person or $30 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home.
It's pro rata 1/2 price for 1/2 year after 30 June.
Financial Members can attend events and workshops during the year at no cost.
You can pay your membership for 2024 at checkout when you book to attend this event.
Membership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/

Parking

Free off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street).

Access

The venue has access for wheelchairs, walking frames, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision).

We hope we see you there!

Cost

Financial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. - Free
First-time Visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. Event - Free
Non-Members - $10 per person
Children attending with an Adult - Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)