Cultivating Hope: An Evening of Connection and Growth with DirtMum (aka Beth Healy)

Support Presenter: Daniel from Herbs of Life

For those not familiar with local business, Herbs of Life, you're in for a treat. We will have products for you to sample. Come along and learn how Herbs of Life originated, their point of difference and why we would consider purchasing these Herbs of Life products - Kombucha, Sauerkraut and Teas over supermarket products. Research between gut health and mental health are now flooding the market.

Daniel will have products on sale, should anyone choose to save time going to their specialty store or market to purchase his products.

Guest presenter: Blue Mountains resident, Dirtmum (aka Beth Healy)

Join us for an evening of connection and nourishment, and where Dirtmum's story began ..

Picture an overgrown garden and a need to pull out the weeds, both physically and metaphorically, thus began the journey for Blue Mountains resident Beth Healy. With tasks too overwhelming, Beth signed up at the local school and began pulling those weeds, with the help of friends. During this time Beth recognised the need for a sustainability programme. Her dream of becoming a kitchen garden educator was sown, nurtured and is now a reality. Beth developed a programme that would create the space to learn, to share, to listen, to grow, to give hope to the future. A programme that would support their mental health and well-being through practical life skills. A programme that grows Community and soil.

Over the last seven years, Beth developed a unique permaculture programme, "Mind, Body and Soil," which incorporates nature play, gratitude, animal-assisted learning, sustainability, and wellbeing. This program inspires young minds and supports their mental health through practical life skills, providing hope for the future. Despite challenging times, Beth just kept growing and so did DirtMum, implementing projects Beth designed while studying her Diploma of Sustainable Living and Advanced Permaculture Student on-line with Matt Powers.

Beth’s journey has taken her beyond her backyard and the Blue Mountains. A road trip to follow her family tree and run workshops in outback towns, flood-affected villages, and remote schools, which brought glimmers of joy, shared chicken love and sowed seeds of hope in every town they visited. 

Join us on 2 July 2024 to share DirtMum’s inspiring story, demonstrating how to nurture growth, joy, and empowerment through sustainable gardening practices. Let’s cultivate our spirits and share hope for a sustainable future.

You will notice 

We have opened up registrations from 6.15pm to allow you more time to mingle. Remember to leave time to sample Herbs of Life products and enjoy a shared meal.

Raffle & Lucky Door Prize

We have a great raffle organised, so remember to bring a few coins.

Date/Time:

Tuesday 2 July 2024 - 6.15pm onwards

Venue 

Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, 9 New Street Lawson 2783

What to Bring 

Please bring food to share, a plate, cutlery and cup.

We look forward to you joining us. 

Contact:

Amanda Argent 0409 513 337

Noni McDevitt 0488 511 855