living centre
WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS August 2010
Bookings essential, please contact ** ECOMATTERS’ MAIN OFFICE **
ph 826 4276 / email info@ecomatters.org.nz
Thou shalt KNOT
The lost art of knot making
Wednesday 11 August 6.30am -8.30pm $10
Ron Sperber, Earthwhile Sustainability Education
Have you made your way through life using only the granny knot and the shoelace tie? You don't need to know a lot of knots but there are a few
basic ones that are really useful to know, whether you're a gardener,
sailor, or just securing a load on the trailer. Join us for a fun
session where you can try your hand at knots for tying - things at
right angles to each other, rope onto a post or branch, a knot that is
easy to undo again, a secure loop in the middle of a rope that can be
undone again, rope to secure a load.
Please bring a piece of rope if you
can.
Solar Hot Water
Energy efficiency = money saved
Saturday 14 August 10.30am-12.30pm $10
Eric Jansseune – ‘Ewa-tec’ - Energy Water Air Technologies
As a consumer, the seemingly endless choices we are faced with when considering a solar hot water system can be daunting. Eric has
significant solar system experience from an ‘engineers perspective’. He
will explain the basic physics involved in a solar hot water device,
and ways to get the best efficiency when planning a new system, plus
backup systems, material choice and safety protection from freezing and
overheating. He will also discuss international trends and latest
developments.
Introduction to Beekeeping
Keeping bees in the city
Wednesday 18 August 6.30am -8.30pm $10
Carol Downer, Secretary & Vice President, Auckland Beekeepers Club Inc.
Ever considered keeping bees? Not sure how to get started? Then come along and listen to Carol who is a passionate city beekeeper. Learn the
importance of bees, the make up of the bee hive, equipment required, how
to pick the best site, local inspection laws and more. You will not
bee disappointed!
The Beauties of Biodiesel
Fuel from last week’s fish & chip oil
Saturday 28 August 10.30 - 12.30pm $10
Andre′ Hamman, Director NZ Ester Fuels Ltd
Imagine having a sniff of your normally stinky diesel tail pipe – and all you smell is a faint cooking oil odor – if that! Andre′ Hamman is director of a
new Biodiesel manufacturing company based in Tuakau which has
production capacity of 2 million litres pa. Find out about biodiesel
manufacturing, hear about the possibilities for use from factory
forklifts to the household runabout.
For the full two month (August Sept) programme…
<<SLC workshop programme Aug Sept.pdf>>
Other News & Events!!
Biodynamic gardening workshop with Peter and Gill Bacchus
‘501 above, 500 below - using the first two Biodynamic preparations’
Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 August 2010
Steiner House, 104 Michaels Ave, Ellerslie, Auckland
Peter is an experienced consultant and advisor on organic and biodynamic systems. His wife Gill has a particular interest in studying food
quality. They live in Paeroa and also run field days and discussion
groups in various parts of the North Island.
Saturday 14 August:
Part 1: 2.00pm to 5.30pm
Biodynamic preparations: the balance brought by 500 and 501, stir and application of 500.
Part 2: 7.30pm to 9.00pm
Presentation about 501: addressing Auckland climate conditions, incidence on plant health and food quality.
Sunday 15 August:
Part 3: 8.00am to 10.00am
Stir and spray of 501; practical considerations, demonstration. Provision of 501 for a small home garden
Early booking essential as space is limited. Contact Diane by email (preferred option) enaid1@gmail.com or Ph: 418 04 38.
Suggested donation is $50 or more for the whole event, or $20 or more for each individual part. Please talk to us now if finance is an issue, as we do
not wish to exclude anyone from attending.
First Tuesday Sustainability Speaker Series
Lynda Hallinan ‘Living off the produce (and the proceeds) of my own garden’
When: 7 Sept 2010, 7-9pm
Where: CCS Disability Action, 14 Erson Avenue, Royal Oak
Cost: Entry $5 koha at door
For more information visit: www.northern.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz
Auckland Permaculture Workshop presents
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APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY, Saturday, 21 August 2010, 9am – 5pm
For more information or to register
contact:
info@aucklandpermacultureworkshop.co.nz
www.aucklandpermacultureworkshop.co.nz
021 562 995
Terraquaculture Training - Four day Short Course
When: 9-12 September 2010
Where: AioWira Centre, Waitakere, Auckland
All initial enquiries please contact Sheryl sherylam@kinect.co.nz or phone 03 4350366.
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Many thanks
Therese Mangos & Meg Liptrot
Co Managers
Sustainable Living Centre
EcoMatters Environment Trust
4 Olympic Place, PO Box 15 215
New Lynn, Waitakere City 0640
Tel 09 826 0555 Fax 826 0557
www.ecomatters.org.nz
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