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My Saturday morning of bamboo splitting, chooks and more

July 5, 2011 in Environment, House and garden by Jewel West | 1 comment

(Image credit: Green Dean.) Pictured from L-R: Hannah, Rolf and Jamie

What a great Saturday morning. I went along to the Southside Sustainabilty Centre’s open day that B4C run once a month.

It all started with a spot of Tai Chi and we were joined by the lovely Di Farmer for that. We were guided by Tai Chi teacher Green Dean through some basic beginner steps. We were concentrating on breathing, basic beginner moves and we ended imagining we were stroking the tail feathers of a beautiful bird and then releasing it to the sky.  Just loved it, and we all agreed it was a great way to kick start the day.

Next I strolled through the vegetable gardens amongst cabbages, broccoli  – so many different types of greens – some I didn’t even recognise – everything looked so healthy and lush. There is also a nursery growing locally collected seeds into plants for revegetating waterways and local bushlands. Read the rest of this entry »

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Community Award for B4C

June 24, 2011 in Environment by Genevieve Robey | No comments

B4C (Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee) has taken out the Healthy Waterways Community Group 2011 Award.

This great local environmental community group have designed a community education centre that aims to instigate environmentally sustainable behavioural changes, household by household.

B4C Secretary, Heather Barns, said the group’s on‐ground approach and targeted behavioural change activities ensure B4C is reconnecting people with the earth, and with each other.

“All environmental problems are intrinsically linked and so are the solutions ‐ to combat one we must combat all,” Mrs Barns said.

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Chooks, vegies and a sensory garden

February 6, 2011 in Environment, House and garden by Genevieve Robey | No comments

Sensory garden being worked onWe went to the Southside Sustainability Centre open day yesterday and had a look at the great set-up they have there.  We did a small amount of weeding, planting and watering while we were there too. Next time I’ll know to wear more appropriate shoes (i.e. not really good sneakers!) and bring a wide brimmed hat.

I had a chat with the centre’s Hannah Elvery and Heather Barns who were showing the visitors around, helping people to try out various tasks and answering questions about the various plants etc.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Open Day: Southside Sustainability Centre

February 1, 2011 in Environment, events by Genevieve Robey | No comments

Bulimba Creek

Image source: Bulimba Creek Catchment Committee

Our region has some beautiful green areas, but how much time do we spend in them and how much do we understand about them? There’s a great opportunity for us to learn about and participate in our local natural environment through the Southside Sustainability Centre.

The Sustainability Centre is a project of the not-for-profit Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee (B4C). There’s a nursery, community gardens, native revegetation areas and plenty more.  And this weekend they are inviting you to their first open-day of 2011.

When: Feb 5, 2011 9:00am – midday.
Where: Southside Sustainability Centre, Cnr Old Cleveland Rd & Wright St, Carindale
Contact: Ph 3420 4800 / email b4c@bulimbacreek.org.au.

People of all ages and experience levels are welcome to come and see how the centre has survived the summer and recent conditions. You can also purchase seedlings and join in the volunteering activities.

I caught up with the Secretary of the Bulimba Creek Catchment Committee, Heather Barns.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Environmental art at Southside Sustainability Centre

March 31, 2010 in Art, Environment by admin | No comments

MEDIA RELEASE
Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee receives funding for environmental art at the Southside Sustainability Centre, Carindale.

Funding of more than $8000 has been received by Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee from SignatureBrisbane to develop a mural that expresses community values and experiences of Bulimba Creek Catchment. The creation of this mural and several informative signs about the centre will be facilitated by local artist, Chrissy Foreman C. Read the rest of this entry »

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