FIELD DAYS
Once a month join us to learn about growing vegetables & fruits, raising farm animals, and how to care for your soil. Meet the farmer, or tour a backyard growers garden. Make friends and exchange produce, ideas and smiles! Open to members and visitors.
AUGUST WORKSHOP AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING:
Wallsend
12:30pm
Saturday 28 August
About
Our August event will be a hive of activity!
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The Wild Pollinator, Ben Davis-MacAndrew, is joining us to present a very informative workshop about beneficial bugs, plus we'll get hands-on making a bee hotel.
Ben has a degree in Environmental Science and Management, works in bush regeneration and as a Habitat for Wildlife Project Officer with the Community Environment Network. He also offers native stingless bee hives and environmental education workshops.
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In this session, Ben will delve into insect pollinators and beneficial bugs, the roles they play and how to create habitat in your garden that keeps them happy and healthy.
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Then we'll make a bee and insect hotel for you to take home (one per membership).
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Our August event also includes the Annual General Meeting and we're looking for several new committee members to take on a variety of roles.
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If you've always wanted to get involved and give something back to HOGS and the growing community, now is the time to join the committee. More information here.
Schedule
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12.30pm Doors open (please have lunch prior to arrival)
1.00pm All seated for activities to commence
This afternoon includes the AGM, a presentation by Ben, The Wild Pollinator, on bees and other beneficial insects, and a workshop to make your own bee hotel.
Please bring afternoon tea to enjoy during breaks plus any excess produce, seeds or plants for the Swap & Share table.
4.30pm Estimated end of activities
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Bookings for this event open on Saturday 7 August.
Due to COVID restrictions, bookings are limited to current financial members.
If you're not a current member, please visit the Join Us page.
Location details will be provided in your booking confirmation.
ABOUT FIELD DAYS
Field Days Field days are usually held once a month except in January.
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Lunch is at 12.30pm, and talks or tours start at 1.15pm. We usually finish by 4pm but you are welcome to leave whenever you like.
What to bring: A folding chair, lunch and drinks, hat and sturdy shoes, produce to swap/share/sell.
Cost:
Members - free
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only current financial members are eligible to attend field days. Bookings are compulsory due to limited numbers. BOOK NOW
Wet Weather: Check our Facebook field day event page or tune into 2NURFM 103.7 or 1233 ABC Local Radio for updates on the day.
Car Pooling: Head over to our Facebook page and post in the field day event listing to offer or ask for a lift. Alternatively contact us via phone.
