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.
FEBRUARY FIELD DAY:
AGM & WORKSHOP
Newcastle
12.45pm
Saturday February 12th
About
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We're so looking forward to seeing you again!
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To kickstart 2022, we're running a very handy workshop on bugs and if you want them around:
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Friend or Foe: who's living in your garden?
We'll also conduct our belated Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the last financial year.
If you've been thinking about joining the committee, now is the time. Please complete your nomination form on the website or nominate on the day.
Schedule
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12pm Arrive for BYO lunch (optional)
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12:45pm Arrive for AGM and Workshop
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We anticipate a finish time of around 3pm.
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What to Bring
* Lunch if you're joining us at midday
* Water and any other drinks you may want
* Chairs
* Sun protection
The Railway Carriage Shed at Newcastle's Foreshore Park is covered and there are public toilets nearby.
You might consider catching the train and light rail then it's just a short walk to our outdoor location.
Alternatively, parking is available along Wharf Road and elsewhere.
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Bookings are now open.
Bookings are essential and are limited to current financial members.
If you're not a current member, please visit the Join Us page.
Not sure if your membership is current?
Please email hunterorganicgrowerssociety@gmail.com
ABOUT FIELD DAYS
Field Days Field days are usually held once a month except January.
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.
