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EVENTS
Join us at our next field day, workshop or sustainable producer talk. Be inspired and meet other passionate growers. We run one event every month except January. Membership is required to attend events and we welcome new members so come and join us.
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Entry to events is for current financial members only. Numbers at each event are limited and you must book if you wish to attend. Events sell out fast, so book now!
We're a friendly bunch, so why not join us.
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Sat, 10 AugDianella Animal Sanctuary10 Aug 2024, 10:00 am – 2:30 pmDianella Animal Sanctuary, 60 Merchants Rd Martins CreekJoin HOGS at Dianella Animal Sanctuary for our August Field day. Together with LETS, we’ll go on a tour and then help prepare the property for the dry summer ahead. Follow @dianella_animalsanctuary on Instagram to see some previews of the animals!
Sun, 16 JuneAdagio16 June 2024, 10:30 am – 3:00 pmAdagio, 333 Matcham Rd, Matcham NSW 2250Join us for a tour of the extensive gardens at Adagio, with well know permaculturists Meg McGowan & Graham King.
Sat, 18 MayWarners Bay Community Garden18 May 2024, 10:00 am – 2:00 pmWarners Bay Community Garden, Located in Bunya Park, Eleebana, NSW 2282Warners Bay Community Garden is a thriving, community led garden.
Sat, 13 AprLimestone Permaculture13 Apr 2024, 10:00 am – 3:00 pmLimestone Permaculture, 846 The Bucketts Way, Stroud Road NSW 2415, AustraliaJoin us for a day at the always inspiring Limestone Permaculture Farm.
Sat, 16 MarMaitland Showground Kitchens16 Mar 2024, 10:00 am – 2:00 pmMaitland Showground Kitchens, Blomfield St, South Maitland NSW 2320, AustraliaAmorelle will show us how to create a Sri Lankan curry powder/paste and herb salts. We will then use them to create a seasonal vegetable curry and some side dishes. It will be hands on workshop with everyone helping to prepare meals. HOGS will provide all ingredients.
Sat, 24 FebMaitland CWA Hall24 Feb 2024, 10:00 am – 2:00 pmMaitland CWA Hall, 46 Church St, Maitland NSW 2320, AustraliaThis field day will get your garden ready for autumn and winter! We’ll have workshops on growing fruit trees and vines from cuttings, and growing winter veggies from seed. There's also a workshop on growing and preserving herbs, as well as a yoga session to get you moving better in the garden.
Sat, 25 NovPaterson25 Nov 2023, 10:00 am – 3:00 pmPaterson, Paterson NSW 2421, AustraliaJoin us for workshops and to celebrate our fantastic field days that we have enjoyed this year and in welcoming our new committee for 2024.
Sat, 14 OctTeralba Landcare14 Oct 2023, 10:00 am – 2:00 pmTeralba Landcare, Teralba NSWJoin us for workshops and to celebrate our fantastic field days that we have enjoyed this year and in welcoming our new committee for 2024.
Sat, 12 AugMartins Creek12 Aug 2023, 10:00 am – 2:30 pmMartins Creek, Martins Creek NSW 2420, AustraliaJoin HOGS at Dianella Animal Sanctuary for our August Field day. Together with LETS, we’ll tour the property and then help prepare the property for the dry Summer ahead.
Sat, 22 JulyBoolambayte22 July 2023, 10:00 am – 2:30 pmBoolambayte, Boolambayte NSW 2423, AustraliaHere at the Sanctuary we are putting Permaculture Practice & Principles into place on the land in our Home Gardens/Food Forests & our Mandala Garden/Food forest.
Sun, 18 JuneSmokva Community Garden18 June 2023, 10:00 am – 2:00 pmSmokva Community Garden, 20 Albert St, Wickham NSW 2293, AustraliaFormally Figtree, A wondrous community permaculture garden, sharing the grounds at Croatian Club Co-op. Workshop: Bokashi with Adrian Garner
Sun, 21 MayFour Acre Farm21 May 2023, 10:00 am – 2:00 pmFour Acre Farm, Dungog NSW 2420, Australia
Sat, 15 AprAnambah15 Apr 2023, 10:00 am – 2:00 pmAnambah, 131 Anambah Rd, Anambah NSW 2320, AustraliaJoin HOGS and Permaculture Hunter at Purple Pear Farm to learn about indigenous food and Bush Tukka with Mark and Kate from Purple Pear and Bec Morris from Range View Permaculture
Sat, 11 MarHeidi's Place11 Mar 2023, 10:00 am – 2:00 pmHeidi's Place, Cardiff NSW 2285, AustraliaJoin HOGS at Heidi’s place in Cardiff to learn about managing weeds at your place and how to approach bush re-gen in your own backyard.
Sat, 11 FebMaitland11 Feb 2023, 10:00 am – 2:30 pmMaitland, Maitland NSW, AustraliaJoin HOGs for a mushroom growing workshop. Kellie from the Pickled Patch will teach us a fun and sustainable way to grow a variety of edible tasty mushrooms in reusable containers. At the end of the day you'll be able to take home your own mini mushroom farm to keep growing.
Membership OfferSat, 26 NovBolton Point26 Nov 2022, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pmBolton Point, Bolton Point NSW 2283, AustraliaJoin us at Nestor and Chiala's fabulous permaculture- inspired haven for our end of year event. Bring a plate to share, so we can enjoy a meal together and celebrate another year of growing with HOGS members at the inspiring Korekoba Place Garden.
Membership OfferSat, 22 OctWaratah/Mayfield HMC Community Garden22 Oct 2022, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm AEDTWaratah/Mayfield HMC Community Garden, HMC Centre, 2a Platt St, WaratahTalk: 'Gardens and Culture: a link between people' – Margaret Kenning, Waratah/Mayfield HMC Community Garden
Membership OfferSat, 10 SeptRios Family Property10 Sept 2022, 10:30 am – 4:00 pmRios Family Property, 22 Forest Rd, Duns Creek NSW 2321, AustraliaHave you ever wondered how to reduce the bushfire risk on your property? Our topic is Garden Design for Bushfire Resistance.
Virtual field days are available now on our Youtube channel
ABOUT US
We are gardeners, farmers, and first time producers of our own backyard fodder, who meet monthly to learn about living and growing sustainably in the Hunter Valley and surrounds.
All members receive free entry to field days, one free workshop per year, our monthly newsletter and that good feeling that you're a part of positive change.
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