Back to The Future Event Te Awanga 30th July 2009

Back th The Future Te Awanga 30th July was a huge success attracting several hundred people throughout the course of the day. There was a fantastic range of stalls and demonstrations on the day including Native Tree planting, Biodynamics, Organic Gardening , chook raising, composting, Permaculture, Sustainable Livning ,Marineland Wake Up to Waste, a good range of renewable energy providers wind and solar, alternative health options and sourcing good local food for health. It was also great to have an NVC stall showing people the benefits of Non Violent Communication. The 350 Climate change action group came along to raise awareness of the 350 campaign and encourage people to take action. Also this is International Year of Fibres and Heather is an expert on spinning, dying and natural materials and this formed a central part of the expo. It was amazing to watch the intergenerational skills sharing throughout the day of knitting, felt making and spinning. Also it wouldnt have been complete without some expert flax weavers and some great music