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Brooklyn Community Orchard - daffodil planting day, 30 April

Submitted by sablyth on 15 April 2011 - 5:25pm | updated 15 Apr 2011 | Event

Detail from the poster for the daffodil planting dayA family day at the Brooklyn Community Orchard. Daffodil planting and a treasure hunt for the children).

What to bring: daffodil bulbs (if you can) and trowel.

Everyone welcome.

PS: Attached is a copy of the poster promoting the planting - please feel to print off then use to promote the event. Thanks.

 

 

 

Location / Venue: 
Harrison Street, Brooklyn, Wellington
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"A community orchard is taking off in Brooklyn" article

Submitted by sablyth on 5 November 2010 - 7:26am | updated 05 Nov 2010 | Local news

This article was written by Hannah Zwartz and was first published on 28 August 2010 in the Dominion Post. Thanks Hannah for letting us republish it.

In a few years’ time, Brooklyn children walking home from school will be able to pick apples and pears from their own community orchard. The orchard, officially opened last weekend, runs along both sides of a public walkway from the end of Harrison Street down to McKinley Terrace. » Read more

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Edible gardens & design tips workshop, 10 October, Brooklyn

Submitted by sablyth on 20 September 2010 - 9:57am | updated 20 Sep 2010 | Event

Come along to be part ofEdible gardens and design tips workshop poster this fun, interactive workshop. Get your summer planting off to the best possible start.

Learn about:

  • Design tips to save time and money
  • Garden planning, layout and management
  • Edible plants -- what to plant, where to plan

Cost: $12

Bookings: email ann.locke [at] googlemail.com » Read more

Location / Venue: 
Brooklyn, Wellington
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Well being & the Good Life

Submitted by Belinda on 19 August 2010 - 9:30pm | Event

The way that we currently think about our world, its social institutions, economics, governance and cultural beliefs has emerged over the last 300 years. Is this world view still relevant today? Do the ecological realities that we now face mean we have to think differently? » Read more

Location / Venue: 
Brooklyn Community Centre, 18 Harrison St, Brooklyn
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Brooklyn community orchard planting day, 22 August

Submitted by sablyth on 12 August 2010 - 10:32am | updated 15 Aug 2010 | Event

Brooklyn community orchard planting day posterHelp us celebrate the first year of the orchard.

On the planting day there will be plums and pears to plant. Our guest speaker is Hannah Zwartz, plus you can get some planting advice and there'll be live music. » Read more

Location / Venue: 
Harrison Street, Brooklyn, Wellington
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TT Brooklyn Steering Group Meeting

Submitted by Belinda on 9 August 2010 - 7:38pm | Event

After several really great events in recent months (Earth Whisperer Film Night, The Energy Presentation and the return of the Great Brooklyn Frock Swap) we are running a bit low on ideas. As ever our steering group meeting is open to anyone to come along and contribute ideas. » Read more

Location / Venue: 
Penthouse Cinema (front room)
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Advanced Soil Biology and Microorganism Workshop!

Submitted by Dirt Doctor Wel... on 27 July 2010 - 12:53pm | updated 02 Aug 2010 | Event

Advanced Soil Biology and Microorganism Technology Workshop!!! Discover the microorganism technologies in compost tea and mulching.  Learn the benefits of a healthy soil food-web and how to create one in your garden. » Read more

Location / Venue: 
Mt. Victoria, Wellington
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The Question of Energy

Submitted by Belinda on 21 July 2010 - 8:32pm | updated 21 Jul 2010 | Event

Why do we need to change our habits?
How can we monitor electrical use?
How can we harvest energy?
A presentation by Conor Coady

Location / Venue: 
Brooklyn Community Centre, Harrison Street, Brooklyn
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The Return of the Great Brooklyn Frock Swap!

Submitted by hinaalvi on 14 July 2010 - 12:46pm | Event

The Return of the Great Brooklyn Frock Swap

Following the runaway success of ‘The Great Brooklyn Frock Swap’ in 2009, it's back in 2010 to provide you with a great wardrobe for a donation of only $10. Wow!

Date: Saturday 7 August
Time: 7pm
Venue: Brooklyn Community Centre, Harrison Street
Koha: $10:00
For those of you who have never attended such an event, here's a quick summary to let you know...

...how it works: » Read more

Location / Venue: 
Brooklyn Community Centre, Harrison Street
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Steering group meeting - Weds 9 June 2010 - MINUTES AND ACTION POINTS

Submitted by hinaalvi on 20 June 2010 - 5:09pm | Local news

STEERING Group Meeting

Date of meeting:  Weds 9 June 2010   Location: Penthouse  Time: 6-7.30pm

Individuals present: Hina Alvi, Kelda Hains,  Spencer Crocker, Conner,

Apologies from:  Belinda Sharp, Marc Slade, Cheyenne Miller

Chair/Minute Taker: Hina Alvi

AGENDA (Refer to previous meeting's minutes and/or fill in at beginning of meeting):

1. ACTION POINTS FROM LAST MEETING COMPLETED? -

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