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SUMMARY:Garbage to Garden Workshop\, Ryde Library
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to get more from your food scraps! \n\n\n\nExplore the benefits of gardening for the environment\, food systems and human health. Plant growth and photosynthesis is discussed\, as well as how we can use recycled organic waste to make your garden grow! \n\n\n\nParents are welcome to stay for the session. This workshop presented by Keep Australia Beautiful. \n\n\n\nBookings essential.
URL:https://www.loccal.org.au/event/nsw-garbage-to-garden-workshop/
LOCATION:Ryde Library\, 1 Pope Street\, Ryde\, NSW 2112
CATEGORIES:NSW
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SUMMARY:Addi Road — Gardening & Painting for Community\, Marrickville
DESCRIPTION:Addison Road Community Organisation \n\n\n\n142 Addison Rd\, Marrickville NSW 2204\, Australia \n\n\n\nandscape gardening: planting native plants/flowers\, tending community garden or rain-garden\, composting\, soil regeneration\, weeding\, mulching. \n\n\n\nPainting & maintenance: painting walls\, fences\, furniture\, shelving\, or community-space surfaces; general maintenance to refresh and beautify Addi Road’s facilities.
URL:https://www.loccal.org.au/event/addi-road-gardening-painting-for-community-marrickville/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260114T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260114T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174354
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UID:10809-1768383000-1768388400@www.loccal.org.au
SUMMARY:Thinking Green: Growing Micro Animals with Compost for Healthy Plants\, Dayton
DESCRIPTION:This tour is suitable for young people aged 11 – 14 with supervision. Please register for a ticket for both parent/guardian and child/children. \n\n\n\nJoin Christel from Wild Gaia Plants in a fun\, hands-on workshop where children aged 11-14 can discover through interactive activities how plants and trees have families\, meet the micro animals living in healthy soil and learn how to create rich compost and grow thriving plants!
URL:https://www.loccal.org.au/event/wa-thinking-green-growing-micro-animals-with-compost-for-healthy-plants/
LOCATION:Dayton Family Hub\, 300 Arthur St\, Dayton\, WA 6055\, Australia
CATEGORIES:WA
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260114T100000
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SUMMARY:Edendale Mini Farmers\, Eltham
DESCRIPTION:A Fun Farmyard Adventure!\n\n\n\nCalling all budding young farmers! This exciting Mini Farmers activity is perfect for children aged 5 to 8 years who want to get hands-on and help the farmers with their morning animal chores. \n\n\n\nActivities May Include:\n\n\n\n\nLetting out and feeding the chickens\n\n\n\nChanging the chickens’ water and tidying their area\n\n\n\nFeeding the sheep\, ponies\, and alpacas\n\n\n\nMilking and feeding the goats\n\n\n\nCleaning the paddocks\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator:\n\n\n\nEdendale Farmers will lead the children\, teaching them about farm life and animal care. \n\n\n\nImportant Information:\n\n\n\n\nBookings are essential – limited spaces available.\n\n\n\nChildren must be accompanied by an adult at all times.\n\n\n\nNo charge for accompanying adults.\n\n\n\n\nThis is a wonderful opportunity for children to experience farm life in a fun and educational way. Get ready for a morning of learning\, laughter\, and a little bit of farm magic!
URL:https://www.loccal.org.au/event/vic-edendale-mini-farmers/
LOCATION:Edendale Community Environment Farm\, 30 Gastons Rd\, Eltham VIC 3095\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260113T140000
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UID:10831-1768312800-1768318200@www.loccal.org.au
SUMMARY:Habitat heroes: Composting and worm farm fun! Kincumba Mountain
DESCRIPTION:By Central Coast Council – Environmental Education Kincumba Mountain Reserve – Kiosk \n\n\n\nJan 13 from 2pm to 3:30pm AEDT \n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\nThis school holidays get your hands dirty and have fun learning about reducing waste and increasing biodiversity in your own backyard! \n\n\n\nDid you know composting and worm farming can help improve soil health\, reduce waste\, save water and help improve biodiversity all in your own backyard?! \n\n\n\nCome and find out how worms can turn your kitchen waste into wonderful rich fertiliser for your garden. Learn everything you need to know to look after these worms and have a happy\, healthy and productive worm farm. \n\n\n\nIn this hands on workshop\, kids will improve their practical skills and learn about how to conserve and protect our environment. \n\n\n\nFor ages 7-12 years. \n\n\n\nImportant booking information \n\n\n\n\nRecommended for children ages 7-12 years. Please book for each individual child.\n\n\n\nAll children must be attended by a responsible adult. Parent/Carers must remain on the premises at all times.\n\n\n\nBookings for this program are essential.\n\n\n\nWear a hat\, comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle – we may explore the local natural area\n\n\n\n\nMeeting location: Kincumba Mountain Kiosk\, Island View Drive\, Kincumber. Enter Kincumba Mountain reserve via the end of Kincumber Street. \n\n\n\nRead more
URL:https://www.loccal.org.au/event/habitat-heroes-composting-and-worm-farm-fun/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260113T170000
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UID:11432-1768291200-1768323600@www.loccal.org.au
SUMMARY:Kimbriki Composting With Kids Workshop - Ingleside NSW
DESCRIPTION:Kimbriki Eco House & Garden Education Centre\, 1 Kimbriki Road\, (off Mona Vale Road)\, Ingleside NSW 2101Access by vehicle only – as there is no pedestrian access to Kimbriki please arrange to arrive by vehicle. All vehicles must enter and exit Kimbriki via the Weighbridges. On entry\, stop to advise the Operator before proceeding to the Eco House car park. 
URL:https://www.loccal.org.au/event/kimbriki-composting-with-kids-workshop-ingleside-nsw/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260112T200000
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UID:10693-1768248000-1768253400@www.loccal.org.au
SUMMARY:LOCCAL Committee Meeting - January 2026
DESCRIPTION:Committee Members and Delegates will hold our first meeting for 2026! \n\n\n\nTiming\, Agenda\, and Meeting Link will be forwarded to all participants.
URL:https://www.loccal.org.au/event/online-loccal-committee-meeting-january-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260112T130000
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UID:10770-1768212000-1768222800@www.loccal.org.au
SUMMARY:Cool Composting and Rad Recycling\, Priestdale
DESCRIPTION:Set up a simple recycling system and a worm farm for home! Gain a ‘hands-on’ opportunity to ‘sort the recycling from the rubbish’ while learning more about recycling and the 3Rs. Observe some compost critters and understand the important role that they play in composting our organic waste and soil health. Empower your children to compost their organic waste! Each child will learn how to make a ‘cool composting experiment’ at home too! \n\n\n\nAge: 5 to 11 years \n\n\n\nFree for families. (If you are an educator or support worker attending with more than two children\, please contact us directly.) Parents and carers do not require a ticket.
URL:https://www.loccal.org.au/event/qld-cool-composting-and-rad-recycling/
LOCATION:Underwood Park\, 982-1006 Underwood Rd\, Priestdale QLD 4127\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260110T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260110T113000
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UID:10724-1768039200-1768044600@www.loccal.org.au
SUMMARY:Composting Workshop (Roxy Lane Community Garden)
DESCRIPTION:Master the art of composting with this hands-on workshop. Discover what materials to compost\, how to maintain your compost pile\, and troubleshoot common issues. Turn your kitchen scraps into garden gold! \n\n\n\nRoxy Lane Community Garden Maylands WA\, Australia \n\n\n\nAccessibility Info: \n\n\n\nThere is one accessibility parking spot beside the gate on Roxy Lane\, and two more on Greenslade Lane near the Post Office entry. \n\n\n\nThe workshop will consist of part lecture\, part demonstration with our composting equipment \n\n\n\nThe garden is accessible via concrete path through the gate entry on the cafe side\, or via gate entry off Greenslade Lane with mulched/uneven ground. \n\n\n\nThe garden is partially concreted and partially mulched\, and the demonstration part of the talk will bring participants onto unsealed ground. Please let us know if you have any concerns about stability/uneven surfaces\, and we can make adjustments. \n\n\n\nThe closest parking to the garden is the parking on Greenslade Lane or Ninth Ave. Unfortunately\, parking directly outside the garden is for theatre staff only.
URL:https://www.loccal.org.au/event/wa-composting-workshop-roxy-lane-community-garden/
LOCATION:Roxy Lane Community Garden Maylands WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260108T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174354
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UID:10962-1767866400-1767870000@www.loccal.org.au
SUMMARY:Make a mini worm farm to take home
DESCRIPTION:Join Brian ‘The Worm Man’ Donaldson for this fun and educational activity about reducing waste and composting with worms. Dig and discover your very own worms from the activity trays and create a farm using an upcycled milk bottle! Ideal for children aged 2–12 years. \n\n\n\nBookings required. Phone Banyo Library on 07 3403 2200 to reserve your place.
URL:https://www.loccal.org.au/event/make-a-mini-worm-farm-to-take-home/
CATEGORIES:QLD
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260108T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174354
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UID:10941-1767859200-1767891600@www.loccal.org.au
SUMMARY:Soil Health Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover the importance of soil health and backyard biodiversity in this engaging workshop. \n\n\n\nExperts from Cedar Grove Landcare will share practical insights into how healthy soil supports native plants and wildlife\, and how you can enhance your garden’s ecosystem from the ground up. \n\n\n\nThis session is ideal for gardeners\, nature lovers\, and anyone interested in creating a resilient native garden. Take the first step toward transforming your property into a thriving native oasis—starting with the soil beneath your feet! \n\n\n\nIMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOU REGISTER: \n\n\n\n\nThis event is designed for adults.\n\n\n\nRecommended for ages 12 years and older with parent/guardian supervision.\n\n\n\nThis is an outdoor event.\n\n\n\nYou must register and secure a ticket for all people attending. Spaces are limited.\n\n\n\nDetailed event information will be sent to the email address provided upon registering.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nINFORMATION FORTHE DAY OF THE EVENT: \n\n\n\nThis event may be cancelled or postponed if the weather conditions aren’t suitable. We will notify you via text and email no later than 1 hour prior to the start of the event. \n\n\n\nPlease arrive 15 minutes before the start of the event to check in. \n\n\n\nPlease wear fully enclosed shoes\, sun-smart clothing\, hat and sunscreen. Bring along drinking water\, gloves and insect repellent.
URL:https://www.loccal.org.au/event/soil-health-workshop/
CATEGORIES:QLD
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260108T010000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260108T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174354
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UID:10969-1767834000-1767879000@www.loccal.org.au
SUMMARY:Online: Composting and Worm Farming Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to set up your organic recycling system to turn food scraps and garden ‘waste’ into a fantastic fertiliser and soil conditioner for your garden. You will learn the basics on how you can get started and the different options available including composting\, worm farming and Bokashi systems. You will also get some great tips on how to reduce your waste at home. \n\n\n\nWhat you need: \n\n\n\n\nPen\n\n\n\nNote pad.\n\n\n\n\nThis is a FREE online workshop for Blacktown City residents only. \n\n\n\nIf the event is showing sold out\, please register for the waitlist as more tickets may be released closer to the event. If you are no longer able to attend\, please cancel your booking online or contact us on 9839 6055 or at sustainable.resources@blacktown.nsw.gov.au. \n\n\n\nSign up for greenmoney to get great tips on living sustainably at home and be the first to be notified of upcoming workshops. \n\n\n\n*Limit 1compost bin per household. The free compost bin counts as 1 of 2 eligible rebates. If you have previously attended the workshop or claimed the organics rebates\, you are not eligible for a second bin. \n\n\n\nOnline Composting and Worm Farming Workshop – Jan 2026 – Blacktown City
URL:https://www.loccal.org.au/event/online-composting-and-worm-farming-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Online
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