Apollo Bay, Victoria
Event Date:
October 13, 2024
Event Time:
9:30 AM
Event Location:
Marrar Woorn Neighbourhood House
• the plant in nature
• history of Australian Demeter Biodynamics
• the BD preparations, building humus (green manuring, compost)
• essential skills & equipment
• stirring, storing & applying the preparations, including learning to activate the basic BD preparations by stirring, and then how to apply them for optimum results
• membership of BDGA (BD Growers Australia)
• contribution of Biodynamics: environmental – soil & water quality
• economic – truly organic & sustainable agriculture/horticulture
• nutrition & health
Time: 9.30am arrival for a 10.00am start, finish around 3.30pm (set aside the full day in order to meet the practical requirements for membership of BDGA)
BYO: lunch (tea/coffee provided)
For further enquiries email info@demeterbiodynamic.com.au or call 0428 968 504
Trainer: Keith McCallum President of BDGA (BD Growers Australia) produces a wide range of fruit and vegetables for household and community consumption on a small scale (100 fruit and nut trees, 1/4 acre of vegetables and berries). Keith has been learning to apply the Australian Demeter BD method for over 40 years, with BD composting and green manuring part of the routine.
Marrar Woorn Neighbourhood House
A focal point for community involvement, social networking and life long learning opportunities since 1999.
Marrar Woorn runs a variety of programs and is dedicated to the provision of high quality, financially accessible services and educational programs in a welcoming and respectful environment, which encourages participation, sharing, growth and learning. People have the opportunity to further their education, improve their life skills, enjoy activities of interest or try something new, in a relaxed informal atmosphere.
Contact:
Marrar Woorn Neighbourhood House Coordinator
Phone: 03 5237 8590
Email: coordinator@mwnh.org
