We have created this PDF as a useful resource for schools and community, covering methods to reduce waste and creating useful resources from waste. Launch Event! If you are in Launceston, and interested in up cycling, reducing waste and generally living gently, join us for the launch of this PDF on the 30th of April 2021, for an afternoon of …
Permaculture Principles
Permaculture is a creative design process based on whole-systems thinking informed by ethics and design principles that feature on this site. This approach guides us to mimic the patterns and relationships we can find in nature and can be applied to all aspects of human habitation, from agriculture to ecological building, from appropriate technology to education and even economics. By …
Eco Warriors
Action, Save, Take Hope Ecobricks….in the problem lies the solution….the world is feeling the effects of decades of single-use plastics. A group of dynamic Eco-warriors at West Launceston Primary School with the help of friends have created some quirky, purposeful, fun-filled solutions. Love it!
Kathryn Kahl
I am a Tassie girl who grew up on the north west, playing in the bush, camping and riding horses. I studied Visual Art and had a career in teaching for many years before becoming a home maker. Since becoming a mother I have really questioned and explored my own sense of self and connection to how I choose to …
Rosemary Morrow
Rosemary Morrow is known and revered worldwide for her pragmatic and effective approach to creating permaculture systems across an incredibly broad range of environments. Rosemary has successfully implemented community-scale permaculture systems in such diverse biospheres as Uganda, Ethiopia, Cambodia, Thailand, the Middle East, Australia, and northern Europe, to name but a few. Her knowledge on how to create abundance, food …
Handmade in Tasmania
Bundles of bags ready to go to Tasmanian Artisan Shop in George St. So pleased to be distributing from this beautiful shop that is overflowing with the goodness of local handmade items. Buy local this Christmas to support our community and our planet!
Plastic Free July
Plastic Free July has been such a hoot this year. Beeswax wrap making is all the go as an alternative to cling wrap and plastic bags. We nailed it over a kitchen wood stove in Burotu village on Taveuni Island last week, and today at Northern Suburbs Community Centre as part of the school holiday program. “Say no to Plastic” …
Our Global Village Celebration
“Our Global Village Celebration” is happening again this year as event of the Tamar Peace Festival. A gathering of makers, producers, performers and foodies at the Northern Suburbs Community Centre Saturday August 17. Expression of Interest form for interested stall holders pictured below. If you would like an EOI form email gentlefpjo@gmail.com and one will arrive in your inbox.
Climate Leaders Conference
Fabulous day with this awesome bunch of Earth Carers at the Climate Leaders Conference at WLPS today. Wanted to say “Thanks team”…inspirational!
Bog for Frogs
The Grand Opening of the Bog for Frogs in the West Launceston Primary School Community Garden. Thanks Costa and the Bog Bonk Acapella ❤ Eleven species of frog occur throughout Tasmania, three of which are restricted to the State. While many of them are inconspicuous, with a little practice all species can be identified from the distinctive calls of the …
Global Climate Strike Launceston
Global Climate Strike Launceston. 1000+ people speaking out for change May all the voices be heard.
The Shed @ Rocherlea
*Awesome* day at ‘The Shed, Rocherlea, with this great bunch of East Tamar students and families. We planted fruit trees, were propagating spring veggies and potting up some funky heirloom tomatoes and capsicum for the home Spring garden. *Love* this warm weather and the magnificence of Spring.