SEWING A CIRCULAR ECONOMY 1-3pm Saturday 26 NovemberPlanetary Health Precinct(downstairs at the old Katoomba Golf Clubhouse, Acacia St Katoomba)FREE As Australia has had to face the consequences of its largest soft plastic recycling program collapsing it’s a reminder that, ultimately, the best way to reduce plastic pollution is to avoid single-use Read more…
Reimagine – The Regenesis Arts Journey Saturday 5th November 1.30 – 4.30pm Planetary Health Precinct (lower floor of the former Katoomba Golf Clubhouse, Acacia St Katoomba) A day of reimagining our deeply held beliefs about the nature of reality and the the privileging of humans over all other species Read more…
A Planetary Health Christmas Saturday 12 November, 20229.30am – 2pmPlanetary Health Precinct (downstairs at the old Katoomba Golf Clubhouse, Acacia St Katoomba) The Blue Mountains Women’s Shed, Boomerang Bags Blue Mountains and the Blue Mountains Planetary Health Initiative are joining forces to help us all have a Planetary Health Christmas Read more…
Going Circular Film Screening and Discussion Panel 6.45pm Monday 14 November Mount Vic Flicks This film tells the stories of four inspiring thinkers who dare to think beyond the linear ‘take- make- waste’ approach, and highlights some of the ground-breaking innovations that are redesigning our systems for a more circular future. Read more…
1-4pm – Waratah Room at Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah Live Music by Jaga Band after the discussion Panel Discussion Join us for a relaxed round table discussion with local experts to find out what’s been happening in our area and help plan for the future of our region. Moderator: Billy GrunerAllen Read more…
Regenerating Australia : What’s possible? 7pm Monday 24 October Mount Vic Flicks 2A Harley Ave, Mount Victoria Film Screening of Regenerating Australia followed by Panel Discussion with the community about what Australia could look like in 30 years if we took the right action now. The panel will include Indigenous Read more…
A Night of Art, Light and Music as part of Winter Magic 27 August 4-10pm Blue Mountains Cultural Centre Watch here:https://fb.watch/eWXaN1Ek4x/Peachey & Mosig / Tilman RobinsonRachel Peachey & Paul Mosig are multi-media artists who have been working together for over 15 years around a shared interest in human/environment relationships, using Read more…
Festival of Resilience ‘Together We Can’ Book Launch Sun 11 September Carrington Hotel, Katoomba The Festival of Resilience kicks off on Sunday 11 September. The Planetary Health Initiative will present the Blue Mountains book launch of ‘Together We Can’: Everyday Australians doing amazing things to give our planet a future Read more…
Stomping Ground: Rummage & Roam through Springwood 10am – 3pmSaturday 17 SeptemberFree Event Stomping Ground: Rummage & Roam will present a vibrant pre-loved clothing and vintage fashion market with creative, eco-friendly workshops and local maker stalls offering a range of unique, sustainable handmade items. Applications to be a stallholder for this event Read more…
Free Youth Permaculture and Social Enterprise Design Course 5 – 28 January, 2022 (3 days a week over 4 wks. Total: 72 hrs) This is a free course for young people aged 16 – 24 Bookings are essential to Lis on 0407 437 553 or via email to planetaryhealth@bmcc.nsw.gov.au Permaculture Read more…
Weaving with Weeds Blue Mountains Bushcare Friday 5 August 10.00am to 1.00pm Planetary Health Clubhouse @ the old Katoomba Golf Course, Acacia Street, Katoomba We need to protect our native species from invasive Honeysuckle so we’re harvesting these weeds and transforming them into baskets for each participant to take home. Read more…