IDEAS for sustainable living and finding local solutions for global challenges are the focus of an exciting new event on Tamborine Mountain.
The Village Harvest will be held at the Vonda Youngman Centre on Saturday May 31 from 10am to 4pm providing people with an opportunity to learn, discover and get hands on experience.
“Our vision is to build robust, vibrant and resilient communities; where local traditions, knowledge and skills are shared and celebrated,” organiser Bron Kelly said.
The event will offer visitors a chance to gain knowledge and practical skills in food growing practices, cooking and preserving and traditional crafts as well as sustainability and resilience.
Talks, workshops and activities will be given by local experts including Brenda Fawdon from Picnic, Tom Drewett from Loborn and James Bartle from Outland Denim who will be having a panel conversation on the role of local business in driving sustainability and strengthening communities.
Among the other presenters are local psychologist Nev Jones who will be discussing nature as therapy, wildlife carer Heidi Cuschieri, teaching wildlife first aid and how to support local wildlife and local environmental educator Lynn Churchill, who will be talking about building better soil with compost.
Outside will be a bustling marketplace of stall holders with plenty of food and drinks and local musicians providing entertainment.
“The aim is to celebrate the change of seasons,” Bron said.
The event was born out of her work with the edible exchange and the edible garden trail and her passion for inspiring others to be more self-sufficient, particularly in uncertain times.
“We want to bring people together and show how we can upskill or learn new skills as a community,” she explained.
“Let’s celebrate what’s up here and how we can live here a bit better by sharing local traditions, knowledge and skills.”
Bron has worked alongside locals, Ashley Rooney and Malika Kirshner to create the Village Harvest, which she hopes will firmly establish itself on the local calendar.
Tickets are on sale through www.eatlocalmonth.com.au
