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Thursday, October 20th, 2011
Okay all -we have a Spring Challenge!! We want you to send through a photo of your tomato plants and you will have a chance to win a UR Pack from us worth $250!
Simply post a photo of your prized tomatos on our facebook page and we will announce the winners on the 30th of November.
Happy gardening green thumbs!
From the UR Team
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ON THE EDGE FORUM
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
On the Edge Forum, October 25th 2011
For the past year Urban Reforestation has been working with a wonderful group of people from different organisations around Melbourne, including Village Well, the Food Alliance, Victorian Eco Innovation Lab and RMIT. We are exploring and challenging the ‘re-thinking’ and ‘re-designing’ of our peri-urban agricultural landscape. We are holding a forum with international guests to bring this issue to attention on the 25th of October 2011.
What is peri-urban agriculture and why is it so important to the sustainability of our cities?
Whichever way you look at it, food production forms the basis for physical, environmental, economic, social and cultural health. How we preserve, manage and develop our agricultural resources close to where a majority of people now live worldwide- in cities- will determine the future health, sustainability and conviviality of our communities. Our peri-urban agriculture is a key component of what makes Melbourne the most livable city in the world, and it’s worth protecting, developing and managing sustainably now.
If you wish to attend the forum please follow this link to register and read more about it. http://www.villagewell.org/Test_K/Events_8/default.aspx?noflash=true
Tags: on the edge, peri urban agriculture, SUSTAINABLE DESIGN, Urban Reforestation
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Working Bee
Thursday, August 4th, 2011
You may have noticed that the Docklands Community Garden has moved to the end of Merchant Street. This is a transitory site for the garden, which will only be here for about 6 months before moving to the permanent site.
All this moving around means that the garden is in need of love now more than ever! It is looking a little under the weather, so Urban Reforestation is holding a working bee on the 5th of August to get the garden looking a little brighter. Some children from the Melbourne City School will also be there assisting in this event. So, if you have some spare time, be sure to drop in (you’re more than welcome to come down for some gardening any day) and lend a hand in our working bee. The event ends at 5, so even if you’ve only got an hour in the afternoon, this would be appreciated.
Thanks,
The UR Team
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Docklands Community Garden Design Consultation Meetings
Sunday, July 24th, 2011
Docklands Community Garden is moving to bigger and better location! Urban Reforestation is excited to be involved in the development of a permanent garden site and would like your input in the Community Design Consultation meetings.
Come and share your ideas and aspirations for the design of a new Community Garden adjacent to Victoria Green in the Docklands.
• Wednesday 10 August- Introduction and Design Wish-list
• Wednesday 24 August- Design Presentation & Feedback
• Wednesday 7 September- Final Design Presentation
Where: The Hub @ Docklands
80 Harbour Esplanade
Time: 7pm – 8pm
* Refreshments will be provided
* Families and children are welcome
For more information please download the PDF attached DCG- design consultation.pdf
If you would like more information about the community garden project but cannot attend the Docklands Community Garden Design Consultation meetings, simply register your interest by contacting Karen Cowden, Development Manager – Project Planning and Innovation at
VicUrban: Karen.Cowden@VicUrban.vic.gov.au or T 03 8317 3677 | M 0403 602 369
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