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More than 20 performers, stallholders and speakers are lined up for the upcoming Tweed Eco Festival so far, with more offerings for the program to be shared in coming weeks.
The eco event will be held on Sunday 13 November from 9 am to 2 pm at Knox Park, Murwillumbah and will feature eco markets, kids’ activities, food trucks and live entertainment such as Felicity Lawless, Jesse Morris & the Shakedown Band and the Kids Caring for Country Traditional Dance Group.
The program will feature several speakers to help boost our community’s preparedness for future natural hazards and how we can reduce our environmental impact, including:
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NSW SES Murwillumbah Unit - tips for flood preparations and details about the new Australian warning system
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Know Your Risk - presentation about reducing your bushfire risk
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Griffith University’s Climate Action Beacon will highlight the latest science on climate change
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Research about global warming impacts on the Australian marine environment by Gretta Pecl, director at the Centre for Marine Socioecology
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Captain Plastic - an interactive session for children about the ocean and how to protect sea creatures from plastic pollution
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Reflections on the recent floods - local lessons learned from flood recovery property assessments and the impacts on the Tweed’s waterways and riparian habitat
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Regenerating Australia screening - a 20-minute film by Damon Gameau and regenerative visions for the future by local young people
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Information about carbon farming and carbon offsets
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Composting, veggie garden and worm farm workshops.
Mayor of Tweed Shire Chris Cherry encouraged the community to come along to the fun and important event.
“The Tweed Eco Festival has been designed with purpose but with all the fun things you’d expect from a community event,” Cr Cherry said.
“It’s an opportunity to be together as a community after the tough year we’ve had in our region. Come along and be inspired, have fun, listen to music, have a great day out – there’s something for everyone.
“The important aspect of this festival is the information and practical workshops designed to help people take action to be ready for future natural hazards, including reflections and lessons learned from recent flooding including practical tips to be ready for next time.
"There will be a plethora of information, stallholders, providers and community organisations in one place to provide support and inspiration to take action – it will be a one-stop-shop.”
One local small business owner who will be presenting and delivering a workshop is Rachael Sanderson from Life a Little Greener.
“I’m really excited to be involved in an event that supports and brings the community together," Mrs Sanderson said.
"My business has an environmental focus and I love sharing my knowledge with others so they can grow nourishing organic food for their families.
“We aim to assist people to live a more organic and sustainable life through growing your own fruit and vegetables and find ways to utilise things within our homes to build amazing edible gardens.
“I’ll be presenting on how to fight climate change from home which might include things like starting an organic veggie garden, including worm farms, composting, returning carbon to the soil and organic lawn management.
"I’ll also be delivering a workshop about composting and how to set up your veggie garden or worm farm. I’m also offering a free garden set-up or orchard consult for someone to take away on the day.”
Applications for stallholders, performers, speakers and workshop hosts are still encouraged and due by Monday 31 October. Find out more and apply online at tweed.nsw.gov.au/sustainable-living.
This event has been made possible by grant funding from the Australian Government.
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