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The full August Program is available on the attached flyer

Guest Speaker: Graeme Tomlinson

Tuesday 4th August, AGM at 7pm, guest speaker to follow at 8pm, Mt Pleasant

Cost: FREE

Visitors are welcome to attend both the AGM & talk or just come for the guest speaker.

All are welcome to the Mt Pleasant Natural Resource Centre Inc AGM for 2009 and a talk by one of our volunteers on his work in the Lake Eyre Basin. Graeme adventures into the outback each year with University survey teams collecting data on ground water hydrology and insects amongst other things.  From aging fish by their ear bones to getting trapped by floods, Graeme's 10 years of volunteer work in the Lake Eyre Basin have provided him with a myriad of unique experiences to share.

Bookings essential, email mpnrc@bigpond.com or call 8568 1907

• Making organic growing easier through worm composting: from house scraps to 100 tonne piles.
• Worm compost liquid brews and application (suitable for broad acre)
• Understanding microflora and their link to fertility and plant health.
• An organic farm development case study

An organic pioneer, Mel Edwards has been organic farming for nearly 40 years. He has developed his own methods of adapting organic principles to South Australian soils and climate on a 32ha strawberry and vegetable farm.  From a geological background Mel has expanded his understanding of the interface between plants and minerals through microflora stimulation.  As one of the longest certified organic producers, Mel has always encouraged recognition of quality and integrity in the marketing of organic foods. Bookings essential, email mpnrc@bigpond.com or call 8568 1907

Practical solutions for Sustainable Living with Liddy Dolman (ecolateral)

• Sustainable Living & Ecological Footprint
• Water harvesting & water saving solutions
• Composting options
• How to create a healthy living environment
• Ethical shopping

Retro fitting your home for Energy Efficiency with Ian Dolman
(Sustainable Building Designer – Ecohabitat Design)

• Understanding the impact of home design on energy efficiency
• Passive & mechanical heating & cooling
• Standby power
• Shading & lighting options
• Airflow

Thursday 8th October, 7pm, Mt Pleasant Cost: FREE
Bookings essential, email mpnrc@bigpond.com or call 8568 1907