When embracing adventure, like a bushwalk, one may observe a lush forest, where decaying foliage nourishes the soil, fostering a vital ecosystem teeming with microscopic organisms and our dear friend the ‘red wigglers.’ This process, akin to farming, supports plant growth, a concept essential for enthusiastic vegetable gardeners. On Saturday 9th March, Kimbriki Eco House […]
The Northern Beaches Council’s 2024 Australia Day Awards served as a tribute to the remarkable contributions of local residents, community groups, and events. These individuals and groups have devoted their time, skills, and energy to serve the community, embodying the true spirit of the Northern Beaches. In this year’s awards ceremony, 13 inspiring individuals, along […]
SOLD OUT The day has been developed in line with the Early Years Learning Frameworks with particular focus on the new sustainability principle incorporated into the frameworks. Whether you have been engaged with sustainability at your centre for some time or are just beginning to engage in response to the revised frameworks, there will be […]
Be part of the (waste) solution! Would you like to learn more about community initiatives to deal with organic waste like waste sharing? Perhaps you can’t have your own compost but can spare a little time to help at a community garden compost drop off or school community compost collection point. Schools and Community Gardens […]
Have you ever wanted to grow your own food but feel you can’t as you don’t have the garden space to do it? Then this practical and informative workshop is just for you. Small Space Edible Gardening can be fun, productive, benefit your mental health, physical health and reduce reliance on packaging. If you have […]
Saturday 10th February 2024 Getting your plants the water they need to establish and live a long life in your garden or pots does not have to be as challenging as relying on the rain or watering by hand. Reducing stress and increasing the chances of your plants thriving, while giving you more time for […]
Did you know that overwatering your plants can create as many problems as underwatering them? So how do you work out how much water the plant needs and when? What will participants learn and what skills will be gained? The principles of wicking bed garden design. How to set up a commercially bought wicking bed […]
Fresh from completing six years of study – four years in China for her bachelor’s degree, followed by an additional two years in Sydney at UNSW, Bonnie Lu earned her master’s degree in civil engineering and now serves as a valuable member of the Kimbriki team. Her role involves overseeing the planning, design, construction, maintenance, […]
Have you ever wanted to grow your own food but feel you can’t as you don’t have the garden space to do it? Then this practical and informative workshop is just for you. What will participants learn and what skills will be gained? Shade Mapping your small space Pots – the good, the bad and […]
KIMBRIKI ECO HOUSE & GARDEN – WASTE & SUSTAINABILITY IN SCHOOLS PD DAY School teachers from near and far recently gathered at the Waste and Sustainability in Schools event, for the common goal ‘to make our schools more sustainable and teach our students the importance of environmental stewardship’. The various workshops and breakout sessions were […]
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