| WHAT | WHEN | WHERE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Meeting | Friday, 12 February 06.30 PM |
Tocal* |
Theme for 2010 "Making Biodynamics Happen" Fred Fetherston and other participants at the BAA AGM to reflect on and discuss: Impressions and Impetus from the Manfred Klett workshop. |
| General Meeting | Friday, 26 March 06.30 PM |
Tocal* |
Biodynamic Health and Nutrition Steiner said biodynamic food enhances spiritual development. Veronika Gudenus, Simon Brownbridge and a possible guest speaker will talk about their particular experience and passion. |
| Field Day | Saturday, 17 April 10.00 AM |
Margie & John Bruvel's |
Filling of cow horns, Distribution of preps, Preps shed and some BD History: David Williams, BD grain and cattle farmer for 30 years, will talk about the Preps Shed his father built, some BD history and his farming experience using BD preps. |
| HBG Education Project | Friday, 30 April 09.00 AM |
Tocal Small Farms Field Days, |
HBG educational stall in the Land Management Area: to present a biodynamic/organic/sustainable view of agriculture and gardening to the general public. Also some talks on BD. |
| Field Day | Saturday, 26 June 10.00 AM |
Tony and Deidre Honson |
Grafting and budding, treepasting and pruning: A chance to look at this very productive urban garden. |
| AGM | Friday, 30 July 06.30 PM |
Tocal* |
Thoughts on cultural renewal through farm-based communities: A panel of practitioners will reflect on different approaches. |
| Field Day | Saturday, 28 August 10.00 AM |
Hugo Brandli |
Exploring an alternative biodynamic bush life: Hugo has an enclosed fruit and vegetable garden, extensive hen houses and a strawbale house on a 300 acre property of unspoilt bushland.We will also look at the importance of mushrooms in the ecology. |
| General Meeting | Friday, 24 September 06.30 PM |
Linuwell School |
Topic to be announced. TBC |
| Evening Dinner | Saturday, 23 October 06.30 PM |
Venue to be notified. |
Opportunity to get together to share good biodynamic food, drink and conversation. |
| General Meeting | Friday, 12 November 06.30 PM |
Tocal* |
Sharing experiences of "Making Biodynamics Happen". Further reflections on Manfred Klett's workshop with Fred Fetherston. Brainstorming ideas for 2011. |
| Field Day & Christmas Gathering | Saturday, 4 December 10.00 AM |
Chris & Gloria Peacock |
Olive grove management and beef farming. There will also be a joint building of a garden-sized biodynamic compost heap, using Lynette West's method. |
PROGRAMME UPDATES AND FURTHER INFO : www.hunterbiodynamic.org.au
Field Days bring - lunch to share; your own cutlery, plates & chairs; cost of day $3/person. Mud maps will be mailed prior to Field Day with contact phone number regarding weather etc. ;NO DOGS
* Meetings are held at Tocal Ag College - PATERSON, North Court Rooms 1 & 2; meeting proper starts at 6.45pm SHARP; cost $3/person includes BD/organic supper. The format includes Biodynamic Experiences (members helping each other with recent problems encountered & discussion of successes & failures), Understanding the Calendar through Observation, may include a short presentation by a member on a series of practical farming topics, a book review and other items of interest.
The BD Prep Working Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at Bruvel’s. Enquiries Marg Bruvel on 4938 5435.
Rudolf Steiner Agriculture Lectures Study Group meets regularly. Enquiries Margie Bruvel 4938 5435.