Central Victoria Biochar Workshop - April 2013 Category:Course Time Apr 19 at 19:00 - Apr 21 at 17:00 (UTC +10:00) Eastern Australia, Guam, Vladivostok Location Central Victoria Event Summary Biochar Workshop & Biochar Info Evening Caring for the Earth: Farmers and Gardeners Leading the Way Event Admins juliedmcl Seats available 59 (60 total)
Event Details Info evening: Fri 19th April, 7 to 9 pm Bendigo Bank Theatre at The Capital, 50 View Street, Bendigo ~ Workshop: Sat & Sun April 20-21, 9 to 5 PM 1203 Goornong-Mayreef Rd, Elmore, VIC “Biochar may represent the single most important initiative for humanity’s environmental and agricultural future.” - Dr Tim Flannery As a soil additive, biochar offers numerous benefits. It increases the capacity for soil to hold water & nutrients, greatly reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, enhance crop yields and capture and store carbon for the long term. WORKSHOP Who is this workshop for? For home gardeners, commercial and small-scale land users – this event is a great opportunity to interact with specialists while making special biochar mixtures for your soil, enjoying great company and having a good time. Learn how to: · Make and operate a simple biochar reactor · Produce a range of different biochars at different temperatures · Carry out basic tests on your biochars · Make biochar/compost/mineral blends · Understand the properties of different biochars · Effectively apply biochar in different ways · Use biochar in composting toilets · Use biochar in vermiponics, hydroponics and aquaponics for food growing Facilitators: Prof Stephen Joseph– Univ. of NSW. Co-founder IBI Paul Taylor PhD –Author of “The Biochar Revolution” Russell Burnett—Biochar Energy Systems Workshop cost – includes lunch both days & Friday evening intro: $195 before 1st April; $250 regular price Only $149 for extra family member or partner To ensure a valuable experience for all, the number of participants is limited, so please register early. Upon registration you will receive further details in preparation for the workshop. If you can't afford the time or cost for two days please contact us to discuss concessions – there may be availability for 1 day participants and/or scholarships. If you find it difficult to afford accommodation costs please contact us as there may be limited billeting opportunities available locally. REGISTER ONLINE - at www.trybooking.com/40818 Brought to you by Kyneton Transition Hub & Bendigo Sustainability Group Contact Julie (03) 5422 3023 [email protected] Accommodation: Caravan park & motel in Elmore and many options in Bendigo Workshop includes the Friday introductory evening. If you can’t make the workshop don’t miss… Biochar Information Evening Open to the Public Friday, 19th April, 7 to 9 pm Bendigo Bank Theatre at The Capital, 50 View Street, Bendigo Gold coin donation entry Special guest speaker - Joost Bakker Sustainability entrepreneur Creator of the Greenhouse Restaurant concept - Perth, Melbourne & Sydney -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "geoengineering" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/geoengineering?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
