Golden Bay Sustainable Living Centre
Events at the
Sustainable Living Centre
The SLC holds events and gatherings that celebrate our inter connectedness with nature and the seasons. These events connect communities and give opportunity to share knowledge.
We also provide spaces for others to hold events ranging from art classes, performances, storytelling, movies and gatherings.
Join us this May for
Sustainable Living Month
PEOPLE’S PANTRY
Date: Saturday, May 4th 2024, 10am-4pm
Entry: FREE
People’s Pantry is a community event where surplus food from the SLC is harvested and processed.
Come along to learn about food preservation, connect with others and take home some yummy food! No experience is needed to take part.
The final products are shared between volunteers, the SLC and Mōhua Social Services food bank.
This time we will be preserving apples, feijoas, capsicums and chillies.
FRUIT PRUNING WORKSHOP
Date: Sunday, May 5th 2024, 10am-2pm
Entry: $55
Bring: Pruning tools and gloves if you have them
Come and learn all about how to prune your fruit trees to support their health and productivity for the years ahead.
Facilitated by permaculturalist and local gardening expert Sol Morgan
Vegan lunch is provided.
To register for this workshop, please email gbsustain@gmail.com
COMPOSTING WORKSHOP
Date: Saturday, May 11th 2024, 1pm-5pm
Entry: FREE
Bring: Notebook and pen, gardening gloves, sturdy footwear, wet weather gear in case of rain
Learn how to turn your green waste into fertile soil with composting.
Facilitated by Sol Morgan and Prashanti Lovegrove.
Refreshments and snacks provided
To register for this workshop, please email gbsustain@gmail.com
REPAIR CAFÉ
Date: Sunday, May 12th 2024, 10am-4pm
Repair Cafes are free pop-up events where folks bring in their broken or damaged belongings and local volunteer experts do their best to help repair them. The aim is to help reduce waste, make better use of resources, and foster a culture of repair in Āotearoa.
Come and get free assistance with simple repairs such as:
Clothing & fabric
Small furniture or miscellaneous
Household items
Bicycles
Toys
