Sustainability Matters – March 2026

An independent, volunteer run monthly online newsletter sharing sustainable living news & events in North West Tasmania

Dial Up Community at Ferndene Reserve – 27 April 11am – 2pm

  **Come alone or with family and friends and join in community** Free Community Event. – Explore nature, take a guided short walk, indulge in art, photography, meditation and mindfulness. – Enjoy a tasty treat cooked on an electric BBQ … Continue reading “Dial Up Community at Ferndene Reserve – 27 April 11am – 2pm”

No Fish Farms in Bass Strait! Action 15 March 11am South Burnie Beach

  Stand up and help protect our coastal waterways, beaches, fisheries and marine ecosystems from the scourge of Atlantic Salmon farming, the battery hens of the ocean.

2025 Year of the Wood Snake

In Chinese culture, the Year of the Wood Snake in 2025 is a time to connect with nature and adopt environmentally friendly habits:  Reduce plastic: Reduce the amount of plastic you use Plant trees: Plant trees to help the environment … Continue reading “2025 Year of the Wood Snake”

School Garden Role Opportunity with 24 Carrots!

  Young people thrive in a positive and connected food culture. 24 Carrot Gardens is a food education program of Material Institute, a charity based in Lutruwita/Tasmania. We work with schools to establish kitchen gardens, where students learn to grow, … Continue reading “School Garden Role Opportunity with 24 Carrots!”

Design Web Workshop Sunday 19 Jan 1pm – 5pm @ Live Well Tasmania

Everyone welcome to this important workshop on the 19th of January, join us at noon for a shared lunch, workshop starts at 1pm. The Design Web is a framework and toolkit that enables our personal and collective journeys of connection … Continue reading “Design Web Workshop Sunday 19 Jan 1pm – 5pm @ Live Well Tasmania”

Next Kitchen Table Conversation @ RESEED Weds 20 Nov 7pm

Kitchen Table Conversations have been undertaken in many communities to ensure all voices are heard since the Indi electorate’s campaign to have an independent member as their representative in federal parliament in 2012 and onwards. Come along this week to … Continue reading “Next Kitchen Table Conversation @ RESEED Weds 20 Nov 7pm”

Exploring Bioregionalism – FREE WEBINAR 

First Peoples’ governance systems and the Relationalist Ethos 5 December @ 12pm to 1.30pm AEST (Qld time) (Note – this webinar starts at 1pm AEDT – NSW, Vic, Tas time) Join us for AELA’s “Exploring Bioregionalism” webinar series! In our December … Continue reading “Exploring Bioregionalism – FREE WEBINAR “

Grassroots Festival – Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:00 – Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:00 AED

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:00 – Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:00 AEDT 789 Montumana Road Montumana, TAS 7321 Grassroots Festival is an immersive, boots on the ground, hands in the soil, two day event. The main event will be hosted … Continue reading “Grassroots Festival – Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:00 – Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:00 AED”