🌱 Celebrate Urban Agriculture Month with Ediblescapes! 🌱
This November, join Ediblescapes in celebrating Urban Agriculture Month, a national initiative showcasing the incredible potential of urban agriculture to strengthen communities, nourish our cities, and tackle critical challenges like climate change, rising food costs, and food insecurity.
Hosted annually by Sustain: The Australian Food Network, Urban Agriculture Month highlights the amazing work happening in backyards, community gardens, schools, and public spaces across Australia. Together, we can grow edible towns and cities, support sustainable food systems, and build stronger, more resilient communities.
Check out the exciting range of events at Ediblescapes throughout November:
Ediblescapes Urban Agriculture Month Calendar
Fridays: Guided Tours with John Palmer
🗓️ Every Friday, starting 8th November
🕘 9am - 2pm | 💵 $25 per person
Explore Ediblescapes with John Palmer, who will take you on a one-hour guided tour through our beautiful community agroforestry garden space. Learn about sustainable growing techniques, edible landscapes, and how urban agriculture can reshape our cities.
📍 Location: Ediblescapes, Country Paradise Parkland
Bookings Here
Afterschool Activities for Kids with Anna-Cacau
🗓️ Second & Fourth Thursdays: 14th & 28th November
🕞 3:30pm - 5:30pm | 💵 $10 per child (materials included)
Let your kids experience the joys of gardening! These hands-on, fun-filled sessions are perfect for children aged 9 to 12, teaching them the basics of gardening, planting, and sustainable food practices while fostering a connection with nature.
Bookings Here
Cultural Food Lunch with Anna-Cacau
🗓️ Thursday, 21st November
🕚 11am - 1pm | 💵 $10 per person
Join us for a communal harvest and a food preparation session, followed by a delicious cultural lunch using fresh produce from our garden. It’s the perfect way to meet new people, share stories, and discover different culinary traditions while enjoying local, homegrown food.
Bookings Here
Saturday, 23rd November: Community Agroforestry Action Day & Open Garden Celebration
🕖 7am - 1pm
Celebrate National Community Garden Day (NCGD) with a day of workshops, food, and community connection!
- Agroforestry Workshop with Bunya Halasz
🕘 9am onwards
Learn the fundamentals of agroforestry with Bunya Halasz, Zen Thai Shiatsu Practitioner, Permaculture Designer, and Educator. Discover how permaculture can transform urban spaces to promote biodiversity and food security.
- Cultural Food & Potluck Lunch
🕛 12pm
Facilitated by Anna-Cacau, our potluck lunch celebrates the garden’s bounty. Bring a dish to share and enjoy a delicious meal in the spirit of community and collaboration.
Booking Here
🌻 Let’s grow edible cities together! 🌻
Be sure to join us this November for a variety of inspiring, educational, and community-focused events. Urban agriculture is about creating sustainable solutions that benefit people, the environment, and future generations.
💡 For more details about Urban Agriculture Month, visit: urbanagriculturemonth.org.au
📱 Stay connected and share your experiences on social media using the hashtags:
#UrbanAgriculture #UrbanAgricultureMonth #EdibleGardening #Ediblescapes2024
