Events
What’s on at the Green Precinct
The Green Precinct Baby Expo – Nurturing Your Baby Naturally
For Mums & Dads Free Entry
Stalls, demonstrations, tastings, information sessions (10am – 2pm):
- 10 steps to a post birth recovery (Embracing Motherhood)
- Mummy & Me Yoga Sessions (Yoga Baby)
- Bathing in the Afterglow – connecting with your baby (Spirit of Woman Australian Wildflower Essences)
- Making Nappies Easy (Nest Nappies)
- Healthy Eating for Mums & Bubs (Naturopath)
Exclusive Gift Bag for the first 20 people to register their details. Bags to be picked up on the day. Registration optional at email (click the word e-mail)
When: Sunday 22nd November 10am – 3pm
Where: 83 Latrobe Terrace (inside Sowelu) Paddington
Brought to you by Green Precinct members: Bliss Ecowear, Yoga Baby, Vitale Natural Skin Care, Spirit of Woman Australian Wildflower Essences, Embracing Motherhood, Epic Cycles, Nest Nappies, Biome Ecostore
In the PAST we have…..
Parking Day embraced in Paddington Green Precinct
Paddington Green Precinct members, Bliss Ecowear and Sol Breads set up impressive “people parks” for the international PARK(ing) Day on 18 September. Parking Day is all about claiming back for people some of the space used for cars.
Other Green Precinct members, Epic Cycles were on hand for free bicycle checks and Satya was dispensing welcome massage.
The Green Precinct says thank you to Fiona of Peace Train Productions for co-ordinating and setting up the parks, also to Mt Tamborine Turf Supplies for donating the turf.
It was great to see people gathering for a relaxing chit chat over coffee, watching the passing parade of perplexed car drivers. Bliss Ecowear and Sol Breads set up the parks opposite each other on Latrobe Terrace, creating quite a buzz with people drawn to the sense of community created by the parks.
Brisbane PARK(ing) Day is all about –
1. Calling attention to the importance for urban public spaces
2. Rethinking the way we use our streets
3. Creating diverse conversations about how we can make sustainable cities
Greenfest 5-7 June Brisbane Botanic Gardens
Greenfest presented by Brisbane City Council, is Australia’s largest free green festival and place for fresh energy. Commencing on World Environment Day, Greenfest aims to bring our community together for a cooler planet!
Where: City Botanic Gardens
When: Friday 5th June 12 midday to 10pm
Saturday 6th June 10am to 10pm
Sunday 7th June 10am to 5pm
Entry: FREE to all areas, exhibits, concerts, speakers
Biome will be there and would love to see you!!
World Environment day – 5th June
World Environment Day (WED) was established by the UN General Assembly in 1972 to mark the opening of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment.
Commemorated yearly on 5 June, WED is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action. The day’s agenda is to:
- Give a human face to environmental issues;
- Empower people to become active agents of sustainable and equitable development;
- Promote an understanding that communities are pivotal to changing attitudes towards environmental issues;
- Advocate partnership which will ensure all nations and peoples enjoy a safer and more prosperous future.
The theme for WED 2009 is ‘Your Planet Needs You-UNite to Combat Climate Change’. It reflects the urgency for nations to agree on a new deal at the crucial climate convention meeting in Copenhagen some 180 days later in the year, and the links with overcoming poverty and improved management of forests.
This year’s host is Mexico which reflects the growing role of the Latin American country in the fight against climate change, including its growing participation in the carbon markets.
Mexico is also a leading partner in UNEP’s Billion Tree Campaign. The country, with the support of its President and people, has spearheaded the pledging and planting of some 25 per cent of the trees under the campaign. Accounting for around 1.5 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, the country is demonstrating its commitment to climate change on several fronts.
Mexican President Felipe Calderon states that the WED celebration will “further underline Mexico’s determination to manage natural resources and deal with the most demanding challenge of the 21st century – climate change.”
Paddington Fair -6th June 2009
Neal McCrossan Park, Paddington - Cnr Hale Street & Caxton Street
FUN Family day .. Bigger day this year .. watch for all the aspects for all the family
Pop up along Given and Latrobe Terraces to see all that our local shops have to offer
Continue on in the NIGHT .. wandering along Paddington for the PADDINGTON GALLERY WALK
Saturday 28th March
We have a Green Precinct event this month in honor of Earth Hour. Turn out your lights at home and join us for a special candle-lit night at the front courtyard of Urban Retreat Massage & Day Spa at 24 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington.
Enjoy nibbles, beer samples and live Brazilian and Taiko drumming. BYO wine & wine glasses.
When: 8-10pm Saturday 28th of March. RSVP is appreciated but not essential. Please phone Sowelu on 3367 1950.
To sign up to Earth Hour, visit earthhour.org
Ride to Work Day
Thursday 19th March
Epic Cycles encourages you to participate in Ride to Work Day on Thursday, 19 March. There are two meeting points in the local area:
1) Paddington – Trammies Corner, crn. of Latrobe Tce and Prince St. Meets at 7am.
2) Rosalie – Epic Cycles, crn. of Baroona Rd & Fernberg Rd. Meets at 7:10am. (The Paddington group will drop down to Baroona Rd and join the Rosalie group to ride to the city via the river bikepath.)
Ride to Work Day, one of many events during Bike Week, sees over 1000 cyclists converge from all directions to share a free breakfast at the top of the mall in the city.
There are prizes to be won but the best bit is the buzz of mingling with others who love how bikes are part of a greener future. Even if you don’t work in the city, there’s plenty of time to join in the fun and then head back home.
For more details, phone Epic Cycles on 3368 2324 or check out bq.org.au. Bike Week is proudly sponsored by Epic Cycles.
See you there!!!
Reduce your Carbon Footprint
The Green Precinct is hosting its first event for 2009 on Wednesday, 11 February. It’s a free seminar and product showcase titled
"Taking Real Steps to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint".
Our festive Green Christmas
A Green Buzz at the GP launch!
The launch of Australia’s first living green precinct on August 22nd, 2008 was a great success with over 300 people attending the event. The Sowelu Centre was abuzz with green inspiration, music, chatter and laughter. We give our heartfelt thanks to everyone that attended. We were excited and motivated to know that there are so many people with a passion to help solve our planet’s environmental challenges. The Green Precinct was officially opened by Ronan Lee, Member for Indooroopilly and Peter Matic, Councillor for Toowong Ward. We thank them especially for taking the time and interest to support this Australian-first initiative. Guests were treated to:
- Delicious organic wine tastings from Spiros
- Sol Breads yummy and bountiful organic and sourdough pastries and pizza
- Stylish eco fashion from Bliss Eco Wear
- Chair massage and fitness testing from Sowelu
- Mineral makeup and organic skin care samples from Vitale Organic Beauty
- An organic sausage sizzle from The Meat -ting Place
- From Biome, Askinosie organic chocolate tastings and ideas for reusable choices
- Organic food display from Fundamental Foods
- The latest and greatest in bicycles from Epic Cycles
- An edible garden display from Satya of My Organic Garden
Other highlights on the night were the launch of Peppermint green fashion magazine, Gee Wizz car share, Vibe Creative and amazing drumming from Megan and her crew. Thank you to the fabulous Brisbane Style magazine for supporting the event.