Biodiversity and Health: a course on edible biodiversity near Cairns Australia

Thu, 09/06/2011 – Michel Fanton
Julianne is hosting a course in Far North Queensland with Michel and Jude of Seed Savers. This is happening this coming weekend see details below.
Preserving Our Food Biodiversity
Two Workshops with Jude and Michel Fanton, founders of
The Seed Savers’ Network
Sat 11th June Seed Saving Workshop
· Background to Garden Biodiversity
·a wide range of varieties and species for the garden
· Self seeding factor versus seed storage
· Selection for the organic garden
· After the Seed Harvest
Using rare species and varieties
Sun 12th June Teaching Edible Biodiversity
· Teaching strategies for empowering facilitators and teachers
· Harvesting and cooking from the garden
· Suits teachers, parents. educators
Venue: The old Butter Factory, 1 Ascham St Ravenshoe
Times: 9.30 to 4.30
Cost: $60 for 1 workshop or $100 for both
Bring: Lunch to share, notepad and pen
Contact: Rob or Jules 40 977645 j.hartmann@ozemail.com.au
Booking is essential
Learn to save seeds and protect our food heritage