ecobites

Making your life greener - one bite at a time.

MONTESSORI / REGGIO EMILIA / PROJECT-APPROACH / WALDORF or STEINER / NATURAL PARENTING Parents, educators, caregivers, playgroups and activity groups sharing ideas, resources, activities and more. Are you one of those other mothers? The progressive, open-minded, organic living, type mother? Do you try and foster a creative, open-minded and nurturing environment for your children? Montessori Method, Reggio Emilia approach and Steiner's Waldorf Education, as well as ideas and strategies for implementing them into your own family. We share a common bond: a desire to be the best parents possible by providing our children with a physical, psychological, and spiritual environment that will nourish them and allow them to reach their greatest potential. To nurture our children, we strive to educate ourselves and to make choices that will enable them in mind, body, spirit. Instilling thankfulness and wonders for life on Earth! Educating the whole child - giving each child the foundation for unfolding their unique selves in relation to nature and humanity. Are you a playgroup or children's activity group? - Share your upcoming events with group members - Share activities and ideas - Keep in contact with group members - Build a group profile for people in your area to follow Are you a parent, teacher home educator or daycare provider? - Share activities and ideas - Follow and participate in local events and activities - Search for groups in your local area - Connect with other like-minded people - Participate in discussion Do you wish you knew more like-minded Mamas? Community means strength to do the work that needs to be done. Arms to hold us when we falter. A circle of healings. A circle of friends. Someplace where we can be free. Starhawk.

Hello there! This is a group for people who are ready to apply their abilities to fulfill their heart’s passion. Right now, the focus is on ideas, experiences and learnings that orbit around the theme "Heal Yourself and Heal the Earth". Uplifting commentary, tips, and resources to motivate and inspire you. Enjoy the day ... and I hope that you will consider joing this group :) Mildred Lynn (McDonald)

Celebrate Christmas with a sustainable twist. What's under your tree this holiday? Be a responsible shopper. Give the gift that matters most: a sustainable future, share your Christmas tips and events. Happy Holidays

There is a range of activities throughout the year held in the beautiful Hunter Valley Gardens, Broke Rd, Pokolbin; especially welcome are school holiday activities. Examples coming up soon are school holiday activities from 27 September to 10 October. The HVG birthday weekend on 9 & 10 October & the Rose Spectacular from 11 October to 14 November. Admission charges apply, but activites within the gardens are usually free. Fro details of events see: www.hvg.com.au

VICTORIAN TEXTILE CRAFTERS Should check out the following dates for crafty events coming up soon; Weaving Together at Trentham Neighbourhood Centre on 16 October www.ourneighbourhood.dnc.com.au Displays + demos at Lavandula's La Primavera Festival www.lavandula.com.au Creating Classics at St Earth Garden, Blackwood on 14 November www.diggers.com.au