Rebecca Boyle
Aspire Sustainability

Take advantage of the Australian Governments Green Loans Program. Find out how to access a free home sustainability assessment and what sort of things you could utilise an interest free Green Loan of up to $10 000 to improve the energy efficiency of your home.

• Saturday, 7 Nov 10.00 am, on Talks Stage

Natalie Keene
Traditional Chinese Medical Practitioner

An aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tui-na (acupressure), is not so well known in Australia, but is used alongside acupuncture and Chinese herbs in hospitals in China. Learn basic "first aid" massage – headaches, colds, flu, menstrual pain, stress, anxiety and more.

• Saturday, 7 Nov 10 am, in Workshop Space

Lee Cody
Yoga Spirit

In this introduction to Yoga, Lee will focus on the power and subtlety of the breath, using practices that decrease muscular tension, increase strength, stability and range of movement, while finding balance for our minds, hearts and bodies.

• Saturday, 7 Nov 10.00 am, on Festival Stage

Ted Trainer

UNSW

Pigface Point is the name of the homestead site which Ted Trainer is developing to provide practical illustrations of the systems and technologies which would enable us to live on a small fraction of the ecological and resource impact we have in consumer societies. The site’s main concern is to illustrate the alternative ways that would enable all to live well on an extremely low footprint. This cannot be done without change to radically different economic, settlement, political and cultural systems, and these are indicated by displays, dioramas, models and signs where groups stop and discuss issues.

• Saturday, 7 Nov 10.40 am, on Talks Stage

Mary Walker

Tracklements of Tasmania

Summer can bring an abundance of produce from the garden. Don't let any of it go to waste – Learn how to preserve tasmanian fruits and veggies. Mary will share some of the recipes and skills learned from a lifetime of passionate preserving.

• Saturday, 7 Nov 11 am, in Workshop Space

Heritage Tasmania / Tasmanian Heritage Council

Innovative thinking can find ways for heritage buildings to include sustainable adaptations such as solar panels, water tanks and wind generators. Visit our stand to explore the options.

• Saturday, 7 Nov 11.45 am, on Talks Stage

Transition Panel

Hear from groups throughout Tasmania who are working to make their communities more resilient and sustainable.

• Saturday, 7 Nov 11.30 am, on Festival Stage

Sean Manners
Pelican Puppets

Recycle everyday kitchen utensils. Re-use colourful fabrics. Reduce our decorations. Create great puppet characters. An ideal workshop for parents and children. Suitable 5 years and up. 25 participants.

• Saturday, 7 Nov 12:00pm, in Workshop Space

Toby Merditt
Drainwave

The Drainwave (Tasmanian invention) holds waste water and tips 9.5 litres down the drain.This means homes can become water efficient eg ultra low flush toilets and not have drainline blockage issues.

• Saturday, 7 Nov 12.00 pm, at display stand

Geoff Dean
Auscorp Alternative Energy

The benifits of solar hot water. How it will effect the consumer from an efficiency and financial point of view and the technology behind the evacuated tube.

• Saturday, 7 Nov 12.20 pm, on Talks Stage

Ted Trainer
UNSW

Ted Trainer presents a fundamental challenge to conventional thinking about the global sustainability problem. He argues that the solutions to greenhouse, resource, environmental, energy, Third World, peace and quality of life problems cannot be found within a basically consumer-capitalist society. Ted will argue that there is a way out, but there it has to be via vast and radical transition to The Simpler Way. He will discuss the implications for transition strategy, with special reference to Tasmania’s opportunities to pioneer these options.

• Saturday, 7 Nov 12.45 pm, in Workshop Space

Hannah Moloney & Trevor Bamford

Source Community Wholefoods & Fairweather Sustainable Farm

Permaculture is a practical design process that offers an accessible and innovative approach to empowering people, protecting ecosystems, securing food availability and reestablishing cultural and economic vibrancy in our local communities. Come and learn about two working examples of permaculture design in practice.

• Saturday, 7 Nov 1 pm, on Talks Stage

Natalie Keene

Traditional Chinese Medicine Practicioner

Ancient Chinese system of dynamic meditation. Gentle exercises to destress, help with circulation, arthritis and other joint issues.

• Saturday, 7 Nov 1:15 pm, on Festival Stage

Scott McLeish
Magnetite

Magnetite Explained and tips for what to look for in window glazing and furnishings.

• Saturday, 7 Nov 1.30 pm, at display stand

Sean Manners
Green TAS Reno

Explore the journey so far. A sustainable renovation of a 1950’s weatherboard house in Northern Tasmania that is being shared on the internet. www.greentasreno.wordpress.com

• Saturday, 7 Nov 1:50 pm, on Talks Stage

Paul Gilding

Independant Writer and Advisor

In this workshop Paul will present his thesis the Great Disruption, which has been featured by Tom Friedman in the New York Times and the subject of an ABC Background Briefing program and a US radio NPR special. He will discuss what this future means for activism and community transformation, with a particular focus on increasing community resilience in the face of the emerging environmental and energy crises.

• Saturday, 7 Nov 2 pm, in Workshop Space

Tim Hankey

Resource Work Cooperative

Have a listen to some first hand experience of how to demolish a building slowly and thoughtfully. There are materials to be regained, jobs to be created, and a lot less going to landfill, if only we would take the time to reconsider the way we dispose of our existing buildings.

• Saturday, 7 Nov 2 pm, at Resource Work Cooperative Stall

Jennifer Beer
Against Animal Cruelty Tasmania

Our presentation will focus on the devastating environmental impact of factory farming, in particular the farming of pigs, broiler hens (meat chickens) and battery hens. We will also outline the inhumane conditions that animals in factory farming systems are subjected to.

• Saturday, 7 Nov 2.30 pm, on Talks Stage

Michael Meyer

Healthy House

Michael is basing his talk on a healthy building he is currently working on. He will cover techniques, technologies, materials and how his business advice can achieve healthy ecological building for a sustainable future.

• Saturday, 7 Nov 2.30 pm, at display

Bruce Lipscombe
I Want Solar

Engineer, Bruce Lipscombe will discuss Wind Power, Micro Hydro and Geothermal technologies and thier potential in Tasmania.

• Saturday, 7 Nov 3 pm, on Talks Stage

Karin Adams–Gill
Lyrebird – Steiner products

In this fun activity children will use hand-dyed, 16-ply natural wool to make their own woolen twistie. Age 3 and up.

• Saturday, 7 Nov 3.30 pm, in Workshop Space

Stuart Barry

Tas Ethical Pty. Ltd.

Want to ensure your super is invested to avoid old growth logging? Prefer to invest in clean energy? A discussion around ethical investing options and performance, for responsible investors.

• Saturday, 7 Nov 4 pm, on Talks Stage

Nu Energy

Want to know the latest developments in solar technology and solar rebates? Confused about the new 'Solar Credits' scheme? Come along, listen in, and ask some questions of your own.

• Saturday, 7 Nov 4.15 pm, in Workshop Space

Jamie Wood

SEAM

Wastewater management.

• Saturday, 7 Nov 4.30 pm, on Talks Stage