Drawing on Parker Palmer’s work on circles of trust, this event holds space for men to connect and to feel connected: to other men, and, just as importantly, to oneself. This is foundational to a deep-rooted sense of belonging and community: medicine in an era of runaway male depression, loneliness and suicide. In circle, the ... Read more
Make a one-minute film, from storyboard to finished product in one day, using your smart phone or tablet. Then see it on the big screen at the Blues Shorts Festival. Come along with an idea that relates to "family" - however you see it! Andrew Gelao from KFM Media will be coaching you through the ... Read more
A celebration of Spring: a huge variety of flowering native plants for sale, guided walks in the Reserve, native bee talks, demonstrations of propagation by seed and cuttings, wood turned items, advice on Australian plants.
The Festival of Resilience kicks off with a fun, free community event celebrating resilience and showcasing local, practical approaches to sustainability, climate action and caring for country. Performances, talks, art, music. All welcome! Starting from 11am at Carrington Place performers include: Aria winner Mic Conway, better known from the Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band. Bring along a ... Read more
Everyone is invited to bring along a musical instrument made out of junk and have a play with our iconic man of music and merriment - Mic Conway! If you need some help check out his youtube video: "How to make music with anything" This special performance is part of the ReGENERATE Opening Event.
As part of the Festival of Resilience kick-off event Regenerate - join Claire O'Rouke in conversation as she launches her book Together We Can. Claire will be in joined by Lis Bastian of the Blue Mountains Planetary Health Initiative and Allen Hyde of the Mount Irvine Rainforest Conservancy. Together We Can, by Australian author Claire ... Read more
FREE High Tea for Seniors to Prepare for Bush Fire Season Book your place today (02) 4751 3033 or bmbushfire@sncc.org.au@bmbushfireresilience Places are limited to 20 people. All venues have accessible parking. Please advise any essential dietary requirements when you RSVP. Blue Mountains Bush Fire Resilience is an initiative of Springwood Neighbourhood Centre Co-operative Ltd. This ... Read more
A playful, interactive workshop utilising games, nature exploration, original songs and art-marking to foster curiosity and learn about the diversity and ecological needs of bees and other insects. For youngsters 0 to 5 years and their caregivers. Facilitator Amelie Ecology is an ecologist, educator and musician based in Blackheath who loves to connect young people ... Read more
Stingless bees, Blue-banded bees, bees that burrow, and bees that read?!… Who might live in your patch? And how can we make that space the best it can BEE? In this playful, interactive workshop, we will use games, music, nature exploration, and art-making to discover the bees (K)needs! After an introduction to the diversity of ... Read more
Are you longing for deeper connection with yourself, your community, and the land? In this circle, we’ll look at some of the ways we can come back into connection as we meet the challenges of these times. You’ll learn a practice to nourish your heart. We’ll talk about ancestors, and what it might mean to ... Read more
Pre-Loved Fashion Market, Performances & Street Art Coming to Springwood In September! Stomping Ground: Rummage & Roam, is a free community event taking place in Springwood on Saturday 17 September. Stomping Ground: Rummage & Roam will present a vibrant pre-loved clothing and vintage fashion market with creative, eco-friendly workshops and local maker stalls offering a ... Read more
FREE Children under 12 and their parents/carers are invited to express their creativity together in a joyful and messy art workshop. Materials and inspiration are both provided by facilitator Hannah. Book in now! The third Saturday of each month Noon-1.30pm Bookings essential: 0404 288 487 Text only.
The Festival of Resilience recognises that Dharug and Gundungurra Traditional Owners have a continuous and deep connection to their Country and that this is of great cultural significance to Aboriginal people, both locally and in the region.
Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.
The Festival of Resilience is a partnership between Resilient Blue Mountains and the Blue Mountains City Council.
Seed funding for the Festival of Resilience has been provided through the NSW State Government Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Fund.
