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SUMMARY:Climate Fresk
DESCRIPTION:CL!MATE FRESK\nThis interactive\, transformative\, and scientifically rigorous workshop is built on extensive experience with over 2 million participants globally and the latest social science literature. You should leave the 3-hour workshop with a clear\, optimistic\, and active attitude on the climate issue\, and ideas for how to accelerate the green transition from a systemic perspective in your own life. \nWhat will you do?\nThe first part involves making sense of and connecting graphic cards that take you from the causes of the climate crisis to the far-reaching consequences. The second part involves expressing your emotions when you consider the full impacts of the crisis. The third part shows how you can convert hope into action – firstly as an individual\, then collectively\, and if possible\, for a systemic impact. \nIf you want to move beyond the headlines and mis- and disinformation and truly understand the causes driving the climate and biodiversity crisis\, and their consequences\, this workshop is for you. No scientific background is required — only curiosity\, a willingness to engage thoughtfully with the science\, and a wish to make an active difference in your own way. \nPlaces are limited. If no places are left when you book please use the RVSP to register your interest in attending the next Climate Fresk event. \nHOW MUCH: The cost is $20 per person to cover materials and catering. \nGo to this link for a short video introduction. \n“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed individuals can change the world. In fact\, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead \nFacilitated for Professor Roy Tasker \n(Find Out More About The Facilitator)
URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/climate-fresk/
LOCATION:MCRN Room\, Cnr San Jose Ave and Loftus St\, Lawson\, NSW\, 2783\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260726T170000
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SUMMARY:NATURE: FOR OUR CHILDREN'S FUTURE
DESCRIPTION:NATURE: FOR OUR CHILDREN’S FUTURE\nDate: Sunday\, 26th July 2026\nTime: 5-8pm\nLocation: Dining Room\, Mid Mountains Community Centre\, 7 New Street Lawson \nThe ACE working group in RBM – Resilient Blue Mountains\, and Macquarie Alliance for Climate are holding a follow up meeting on 26 July to show the video of the very well attended 3 May Public Forum on the amended Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Federal law – EPBC. \nThe video will be followed by an update and discussion on further action. If community members cannot attend\, they can watch the 6-7 minute segments on YouTube Nature Laws Video. \nErst Carmichael of the ACE working group said: “We had a knowledgeable Panel comprising Federal MP Susan Templemen\, Mayor Mark Greenhill\, Dr Brad Smith from Nature Conservation Council NSW\, Annette Cam\, Senior Vice President\, Blue Mountains Conservation Society and Martin Mansfield of ACF\, Australian Conservation Foundation. Dr Roy Tasker\, Scientific Advisor Planet Ark\, facilitated the event. The audience response was challenging and very invigorating!” \nDr. Roy Tasker expressed satisfaction at the success of the Forum and emphasised that this was just the start of ongoing activity. So do come along to the 26 July event and add your ideas about the way forward. \n\nThe new President of the BM Conservation Society\, Annette Sartor\, has some further information to share following a meeting with Susan Templeman and Environment Minister Watt and Annette Cam.\n\n\n*For the RBM digital tickets we would also like to include that food and drinks will be available and that people can pay cash at the door if they prefer\, donation zero – $10.
URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/future-of-nature-laws/
LOCATION:Dining Room\, Mid Mountains Community Centre\, 7 New Street Lawson.\, Lawson\, NSW\, 2783\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260801T140000
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SUMMARY:Regenesis
DESCRIPTION:Regenesis 2026 Anthology Launch\nShort Stories\, Poetry\, Art and Lyrics\nTheme: Exploring Our Kinship with Nature\n  \nSunday 18th October\, 1 – 4 pm 2026\nBlue Mountains Cultural Centre Katoomba\n \nA collaboration between\nThe Enlivenment Network\n&\nResilient Blue Mountains\n\n \nCelebrate creativity\, community and our shared connection with the natural world at the launch of the Regenesis 2026 Anthology. Join us on Sunday 18 October 2026\, 1–4 pm\, in the Seminar Room at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre for an inspiring afternoon showcasing the winning entries. \nCelebrate the winning voices and visions selected by independent panels of three expert assessors across short stories\, poetry\, art and lyrics. \n\nYouth Awards: $250 for the winner in each of the four categories for participants under 18 years of age in 2026.\nAdult Awards: $250 for the winner in each of the four categories for participants aged 18 years and over in 2026.\n\nPrize winners will take centre stage to present their work after receiving their awards from generous sponsors including Susan Templeman MP\, Trish Doyle MP\, Gang Gang Gallery\, Blue Mountains Councillors and Bendigo Bank. \nAnthology copies purchased with tickets will be ready for collection after the launch. \nAdditional copies will also be available for purchase on the day for $25. \n\nAward Night Tickets
URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/regenesis/
LOCATION:Katoomba Cultural Centre\, Level 1\, 30 Parke Street\, Katoomba\, NSW\, 2780\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org
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SUMMARY:Blue Mountains Sustainability Festival
DESCRIPTION:Blue Mountains Sustainability Festival\n26th September 2026\nCivic Centre Katoomba St\, Katoomba\nFor details  got to bmsf.au
URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/6209/
LOCATION:NSW
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ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org
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SUMMARY:Waste to Art - Children's Event
DESCRIPTION:Waste to Art\nTransform everyday waste into imaginative art\nChildren 8 years +\nTransform everyday waste into imaginative art in this inspiring hands-on workshop led by artist\, educator and arts facilitator Rose Marin. Designed for children aged 8 and up\, this two-hour session encourages young makers to think differently about discarded materials and discover creative possibilities in the things we often throw away. \nRose brings more than three decades of arts and cultural sector experience\, along with a lifelong art practice. She is producer and curator of the Wollondilly Waste to Art Prize and Executive Director of Southern Tablelands Arts\, with previous roles at the National Gallery of Australia and regional galleries across NSW and Queensland.
URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/waste-to-art/
LOCATION:Belong Rooms\, Civic Place\, Katoomba\, NSW\, 2780\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org
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SUMMARY:Stronger Together: Building Community Resilience in the Blue Mountains
DESCRIPTION:Stronger Together: Building Community Resilience in the Blue Mountains\nWhat makes a community resilient? \nIt’s more than solar panels\, vegetable gardens\, and sustainable homes. True resilience is built through the relationships\, trust\, and connections that help people support one another through change and uncertainty. \nJoin Jen Hall from Permaculture Matters for this engaging and interactive workshop exploring how stronger communities create a stronger future. Through practical activities\, group discussion\, and shared experiences\, you’ll discover how the principles of permaculture can be applied not only to the land\, but also to the way we connect\, collaborate\, and care for one another. \nThis is not a lecture—it’s an opportunity to participate\, share ideas\, and meet others who are passionate about creating a thriving and resilient Blue Mountains community. \nTogether we will: \n* Explore the Permaculture Ethics and their relevance to community resilience\n* Discover practical ways to strengthen social connections and local networks\n* Reflect on what helps communities adapt and thrive in uncertain times \nPresenter Jen Hall is a Blue Mountains permaculture educator and designer who helps households and communities build resilient\, low‑impact living systems grounded in ecological principles. Through Permaculture Matters\,
URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/stronger-together/
LOCATION:Dinning Room\, Civic Centre\, Katoomba\, level 1\, 81-83 Katoomba Street\, Katoomba\, NSW\, 2780\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260926T130000
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SUMMARY:Flower Pressing - Children's Event
DESCRIPTION:Flower Pressing\nCreating art from pressed petals\nFor children 6yo +\nJoin Nicole B for a creative\, hands-on flower pressing workshop designed especially for children. Nicole is a community worker and art therapist with extensive experience teaching craft classes to both children and adults. With her warm\, encouraging approach and background working in schools\, she creates a welcoming space where young participants can explore their creativity and enjoy making something truly personal. \nDuring the session\, children will use beautifully pressed flowers to create their own decorative artwork to take home. Nicole will also demonstrate how flowers are dried and pressed\, giving children a glimpse into the process behind this timeless craft. It’s a fun\, calming and inspiring activity that combines nature\, art and imagination.
URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/7099/
LOCATION:Belong Rooms\, Civic Place\, Katoomba\, NSW\, 2780\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org
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SUMMARY:Create Your Own Story - Children's Event
DESCRIPTION:Create Your Own Story\nCommence working on an imaginative Australian Fairy Tale\n8yo +\nGabe Marin is the author of twelve books\, (seven of which are children’s books published by Pearson Scholastic and Rockpool Press). She is also a Lecturer and Facilitator for various colleges and universities\, teaching Creative Writing (to children as well as Tertiary students) Film Appreciation and Script Development. She is currently completing her PhD at UWS with her most recent novel The Medusa Situation manifesting itself from an idea which came from work on her thesis. \nGabe’s 90 min session will enable children to commence working on an imaginative Australian Fairy Tale. Ideas and support gained through the workshop will enable the children to complete their unique story after they get back home.
URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/create-your-own-story-event/
LOCATION:NSW
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ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261018T130000
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SUMMARY:Regenesis Awards Night
DESCRIPTION:Regenesis 2026 Anthology Launch\nShort Stories\, Poetry\, Art and Lyrics\nTheme: Exploring Our Kinship with Nature\n  \nSunday 18th October\, 1 – 4 pm 2026\nBlue Mountains Cultural Centre Katoomba \n  \nCelebrate creativity\, community and our shared connection with the natural world at the launch of the Regenesis 2026 Anthology. Join us on Sunday 18 October 2026\, 1–4 pm\, in the Seminar Room at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre for an inspiring afternoon showcasing the winning entries. \nCelebrate the winning voices and visions selected by independent panels of three expert assessors across short stories\, poetry\, art and lyrics. \n\nYouth Awards: $250 for the winner in each of the four categories for participants under 18 years of age in 2026.\nAdult Awards: $250 for the winner in each of the four categories for participants aged 18 years and over in 2026.\n\nPrize winners will take centre stage to present their work after receiving their awards from generous sponsors including Susan Templeman MP\, Trish Doyle MP\, Gang Gang Gallery\, Blue Mountains Councillors and Bendigo Bank. \nAnthology copies purchased with tickets will be ready for collection after the launch. \nAdditional copies will also be available for purchase on the day for $25. \n\nA collaboration between The Enlivenment Network & Resilient Blue Mountains
URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/regenesis-awards-night/
LOCATION:Katoomba Cultural Centre\, Level 1\, 30 Parke Street\, Katoomba\, NSW\, 2780\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org
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