By KATH GANNAWAY
YARRA Valley ECOSS is a hive of activity at any time, but when spring comes around … it really comes to life.
The 7.4-hectare former poultry farm at Wesburn has for a long time now been developing as a hub of sustainable living solutions for the community and it’s time to show it all off with a Spring Fair.
“We really want to celebrate spring with the wider valley community and show everyone all the beautiful work that’s been done here, as well as promoting regular activities such as the edible and native seedling nursery,” said organiser Chelsea McNab.
ECOSS is modelled on the inner-city sustainable urban farm CERES, which has inspired generations of people to look at how they can live and grow better on the planet.
The fair will be a great combination of fun and information with live music, market stalls, farm tours, environment workshops, activities for the kids and healthy, delicious food.
Community groups taking part include Koha Cafe, Seed Savers Network, the Yarra Valley Bee Group and Warburton Environment Group.
Relax and enjoy a wood-fired pizza matched with something new … a solar-brewed Kombucha tea while you listen to the talented line-up including Marlee Nebaur, Black Bug City, Woody’s World and Club of Rome.
The kids will love the chance to create their own scarecrow and take part in planting and other fun activities during the day.
The fair, from 10am to 5pm on Sunday, 5 October, is a great time to discover, or re-discover, ECOSS.
ECOSS is at 711 Old Warburton Road, Wesburn. Visit www.ecoss.org.au for more information.
