There are many gardening and healthy eating programs operating in Charles Sturt, from cooking and gardening programs in community centres, to mobile cooking demonstrations, to education programs in Community Gardens. Each of these programs have diverse objectives, and are targeted at diverse interests and diverse needs, but in their own way, they help us all to better understand how the food we eat makes its way from seeds in the ground to the meal on our dinner plate.
Community Centre gardening programs
Our five Community Centres and one Neighbourhood Centre regularly hold gardening and healthy eating related programs. As these programs are updated regularly, we encourage you to keep checking back at the Centres’ Timetable of Activities and Programs, or to contact your local Centre.
Highlights
Cheltenham Community Garden – Cheltenham Community Centre
The Cheltenham Community Garden is in great shape under the guidance of Volunteer Maija and the opportunity for more community involvement is now at hand!
If you wish to take an active role in helping to support Maija as she develops and maintains the garden, please contact the Centre on 8408 1390 and register your interest.
Bower Cottages Community Garden – Bower Cottages Community Centre
The Bower Cottages Community Development Officer is seeking expressions of interest from residents interested in establishing or helping to maintain a community garden at the Centre.
Please contact the Centre on 8408 1395.
The Herb Society of South Australia
The Herb Society of South Australia is a group that is open to all people interested in herbs and their uses. Everyone is welcome to join, attend meetings, become involved with specific groups such as the 'Seed Savers', specialise in specific plants, such as salvias, help with their garden maintenance programs at various gardens, and attend their Tagalong tours throughout the state.
The Herb Society runs several programs in Charles Sturt, including:
- Herb & Salvia Garden – Findon Community Centre
- Seed Savers – Findon Community Centre
- Herb Society Sensory Garden – Toogood Ave, Beverley (contact the Herb Society of SA for details).
Community Fruit and Vege Swaps
In January 2008, local residents in the Charles Sturt council area initiated a local "Community Fruit & Vege Swap" which brings together neighbours to share the abundance of their gardens as well as their ideas, knowledge, skills and good company.
For information on existing Fruit and Vege Swaps, or to start your own:
Community Garden programs
Charles Sturt’s Community Gardens often run programs and open days for non-members to come and try and to learn new skills. For more information, please contact the Community Gardens directly.