The need for good mental health is what lead to the creation of Seed. We promote Mental Health Month in October by providing a range or free or low cost activities that support good mental health and wellbeing.
See below for what is happening this year!
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A monthly gardening day is held on the first Saturday of every month. Join this group if you want to learn more about our gardening techniques or if you want to contribute by volunteering at the garden. Seasonal garden tasks are completed at these events.
Starting at 9.30am and finishing at 11.30, just in time for cake and a cuppa.
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At the workshop we’ll be discussing:
Selecting best varieties, Propagation techniques, Companion planting, Growing tips, Fertilisers, Composting, Pest and Disease control and there will be a Q &A.
Participants can pot up tomato seedlings and take some home.
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Is the stress of daily life getting you down?
Need to disconnect from your screen and plug into nature?
Want to clear your mind but struggle with regular meditation?
The medicine of the forest is waiting!
Come and experience the practice of Shinrin Yoku (or Forest Bathing) at Sale Botanic Gardens. This is a FREE event for Seed Community Garden during Mental Health Month. Read more about Forest Bathing at www.metaphoricallyspeaking.com.au/nature-therapy/RSVP essential on 0417 927 657 or lucy@metaphoricallyspeaking.com.au
Please arrive 10 minutes before our start time of 9am at the front gate of Seed Community Garden.
This event suits all abilities, fitness levels and ages 14+More event info here
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Join prop group on the second Sunday of each month at Seed. Here you will see and learn first-hand how our seedlings are grown!
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This introductory workshop will introduce you to herbs you can grow at home to promote your mental health and well-being.
This session will include:
- how to grow and prepare your herbs
- suggestions for particular mental health issues
- morning tea with freshly picked herbal teas
- identification walk around the Seed Community Garden
- a free plant to take home
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Sound Bath Meditation to support mental well-being. This outdoor session offers a chance to pause, reconnect with yourself, and experience the healing power of sound in nature.
Click here to find out more
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Gippsland Uniting welcome you to their garden playgroup every Tuesday and Friday during the school term. Meet Kerry and the team from 10am until 11.30am where your little ones can enjoy playtime in the garden.
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Every Tuesday during term time Patty and the guys meet in the Garden from 1pm until 3pm.
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Wednesdays and Fridays Gillian welcomes you to join her Taichi classes. Light and gentle exercises for all age and ability.
Wednesday 1pm until 2pm
Friday 1.30pm until 2.30pm
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Thursday afternoons, during termtime, Gippsland Uniting Volunteers take you for a guided walked around the lakes area. Starting at Seed and finishing for tea and coffee at the garden and some light gardening.
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Join us as we learn essential skills to support safety in our community. Thanks to Wellington Shire Council we are holding a first aid course on 18th Oct and mental health awareness training on 29th Oct.
Both to be held at Nakunbalook, next door to Seed Community Garden. Book now to secure your spot!
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Back again better than ever, Seed's Community Picnic on Sat 26th Oct from 12pm till 4pm.
