Northey Street City Farm

21/10/2026

MAKE A SUBMISSION ON THE BROMELTON INCINERATOR

Did you know that there are toxic incinerators proposed in Bromelton, near Beaudesert and one near Yatala in SEQ? The Bromelton one would burn 760,000 tonnes of waste a year, trucked in from as many as 11 SEQ councils.

‘Produce no waste’ is one of 12 permaculture principles. Incinerators are the opposite of this principle because they move us away from genuine solutions to a circular economy, while using terms like ‘waste to energy’ instead of 'incinerator' to greenwash their projects. Not only that, but they:

* produce about 1 tonne of highly toxic solid waste for every 4 tonnes of waste burnt;
* produce toxic emissions of PFAS (forever chemicals), dioxins, and others, which means that it won’t be safe to eat eggs from backyard chickens (or probably to eat homegrown produce) from 75-85km from the incinerator - this means most of Brisbane as well as Logan, the Gold Coast and the Scenic Rim;
* produce greenhouse emissions – the 17 waste incinerator projects already operating plus those planned for Australia would contribute more than 4 million tonnes of GHG emissions each year;
* use massive amounts of water – the Bromelton project is projected to use about 500,000L per day.

Submissions are now open to the Qld Coordinator General for the Bromelton project. To make a submission or engage with the campaign, see https://linktr.ee/noincineratorforscenicrim

16/10/2026

Have you heard about Yaamarra & Yarral (Sheaf and Stone) - a community-focussed, Indigenous-owned and led food sovereignty project?

Based in Kullawundhur (Caloundra), they are crowdfunding to get their project happening. Their first goal will allow them to get their production space licensed and finally get our stone-milled, naturally gluten-free flour out into the world. But the bigger dream goes well beyond flour. They’re working towards creating good food from Indigenous and ancient grains, building a micro-bakery and supporting the reawakening of Indigenous food systems. It’s also about looking at the way we grow food and care for Country. Native grasslands can support biodiversity, healthier soils and more resilient landscapes, while giving us an opportunity to rethink some of the grains we grow and eat in Australia. 🌾

We encourage our community to support this wonderful project.
Link to crowdfunder is here:

Yaamarra & Yarral (Sheaf and Stone) is a community-focussed Indigenous-owned and led food sovereignty project currently operating in a space that inspires cooperation, connection through the slow process of making sustainable food together and driving social change one grain at a time.

16/10/2026

We are excited to team up with as an All At Once Non-Profit Partner on his 2026 Summer Tour! Come see us at the Village Green in Brisbane at Riverstage on 6 & 7 November to connect, learn, and take action with us!

We also have 2x double passes to give away. Tag a friend with your preferred date to enter. Winners will be randomly selected at noon on Friday 23 October. And you'll need to respond to a DM from us within 24 hours to ensure your name (+1) gets on the door.

All At Once is Jack’s social action network connecting nonprofits with people who want to take action and give back to their community. All At Once promotes sustainable & equitable food systems, plastic free initiatives, healthy watersheds and more!

Get involved at allatonce.org and learn more about the tour at ➡️ jackjohnsonmusic.com

12/10/2026

Create a Productive Summer Veggie Garden! 😍🪴
Only 10 days left to book your spot in this introductory workshop! Learn about the huge variety of delicious tropical vegetable plants that are well adapted to the warmer and wetter part of the year in SEQ. 🌦️

During this workshop, you will:
🌿Get tips on propagating, planting, caring for and harvesting a range of summer sub-tropical vegies
📝Take home a recipe sheet for preparing and cooking some of the lesser-known varieties
🤩Tour our gardens and nursery to look at the tropical vegetables on display.

Dick Copeman, co-founder of Northey Street City Farm and a permaculture design expert, teams up with Lizzie Gallagher, award-winning horticulturist and leader of City Farm Nursery, to bring decades of hands-on growing, teaching and organic gardening expertise to this course.

Grow your own during our sub-tropical summer! 🙌
Saturday, 24 October 9am-12pm at Northey Street City Farm
Save your seat: https://events.humanitix.com/northey-summer-veg

08/10/2026

🧪🌿 Garden Ferments: The Witchy Brews 🌿🧪
Ever wanted to brew your own living fertiliser? Join Michael Wardle (Savour Soil Permaculture) for a hands-on dive into garden fermenting: a simple, natural way to cultivate local microorganisms and supercharge your soil.

With a decade of experience as a microbial gardener, Michael will show you how to turn everyday ingredients into powerful, organic ferments that bring your garden to life. 🌱✨

In this workshop you'll:
✅ Learn the origins & science behind garden fermenting
✅ Make your own aerobic and anaerobic ferments, hands-on
✅ Discover how to apply them for stunning garden results

No experience needed — just curiosity! Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned green thumb, this workshop will change the way you think about soil health.

📅 Sat 21 Nov | 1pm–4pm AEST
📍 Northey Street City Farm, Windsor QLD

💡 Bonus: Pair it with the morning "Hands-on Wicking Beds" workshop and get 20% off both tickets!

🎟️ https://events.humanitix.com/northey-garden-ferments

07/10/2026

🌱 Hands-On Wicking Beds Workshop 🌱
Want a garden that waters itself? Learn how to build a self-contained wicking bed with permaculture expert Michael Wardle (Savour Soil Permaculture)!

Wicking beds draw water up from a reservoir at the base straight to plant roots — meaning healthier growth, less mildew, and way less time spent watering. 💧

In this workshop you'll:
✅ Learn the science behind wicking systems
✅ Build your own wicking bed with guided, hands-on instruction
✅ Get tips on fine-tuning, maintenance & troubleshooting

📅 Sat 21 Nov | 9am–12pm
📍 Northey Street City Farm, Windsor QLD

💡 Bonus: Book the afternoon "Garden Ferments: the Witchy Brews" workshop too and get 20% off both tickets!

🎟️ https://events.humanitix.com/northey-wicking-beds

06/10/2026

Simple Fungi Cultivation!🍄 Ever wanted to grow your own gourmet mushrooms at home? Now's your chance! (Only 10 days left to sign up!)

Join fungi expert Heath Reid for a hands-on morning workshop, where you'll learn the basics of fungi cultivation.☺️

What you'll get:
🍄 Hands-on experience making your own grow container (to take home!)
🍄 A comprehensive grow guide
🍄 The knowledge and confidence to keep growing fungi for years to come

🎟️ Grab your tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/northey-shrooms

06/10/2026

💫THE POWER OF STORY for Educators & Leaders
Storytelling isn't just for the stage. It's one of the most powerful tools you have to inform, educate, and persuade.

Join storyteller Jenni Cargill-Strong for a professional development workshop, now expanded into two parts:

✒️Foundations of Storytelling (9am–12pm)
Learn how storytelling is effective and why, and how to use storytelling for education and advocacy.

🎙️Storytelling Practice (1pm–4pm)
Build on the morning's foundations, and start developing your own story, guided by Jenni in a safe, supportive group of peers.

✨ Choose the morning session only, or go deeper and stay for the whole day. ✨ Past participants can join for the afternoon session only. ✨

📅 Saturday 17th October 2026
🔗 Book now: https://events.humanitix.com/northey-story

05/10/2026

October's Permaculture Plant of the Month: The Mulberry!
This incredible tree deserves a spot in every food forest. 💜There are three varieties: the black mulberry (native to Persia), the white mulberry (China/Asia), and the red mulberry (native to the U.S./North America).

Growing 5–8 meters tall, the mulberry is deciduous, meaning it drops its leaves in winter to let the sun warm your space, then leafs back out in summer to give you cool, dappled shade.

And the uses?
🍇 Eat the fruit fresh, or dry it and grind it into flour
🐛 Feed the leaves to silkworms
🪵 Use the timber for furniture
📄 Turn the bark into paper

A true multi-purpose tree for any permaculture garden. Come down to City Farm Nursery and take one home! 🌱

📍 16 Victoria Street, Windsor
🕐 Tue–Sat: 8:30–12:30 | Sun: 7:30–12:00 | Mon & Holidays: Closed

01/10/2026

Earth Kids is an amazing program that brings kids aged 6–12 onto Northey Street City Farm to explore soil science, get hands-on with gardening, meet the local animals, and so much more. 🪱🐞🦎🪺

Throughout the program, children grow socially and emotionally: making friends, taking safe risks, and building problem-solving and decision-making skills. Earth Kids fosters a deep sense of connection to nature, while giving each child the space to develop that connection in their own way. 🌿

Earth Kids runs as both a three-day holiday program, as well as a six-week Wednesday homeschool program throughout the seasons.

✨The next Earth Kids program is Term 4 Homeschool, starting 21 October and runnng each Wednesday through 25 November. Bookings close 12 October, so make sure to sign up here:
https://events.humanitix.com/term4-2026-earth-kids-homeschool-program-wednesday-mornings