Earth Kids

03 Jul 2009 - 31 Jan 2010

A logo with a tree made out of hands

The second Earth Kids event was held in Koonwarra on Sunday, 24 January 2010.
FULL REPORT IN THE NEWS SECTION OF THIS WEBSITE.

The Report from the first Earth Kids day is at the bottom of this page.

The Program

Directions to Koonwarra and other information

South Gippsland event EARTH KIDS - opportunity to have fun and learn together to sustain this generation sustainably!

This school holidays if you are looking for a day trip from Melbourne on the Sunday before Australia Day, live in Gippsland and its glorious surrounds or if you are holidaying at Inverloch, Philip Island, or Wilson Prom then bring the family and join us for an amazing experience.

With presentations and information for adults, music entertainment and great activities for kids scheduled for the Sunday 24^th January 2010 from 9am to 3pm, this is more than a market!

It costs $2 for adults and kids under 18 are FREE. Held in the Koonwarra Hall the event flows through the township that is located corner South Gippsland Highway & Koonwarra-Inverloch Road, Koonwarra.

A key attraction is Aunty Rozzy (Ros Tesoriero), who is leading a veggie revolution encouraging children to eat vegetables, learn and be active. Aunty Rozzy will perform together with the stars of her engaging Aunty Rozzy ® books and cd series: mascots Perry the Parrot and Harriette the Rabbit, who will entertain us with the inspiring music from Nanna's Carrots and The Incredible Edible Alphabet. Ros engages children with her infectious music and words and all the while making veggies appear interesting and more appealing to children as they have fun. Its kind of like MTV for kids and it tends to draw the big kids in too!

Maria from the Peaceful Gardens Organic Cooking School will be conducting a cooking demonstration at the Cooking School at 2:00 pm on "Healthy Lunch Box Ideas" for going back to school. Recipes will be available.

CFA staff will be available to answer any questions with all the new changes and help residents and visitors stay safe through this high fire danger season.

Our rice mulch supplier will be hosting a ‘Needle in Haystack' activity with pink rice mulch, art and craft activities, Mainly Music will be parachuting more song and dance fun, kite flying, kids planting activity at the nursery, stalls selling pre-loved clothing, toys, cleaning products that use no chemicals and have kid size gloves, organic products and produce, even hand made stationary. Local businesses offering demonstrations and specials such as 10 min back and shoulder massage for $10 and free half hour talk at midday on ‘Keeping yourself and your family healthy sustainably' at Escentials.

Learn why organic is better for your health and the planet. Find composting answers for living in an apartment or any space, even for time poor carers. Learn how to grow your own vegetables and fruits organically with any available space.

New products and resource information that embrace the principles of raising this generation sustainably and help carers as role models with their choices on practical solutions are also available.

Raffle supported by local businesses and stall-holders with fantastic prizes to be held:

1^st prize - Generous hamper provided by Koonwarra businesses

2^nd prize - Portrait Sitting and 11 x 14 inch print by Brenner Liana Photography (value $300)

3^rd Prize - Two bales of Rice mulch by Aussie Rice Mulch with select Eco-organic products.

Winners will be drawn and announced at 2.45pm at the event.

Still opportunity to fit in more stalls, don't delay - contact 0419 353 494 now!!

Koonwarra is the small town with a big heart located en-route to Wilson Prom on the South Gippsland Highway(approximately 10 minutes from Leongatha, 30 minutes from Inverloch, an hour and half from Melbourne). www.koonwarra.com.au

Aunty Rozzy is available for media interviews: Jane Harris 8506 1620 / jane@stylecounsel.com.au. Please visit www.auntyrozzy.com for interactive games and further information.

All Event Enquiries: Melanie Cole 0419 353 494 / info@theoutsidebit.com.au

See the flyer .

There is still time for you to book a stall

Melanie from The Outside Bit says "There is still time for community organisations to become involved, groups to promote their services and individuals to book a stall in the Koonwarra Hall or in the Memeorial Park to sell pre-loved items such as babies' and children's equipment, clothing, toys and books.

Contact Melanie on 0419 353 494 or info@theoutsidebit.com.au

What a wonderful success the first Earth Kids event was!!

Cr Bob Newton officially opened the event. He kindly paid for the Hall rental for this day and the event to be held in January. Thank you Councillor Bob. Koonwarra appreciates your continued support of our community.

Over 100 adults and many kids braved the cold, wet weather to attend and fun and learning were certainly part of their experience.

Children holding up a multi coloured kits

Kids delighted in sourcing preloved toys, making origami, drawing masterpieces, building, planting veggie seedlings. The adults became young at heart and joined in the afternoon music session with drums, parachute and hula skirts. This was a great hit with everyone.

Many people valued the information and demonstration sessions. These included

What chemicals are used in growing cotton and processing it into what we wear.
Adrian Ward presented information on Quality Foods Systems and provided interesting data on this topic.
Tony Hellier offered many solutions to grow your own food and composting solutions.
Renae Carmody from Artzillery did a fantastic job with the art activities.
Johanna Haasjes spoke on Voices 4 Justice and gave an origami demonstration.

Demonstrating the way to plant up a tube

A cooking demomstration

Stallholders shared their various stories and products such as

Launch of Planet Pixie - organic cotton doll with recycle packaging that fully compostable.
Recycle denim bags.
Hire for baby, preloved toys and children's goods.
Body Shop products.
Enjo cleaning systems.
Kids Gear that get excess stock and recycles coat hangers.
Organic Boy/Girl that has Australian made clothing, has cardboard hangers and pays $1 for you to return the price/product label.
Handmade garments.
Bamboo clothing.

A happy stallholder

The CFA answered a lot of questions about building requirements and safety concerns.

Wonderful support was given by volunteers and local business making this a memorable day for all.

Thomas Hellier selling items on a trading table

Earth Kids was such a success that the majority of stall holders have already expressed an interest to return on Sunday 24 January 2010 for the second event!