THE growing popularity of sustainability on the Surf Coast has spawned a new event, Build Grow Live
Surf Coast Energy Group (SCEG) and Danawa Community Garden have organised the event as a break from traditional sustainable house days.
SCEG president Pat Onesta said the event would “celebrate the wealth of sustainable living happening in Torquay and the surrounding region”.
The event would showcase three professionally designed “eco residences”, Freshwater Creek Free Range Egg Farm and Surf Coast Shire’s civic precinct, he said.
Spring Creek Reserve’s Danawa Community Garden would host stalls and workshops as part of the event.
“We wanted to bring a more holistic aspect to the event by expanding sustainable house day to include local food growing and production,” Mr Onesta said.
“You’ll be able to find out first-hand how some of the amazing foods grown in the region are produced with presentations by the growers and makers, learn the 10 steps to an ecological garden and explore a range of stalls showcasing renewable energy, container building, natural building and landscape design.
“Stalls selling homemade treats, bush cubby building for the kids, along with food and music are all part of the mix.”
All proceeds from the 25 October event would support SCEG and Danawa sustainable events and initiatives.
Mr Onesta said more information and tickets were available at sceg.org.au.
