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New Kitchen Gardens
The little Ecolodge Kitchen Garden has been such a success that it has outgrown the courtyard! We have begun work on a huge new garden behind the Ecolodge which will provide fresh organic vegetables -making for very special dining experiences.
The first bed has been ploughed (very evenly - it is nice having a ploughing champion in the family) and the tea tree hedgerow has been planted. This autumn we will crop a few legumes to fix nitrogen into the soils and then the vegies will be away.
We are planning organic gardening and cooking workshops in the future - please contact us if you are interested in being involved!
A New Arrival
Lizzie and Shayne are delighted to announce the arrival of Tess! Tess was born at home on 31st October (just in time for Shayne's birthday on 1st November!) weighing 6lb 9oz (2.9kg). She is a wonderful, happy little baby and is already learning all about the bush and the beautiful wildlife. We are so excited she is here at last!
An international perspective
Cat, Lisa and Lesley completed their Masters in Wildlife Biology and Conservation at Napier University in Edinburgh in 2007 and are now travelling the world to gain experience and contribute to wildlife conservation. Monkeys, Pumas, Tuatara, Kaka and now Koalas - their wildlife husbandry skills are amazing! This wonderful team joined us over Spring and we wish them well as they continue on their adventure.
Sustainable horticulture - congratulations Holly!
studies in Horticulture at Geelong's Gordon Institute and for winning the President's Medal. Holly has designed a superb organic vegetable garden at the Cape Otway Centre from which we harvest seasonal produce. Holly creates magnificent menus and dinners from the fresh fruits, herbs and vegetables. "I am very strong in my principles and values and tread lightly on the earth" said Holly. We are planning to develop a Sustainability Learning Centre and Holly will be leading kitchen garden classes. "I would like to help people to understand more about not only growing their own food but also knowing what to do with it."Australian Geographic Society Conservation Award 2007
We are honoured to have been awarded the Conservation Award and are deeply grateful to the Australian Geographic Society for their support and encouragement. We look forward to working together for the future of Australia's natural heritage.
