A playful, interactive workshop utilising games, nature exploration, original songs and art-marking to foster curiosity and learn about the diversity and ecological needs of bees and other insects. For youngsters 0 to 5 years and their caregivers. Facilitator Amelie Ecology is an ecologist, educator and musician based in Blackheath who loves to connect young people … Read more
Rejoice in the resilience of our community! What histories of resilience have happened in the past? What resilience brings us together today? What do our imaginations hold for our region in the future? We want to amplify our stories of community resilience and transformative actions in response to climate-change driven destabilisation. The Sydney Environment Institute … Read more
BYO sewing machine, help us out with non-sewing jobs, such as cutting, ironing screenprinting and putting kits together or just check out what we do over a cuppa. BYO keep cup – morning tea provided. Follow the signs from the Korowal School carpark. Boomerang Bags is a global grassroots movement connecting and empowering local communities … Read more
BYO sewing machine, help us out with non-sewing jobs, such as cutting, ironing screenprinting and putting kits together or just check out what we do over a cuppa. BYO keep cup – morning tea provided. Follow the signs from the Korowal School carpark. Boomerang Bags is a global grassroots movement connecting and empowering local communities … Read more
The Living Future Insitute of Australia is part of the global movement revolutionising the built environment with buildings, infrastructure and community spaces that are more than green, but regenerative. We would like to invite Blue Mountains community members to a free public talk on biophilic design – the practice of connecting people and the natural … Read more
Leura Public School hosts a Spring Fair and Open Day to celebrate the launch of the Yanema Budjery Gumada walking trail around the school that features 14 unique sites of cultural, ecological and historical significance. The trail name means ‘walk with good spirit’ and was chosen by Darug artist and cultural educator Leanne Tobin, whose … Read more
Pre-Loved Fashion Market, Performances & Street Art Coming to Springwood In September! Stomping Ground: Rummage & Roam, is a free community event taking place in Springwood on Saturday 17 September. Stomping Ground: Rummage & Roam will present a vibrant pre-loved clothing and vintage fashion market with creative, eco-friendly workshops and local maker stalls offering a … Read more
Let’s get together and celebrate! We’ve come through a tough time together lately… We’ve had a year or two like no other, and we’re still standing! We’veseen neighbours reaching out to each other offering support and friendship, and that deserves to be celebrated. How can we gettogether in our neighbourhoods to enjoy our community bond … Read more
A headline Festival of Resilience event – ReIMAGINE is a community-led forum of ideas, discussion and practical workshops focussed on community resilience and transformation
The Festival of Resilience recognises that Dharug and Gundungurra Traditional Owners have a continuous and deep connection to their Country and that this is of great cultural significance to Aboriginal people, both locally and in the region.
Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.
The Festival of Resilience is a partnership between Resilient Blue Mountains and the Blue Mountains City Council.
Seed funding for the Festival of Resilience has been provided through the NSW State Government Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Fund.
