This workshop introduces participants to the diversity and curiosities of the fungi kingdom with a focus on edible species.
It includes an interactive and illustrated seminar exploring the natural and cultural history of the major fungal groups, presenting both Australian and European perspectives on fungi as food, a hands-on identification session where participants will learn how to identify fungi (participants are encouraged to bring along fungal specimens for this session) and a foray to search for fungi of interest.
A sumptuous three-course mushroom-inspired lunch will be prepared and presented by chef, Michael de Jong, accompanied by a glass of Ellender Estate wine. Time: 10:30 – 16:00 Cost: 155- Bookings: 5348 7785 or jenny@ellenderwines.com.au
An introduction by Alison Pouliout to the diversity and curiosities of the fungi kingdom with a focus on edible species. It includes an interactive and illustrated seminar exploring the natural and cultural history of the major fungal groups, presenting both Australian and European perspectives on fungi as food.
The seminar will be followed by a hands-on identification session where participants will learn how to identify fungi. Participants are encouraged to bring along fungal specimens for this session.
A mushroom-inspired feast will then be prepared and presented by chef, Michael de Jong. After lunch we’ll take a leisurely stroll around the winery and nearby bushland in search of fungi.
LOCATION: Ellender Estate, 260 Green Gully Road, Glenlyon CONTACT NAME: Jenny Ellender PHONE: 0353487785 EMAIL: jenny@ellenderwines.com.au WEB: http://www.ellenderwines.com.au/Upcoming-Events.php
Mastering Mushrooms - Workshop and Cooking Class
Friday, 3 May 2013
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
An introduction by Alison Pouliot to the diversity and curiosities of the fungi kingdom with a focus on edible species, followed on by an incredible cooking class with Chef, Michael de Jong who will share with you his trade secrets on the wonders of cooking fungi. The day includes an interactive and illustrated seminar exploring the natural and cultural history of the major fungal groups, presenting both Australian and European perspectives on fungi as food. The seminar will be followed by a hands-on identification session where participants will learn how to identify fungi. Participants are encouraged to bring along fungal specimens for this session.
LOCATION: Ellender Estate, 260 Green Gully Road, Glenlyon CONTACT NAME: Jenny Ellender PHONE: 0353487785 EMAIL: jenny@ellenderwines.com.au WEB: http://www.ellenderwines.com.au/Upcoming-Events.php
Mastering Mushrooms - Fungi Identification Workshop and Cooking Demonstration
Friday, 3 May 2013
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
This workshop introduces participants to the diversity and curiosities of the fungi kingdom with a focus on edible species.
It includes an interactive and illustrated seminar exploring the natural and cultural history of the major fungal groups, presenting both Australian and European perspectives on fungi as food.
The workshop includes a hands-on identification session where participants will learn how to identify fungi (participants are encouraged to bring along fungal specimens).
Chef, Michael de Jong will conduct an interactive cooking demonstration and participants will then enjoy a sumptuous three-course lunch accompanied by a glass of Ellender Estate wine. Participants will receive notes and recipes.
Australia’s only international Booktown host the Clunes Booktown Festival over the weekend of 4-5 May, offering up tens of thousands of second-hand, collectable and new books. The town’s eight permanent book stores will be joined by around 50 visiting book traders, offering a weekend of book browsing unmatched anywhere in Australia and all set against a genuine gold-era streetscape. The popular writers’ program will feature Kate Grenville, Ramona Koval and Gary Crew over the weekend with Anne Summers speaking on Sunday. New this year will be a Booktown eve event on Friday 3 May which will feature Peter Fitzsimons speaking about his new book Eureka. Bring the family and explore the world of Alice in Wonderland as part of the Children’s Booktown program. See for yourself why this festival now attracts more than 15,000 visitors and experience the town’s old-world atmosphere enlivened by street theatre, food, wine, music and books!. Festival Badge $5, Families $15.
LOCATION: Clunes WEB: http://www.clunesbooktownfestival.com.au
A Sense for Mushrooms - Fungi Identification Workshop
Saturday, 4 May 2013
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
This workshop encourages participants to take a sensory approach to exploring and identifying fungi.
Participants will become familiar with the major characteristics used to identify fungi with a focus on some of the more easily identifiable edible species.
The workshop includes an illustrated and interactive seminar introducing participants to the diversity of the fungal kingdom.
This will be followed by a hands-on identification session where participants will handle and identify fungi. Participants are encouraged to bring along fungal specimens for this session. Following a pizza lunch provided by Ellender Estate, we will head out to various habitat types to search for fungi of interest in their natural environments. Participants will be provided with supplementary notes. Time: 10:30 – 16:00 Cost: 120- Bookings: 5348 7785 or jenny@ellenderwines.com.au
LOCATION: Glenlyon CONTACT NAME: Alison Pouliot PHONE: 0439764344 EMAIL: alison@alisonpouliot.com WEB: http://www.alisonpouliot.com
A Sense of Mushrooms
Saturday, 4 May 2013
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
A sensory approach to exploring and identifying fungi. How do we describe the main scents of fungi and how can their various textures help us to identify different species? Participants will become familiar with the major characteristics used to identify fungi with a focus on some of the more easily identifiable edible species.
The workshop includes an illustrated and interactive seminar introducing participants to the diversity of the fungal kingdom. This will be followed by a hands-on identification session where participants will handle and identify fungi. Participants are encouraged to bring along fungal specimens for this session. After a pizza lunch from the wood-fired oven, we will head out to various habitat types to search for fungi of interest in their natural environments. Participants will be provided with supplementary notes.
LOCATION: Ellender Estate, 260 Green Gully Road, Glenlyon CONTACT NAME: Jenny Ellender PHONE: 0353487785 EMAIL: jenny@ellenderwines.com.au WEB: http://www.ellenderwines.com.au/Upcoming-Events.php
Under an Autumn Sky at Lavandula
Sunday, 5 May 2013
to Friday, 31 May 2013
The Picturesque grounds of Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm will play host to a spectacular display of local sculptures. More than 30 local sculptors will be exhibiting their work along a designated Sculpture Trail. With map in hand, you are encouraged to follow the winding path through the gardens in search of these magnificent works. The event will run for a month, but at the opening on the 5 May coinciding with Lavandula's Autumn Harvbest Festival you'll be able to meet the makers to learn how these wonderful creations came to life. Many of the works will be on sale.
LOCATION: Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm CONTACT NAME: Jack or Carol PHONE: 5476 4393 WEB: mail@lavandula.com.au
Foray among the Funguses – An Autumn Wander in the Wombat Forest
Sunday, 5 May 2013
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us for a three hour forest wander through several different habitat types to explore the amazing diversity of fungi in the Wombat Forest.
The region is recognised as a fungal hotspot and hundreds of species have been documented, with many more waiting to be discovered or named. Fungi play a vital role in maintaining the health of the forests and as we wander, the importance of fungi and the characteristics used to identify them will be discussed.
This foray will go ahead regardless of weather so be sure to bring a warm coat, sturdy shoes and perhaps a flask of warm tea! Time: 1-4pm Cost: 25- Please send expressions of interest directly to Alison at alison@alisonpouliot.com
LOCATION: Trentham CONTACT NAME: Alison Pouliot PHONE: 0439764344 EMAIL: alison@alisonpouliot.com WEB: http://www.alisonpouliot.com
Daylesford and District Historical Society Sunday Lecture Series 2013
Sunday, 5 May 2013
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Dr Gwen Pascoe, the author of Long Views and Short Vistas Victoria’s nineteenth-century public botanic gardens will be our guest speaker. A horticultural historian, Dr Pascoe will deliver an entertaining and informative talk about the historical context and cultural circumstances which saw the growth of public botanical gardens in 19th Century in Victoria, our own Daylesford gardens included. The talk will be illustrated with historic and contemporary photos and images.
LOCATION: Daylesford Museum, 100 Vincent Street
An Autumn feast and fundraiser with Richard Di Natali
Tuesday, 7 May 2013
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The organic three course feast will be held at Captains Creek Organic Cellar Door in Blampied and ticket proceeds will provide valuable financial support to Steph Hodgins -May federal election campaign. Seats are limited and bookings are essential.
An Autumn Feast and Fundraiser with special guests Senator Richard Di Natale and Greens Senate Candidate, Janet Rice. Tuesday 7 May 7.00pm Captains Creek Organic Winery, Kangaroo Hills Rd, Blampied RSVP by Monday 6 May, 0438 847 525 70 dollars per person for a three course organic feast with a complimentary glass of bubbles as you mingle with our Greens Senator and Senate-hopeful.
This is sure to be a wonderful night, don't miss out - book now.
Dr Richard Di Natale is not just our Greens Senator for Victoria and Health Spokesperson, he is also a doctor and public health expert.
A great day to celebrate the 150th birthday of the Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens: am Back-to-Daylesford, picnic lunch, official ceremony, parade and entertainments
LOCATION: Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens, Central Springsd Road, Daylesford CONTACT NAME: Gael Shannon PHONE: 5348 2201 EMAIL: kilmaley@mmnet.com.au
The Great Trentham Spudfest!
Saturday, 18 May 2013
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
SPUDTASTIC fun, food, music, games, entertainment and activities galore! You'd never guess potatoes could be this much fun!
The annual Great Trentham Spudfest is in its sixth exciting year and all the fun and games will take over the town on Saturday 18 May 2013. This festival is a wonderful way to celebrate the spirit of the community and recognise Trentham's potato-growing heritage.
Once again, the usually shy, humble and bashful potato bursts free from life underground and basks in the limelight for festivities in its honour.
Spudfest is an opportunity for visitors and the local community to join in a number of exciting spud activities and have a spudtastic time. There will be something for everyone.
Interested in becoming a stallholder? We give priority to local businesses and community organisations, stallholders with potato related products or services, and stallholders with good quality, innovative products or services.
Interested in becoming a volunteer? Come and be part of this fabulous event and meet new people, learn and develop new skills, laugh, have fun and fall in love with potatoes!
Walk Safely to School Day is an annual, national event that encourages all primary school students to walk safely, and commute actively, to school. Now in its fourteenth year, this community event promotes better attitudes to road safety, health, public transport and the environment. Parents and carers are encouraged to walk their children to school on Friday 24 May 2013. For more info and to discover the best walking route to your school visit: www.walk.com.au.
WEB: http://www.walk.com.au
A Mushroom Encounter - Fungi Workshop and Feast
