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Was that a frog or cricket you heard? Check out our video matching the photos of the 20 frogs of the Blue Mountains Mountains with their calls so you can learn the difference. View our exhibition, learn how to use the FrogID app, and how to build a frog pond and frog hotel, at our workshop this Saturday 5 April at 9am. Bookings via via link in profile. You can view our full video on YouTube (link in profile). Subscribe for more great content. #frogs #bluemountainsfrogs #planetaryhealth #katoomba #frogcalls #exhibition #workshop ...

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Did you know that this is a Screaming Tree Frog, and that there are at least 20 different known frogs in the Blue Mountains? Join our workshop on Saturday 5 April to view all of them at the Planetary Health Centre, and learn how to use the FrogID app to record and identify their calls. We’ll also be demonstrating how to build a pond or frog hotel to increase habitat for them. Reserve your spot in the workshop here (link in profile):
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-frogs-of-the-blue-mountains-tickets-1281801285149
Photo: Alexander Dudley
@frogidaus

#frogs #bluemountainsfrogs #screamingtreefrog #planetaryhealth #skillshare #habitat #froghabitat #frogcalls #katoomba #bluemountains
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We are starting Saturday morning T`ai-chi and Qigong at 8am on Saturday 5 April at the Planetary Health Centre.

Places are limited so bookings essential here (link in profile): https://bit.ly/3Rn9RzY

T`ai-chi and Qigong routines can increase mobility and strength, improve immunity and help build an inner calm - a great way to start the weekend!

The monthly practice at the Planetary Health Centre is suitable for people with a little or lots of experience. Join us on the 1st Saturday of the month at 8 am, to nourish your body, mind and spirit or 3 treasures (in Chinese, Jing, Chi and Shen, or San Bao)

Virginia Field is an experienced trainer of T`ai-chi/Qigong, with more than 30 years experience.

This activity is the first in a full day of Skillshare activities at the Centre:
8am T`ai-chi and Qigong
9am-3pm Fashion Upcycling
9am Frogs of the Blue Mountains and how to help them
10am-1pm How to Build a Survival Garden in the Blue Mountains
1.30-4.30pm Planetary Health Bushcare
Contact Lis on 0407 437 553 for more information.
#taichi #qigong #innercalm #mobility #personalhealth #planetaryhealth #katoomba #bluemountains #planetaryhealthcentre
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We are looking for a Professional Conference & Events Organiser to join our team at the Planetary Health Centre! If you`re keen to make a difference and demonstrate how events can be run sustainably and help inspire change, we`d love you to work with us! Applications close 30 March. Scroll down to learn more here (link in profile): https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/jobs and ring Lis on 0407 437 553 if you`d like to discuss. Please share if you know anyone who might be interested! #jobs #hiring #conferenceorganiser #eventsorganiser #planetaryhealth #careers #inspiringchange #sustainableevents #applynow ...

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It`s only just over a week until the Blue Mountains Interfaith Gathering at the Planetary Health Centre on Sunday 30 March. We`ll be sharing spirituality and care for the environment in these challenging times with music, ideas and ceremony ... starting with a smoking ceremony at 1.45pm. The event is free but please book here (link in profile): https://bit.ly/3Fw8RqB

#planetaryhealth #bluemountains #interfaith #katoomba #interfaithgathering #smokingceremony #ceremony
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The stories we share determine the direction of our culture. That`s why the Blue Mountains Planetary Health Initiative has established news in every neighbourhood to share the inspiring ways both council and community are taking action for a healthier planet. Check out this interview with Belinda Coates in the Katoomba Area Local News story: "Towards Zero Waste Hero" (link in profile): https://bit.ly/4hLnNOW
#towardszerowaste #bluemountains #katoombalocalnews #planetaryhealth #hyperlocalnews #solutionsmedia #saynotoplastic
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