NW Ecofest 9 April At Ulverstone

NW Ecofest 9 April at Ulverstone

By Tasmanian Times

Posted on 17 March 2022

The only one of its kind in north-west Tasmania, Ecofest is an environmentally friendly one-day festival focused on working together towards a sustainable future for all of us.

After two long years of isolation and lockdowns, Ecofest is a rare opportunity to remember what it is like to come together as a community and work towards a positive future.

The theme for 2022 is “Community Resilience – Together, we do make a difference”. We were inspired by the many stories of groups worldwide who are not relying on government initiatives to do something for our planet but instead leading our communities into a sustainable and safer future. This year we are partnering with Rethink waste to offer a repair cafe for festival goers

The festival of 9 April 2022 is a community event and an initiative of the North West Environment Centre (NWEC) – a not-for-profit organization which aims to inspire a new perspective on our relationship with the environment and each other.

At Ecofest you are guaranteed to learn something new and connect with local providers, thinkers and businesses. Why not indulge in some quality local food and relax while listening to some of the best music the north-west has to offer. There will be activities for the kids and presentations. You can also take an electric car for a test drive on the day. The festival runs at 9.30 to 16.00 at Camp Clayton near Ulverstone.

Here in the north-west this event will bring our community together to make positive/ sustainable/ enduring changes to all of us who care about our planet and our future on it.

This will be a ticketed event, please find links on facebook: ecofesttas or on our website: www.ecofesttas.com.au

Tickets will also available at the gate. $10 adult , $7 concession , Under 16 free https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=872434&

Presenters

Lyndal Thorne – Natural Burials
Rees Campbell – Bush foods
Brian Shearston – Community Radio
Teresa Beck-Swindale -Author -Travel in a suitcase
Emily Jones – Farmers for climate action
Trisha Striker – Modern Slavery
Colin Lawrence- Science show
Kin Kerze – Philosophical discussion
Theresa Hutton – Speed date an eco designer

Featuring local artists thoughout the day:

Terapin Puppet theatre – Tip duck -This is Jeremy’s big moment. He finally has an idea that will make him rich. I.B.I.S (International Bin Integration Services) will train birds commonly known as Tip Ducks to keep our world clean and tidy. Enter Ibsen, the world’s first rubbish-collecting Ibis.
Children’s activities all day with interactive play stations and science shows and story telling

Great local food vendors

Over 50 stalls including: