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Sustainable House Day, April 21, 2024

Come and visit us for Sustainable House Day at The Cape, on Sunday, April 21st, from 10 AM to 4 PM!!

You will have the ability to explore four amazing homes at The Cape; The Coast, Strait House, Eco Beach House, and Karkawarri all feature unique designs that incorporates advanced sustainable technologies, including passive solar design, solar energy systems, and rainwater collection, all integrated to create living spaces that are both innovative and comfortable.

Whilst you are exploring The Cape, pop down to The Cape Community Farm and say hi, purchase some freshly harvested produce or some seedlings to take home and grow.

For more information and to book tickets to view the homes please go to https://sustainablehouseday.com/.

Come and visit The Cape Community Farm

The Cape Community Farm will be open between 10.30am-3.30pm on Sunday April 21, for Sustainable House Day. Come and say hi, learn bout community farming and purchase some locally grown produce or seedlings!

Saturday, 13 April – Koala Planting 2.2

WHEN: Saturday, 13th April, 2024 at 1.30pm;

WHERE: We will be meeting at the beach end of Sunlight Bvld;

WHAT: Phase 2.2 is the continuation of the Koala project; the creation of a koala corridor to help provide food and shelter for our Koala population along with a diverse habitat for the local native animals. We will be planting mini-forests in multiple plots between Sunlight Bvld and Wilsons Road;

WHAT TO BRING: Dress in working/gardening clothes and enclosed footwear, bring gardening gloves, protective eye wear, a hat (or beanie!), gardening tools (but don’t worry, we will have some), some water to keep you hydrated along with a sense of spirit and fun;

The planting should take a couple of hours depending on the number of people. If you have any questions, would like to be involved on the day or become a custodian for a mini-forest plot please contact John Godfrey

Tuesday, April 2 – Koala Project Planting

WHEN: Tuesday 2nd April, 2024 at 9.30am;

WHERE: We will be meeting at the beach end of Sunlight Bvld;

WHAT: Phase 2 is the continuation of the Koala project; the creation of a koala corridor to help provide food and shelter for our Koala population along with a diverse habitat for the local native animals. We will be planting mini-forests in multiple plots between Sunlight Bvld and Wilsons Road;

WHAT TO BRING: Dress in working/gardening clothes and enclosed footwear, bring gardening gloves, protective eyewear, a hat (or beanie!), gardening tools (but don’t worry, we will have some), some water to keep you hydrated along with a sense of spirit and fun;

AFTER: Stay and enjoy a casual BBQ. Please bring a plate to share (some sausages will be provided).
If you have any questions, would like to be involved on the day or become a custodian for a mini-forest plot please contact John Godfrey

More information to come on the secondary planting day on Saturday March 13, 2024.

Saturday, 30 March – The Cape friendlies

Where: The Cape sports precinct

When: Easter Saturday, 30 March from 4pm

What: Come join us for some Easter fun; a game of pickleball, bocce, Finska, bowls or maybe just a chat! Please bring something to drink and a plate to share.

Good Friday 29 March– Kids Easter Egg Hunt

Where: The Cape Playground

When: Good Friday (29 March) 9.30am

What: Easter Egg hunt for The Cape kids and families followed by a play at the park.
Please drop off some chocolate eggs to share in the Easter egg hunt by Thursday 28th March to Kim (20 Seastar Street – entrance on Moonshadow).

The Cape Community Farm Open Day

Come and visit us at the farm open day on Sunday October 22 from 11am – 2pm.

There will be tours, workshops, veggies and seedlings for sale, a sausage sizzle, kids’ activities and lots of lovely people to talk to.

We look forward to seeing you.

In the mean time if you have any questions or would like further information, please email the farmer farmer@liveatthecape.com.au.