Earth Care. People Care. Fair Share.

Join our panel of garden and earth care gurus for a lively discussion about the spiritual dimension of tending our gardens and the earth.

Refreshments will be served.

RSVP for catering purposes: melissa@stjames.org.au

Meet our panellists:

Debbie Bassingthwaighte: Motivated by vivid childhood memories of tasting food plucked fresh from the garden, Debbie is a teacher, designer and president of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc., who enjoys growing, preserving, and cooking abundant organic produce. Debbie is deeply interested in permaculture-inspired resilience and abundance and feels consciously interconnected with nature and community in her productive edible garden that nourishes family, friends, and wildlife.

Ahri Tallon: Ahri is a youth worker, community organiser and community development worker based in Toowoomba, Queensland. Ahri has always worked in community projects and organisations trying to create a more connected, thriving and sustainable world. He is passionate about working with young people, supporting healthy organisations and preserving our planet for future generations. Ahri joined the Darling Downs Environmental Council after working with youth at risk, setting up and running a charity providing skills development and mentoring. 

Angie Mooney: Angie works remotely for St John’s Anglican Cathedral Brisbane. She lives with her partner and 3 chooks on a bush block near Murphy’s creek. They live off grid in a self-built tiny home. Her academic adventures have included environmental science and theology. Her work life adventures include working in a nursery, land and water conservation officer and youth worker. She has a strong connection to the land and is an ally for First Nations justice.

Our Moderator is Dawn Currey, a science teacher and third order Franciscan.