Spring Outdoors Spring Outdoors is an annual program including a range of online and outdoor experiences where you can connect, learn and protect our natural environment and biodiversity.
REthink Nillumbik Program The REthink Nillumbik Program is a series of fun, interactive workshops designed to create a more sustainable and liveable Nillumbik.
Plastic Free July Learn how to reduce single-use plastics in your home by coming to one of our free workshops.
Home Harvest - seed libraries and seed saving Celebrate the local food community in Nillumbik year round with seed libraries, community gardening workshops, food swaps and much more. Join the Home Harvest community!
Webinars on demand Find environment and sustainability videos and webinars. The range is huge - it covers threatened species, carbon farming, managing deer, nestboxes, fungi, sustainability and much more.
Backyard chooks for families 17 Apr 2025 A workshop for families with chook loving children over eight to learn the basics of backyard chicken keeping with our farmer Raewyn. Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , Animals, Kids & family, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Hurstbridge Edible Hub gardening sessions 17 Apr 2025 Garden volunteers meet weekly to plan or carry out work in the Hurstbridge Hub community garden. Join as a regular or casual garden volunteer, helping with general maintenance like sowing, planting, pruning, mulching, composting, and harvesting. Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Rd, Hurstbridge 3099 35 more dates Tagged as: , Environment, Health & Wellbeing
Reusable Nappy Workshop - April 23 Apr 2025 Register for a free workshop while saving money and reducing waste going to landfill. Following the workshop, Nillumbik residents can take home their own reusable nappy to try at home. Eltham Library, Panther Place, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , Environment, Health & Wellbeing, Kids & family
Draught proofing your home - Power Up Nillumbik 23 Apr 2025 Join us for a one-hour webinar focused on common draught proofing techniques to enhance your home’s comfort and energy efficiency. Tagged as: , Environment, Health & Wellbeing
Setting up a Worm Farm - Online 23 Apr 2025 A worm farm is one of the best ways to dispose of food scraps and produce vermi-juice (worm tea) and vermicast (worm castings) for use on the garden.Learn how to set up a worm farm and hear about the easiest methods to manage and care for these hard-working creatures. Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Electrification masterclass: Powering your home for the future 03 May 2025 Join us for an in-depth 2-hour electrification masterclass featuring expert presenters and a 30-minute Q&A with a qualified electrician and solar installer. Allwood Neighbourhood House, 50 Graysharps Rd, Hurstbridge 3099 Tagged as: , Council Information Session, Environment
Weekday Bird Walks - Temple Ridge Reserve 06 May 2025 This event offers a wonderful opportunity to observe and learn about local bird species in their natural habitat. Temple Ridge Reserve, 115 Bailey Gully Road, Hurstbridge 3099 Tagged as: , Animals, Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Energy Heroes - Rethink Nillumbik 10 May 2025 This deep-dive course is for people who already know a bunch of stuff about home energy efficiency but want to deepen their understanding in some areas. You may even want to learn the best approach for your own home, and share your knowledge with family, friends and community members Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095 1 more date Tagged as: , Environment
Nillumbik Repair Cafe 10 May 2025 A place to bring your broken items to receive a new lease on life. Don't ditch it: fix it! Takes place on the second Saturday of every month. Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Road, Hurstbridge 3099 6 more dates Tagged as: , Environment, Kids & family, Senior Events, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Watsons Creek Catchment strategic workshop 10 May 2025 Join us for a facilitated community workshop to help develop strategic actions for the Watsons Creek Catchment. This is your opportunity to contribute to local conservation efforts, protect biodiversity and improve the health of the catchment. Christmas Hills Mechanics Institute Hall, 787 Ridge Road, Christmas Hills 3775 Tagged as: , Council Information Session, Environment
Home Composting for Beginners 10 May 2025 In this introduction to composting workshop you will learn the basics of home composting including how to set one up and maintain it, the simple recipe for success, what to add and what not to add and talk about some of the common problems people experience. Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Liveable homes: Electrifying for winter - Power Up Nillumbik 15 May 2025 Join us for a hands-on, in-person event where we'll show you how to keep your home warm and energy-efficient all winter long. Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Road, Hurstbridge 3099 Tagged as: , Environment, Health & Wellbeing
REthink Nillumbik - Changing hearts, minds, and hands 17 May 2025 This workshop delves into the fascinating world of behavioural psychology, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to effectively inspire and empower others to adopt pro-environmental behaviours. Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , Environment, Health & Wellbeing
Gardening with Indigenous Plants 24 May 2025 Join us for a talk by Fiona on "Gardening with Indigenous Plants," where you will discover the benefits of incorporating native flora into your garden. Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095 2 more dates Tagged as: , Environment, Indigenous Events, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Propagation of Nillumbik Indigenous Plants 24 May 2025 Join us for a workshop by Fiona on "Propagation of Nillumbik Indigenous Plants" where you will learn propagation techniques for some local plants. Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , Environment, Indigenous Events, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Home Composting for Beginners - Online 28 May 2025 Turning organic waste into soil conditioner in this interactive online workshop run by the experienced team at Edendale. Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Emerging Weeds of Nillumbik 14 Jun 2025 Join us for an insightful community event exploring the emerging weed species in Nillumbik. Council’s biodiversity officers will discuss the latest weed threats, their impact on the environment, and practical strategies for identification and control Hurstbridge Hall, 974 Heidelberg-Kinglake Road, Hurstbridge 3099 Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Setting up a Worm Farm @ Edendale 14 Jun 2025 A worm farm is one of the best ways to dispose of food scraps and produce vermi-juice (worm tea) and vermicast (worm castings) for use on the garden.Learn how to set up a worm farm and hear about the easiest methods to manage and care for these hard-working creatures. Edendale Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095, Eltham 3088 Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Winter Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop 28 Jun 2025 Join expert horticulturalist Justin Calverley for our winter fruit tree pruning workshop and learn how to best care for your fruit trees for health and to maximise your yield for next season. Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095 1 more date Tagged as: , Talks, Tours & Workshops
Introduction to Beekeeping (To bee or not to bee) 08 Jul 2025 A fun and informative introduction to bees and beekeeping for families considering introducing a beehive into their home garden.This workshop will cover an overview of bee life cycles, seasonal behaviour and the importance of bees in our world. Find out what is involved in becoming a beekeeper for the first time- including equipment, regulations and safety. Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095 1 more date Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Woody Weed and Basic Wattle ID 06 Sep 2025 Join us for an engaging community event focused on identifying local woody weeds and understanding the difference between native and invasive wattles in Nillumbi Mummery Room, Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops