Holiday hours and bin collections

On Wednesday 25 December and Wednesday 1 January, bins will not be collected. Instead, bins will be collected the following day and one day later for the rest of the week.
Our customer service desk will be closed from 25 December to 5 January, however our call centre will only be closed on public holidays.

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Events, activities and education

Nillumbik proudly hosts and supports a wide range of environmental events each year. They include nature walks, spotlighting, planting days, indigenous gardening tips, threatened species events, invasive species management workshops, and much more.

Find out more about our major events by clicking on the tiles below, or scroll down to see a list of all upcoming environment and sustainability related events.

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.

Environment publications

See our comprehensive list of environmental publications.

All upcoming environment events

Young Farmers

13 Jan 2025 Your animal loving youngster will have the opportunity to help one of the Edendale Farmers with the morning animal chores. For keen young farm and animal lovers aged between 5 and 12 years old.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095

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Tagged as: , Animals, Environment, Kids & family, Talks, Tours & Workshops

Cyanotype Photography

14 Jan 2025 Join Edendale's current Artist in Residence, Dylan Negri to create images using natural materials and the power of the sun.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095

1 more date

Tagged as: , Animals, Environment, Kids & family, Talks, Tours & Workshops

Waterplay Activities

16 Jan 2025 Drop in for some fun water activities on a summers day.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095

1 more date

Tagged as: , Environment, Kids & family, Music, Drama & Arts

Bug's Life

17 Jan 2025 A minibeast discovery

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095

1 more date

Tagged as: , Environment, Kids & family, Music, Drama & Arts

Wildlife Xposure - Native Animals

20 Jan 2025 JAWS, CLAWS, SCALES & TAILS
Encounter unique animals from around Australia. Mammals, Birds, Marsupials, Amphibians, Reptiles.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Animals, Environment, Kids & family, School Holidays, Talks, Tours & Workshops

Wildlife Xposure - Vulnerable and Endangered Species

20 Jan 2025 VULNERABLE AND ENDANGERED SPECIES
Participants will be given the privilege to see, touch and hold rare and endangered species as they learn about conservation efforts and how we can help conserve and protect their future.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Animals, Environment, Kids & family, Talks, Tours & Workshops

Bag Art

24 Jan 2025 Use nature to create an artwork to take home

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095

1 more date

Tagged as: , Environment, Kids & family, Music, Drama & Arts

Summer Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop

08 Feb 2025 Join expert horticulturalist Justin Calverley for our summer 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: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops

Nillumbik Repair Cafe

08 Feb 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

9 more dates

Tagged as: , Environment, Kids & family, Senior Events, Talks, Tours & Workshops

Reusable Nappy Workshop

10 Feb 2025 Register for a free workshop while saving money and reducing waste going to landfill. Following the workshop, Nillumbik residents can take home a their own reusable nappy to try at home.

Diamond Valley Library, 34 Civic Drive, Greensborough 3088

Tagged as: , Environment, Health & Wellbeing, Kids & family

REthink Nillumbik - It's not easy being green

26 Feb 2025 Six-week program to support people trying to live more sustainably. Sessions are designed for those who are new to sustainable living, and offer a chance for you to talk about what you’re currently doing,

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095

5 more dates

Tagged as: , Environment, Health & Wellbeing, Talks, Tours & Workshops

REthink Nillumbik - Planet-friendly fashion

01 Mar 2025 Fast fashion trends come and go in a blink, leaving mountains of textile waste in their wake. But what if there was a better way?

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Environment

Power Up Nillumbik

20 Mar 2025 Join us for a brief webinar in which we'll explore why electrifying your home is a smart and sustainable choice.

Tagged as: , Environment, Health & Wellbeing

Heat pump hot water systems - Power Up Nillumbik

27 Mar 2025 Join us for a brief but informative session on heat pump hot water systems. Discover how heat pumps work, the environmental benefits they offer, and the significant financial savings they can provide

Tagged as: , Environment

The efficiency of reverse cycle air conditioning - Power Up Nillumbik

03 Apr 2025 Join us for a one-hour webinar where we'll delve into the benefits of reverse cycle air conditioning. Discover how heat-pump air conditioning systems not only keep your home comfortable year-round but also offer impressive energy efficiency.

Tagged as: , Environment

Improve window thermal efficiency - Power Up Nillumbik

10 Apr 2025 Join us for a comprehensive one-hour webinar exploring a range of effective ways to boost the thermal efficiency of your windows, tailored for every budget.

Tagged as: , Environment, Health & Wellbeing

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

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.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham

Tagged as: , Council Information Session, Environment

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 behavioral psychology, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to effectively inspire and empower others to adopt pro-environmental behaviors.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Environment, Health & Wellbeing

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