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.
Hurstbridge Edible Hub gardening sessions 30 Jan 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 46 more dates Tagged as: , Environment, Health & Wellbeing
Weekday Bird Walks - Hurstbridge Wetlands 03 Feb 2025 Join Council Biodiversity Officer to celebrate world wetlands day for a morning bird walk at Hurstbridge. This event offers a wonderful opportunity to observe and learn about local bird species in their natural habitat. This event is for all experience levels from curious beginners to serious twitchers. Hurstbridge Hub Wetlands, 50 Graysharps Road, Hurstbridge 3099 Tagged as: , Environment
Sow & Grow Garden Club Hurstbridge 04 Feb 2025 A friendly informative garden club that meets monthly at the Hurstbridge Community Hub. Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Rd, Hurstbridge 3099 10 more dates Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
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
Tee Re-Made textile repurposing workshop 09 Feb 2025 Learn how to repurpose your old clothes. Discover the endless possibilities hidden in your old t-shirts and unleash your creativity, while also reducing textile waste. Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , Environment, Kids & family, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Plant Care Working Bee 09 Feb 2025 Make a Difference: Volunteer with Friends of Edendale Plant Care Working Bee Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , Environment
Fabric Swap at Edendale 09 Feb 2025 As part of our February focus on reducing textile waste join us for a fabric swap. Like a clothes swap, it's a great way to find new-to-you fabric for your wardrobe or home. Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , Environment, Kids & family, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Reusable Nappy Workshop - February 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
Clothes Swap at Edendale 22 Feb 2025 A clothes swap is a great way to find new-to-you items for your wardrobe and to reduce the amount of clothing that ends up in landfill. Bring up to 5 items that you no longer want but would be happy to lend your friend to wear (good condition- no rips or tears or underwear please) to swap on the day! Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , Environment
CancelledREthink Nillumbik - It's not easy being green (CANCELLED) 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
Takayna - The Heart of Lutruwita: Eltham community screening 27 Feb 2025 Through the power of personal stories, be taken on a journey to the vast and threatened landscapes of Australia’s largest temperate rainforest in the northwest of Lutruwita / Tasmania. The screening will be followed by an inspiring panel discussion about native forest protection across Australia. Eltham Community and Reception Centre, 801 Main Road, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , Environment, Music, Drama & Arts
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
Clean Up Australia Day- Edendale Farm and Diamond Creek Trail walk 02 Mar 2025 Join us on Sunday 2nd March at 9:45am to make a difference, help the environment and assist in the clean-up of the Diamond Creek trail and our Eltham North Community Precinct. Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, 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
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
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