Join the Bush Crew and the Friends of Darebin Creek at Banyule Northern Grassland Reserve to observe a range of beautiful wildflower species and learn about the unique management and ecology of our endangered grasslands. Learn about our precious grassland ecosystem and enjoy spotting a diverse range of colourful wildflowers. Before you arrive Wear closed […]

  Does your garden patch grow more weeds than veges? You may have more of a harvest than you think. Many plants thought to be weeds have known culinary and medicinal uses. Come along to join an ‘edible weeds’ talk with expert forager Chris Rockley. Learn how to safely identify a range of useful weeds […]

Woo hoo, we’re going to Little Raven, the southernmost block of the Western Grassland Reserve! We’ll see some great stony knoll action, some Seasonal Herbaceous Wetland, but also some serious weeds. We visited this block back in June as part of a management workshop, and we’re super-keen to see how it’s changed with the seasons. […]

Learn the art and science of how to team with worms and microbes to turn waste into rich organic topsoil — the cornerstone of organic gardening and ultimately human health. The session includes all theory you’ll need to deal with most common problems, and then hands-on demonstrations on compost making, and how to set up […]

Is it time to do something for you? Come on a guided forest therapy walk this spring at Banyule Flats Reserve. Inspired by the Japanese Public Health Practice of Shinrinyoku (also known as forest bathing), forest therapy is an evidence-based approach where the restorative power of nature is harnessed to heal many ailments of modern […]

Come and join the journey of growth, sustainability, and togetherness by being a part of a gardening community at Airlie st Communal Garden in Brighton. Monday 28th October: Summer Garden Prep: Maintenance and Harvest Planning Monday 11th November: Garden-related Activity Run by Residents Monday 25th November: Creative Harvest Workshop

Come along to the Eco Centre meet up with people in the Wilderness Bayside Group and help plan upcoming events and actions for The Wilderness Society. If you live Melbourne's Bayside and Port Phillip areas and want to take community action for nature, join us for one of our regular meet ups.  By joining our […]

Did you know that flowers are flown in planes all around the world every single day, contributing to significant carbon emissions? Despite the beauty they bring, the majority of flowers for sale in shops around Australia are imported. However, there's a shift happening in the floral sector towards sustainability here in Australia, so flowers are […]