Ever wanted to keep backyard chickens? All your questions about these feathered friends will be answered in this demonstration by Maria from Sunset Valley Chicks. We'll cover everything from the correct care of chickens, worming, keeping the birds healthy, and proper housing. Register on website
Continuing our "Carbon in the Garden" Series, is this Master Class session on Edible Weeds. Weeds are often seen as a nuisance by home gardeners, but they are actually a valuable, untapped resource rich in nutrients and minerals. While their deep tap roots can compete with vegetables for soil nutrients and moisture, they can also […]
Do you want to contribute to climate change research? Do you want to understand how climate change is affecting our plants and wildlife? Join our ClimateWatch advocates on this free guided walk to monitor biodiversity at Cranbourne Gardens. Learn about indicator species of plants and animals and how climate change is affecting their seasonal behaviour. […]
Come and join Bushwalking Program volunteer Darren McClelland and VNPA campaigner Ben on a walk following two historic water races above the Lerderderg River, in Wombat Forest. Ben will tell share his local knowledge and talk about VNPA’s campaign to protect Wombat Forest. Stay for an optional afternoon tea at the Garden of St Erth […]
Join the Wilderness Society's new Inner North group for community conversations to protect Victoria's tall forests. Together we can ensure Victoria's threatened species like the greater glider are protected for good! RSVP on the Wilderness Society Webpage!
Join us at our ‘Festival of Fava’ - a community celebration of the broad bean (fava) and the spring harvest at CERES Joe’s Market Garden in Coburg. Together we will celebrate the importance of the fava bean reflected in annual traditions, stories and recipes across Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries. These celebrations will also include […]
Gathering for good, creating our neighbourhood. Be part of a festival of ideas and action for a greener inner west. A growing movement of local community groups have gathered together to explore and inspire greener ways of living, working and travelling in Melbourne’s west. On Saturday October 26, 2024, we’re coming together for the very […]
Come and celebrate the creation of the Grow Green Community Garden. This Garden is a joint project of Wellsprings for Women and AMES and is being managed by a group of migrant women committed to building resilience in their local communities. The day will include scarecrow making, a treasure hunt, henna and face painting, a […]
This event is a chance to get out into one of our amazing local natural areas, Banyule Flats Reserve, to explore and see some amazing local birdlife. The walks are on pre-designed routes with local bird experts who will help you spot and identify birds you see and teach you some interesting facts too. The […]
Event description 🌿🌸 You're Invited to a Garden Party for Kids & Grown-Ups! 🌸🌿 Come celebrate Children’s Week 2024 in a morning packed with soil, plants and fun! For the Little Sprouts (Ages 0-5): Join a growing-themed adventure where your child will: Learn about the different parts of a plant and what they do Discover what […]