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. […]

Join us for a fun adventure, discovering the wonders of Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary on a nature orienteering expedition. Nature based orienteering consists of a series of checkpoints hidden in the bush each with an activity to complete, for example locating something or answering a nature-based question. Participants are provided with a trail map and […]

Event description As summer heats up, it’s time to create a lush, abundant garden while keeping your water use (and bills) low by adapting to the changing climate! Join us for a Water Smart workshop, covering topics including garden design for shelter from sun and hot winds, irrigation systems, working with slopes, greywater, rainwater tanks, […]

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 11th November: Garden-related Activity Run by Residents Monday 25th November: Creative Harvest Workshop

Join us for the last Master Class of this series, and the year, to learn about the significance of incorporating native grasses into your garden. With deep roots, native grasses are incredible at storing carbon, enhancing soil health as well as supporting local wildlife.  This one-hour online session, delivered by Katherine Horsfall, will explore the […]

The Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning is proud to present the 2024 ABP Symposium. This year’s theme is “climate action,” bringing together local and global voices to campaign for urgent and meaningful change across Australia’s built environment sector. This year’s Symposium connects academic, government and industry experts to influence the national agenda for the […]

Learn how to balance production with protection so that you can have an active food garden and refuge from weather and climate extremes. We cover layout, design, species selection, water retention, fire risk and much more! This event is being run in partnership with Maidstone Community Centre. Tuesday 12 November, 1pm-3pm. The event is free […]

Gardening in Small Spaces From small plots to productive pots, a sustainable garden is possible regardless of where you live. This workshop will provide participants with simple solutions to make the most of your garden space, no matter how small. Learn tips and tricks to make your balcony, courtyard or garden seem bigger and to […]

Whether it’s a La Niña year this year or not, drought is set to be more the rule not the exception in the future. In the city we can still grow much of our own food through water efficient planning and gardening. Topics covered in this session include garden design for shelter from hot sun […]