Heat and Health: The latest science The Climate CATCH Lab, Melbourne Climate Futures, Oceania Institute and The University of Melbourne Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences warmly invites you to attend the 2024 Miegunyah Distinguished Fellowship Public Lecture, presented by Professor Kristie Ebi. As global temperature records continue to tumble, the United Nations has […]

Join us for a special Chicken Storytime featuring some of our feathered friends. Maria from Sunset Valley Chicks will be binging some lovely chickens from her farm for us to pet and cuddle. Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories all about chickens, followed by a chicken cuddle.

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!