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!

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 […]

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 […]