You’re invited to join urban ecologist and postdoctoral researcher Dr Jacinta Humphrey for an important event: Birds in the ‘burbs: How to improve habitat for native birds in urban areas. Australia’s population is steadily increasing, prompting the need for new houses, shops and roads. While these developments are important for our community, they can have […]
Agriculture Chemical Users Permit (ACUP) Licence Course This course provides the required training for many Industry Quality Assurance Programs and is necessary to apply for the Victorian Agricultural Chemical Users Permit (an ACUP is required for users of Schedule 7 and other Restricted Chemical Products). It covers pest ID, Modes of Action, label interpretation, issues associated with chemical […]
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!
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 […]