Help us compete with cities from across the southern hemisphere during the Great Southern Bioblitz. The Great Southern Bioblitz is an opportunity for all Southern Hemisphere countries to record organisms during spring and showcase our beautiful biodiversity to the world. You can get involved by taking photos of plants and animals or making sound recordings […]
We will be hosting a free ‘Waste Drop Off Day’ where residents can responsibly dispose of a range of materials that cannot be placed into household bins. All items collected on the day will be recycled. Registrations are essential and can be made on Eventbrite. What you need to do When you register, select the time slot […]
Prepared to be delighted! The 100 Acres Walk bursts to life with wildflowers during spring. Join us for an enchanting walk along narrow bush tracks, beside ponds, across bridges, and in the presence of wildlife and enormous gum trees. The 100 Acres Reserve encompasses 41 hectares and is classified as a conservation reserve of regional […]
Australia is blessed with wonderful mammals, marsupials and monotremes. While we might not all see a large mammal like a kangaroo in our garden, there are many smaller mammals that may visit our garden – especially at night. Presented by Sustainable Gardening Australia, this workshop will introduce you to the world of mammals, tips on building garden […]
Come and join the fun at the newly renovated Doncaster Hill Community Garden! Every 2 weeks community members gather to lend a hand with planting, sowing seeds, weeding, watering and harvesting fresh produce. Comprising of wicking beds, fruit trees and herb patches, the produce is grown and harvested communally. While the produce gets donated to […]
Join us for a special guided walk through Currawong Bush Park with Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Elder Uncle Bill Nicholson Jr. During this walk, Uncle Bill will share stories of the area's cultural and historical significance, offering insights into Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung traditions and the deep connection between people and Country. This is a unique opportunity to: broaden your […]
Join us for the Nuclear Free Collective's online organising meeting. Every first Wednesday of the month 6 pm Our future is renewable, not radioactive.
Springvale Urban Harvest is a free monthly event that supports the growing of food locally, food knowledge and good nutrition. Come along to swap excess homegrown produce and gardening extras and meet like-minded growers in the area. Springvale Urban Harvest operates on the second Saturday of the month (excluding January) and is supported by The Greater […]
To celebrate Manningham Girls Can, come and enjoy this pram-friendly walk, led by Parks Victoria rangers at Birrarrung Park. Nestled at the confluence of the Plenty and Yarra rivers, Birrarrung Park’s 2.8km loop trail provides a sealed, flat surface ideal for prams, mobility aids, or anyone seeking an easy walk. For all ages and abilities. […]
Join us for a webinar about the importance of bats to our environment. Learn more about our local megabat species, the grey-headed flying fox, as well as the microbats that call our city home! Tamsyn from the Fly By Night Bat Clinic will describe the lifecycle, habitat and role bats play as pollinators. You'll learn […]