Dusk Platypus Picnic 09 Oct 2026 Pack your picnic and join us by the Birrarung (Yarra River) at Griffith Park, Eltham, for a relaxed and memorable evening discovering one of Australia's most remarkable native animals. Griffith Park, 6 Griffith Park Road, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , Animals, Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops, Youth
Eucalypts of the Diamond Creek 10 Oct 2026 Join Vicky Shukuroglou for a guided walk along Diamond Creek from Edendale and discover the fascinating world of local eucalypts. Learn how to identify different species, read the landscape through its trees, and explore the ecosystems they support. Suitable for beginners and plant enthusiasts alike. This event is part of the 2026 Birrarung Riverfest. Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd Eltham, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Cultural Walk at Bunjil Reserve 10 Oct 2026 Learn from Senior Wurundjeri Educator Chris Hume about the significant history of the land of which you are walking Bunjil Reserve, Rodger Road, Panton Hill 3759 Tagged as: , Environment, Indigenous Events, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Grow better together 10 Oct 2026 Participants will learn how to select plant friends that benefit and protect each other. Including how to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.This class is suitable for adults and young adults (16+) with beginner to intermediate gardening knowledge. Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , Environment, Indigenous Events, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Home Composting for Beginners 10 Oct 2026 In this introduction to composting workshop you will learn the basics of home composting including how to set one up and maintain it, the simple recipe for success, what to add and what not to add and talk about some of the common problems people experience. Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Plant Care Working Bee 11 Oct 2026 Make a Difference: Volunteer with Friends of Edendale Plant Care Working Bee Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , Environment
'Plant me instead' workshop 17 Oct 2026 Join Council Officers and Edendale Nursery Staff for a free event designed to help Nillumbik community members identify common environmental weeds and discover beautiful, local native alternatives Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Road, Hurstbridge 3099 1 more date Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Weekday Bird Walks - Eltham North Reserve 20 Oct 2026 Join Council's Biodiversity Officer for a morning bird walk at Eltham North Reserve trail. Eltham North Reserve, 132 Allendale Road, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , Animals, Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Threatened Species of Nillumbik 20 Oct 2026 Come along to this informative session about the threatened flora and fauna of the Nillumbik region Eltham Library, Panther Place, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , Animals, Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Weekday Birdwalk - Yarramie Park Reserve 22 Oct 2026 Join Council's Biodiversity Officer for a morning bird walk at Yarramie Park Reserve. Yarramie Reserve, 87 Thompson Crescent, Research 3095 Tagged as: , Animals, Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Wimbi Wildflower Walk 23 Oct 2026 Experience the beauty of Poorneet (Tadpole Season) on a guided late afternoon walk through Wimbi Reserve. Led by Council's expert Biodiversity Officers Wimbi Reserve, 100 Howards Road, Panton Hill 3759 Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Farm Tours for Children's Week 28 Oct 2026 Children and parents are invited for a fun and engaging farm tour as part of Children's week. Children will get an opportunity to get up close with the animals, including feeding and patting them. Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095 1 more date Tagged as: , Animals, Environment, Health & Wellbeing, Kids & family, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Sensory-friendly storytime and meet the animals 28 Oct 2026 Farmer Karina will share a classic farmyard book, suited to young children with disability, in the beautiful surrounds of Edendale Farm. The children will get an opportunity to meet and get up close with the animals. Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , Animals, Environment, Health & Wellbeing, Kids & family, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Food, Fibre and Medicine Plants of the local area 07 Nov 2026 Join us for a talk by Fiona on "Food, Fibre and Medicine Plants of the local area," where you will discover the benefits of incorporating native flora into your garden. This presentation will explore local food, fibre and medicine plants. Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , Environment, Indigenous Events, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Insect surveys - Lenister Farm 07 Nov 2026 Join Friends of Biodiversity Hohnes Hill, Entomological Society of Victoria and Council's biodiversity team for our nighttime insect survey Lenister Farm, 60 Homestead Road, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Introduction to Worm Farming 14 Nov 2026 A worm farm is one of the best ways to dispose of food scraps and produce vermi-juice (worm tea) and vermicast (worm castings) for use on the garden.Learn how to set up a worm farm and hear about the easiest methods to manage and care for these hard-working creatures. Edendale Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095, Eltham 3088 Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Cultural Walk at Garambi Baanj 19 Nov 2026 Learn from Senior Wurundjeri Environment Educator Joe Costello about the significant history of the land of which you are walking. Garambi Baanj (Yarra Valley Parklands), Yarra Braes Road & Reynolds Road, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , Environment, Indigenous Events, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Nature ID: Discovering Nillumbik's Wildflowers 29 Nov 2026 Join Council's expert biodiversity officers on an interactive walk in Bunjil reserve, and learn handy tricks on how to identify locally indigenous wildflowers! Bunjil Reserve, Rodger Road, Panton Hill 3759 Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Seeds of Summer Nature Walk 30 Nov 2026 Join Council's expert Biodiversity Officers for a relaxed 1.5-hour guided walk exploring Nillumbik's native species Meruka Park, 5 Meruka Drive, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops