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Events, activities and education

Nillumbik proudly hosts and supports a wide range of environmental events each year.

Find out more about our major events by clicking on the tiles below, or scroll down to see a list of all upcoming environment-related events.

Practically Green events

Find out about Practically Green: Re-imagine Re-think Re-energise - sustainability events for Nillumbik

Help our platypus

Did you know that the Diamond Creek is home to the elusive platypus? To celebrate and learn more about this unique creature, we will be holding a platypus celebration day in early 2022.

Community Deer Management

A 2021 program of deer related information sessions, field days and workshops has been developed, based on what the community have told us they want to learn more about.

Home Harvest

Celebrate the local food community in Nillumbik year round with seed libraries, community gardening workshops, food swaps and much more. Join the Home Harvest community!

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All upcoming environment events

Junior Farm Finders

27 Jan 2022 Explore the farm using QR codes these holidays.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095

3 more dates

Tagged as: , Kids & family

Free Holiday Arty Fun

28 Jan 2022 Diamond Valley Art Society will lead fun and creative art activities for the kids these school holidays.
These activities are free but bookings are required.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Kids & family

Edendale Twilight Picnic Summer Series

04 Feb 2022 Share BYO picnics on the lawns of Edendale with friends and family in the warm summer evenings listening to some laid back tunes as the sun fades.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095

2 more dates

Tagged as: , Talks, Tours & Workshops

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden - After School

08 Feb 2022 Come down to Diamond Valley Library on the second Tuesday of each month to explore our kitchen garden through pleasurable food education. Learn about how our food grows with hands-on gardening activities, and see how it gets to the plate with some fun cooking.

Diamond Valley Library, 34 Civic Dr, Greensborough 3088

5 more dates

Tagged as: , Environment, Health & Wellbeing, Kids & family

Home Harvest Twilight Picnic (BYO Picnic)

25 Feb 2022 Celebrate the coming Home Harvest Season in Nillumbik Shire as part of our Summer Series at Edendale.
Share BYO picnics on the lawns of Edendale with friends and family in the warm summer evening listening to some laid back tunes as the sun fades.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Talks, Tours & Workshops

Vegetable Seed Saving

03 Mar 2022 Learn the basics of saving vegetable seeds –it’s easier than you might think and you can help preserve old fashioned / heirloom seed varieties.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Talks, Tours & Workshops

Growing Your Own - For Kids

10 Mar 2022 Learn all about growing your own food

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham

Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Kids & family, Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops

Smart Gardening for Seniors

17 Mar 2022 This workshop will provide tips on how older adults can garden smartly and safely.

Diamond Valley Library, 34 Civic Dr, Greensborough, Greensborough

Tagged as: , Environment, Festivals, Health & Wellbeing, Senior Events, Talks, Tours & Workshops

Food Forest Gardening

17 Mar 2022 Join Council’s Sustainability Officer to learn tips, tricks and the why, when and how of food forest and urban orchard gardening.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Talks, Tours & Workshops

Starting winter veggies from seed

20 Mar 2022 There are loads of benefits to starting your own veggies and herbs from seed, including stronger plants, more variety, and reduced costs.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Talks, Tours & Workshops

Working with water with Dan

26 Mar 2022 This three hour workshop explores the human relationship with water, how it fits within our ecology and moves through the land.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Talks, Tours & Workshops

CancelledPractical home energy efficiency with Lucinda

03 Apr 2022 Join us to get a better understanding of how your home uses energy, and how to become more energy efficient and comfortable in both summer and winter.

Edendale Farm, 20 Gastons Road Eltham, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops

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