Spring Outdoors Spring Outdoors is an annual program including a range of online and outdoor experiences where you can connect, learn and protect our natural environment and biodiversity.
REthink Nillumbik Program The REthink Nillumbik Program is a series of fun, interactive workshops designed to create a more sustainable and liveable Nillumbik.
Webinars on demand Find environment and sustainability videos and webinars. The range is huge - it covers threatened species, carbon farming, managing deer, nestboxes, fungi, sustainability and much more.
City Nature Challenge 25 Apr 2026 Get outdoors with family and friends and record wild species in a worldwide survey to ID nature in our cities! Tagged as: , Animals, Environment, Health & Wellbeing, Kids & family, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Mine Road Reserve Mini-Bioblitz - City Nature Challenge 2026 25 Apr 2026 Join the Friends of Mine Rd Reserve and Nillumbik biodiversity staff for a BioBlitz of Mine Rd Reserve, Nutfield. Mine Road Reserve, 85 Mine Road, Nutfield 3099 Tagged as: , Animals, Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Plant Care Working Bee 26 Apr 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
Introduction to Worm Farming 26 Apr 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 1 more date Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Weekday Bird Walks - Edendale Community Environment Farm 28 Apr 2026 A wonderful opportunity to observe and learn about local bird species in their natural habitat. Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3089 Tagged as: , Animals, Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
The Backyard Farmer - With Justin Calverley 28 Apr 2026 A practical, hands-on gardening course teaching you how to grow food at home—from soil and composting to vegetables, fruit trees, berries, and native plants—while offering discounts for booking multiple sessions and a bonus book for the first 5 early full-program enrolments. Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095 7 more dates Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Reusable Nappy Workshop - April 28 Apr 2026 Register for a free workshop while saving money and reducing waste going to landfill. Nillumbik residents will receive a free reusable nappy to take home. Diamond Valley Library, 34 Civic Drive, Greensborough 3088 Tagged as: , Kids & family
Edible Hub gardening group 30 Apr 2026 Join the weekly Edible Hub Gardening Group to help tend the community’s permaculture‑inspired garden and learn practical food‑growing skills. Together, volunteers and locals nurture shared beds, edible plantings, and communal harvest spaces that support sustainability and community connection. Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Rd, Hurstbridge 3099 33 more dates Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Gardening with Indigenous Plants 02 May 2026 Join us for a talk by Fiona on "Gardening with Indigenous Plants," where you will discover the benefits of incorporating native flora into your garden. Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095 2 more dates Tagged as: , Environment, Indigenous Events, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Home Composting for Beginners 03 May 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
Hurstbridge Sow & Grow Garden Club 05 May 2026 Join the Hurstbridge Sow & Grow Garden Club for a friendly, hands‑on session where gardening enthusiasts come together to share tips, swap ideas, and cultivate seasonal projects. It’s a relaxed community gathering perfect for anyone who loves learning, growing, and spending time in the garden. Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Rd, Hurstbridge 3099 1 more date Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Low-cost window upgrades 07 May 2026 In this hands-on workshop we’ll show you how to make DIY removable panels for your windows, boosting their thermal efficiency Diamond Valley Library, 34 Civic Drive, Greensborough 3088 Tagged as: , Environment
Lost Skills: Darn holes in fine knitwear and socks 09 May 2026 Learn how to repair holes in fine knitwear and socks using traditional darning techniques. Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Road, Hurstbridge 3099 Tagged as: , Environment
Working Bee - Diamond Creek, Hurstbridge 10 May 2026 This is an enjoyable gathering of people who care for the natural environment of Hurstbridge - maintaining and improving the indigenous vegetation along the Diamond Creek. You work at a pace that's comfortable for you. Ben Frilay Resrve, Graysharps Road, Hurstbridge 3099 6 more dates Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Environment
Weekday Bird Walks - Ironbark Road Reserve (rescheduled) 12 May 2026 A wonderful opportunity to observe and learn about local bird species in their natural habitat. Ironbark Road Reserve, 62 Ironbark Road, Diamond Creek 3089 Tagged as: , Animals, Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Edendale Repair Cafe 16 May 2026 Let's fix, not throw away! Our volunteer-run Repair Cafe is on the third Saturday of the month from 10am - 12pm. Bring a broken item, get it fixed for free and learn new skills while reducing waste. See you there! Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095 6 more dates Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Sustainable House Day - The Nillumbik Trail 17 May 2026 Clean Energy Nillumbik invites you to visit local homes and hear from homeowners about their sustainable house improvements and what they have learned. Ask questions, get inspired, and explore practical ways to make your home more comfortable, cheaper to run, and better for the environment. Various locations, Nillumbik, Tagged as: , Environment, Youth
Fencing Workshop with Tim Thompson (SOLD OUT) 17 May 2026 Gain hands-on experience in building strong, long-lasting end assemblies and tying essential fencing knots that hold under pressure Private Property Arthurs Creek, TBA, Arthurs Creek Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
World Bee Day Event 20 May 2026 Nicky from Bobs Beekeeping Supplies is excited to share information about the fascinating lives of bees this World Bee Day. Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , Talks, Tours & Workshops
Weekday Bird Walks - Karingal Yalloc Reserve 26 May 2026 A wonderful opportunity to observe and learn about local bird species in their natural habitat. Karingal Yalloc Reserve, Karingal Drive, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Electrification Speed Date 30 May 2026 Free 20-minute appointments with a range of home electrification and energy efficiency experts Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Panton Hill Fungi Foray 20 Jun 2026 Learn to ID the mushrooms you see in our local parks or bushland. Panton Hill Living and Learning Centre, 18 Bishops Road, Panton Hill 3759 Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Is an electric vehicle (EV) right for me? 20 Jun 2026 Considering an electric vehicle but unsure if it's the right move? This practical session gives you the information you need to make a sound decision. Edendale Community Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Propagation of Nillumbik Indigenous Plants 01 Aug 2026 Join us for a workshop by Fiona on "Propagation of Nillumbik Indigenous Plants" where you will learn propagation techniques for some local plants. Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , Environment, Indigenous Events, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Reusable Nappy Workshop - August 04 Aug 2026 Register for a free workshop while saving money and reducing waste going to landfill. Following the workshop, Nillumbik residents can take home their own reusable nappy to try at home. Eltham Library, Panther Place, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , Environment, Health & Wellbeing, Kids & family
Food, Fibre and Medicine Plants of the local area 24 Oct 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