Events, activities and education

Nillumbik proudly hosts and supports a wide range of environmental events each year. They include nature walks, spotlighting, planting days, indigenous gardening tips, threatened species events, invasive species management workshops, and much more.

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

Spring Outdoors

Spring Outdoors is an annual program of events 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.

All upcoming environment events

Plastic Free July - DIY sustainable cleaning products #1

14 Jul 2026 Celebrate Plastic Free July by learning how to make your own natural cleaning products - cut plastic waste and save money at home

Diamond Valley Library, 34 Civic Drive, Greensborough 3090

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Edible Hub gardening group

16 Jul 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

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Winter Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop

18 Jul 2026 Join expert horticulturalist Justin Calverley for our winter fruit tree pruning workshop and learn how to best care for your fruit trees for health and to maximise your yield for next season.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095

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Edendale Repair Cafe

18 Jul 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

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Community Planting Day

19 Jul 2026 The Friends of Edendale are seeking volunteers to participate in our second Community Planting Day for this year

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095

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The Backyard Farmer - With Justin Calverley

21 Jul 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, a bonus 9th session and a free book for the first 5 early full-program enrolments.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095

8 more dates

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National Tree Day - Eltham Lower Park

26 Jul 2026 Nillumbik Shire Council is inviting everyone of all ages to participate in our annual National Tree Day event.

Eltham Lower park, 570 Main Road, Eltham 3095

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Plastic Free July - DIY sustainable cleaning products #2

30 Jul 2026 Celebrate Plastic Free July and learn how to make your own cleaning products using natural ingredients, while saving money

Eltham Library, Panther Place, Eltham 3095

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Gardening with Indigenous Plants

01 Aug 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

1 more date

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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

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Reusable Nappy Workshop

04 Aug 2026 Modern reusable nappies are easy to use. Find out how to save money and reduce waste going to landfill. Nillumbik residents will receive their own reusable nappy to try at home.

Eltham Library, Panther Place, Eltham 3095

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DIY low-cost window upgrades

06 Aug 2026 In this hands-on workshop we’ll show you how to make DIY removable panels for your windows, boosting their thermal efficiency.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095

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Lost skills: Kintsugi

08 Aug 2026 Kintsugi is the ancient Japanese art of repairing pottery with gold or lacquer to celebrate its imperfections rather than hide them.

Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Road, Hurstbridge 3099

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Working Bee - Diamond Creek, Hurstbridge

09 Aug 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

3 more dates

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Lost Skills: Knife and tool sharpening

15 Aug 2026 This hands-on workshop will cover the fundamentals of sharpening knives, scissors, and common hand tools like secateurs, shears and saws.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095

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Home Composting for Beginners

15 Aug 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

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Home insulation: Walls, floors and ceilings

18 Aug 2026 This session covers everything you need to make an informed decision about insulating your home

Diamond Valley Library, 34 Civic Drive, Greensborough 3088

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Plastic Free July - low waste self-care products

25 Aug 2026 Celebrate Plastic Free July and learn how to make your own self care products using natural ingredients, while saving money

Eltham Library, Panther Place, Eltham 3095

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Home energy upgrades: Who can you trust?

27 Aug 2026 This session will give you a clear framework for navigating the market with confidence.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095

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Low-cost and no-cost ways to save on energy bills

01 Sep 2026 This session will walk you through a range of improvements you can make yourself at home without specialist skills or significant outlay.

Diamond Valley Library, 34 Civic Drive, Greensborough 3088

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Wattle identification workshop and walk

05 Sep 2026 Learn some basic methods of identifying wattles, with lots of samples of local acacias we can use as reference.

Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Road, Hurstbridge 3099

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DIY home-energy improvements

05 Sep 2026 This workshop will give you direct, hands-on experience with seven straightforward energy-saving measures you can perform yourself.

Allwood House, 901 Main Road, Hurstbridge 3099

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Colour imaging and shopping second-hand

08 Sep 2026 Discover your best colours and shopping second-hand tips to create your own unique stylish wardrobe.

Eltham Library, Panther Place, Eltham 3095

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Saving water indoors

12 Sep 2026 This session takes a broad and practical look at water use in the home.

Living & Learning Nillumbik, 119 Cowin Street, Diamond Creek 3089

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Introduction to Worm Farming

12 Sep 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

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Lost Skills: Build your own clothing repair kit

19 Sep 2026 This practical session will walk you through everything you need to put together a sewing kit that covers the most common clothing and textile repairs.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095

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CancelledHow to move from gas to electric heating - postponed

24 Sep 2026 In this session you'll hear about the differences between gas and ducted systems and how to choose the best option for your home.

Etham Library, Panther Place, Eltham 3095

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Visible darning for fine knitwear and socks

26 Sep 2026 The session will teach visible mending techniques for creative and vibrant darns, plus discuss ways to stop moths from attacking your favourite woollens.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095

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Electrification 101: Making the switch

03 Oct 2026 You’ll leave with a clear picture of what electrification is all about, how you might take your first steps, and who you can go to for help along the way.

Diamond Valley Library, 34 Civic Drive, Greensborough 3088

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Saving water outdoors

10 Oct 2026 You'll learn about sources including rainwater, grey water, and mains supplies and how to use them together effectively.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095

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Electrification 102: Ask an expert

15 Oct 2026 This 2-hour session is designed for those who’ve already attended Electrification 101 or who are well on their way with electrifying their home and want more technical insights.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095

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Lost Skills: Caring for timber

17 Oct 2026 At these sessions you can learn fantastic new skills to use at home, and help Nillumbik reduce its waste and transition to a circular economy.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095

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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

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Eltham Clothes Swap

24 Oct 2026 Come along to the big clothes swap at Eltham Library and refresh your wardrobe for free!

Eltham Library, Panther Place, Eltham 3095

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Installing solar at home

29 Oct 2026 Get expert insights to help you make an informed decision on whether solar is right for you and your home.

Eltham Library, Panther Place, Eltham 3095

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Learn to use a drill

31 Oct 2026 You'll learn how to handle a drill safely and correctly, choose the right setting and bit for the job, and fit and change bits quickly.

Hurstbridge Community Shed, 4 Arthurs Creek Road, Hurstbridge 3099

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Installing home batteries

12 Nov 2026 Uncover everything you need to know about powering your home with stored energy.

Eltham Library, Panther Place, Eltham 3095

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