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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.

Spring Outdoors 2023

Join us for a range of online and outdoor experiences where you can connect, learn and protect our natural environment and biodiversity.

Practically Green events

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

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!

When you want webinars

Find a video to interest you and see all of our pre-recorded webinars.

Environment publications

See our comprehensive list of environmental publications

All upcoming environment events

Nillumbik Repair Cafe

09 Dec 2023 A place to bring your broken items to receive a new lease on life. Don't ditch it: fix it! Takes place on the second Saturday of every month.

Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Road, Hurstbridge 3099

14 more dates

Tagged as: , Environment, Kids & family, Senior Events, Talks, Tours & Workshops

Wildlife Xposure - Vulnerable and Endangered Species

22 Jan 2024 VULNERABLE AND ENDANGERED SPECIES
Participants will be given the privilege to see, touch and hold rare and endangered species as they learn about conservation efforts and how we can help conserve and protect their future.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095

1 more date

Tagged as: , Animals, Kids & family, Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops

Energy and sustainable living advice drop-in sessions

01 Feb 2024 Council offers a free personalised advisory service for Nillumbik residents, on how to navigate the confusing world of energy and sustainable living.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095

1 more date

Tagged as: , Council Information Session, Environment

Summer Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop

03 Feb 2024 Join expert horticulturalist Justin Calverley for our summer 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

1 more date

Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops

Energy and sustainable living advice drop-in sessions

15 Feb 2024 Council offers a free personalised advisory service for Nillumbik residents, on how to navigate the confusing world of energy and sustainable living.

Eltham Library, 8 Panther Place, Eltham 3095

1 more date

Tagged as: , Council Information Session, Environment

Clothes Swap at Edendale

24 Feb 2024 A clothes swap is a great way to find new-to-you items for your wardrobe and to reduce the amount of clothing that ends up in landfill.

Bring up to 5 items that you no longer want but would be happy to lend your friend to wear (good condition- no rips or tears or underwear please) to swap on the day!

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Environment

Energy and sustainable living advice drop-in sessions

07 Mar 2024 Council offers a free personalised advisory service for Nillumbik residents, on how to navigate the confusing world of energy and sustainable living.

Panton Hill Living & Learning Nillumbik, 18 Bishops Rd, Panton Hill 3759

Tagged as: , Council Information Session, Environment

Energy and sustainable living advice drop-in sessions

21 Mar 2024 Council offers a free personalised advisory service for Nillumbik residents, on how to navigate the confusing world of energy and sustainable living.

Eltham Living & Learning Nillumbik, 739 Main Rd, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Council Information Session, Environment

Energy and sustainable living advice drop-in sessions

04 Apr 2024 Council offers a free personalised advisory service for Nillumbik residents, on how to navigate the confusing world of energy and sustainable living.

Living & Learning Nillumbik - Diamond Creek, 119 Cowin St, Diamond Creek 3095

Tagged as: , Council Information Session, Environment

Gardening with Indigenous Plants

20 Apr 2024 Join local plant expert Fiona Cross and learn about the indigenous plants of Nillumbik. Find out which plants best suit your garden and gain planting and care information so that you can "Live Local, Plant Local".

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095

2 more dates

Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops, Indigenous Events

Energy and sustainable living advice drop-in sessions

02 May 2024 Council offers a free personalised advisory service for Nillumbik residents, on how to navigate the confusing world of energy and sustainable living.

Eltham Community and Reception Centre, 801 Main Road, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Council Information Session, Environment

Energy and sustainable living advice drop-in sessions

16 May 2024 Council offers a free personalised advisory service for Nillumbik residents, on how to navigate the confusing world of energy and sustainable living.

Diamond Valley Library, 34 Civic Drive, Greensborough 3088

Tagged as: , Council Information Session, Environment

Energy and sustainable living advice drop-in sessions

06 Jun 2024 Council offers a free personalised advisory service for Nillumbik residents, on how to navigate the confusing world of energy and sustainable living.

Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Road, Hurstbridge 3099

Tagged as: , Council Information Session, Environment

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