Plan and grow your spring & summer veggie garden 05 Sep 2026 Learn how to plan your season to grow chemical free, nutrient dense veggies at home.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
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 Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Climate Fresk - Interactive Workshop 05 Sep 2026 Join us for an afternoon of fun and engagement with a Climate Fresk activity at Edendale Farm. Climate Fresk is a powerful, interactive workshop that helps people quickly understand the science of climate change (based on IPCC reports) and how everything connects - from causes to impacts to solutions. Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Gardening with Indigenous Plants 12 Sep 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 Tagged as: , Environment, Indigenous Events, Talks, Tours & Workshops
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 1 more date Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Family spotlight walk - Eltham Lower Park 18 Sep 2026 Join Council Biodiversity officers for a free family friendly night walk at Eltham Lower Park. Eltham Lower Park, Hohnes Road, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , Animals, Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops
Eco-drawing for kids workshop 22 Sep 2026 Come along to this friendly eco-drawing workshop with Craig from Draw Plants Together. Perfect for young people ages 6 to 12, together with their adults. Experiment with drawing as a practice of noticing and connect creatively with the plants in a supportive and inclusive environment. Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095 Tagged as: , School Holidays
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
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 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
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
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
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