Spring Outdoors Festival

Composting workshop

06 Sep 2025 Rethink your food waste. Join us at Bellfield Community Gardens for a fun, waste-reducing workshop where we will be rethinking everyday kitchen scraps and learning to transform them into nutrient-rich compost gold.

Bellfield Community Garden, 15 Daphne Crescent, Bellfield 3081

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers

Father's Day nesting box workshop

07 Sep 2025 Come and learn about the importance of natural tree hollows and the wildlife that use them. We will then guide you in constructing a nest box of your choice.

Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary, La Trobe Avenue, Bundoora 3083

Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Kids & family

Urban forest celebration

14 Sep 2025 Join us for an afternoon of activities, inspiring workshops and opportunities to connect with nature, neighbours and our Parks and Natural Environment Team. Come and adopt a tree!

Southeast corner of Warringal Park Oval, Sills Bend, Warringal Parklands, Heidelberg 3084

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers

Nerdy for birdies

20 Sep 2025 Get kids aged 9 to 12 years of age, out and learning about local birds. Come and learn how to identify birds with local bird experts in this fun and interactive event.

Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary, La Trobe Avenue, Bundoora 3083

Tagged as: , Kids & family

Individual bike skills workshop

28 Sep 2025 These workshops are for adults and children aged 7+ who cannot yet ride a bike but would like to learn, or for novice riders with basic skills who would like to improve their confidence.

Multiple locations

5 more dates

Tagged as: , Kids & family

Possum prowl for kids

02 Oct 2025 Join us in Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary at night. We will take you and your kids on a bushland adventure, where they will discover the wonders of nature through some engaging, hands-on activities.

Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary, La Trobe Avenue, Bundoora 3083

Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Kids & family

Eltham copper butterfly larvae count

02 Oct 2025 Join the Bush Crew to help a significant species for the area and contribute to ongoing understanding of this important population.

Andrew Yandell Habitat Reserve, 1 Community Drive, Greensborough 3088

8 more dates

Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Kids & family

Spotlight Walk along Darebin Creek

04 Oct 2025 Join the Friends of Darebin Creek and our Bush Crew to observe nocturnal activity, including possums, gliders and tawny frogmouths, along Darebin Creek in the Banyule Northern Grassland Reserve.

Old Shire Offices, 60 Beverly Road, Heidelberg 3084

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Major events, Talks & workshops

Hands-on bike maintenance

07 Oct 2025 Bring your own bike to learn practical skills to keep your bike in top condition. For ages 13 upwards (teenagers to be accompanied by an adult).

Multiple locations

3 more dates

Tagged as: , Youth events

Breakfast with the birds

12 Oct 2025 Discover Banyule Flats, one of our amazing natural locations, and enjoy a guided walk to see our diverse local birdlife.

Old Shire Offices, 60 Beverly Road, Heidelberg 3084

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Major events, Talks & workshops

Urban cycling confidence

12 Oct 2025 This workshop is for adults who can ride confidently on shared paths and wish to start riding on the road.

Multiple locations

1 more date

Tagged as: , Kids & family

Seniors wildflower walk

20 Oct 2025 Experience spring at the Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary and come on a special tour. Learn about wildflowers blooming all around you.

Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary, La Trobe Avenue, Bundoora 3083

Tagged as: , Seniors event

Grassland wildflower walk (seniors welcome)

26 Oct 2025 Learn about our precious grassland ecosystem and enjoy spotting a diverse range of colourful wildflowers. Join our Bush Crew and Friends of Darebin Creek to enjoy a walk in amazing grasslands.

Banyule Northern Grassland Reserve, 377 Liberty Parade at Dougherty Road, Heidelberg West 3081

Tagged as: , Seniors event

Water smart gardening

08 Nov 2025 Join us for this in-person workshop focused on making your garden more sustainable and water-efficient.

Macleod Community Hall, 7 Birdwood Avenue, Macleod 3085

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops