Reconnection, Restoration, Revegetation and Reconciliation 28 Aug 2026 Join us for an exhibition created with our Bush Crew, connecting colonial landscape representation with practices of care, repair and renewal. Through photographs, restoration timelines and artworks, it retells the story of colonisation through its ecological impacts. Art Gallery 275 @ ILCH, 275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe 3079 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals
Banyule Open Studios group exhibition 28 Aug 2026 The Banyule Open Studios group is showcasing an exhibition of locally created artwork. We have a well-known and rich artistic heritage that includes many artists who live and work locally. Loft 275 @ Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub, 275 Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe 3079 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals
National Wattle Day morning tea 01 Sep 2026 Celebrate National Wattle Day and welcome spring at a free community morning tea at WaterMarc Cafe. Enjoy live music, coffee and muffins, a speech from the Mayor, wattle-themed displays, and learn about the Spring Outdoors Festival and National Biodiversity Month. First 50 registrants get a free wattle plant. Banyule WaterMarc Cafe, 1 Flintoff Street, Greensborough 3089 Tagged as: , Arts
Father's Day nesting box workshop 06 Sep 2026 Create a welcoming habitat for local wildlife by building a nesting box for your backyard. Learn about the importance of natural tree hollows and the animals that rely on them, then construct your own nesting box with expert guidance. Choose from a range of designs and take home a practical habitat feature for native wildlife. Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary, La Trobe Avenue, Bundoora 3083 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals
Cat desexing program 07 Sep 2026 Get free cat desexing, one year free registration (if your cat is not already registered) and only $55 for microchipping. Cat Protection Society of Victoria Shelter & Vet Clinic, 200 Elder Street, Greensborough 3088 1 more date Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers
Community safety workshop on e-bikes and illegal motorised bikes 07 Sep 2026 Learn about safe and legal e-bike use at this informative session with Victoria Police and Neighbourhood Watch. Understand the risks of illegal motorised bikes, current laws, reporting options, and how to ride responsibly. Ask questions and get clear guidance to help keep your community safe. Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub (Wilim Ngarrgu rooms 1 & 2), 275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe 3079 Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers
Coffee with a cop community safety workshop 09 Sep 2026 Drop in for a relaxed coffee with local police and connect with your community. Ask questions, raise concerns, and get practical advice on safety and local issues in an informal, welcoming setting. No presentations, just conversation and support. Multiple locations 3 more dates Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers
Individual bike skills workshop 13 Sep 2026 Build your cycling skills with personalised coaching tailored to your experience and goals. Gain confidence riding on shared paths and roads, improve bike handling techniques, and learn practical skills in a supportive environment designed to help you ride more safely and confidently. For ages 7 and up. Multiple locations 5 more dates Tagged as: , Sports
Darebin Creek grass planting day 13 Sep 2026 Join the Friends of Darebin Creek and Banyule Council Park Rangers for a community planting day at the Banyule Northern Grassland Reserve. Help restore a critically endangered grassland ecosystem by planting indigenous grasses, supporting local biodiversity and contributing to the protection of an important wildlife corridor along Darebin Creek. Banyule Northern Grassland Reserve, 377 Liberty Pde and Dougharty Road, Heidelberg West 3081 Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers