Community
Climate Cafe
A free, small group gathering place where supportive connections are made through sharing our feelings about the climate crisis – feelings that may not be so safe or welcomed to share elsewhere.
Hosted by Carol-Ann Allen, a local climate-engaged group facilitator trained and experienced in offering community Climate Cafes.
Free
Planting with Pride: A Rainbow Family Garden Day
This fun-filled, family-friendly event celebrates Children’s Week with a special focus on environmental stewardship, community connection, and inclusivity.
Hosted by the fabulous Frock Hudson, the event encourages children (ages 0-12) and their families to learn about caring for the environment through hands-on gardening activities.
Please RSVP
Free
Beachkeepers! Blue Wren Habitat Conservation
Help protect and restore critical habitat for the Blue Wren through weeding, propagating, planting, and habitat observation activities with the EcoCentre.
Participate in hands-on activities such as removing invasive weeds, propagating native plants, and planting them to improve the habitat quality for the Blue Wren and other local wildlife.
Free
AKC Art Auction
Over the last 30 years, the Artists for Kids Culture (AKC) Auction has become an iconic fundraiser, bringing together the work of prominent Australian artists and raising funds to make a direct, positive impact on the lives of children experiencing hardship.
The event will be MC’d by Dylan Lewis with special musical guests including recent AKC recipients
Garden Workshop #3 local plant knowledge sharing
A workshop about the original plants from the area, with respected Cultural Educator Dean Stewart (‘Once As it Was’ posters, LostLandsFound Flowering Grasslands project, and Aboriginal Tours and Education Melbourne).
With a light lunch prepared utilising some locally-harvested edible plants.
Free