The City of Melville, together with Apace Nursery in North Fremantle, are offering selected households 10 free native plants in May.The City of Melville has partnered with Apace Nursery to provide 520 households with 10, free, locally native plants valued at $60. This year, we’re trialling a fairer selection process through an Expression of Interest and a lottery system to […]
Join waste educator Peg Davies for an engaging and informative workshop about how to sort your rubbish. Discover options beyond the bin, learn how to reduce your waste and understand why it's so important. This session is tailored to Vincent's 3-bin FOGO system, providing practical advice on how to make the most of it. Peg will answer your pressing questions like: Where […]
Saturday 26 April 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm $5 per person Bookings essential: www.trybooking.com/CZMZF Discover the magic of butterfly gardening with Steve McCabe, an experienced biologist and passionate gardener. There are many local wildflowers that can serve as butterfly habitat in your garden, but you are not restricted to a ‘bushland garden’ if you wish to attract butterflies. You will […]
Saturday 26 April 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm $5 per person Bookings essential: www.trybooking.com/CZMZF Discover the magic of butterfly gardening with an experienced biologist and passionate gardener. There are many local wildflowers that can serve as butterfly habitat in your garden, but you are not restricted to a ‘bushland garden’ if you wish to attract butterflies. You will also discover […]
Gain personalised advice on designing your home utilising sustainable design principals to create beautiful & liveable spaces. With increasing pressures to subdivide the traditional quarter acre block and meet the infill targets for Perth, the Forever Project have taken on the challenge to support and showcase development alternatives to the standard styles currently rolled out in Perth. Chris and his […]
Snakes are vital to our local ecosystem, and a sign of healthy biodiversity, as they help to control vermin and reduce the need for pesticides. Learn more about our scaley friends by joining Marcus Cosentino from Slithers and Slides in this interactive, entertaining and educational reptile workshop. Come along to gain a practical understanding of how to calmly and effectively […]
Sabrina will be discussing the dire situation faced by our iconic black cockatoos which are facing extinction due to starvation. The pressure faced by our Carnaby’s and forest red tailed cockatoos is far worse than experts previously warned. Sabrina will be discussing the imminent action needed to ensure the survival of these beloved bird species endemic to the south west […]
Tiny beetle, big problem! Polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB) is a small, wood-boring beetle native to Southeast Asia that is a very big concern for Western Australia. It excavates tunnels known as galleries into the trunks, stems and branches of trees, introducing a Fusarium fungus into these galleries. This fungus, which the beetle cultivates as a food source, can cause dieback […]
Come along to our free workshop presented by Sabrina Hahn to find out how to build climate change resilience in your garden This workshop will be delivered by gardening goddess Sabrina Hahn, the host of ABC radio's gardening program Roots and Shoots. Sabrina has a passion for the creation of sustainable environments that make cities more liveable. Her aim is […]
Learn about composting, “Wonderful World of Worms”, and Bokashi Buckets and find out the best way to deal with scraps. No more smelly compost or rats! No more dead worms, and what is bokashi? Come along and get all the hints and tips. No need to use a bin for any organic waste - keep it at home for free […]
Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn all about living soil and how to make the most of it in your environment!Explore Your Soil WorkshopCome and join us at the Canning River Eco Education Centre for a fun and informative workshop all about soil! Learn about the importance of having living soil in our environments, and the role different […]
Come and join us for a hands-on community workshop to understand ways to create a waterwise, climate resilient garden.The City is hosting a family-friendly Waterwise Verge and Garden Workshop to show what is really involved in creating a sustainable waterwise garden. As a fusion of entertainment and environmental education, this fast-paced and engaging ‘performance’ sees The Forever Project narrate the […]
Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or a rank amateur gardener, Sabrina Hahn will have tips and tricks for you.There is only one Sabrina Hahn! Come and spend the evening in her company (laughs and great gardening tips guaranteed) and perhaps pick up a gift for Mother’s Day.About the bookChannelling over three decades of knowledge as a horticultural and garden […]
Join sustainability and permaculture expert Fiona Blackham from Gaia Permaculture for an informative and hands-on workshop focused on creating a thriving waterwise garden with native plants. This workshop will provide you with practical, easy-to-apply techniques to help your native garden flourish year-round, all while conserving water and supporting local biodiversity. What you’ll learn: Waterwise gardening tips: Discover how to care […]
Our enthusiastic presenters, local plant lovers, Rachel and Mike Green, will show you which local plants grow well in pots and where to get them, the best pots available, possible pot placement, watering and dripper choices, fertiliser needs, soil types, and even propagation tips and slug management. All accompanied by superb photographs and videos and lively interactions. Rachel and Mike only have a small […]
Join our community garden clinic where you can swap spare plants, ask gardening questions whilst enjoying a morning tea. Bring something to share – a cutting or cake. No cost. No bookings required.
Do you want to create a safer and more sustainable property that is climate resilient while saving you water and supporting native flora and fauna? Then come along to this educational workshop to be inspired by Chris Ferreira from The Forever Project. Part presentation, part demonstration, this activity will include information on how to reduce possible fire loads in your […]
This workshop will cover seasonal planting, soil preparation, and key techniques to keep your garden thriving. Perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike, you'll gain practical tips to create a garden full of fresh, delicious produce. Tickets are $10 per person. Registration essential. To register, visit Humanitix.
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