Water Smart Gardening seminar
2026-03-14 10:30 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Wangaratta Library, 21 Docker St, Wangaratta, 3677, Australia
Water is critical to a garden’s success, but gardeners need to be mindful about how this precious resource is used. As the climate changes we need to take even more care with how we capture, store, divert and use water efficiently.
Presented by Sustainable Gardening Australia, this workshop will help both you and your garden to become more waterwise. Topics covered include soil care, mulching, plant selection, garden zoning and design ideas to make the best use of available water. Options for capturing rainwater and irrigation will also be discussed, as well as how to garden on the other end of the extreme: when there is too much rain.
This seminar is being run as a part of Rural City of Wangaratta’s March into Sustainability events series.

Street Harvest
2026-03-16 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-23 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-30 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-06 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-13 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-20 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-27 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-04 09:30 - 12:30 and 7 more dates | Uniting, Wodonga, 1 Nilmar Avenue, Wodonga, Vic, 3690, Australia
The Street Harvest project is being reinvigorated – Please consider growing an extra row of produce in your garden to support this project and Uniting in Wodonga.
All produce can be dropped off at Uniting (1 Nilmar Avenue, Wodonga between. 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Monday to Friday).
The project builds and encourages community capacity and improves food security for Wodonga residents by distributing excess fruit and vegetables, harvested from residential gardens, to local residents and emergency food relief agencies.
‘Street Harvest’ was a pilot project developed in Wodonga in 2010. The Street Harvest Project grew out of a passion for transforming the local food system into one that is sustainable and strong.

Friends of Willow Park Mural Celebration
2026-03-20 09:30 - 21:30 | Willow Park carpark, Pearce Street, Wodonga, 3690, Australia
The Friends of Willow Park invite community to come and celebrate the completion of a vibrant new walkway mural by renowned Wiradjuri Elder and local artist, Uncle David Dunn.

Nup to the Cup! Family friendly afternoon in the park
2026-03-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Hovell Tree Park, Hovell Tree Park, Hovell Tree Drive, Albury, 2640, Australia
Do you wish you could enjoy the Albury Gold Cup half day public holiday without all the animal cruelty, alcohol and gambling?

Well come on down to the ‘Nup to the Cup’, family friendly afternoon tea picnic by the river, hosted by the Albury Greens.

Enjoy good food, good company and no animal exploitation. Some food and drink will be provided, but please bring a plate if you like as we may be unable to accomodate all dietary requirements.

Bring your own hobby horse for a race. Prizes for the best decorated! (Don’t worry if you don’t have one, we will have supplies to make your own)
Please RSVP via the Facebook Event page so we know what numbers to expect.

Veggie Patch Planning workshop
2026-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Wanagaratta Community Garden, Wills Street, Wangaratta, 3677
Ready to grow your own veggie patch but not sure where to begin, or how to fit it into a busy schedule? This practical workshop will guide you through everything you need to get started, including:

Choosing the ideal location for your veggie garden
Understanding soil quality and pH
Exploring different setup methods
Selecting crops and planning rotations
An introduction to moon‑phase planting
Time‑saving techniques to make gardening easier

This workshop is facilitated by Natasha from Beingreen Permaculture (beingreenpermaculture.com.au) and supported by the Rural City of Wangaratta and Wangaratta Community Garden as part of the March into Sustainability events series.

Marvellous mud - seed bomb workshop for kids
2026-03-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Wangaratta Community Garden, 36 Wills Street, Wangaratta, 3677
Is soil actually alive? Can we make new soil? And what does it take to keep it healthy and thriving?
Join us for a fun, hands‑on workshop where we’ll dig into the incredible living world beneath our feet. Kids will learn how soil forms, why it’s full of life, and what makes it so important for healthy plants and ecosystems. Through interactive activities, we’ll explore how to build, care for, and protect soil, whether in a backyard garden, a pot on the balcony, or out in nature.
Participants will also get creative and make their own seed bombs to take home, helping them put their new soil knowledge into action.
Suitable for ages 5–18. Note, children must be supervised by their own parent or guardian at all times.

This workshop is facilitated by Natasha from Beingreen Permaculture (beingreenpermaculture.com.au) and supported by the Rural City of Wangaratta and Wangaratta Community Garden as a part of the March into Sustainability events series.

Repair Cafe Albury-Wodonga Inc
2026-04-04 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-02 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Wodonga Senior Citizens Centre, 15 Havelock Street, Wodonga, Victoria, 3690, Australia
Do you have a broken household item you’d like fixed but need a hand to do so? Then this is your opportunity.
Our Repair Café is a free meeting place to bring along broken household items such as furniture, clothing, textiles and battery-operated appliances and learn how to fix them with the help of experienced, volunteer repairers. You can also bring along small, blunt garden tools like secateurs and we’ll show you how to sharpen them. Maximum three items per person per session. A donation is greatly appreciated for the repair of your items. This covers the cost of our insurance and supplies used for these repairs.
For more information see: https://www.facebook.com/repaircafeaw/
Repair Café Albury-Wodonga is proudly supported by Halve Waste, with morning yummies donated by Kooka Brotha’s patisserie.

The Greens Farrer Campaign Launch
2026-04-08 18:00 - 23:30 | Public House, 491 Dean Street, Albury, 2640
Join us for the official launch of the Greens campaign for Farrer and be part of building the momentum we need to win.

We’re excited to bring our community together for a great evening featuring sensational Greens MPs Senator Mehreen Faruqi & Dr Amanda Cohn MLC, and of course our fantastic candidate Richard Hendrie.

This is your chance to hear directly from leaders who are fighting for real action on climate, housing, and cost of living pressures, and to be part of a campaign that’s ready to make an impact.

The venue is accessible, and catering will be provided.

Expect an engaging night with speeches, conversation, and an opportunity to connect with others who want to see a fairer, more sustainable future for our region.

Whether you’re a long-time supporter or just curious to learn more, you’re warmly invited.

We’d love to see you there.

Introduction to Permaculture
2026-04-18 | Demonstration Gardens Wagga Wagga, 51-53 Shaw Street, Wagga Wagga, 2650
Heard about permaculture? Keen to know more?
This introductory session lets you dip your toe into the purpose and principles of permaculture to see if you would like to dive deeper.
This hands on day is hosted by Albury permaculture educator Natasha Stafford.
Join us from 10am-4pm at the Demonstration Gardens in Wagga Wagga.
We will be blending the theory of the concept with practical activities during the day.
Have a chance to experience the wonderful environment of Wagga’s largest community garden and meet other like-minded people.
Morning and afternoon tea provided. Bring your own lunch.
Dietary requirement requests available on purchase of ticket.
A CARPOOL will be organised for those wishing to travel from Alb/Wod area, leaving from Albury. Please indicate in your ticket purchase whether you would like to be considered for this option.
A percentage of the ticket cost goes towards maintenance of the Gardens.

No Dig and Wicking Bed workshop
2026-04-19 13:00 - 17:00 | beingreen permaculture, 590 Heathwood Ave,, Lavington, NSW, 2641, Australia
Raring to go to grow food in winter?
Learn hands on in this comprehensive session on setting up two different types of vegetable bed.
No Dig is easy, cost effective and can be set up almost anywhere.
Wicking Beds are water saving, convenient beds for a long term investment in gardening.
Includes MAKE YOUR OWN WICKING BED TO TAKE HOME.
Includes winter planting activity and guide.
Afternoon tea provided.
Come prepared to get your hands dirty : )
(Location details provided to ticket holders before the event).

Dirt on Soil workshop
2026-05-10 14:00 - 16:00 | beingreen permaculture, 590 Heathwood Ave,, Lavington, NSW, 2641, Australia
Discover the amazing world in the soil.
Learn to identify your soil type and how to amend it to grow food.
Find out why remediating soil is one of the most effective ways to approach climate change.
Includes a hands on opportunity to create different types of compost heaps.

Woodland to Plate (new date)
2026-05-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Check the event listing for venue details, Australia
Important Update: New Date for Woodland to Plate! We’ve been keeping a close eye the thunderstorms forecast for this Sunday, and we’ve decided to move our Woodland to Plate event to keep everyone dry and safe!
NEW DATE: Sunday, 17th May
TIME: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
LOCATION: Cnr Bowna Rd and Plunketts Rd, Bowna

All current ticket holders have been sent an email via Humanitix with the details. Your bookings have been automatically transferred to the new date. Thanks for your understanding, and we can’t wait to see you there.
Back by popular demand – Holbrook Landcare is hosting “a to Plate” bushwalk and lunch event. This time we will explore the Bowna area at the northern end of Lake Hume.
This is a chance to experience the beauty and importance of White Box woodlands, one of our region’s most valuable and threatened ecosystems, while enjoying good views, great company in a relaxed outdoor setting and feasting on local cuisine.

Meeting place – https://maps.app.goo.gl/kyiSeiEFYLziRBjAA (Plunketts Road, Bowna near cnr Bowna Road)
This walk is 5.7km in undulating country on a dirt track

What to Bring

Water 💧

Hat 👒
Sunscreen ☀️
Comfortable walking shoes 👟
Come prepared for an outdoor event.

Please register – https://events.humanitix.com/bct-walk-talk-and-lunch
Sponsored by NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust and Murray Landcare groups

Open Garden - Alison in Wodonga
2026-05-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Wodonga
A member favourite is back, as Alison Hawthorn is once again opening her Wodonga garden to SSAW members. Many of you will have visited Alison’s garden as she has hosted us several times in the past. It will be great to view the progress in transforming her large suburban backyard into a bountiful self-sufficiency garden.
Please bring some morning tea to share, hand made is preferred!
The event is free for SSAW members but numbers are limited, so booking is required through the link below. The address will be given when you book.

North East Regional Sustainability Alliance (NERSA) Bi-monthly meeting
2026-06-01 10:00 - 12:00 | CSU Go TAFE Wangaratta Campus, Tone Road, Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia
The North East Regional Sustainability Alliance (NERSA) is a network of community sustainability groups which acts collaboratively with communities, agencies and organisations across the region. Meetings are held every two months. Anyone is welcome to attend.
This meeting will be held in the video-conference room at the GoTAFE/CSU campus in Wangaratta. You may join us face to face or zoom in. Please contact Jenny Davies for the zoom link. Email address: jdjbdavies@gmail.com
