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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.

Seed Bank Opening and Discussion on Preserves
2026-03-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Harry’s Hut, Browns Lagoon, Olive Street, South Albury
Seed Bank Opening and Discussion on Preserves
Seed bank open for deposit and withdrawal
Bring seeds to deposit, excess seedlings, and any plants and produce you have to share with the group.
All welcome
Free for members, $5 for non-members
Become a member for $12 per year here: seedsaversalburywodonga.square.site/contact-us

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.

Climate Conversations
2026-04-11 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-05-02 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-06-06 14:30 - 16:00 | Old Beechworth Railway Station, 3 B Harper Avenue, Beechworth, 3747
Worried about the impacts of Climate Change? Join us for relaxed chats as you share your thoughts to grow stronger together in the face of climate change.
Hosted by Indigo Regen, building a shared vision for a resilient Indigo Shire—growing food, reducing waste, and creating a welcoming space to learn, connect, and care for each other and the earth.

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.

Seed Bank Opening and Discussion on Rotational Gardening
2026-04-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Harry’s Hut, Browns Lagoon, South Albury, Olive Street, South Albury, NSW, 2640, Australia
Seed Bank Opening and Discussion on Rotational Gardening
Seed bank open for deposit and withdrawal
Bring seeds to deposit, excess seedlings, and any plants and produce you have to share with the group.
All welcome
Free for members, $5 for non-members
Become a member for $12 per year here: https://seedsaversalburywodonga.square.site/contact-us

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.

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.

The Secret Life of Mistletoe
2026-06-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Albury Council Building, 553 Kiewa St, Albury, NSW
Mistletoe — often dismissed as destructive or invasive — has a far more fascinating story to tell. Join us for an intriguing evening with Prof Dave Watson as he shares thirty years of research uncovering just how vital these plants are for woodland birds and urban ecosystems across southern Australia.
Dave is an ecologist based at CSU’s Gulbali Institute, where he develops evidence-based strategies to boost biodiversity. His long-term research into mistletoe reveals its critical role in maintaining diverse and functional ecosystems throughout regional NSW.
This is a free event, but registrations are essential by Monday 1 June.
Reserve your spot at: events.humanitix.com/the-secret-life-of-mistletoe
This event is hosted by Gardens 4 Wildlife Albury-Wodonga, a Wodonga Urban Landcare Network program, with generous support from AlburyCity.
For more information contact Jess Robinson at g4w@wodongalandcare.org.au

Spotlight on Nocturnal Wildlife
2026-06-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Thurgoona, NSW (address provided via email before the event), Thurgoona, Australia
Grab your torch and head out into the night with Danny Jones on a spotlight walk to discover the incredible nocturnal wildlife hiding in your garden! Learn what’s out there after dark and how to make your garden a haven for nocturnal wildlife. Wrap up warm — it’s their world after dark, and we’re just visiting!
This is a free event but places are limited — reserve your spot at: events.humanitix.com/spotlight-on-nocturnal-wildlife
This event is hosted by Gardens 4 Wildlife Albury-Wodonga, a Wodonga Urban Landcare Network program, with generous support from AlburyCity.
For more information contact Jess Robinson at g4w@wodongalandcare.org.au

Habitat Open Garden – Thurgoona
2026-06-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Thurgoona, NSW (address provided upon registration), Thurgoona, NSW, Australia
Explore a stunning, wildlife-friendly garden on one acre of beautiful habitat, home to a diverse range of native wildlife including birds, reptiles, squirrel gliders and even an elusive echidna. With habitat gardens, a pond, bird baths, nest boxes and more, this is a garden not to be missed!
Tickets are $5. Select your preferred arrival window and feel free to stay as long as you wish!
Reserve your spot at: events.humanitix.com/habitat-open-garden
This event is hosted by Gardens 4 Wildlife Albury-Wodonga, a Wodonga Urban Landcare Network program, with generous support from AlburyCity.
For more information contact Jess Robinson at g4w@wodongalandcare.org.au
