Join the Rural City of Wangaratta to connect with nature and your community as we celebrate National Tree Day. Help extend the habitat corridor created over the last few years as we plant indigenous native plants along the Rail Trail between Wangaratta-Eldorado Rd and Petticoat Lane. Enter Londrigan Tarrawingee Rd from Wangaratta-Eldorado Rd. Learn more about our local flora and […]
A FREE one-day leadership program for 15-25 year-old changemakers in Wangaratta and surrounding rural townships! 👉Care about the environment? Want change? Think things can be better!? 👉Ready to step up, make a difference & turn ideas into action? Join the 10/10 Leadership – Youth Climate & Resilience program! This 1-day intensive is designed to help you build skills, connect with others […]
To celebrate NAIDOC week everyone is invited to a free family fun day at Northern Beaches, Wangaratta. Meet near the Scout Hall on College Street. Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony Bangerang culture including dance, weaving and woodworking Circus arts workshops with the Flying Fruit Fly Circus Animals of Oz wildlife display Kids art and […]
Did you know that many of the weeds we find in our backyards are edible? Natasha from Beingreen Permaculture will be leading us on a journey to discover the amazing resource some weeds can be for the soil, for medicine and for food. This walk and talk will conclude with some homemade herbal teas (made from edible weeds!). This […]
Join the Ovens Landcare Network and the Rural City of Wangaratta for a screening of the new documentary Future Council. Millions of children around the world are frustrated by the dire lack of action to protect the planet and their future. Until now, their only avenue to express these concerns has been protesting on the […]
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 […]
Come along to Apex Park for a free, fun event showcasing local waterway conservation efforts for Platypus and other native wildlife. Join in the Carp fishing competition with the chance to win great prizes presented by local fishing guru Robbie Alexander. See live turtles, browse the stalls, learn from local experts, enjoy fun hands on […]
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 […]
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 […]
