Sustainable Whitehorse is Whitehorse City Council's inspiring program of workshops, activities, webinars and events held at various locations across the municipality. It covers a wide range of topics from low-waste living, thrifty gardening to improving the energy efficiency of your home, connecting with nature and more. Join us in learning, living and growing together as a connected community, caring for our environment and creating a healthy climate for a better future.
Council also offers a range of educational sessions for community groups, education institutions and faith groups in Whitehorse. If you are interested, please contact greenercity@whitehorse.vic.gov.au.
Check out our Sustainable Whitehorse program below and follow the links to book today.
Latest Events and News
Find out about the latest Council sustainability events, news and ideas by subscribing to our Sustainable Whitehorse eNewsletter or visit our What's Happening page.
healthAbility Repair Cafe
Do you have broken items sitting around your house that, with a simple repair, could be given a new lease on life? Bring them along to the Repair Café and discover how you can get involved!
Date: The second Saturday of each month (excluding January)
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Strathdon House & Orchard Precinct
Cost: Free
Navigating the Low-Waste Cleaning World
Discover the truth behind “eco-cleaning” in this practical and eye-opening session. We’ll explore the difference between genuine eco-friendly products and misleading greenwashing, helping you spot common scams and marketing tricks.
When: Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 6pm - 7.30pm
Where: Vermont South Library
Cost: Free, bookings essential
Water Wise Gardening
As the climate changes we need to take even more care with how we capture, store, divert and use water efficiently in our gardens. 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, capturing rainwater and water smart technologies.
Date: Wednesday 15 July
Time: 10.30am - 11.30am
Location: Nunawading Library
Cost: Free
Waste-Wise Storytime: Plastic Free July
Join us for a special Plastic Free July Storytime, featuring children’s books on waste reduction and hands-on reuse activities that inspire little ones to celebrate a cleaner, greener future.
When: Friday, 24 July 2026, 11am - 11.45am
Where: Vermont South Library
Cost: Free, bookings not required
Zero Waste Gardening with The Urban Nanna
Join permaculture and sustainability educator, Anna The Urban Nanna, for a hands-on presentation-workshop where you’ll learn about frugal, waste-savvy ways to access healthy soil, plants, seeds, fertiliser and mulch. Then have a go at making some upcycled items to use around the garden.
When: Saturday 25 July, 2026, 10am - 12pm
Where: Strathdon House & Orchard Precinct
Cost: Free, bookings essential
Gardening in Small Spaces
Being space constrained is not a barrier to have a beautiful, productive and functional sustainable garden. This session presented by Sustainable Gardening Australia will provide you with many tips, tricks and simple solutions to make your garden seem bigger, to overcome constraints and grow a garden that is good for you and the environment.
Date: Wednesday 5 August
Time: 10.30am - 11.30am
Location: Nunawading Library
Cost: Free
Introduction to Book Repairs
Give your cherished books a new lease on life in this hands-on book repairing workshop with Paperazzi Design Studios' resident paper artist, Michelle Lackenby. Perfect for bibliophiles and curious beginners alike, you’ll learn the essentials of book restoration, from assessing damage to repairing spines, reinforcing bindings, and mending torn or delicate pages.
When: Saturday 8 August, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Where: Strathdon House & Orchard Precinct
Cost: $30, bookings essential