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
Detox Your Home collections
Safely dispose of your accepted hazardous household chemicals at our Detox Your Home events across Victoria.
Find dates and locations near you via Sustainability Victoria's website.
Date: Various
Time: Various
Location: Various
Cost: Free, registrations essential.
Growing Veggies in an Indigenous Wildlife Garden
Come along to this session presented by Sustainable Gardening Australia and learn how to balance growing veggies while creating a wildlife haven in your garden. Come earlier to join the monthly Urban Harvest Swap from 10am.
Special Storytime: World Environment Day
Celebrate World Environment Day with a special storytime about caring for our planet. Enjoy engaging stories, then a fun, hands-on craft inspired by Earth-loving tales.
When: Tuesday 2 June 2026, 11am to 11.45am
Where: Nunawading Library
Cost: Free, no bookings required
Community screening of Future Council
Be inspired by today's youth at the screening of Future Council. Discover how Council and local initiatives can support your sustainability journey.
When: Thursday 4 June 2026, 5.30pm - 8.30pm
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Cost: Free, bookings essential
Clothes Swap & Slow Fashion Talk
Refresh your wardrobe and learn how to embrace slow fashion through swapping, styling and sustainable choices.
Date: Saturday 6 June 2026
Time: 9.45am - 12pm
Location: The Round, Nunawading
Cost: Free
Clothes Swaps Made Easy
Join Nina Gbor to learn the practical steps to plan and host your own successful clothes swap with friends, in your community or workplace in this FREE webinar.
When: Wednesday 10 June 2026, 11am - 12pm
Where: Online
Cost: Free, bookings essential
Composting made simple!
Discover how to turn your food and garden waste into nutrient-rich compost at this hands-on workshop with Compost Revolution. Learn the basics, explore different composting systems and get practical troubleshooting tips. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers, plus composting vouchers provided.
When: Saturday 13 June 2026, 3pm - 4.30pm
Where: Strathdon House & Orchard Precinct
Cost: $7, bookings essential