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
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Detox Your Home collections
Detox Your Home helps Victorians safely manage and dispose of hazardous household chemicals.
Drop off accepted hazardous household chemicals at our free Detox Your Home mobile events, staffed by trained chemists. You are welcome to attend any event, even if it's not hosted by your local council.
When: New events from August 2026
Where: Various locations across Victoria
Cost: Free, bookings ential
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Follow your FOGO Tour (8th October)
Find out what happens to Whitehorse food and garden organic waste once it is collected. This educational tour is being run at Bio Gro’s state of the art organics recovery facility.
When: Thursday 8 October, 9.15am - 12.30pm
Where: Bio Gro (meet at Nunawading Library)
Cost: Free, bookings essential
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Mend & Mingle
Learn practical skills to repair and extend the life of your clothing in our hands-on visible mending and sewing repair workshops. From creative techniques like sashiko stitching and decorative patching to everyday essentials such as sewing on buttons and hemming, you'll gain the confidence to keep your favourite garments in use for longer.
When: Saturday 10 October, 10 – 11.30 am & 12-1pm (2 sessions)
Where: Strathdon House & Orchard Precinct
Cost: Free. bookings essential
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Walk and Talk with an Arborist - Halliday Park
Join arborist Kirsten Raynor for a walk around Halliday Park to view and discuss a variety of tree species. You will see how each species contributes in its own way to the landscape and will discuss the management techniques used to keep trees healthy and thriving.
When: Friday 16 October, 10.30am - 11.30am
Where: Halliday Park
Cost: Free, bookings essential
Gardening
The Rookie Gardener with Chloe Foster
Passionate horticulturist Chloe Foster is on a mission to help novice plant parents nail the basics of gardening. In this informative talk, she’ll dig into the essentials of your garden, including; soil type and composition, light, climate and microclimates and dealing with those pesky weeds.
When: Monday 19 October, 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Where: Nunawading Library
Cost: Free, bookings essential
Sustainable Living Week
Follow your FOGO Tour (20th October)
Find out what happens to Whitehorse food and garden organic waste once it is collected. This educational tour is being run at Bio Gro’s state of the art organics recovery facility.
When: Tuesday 20 October, 9.15am - 12.30pm
Where: Bio Gro (meet at Nunawading Library)
Cost: Free, bookings essential
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The Urban Food Forester with Justin Calverley
By harnessing the power of perennials, trees and shrubs, you can establish a thriving ecosystem that requires minimal upkeep - perfect for busy people. Justin Calverley reveals the secrets of our woodlands and how their low-maintenance model can revolutionise our outdoor spaces.
When: Monday 9 November, 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Where: Nunawading Library
Cost: Free, bookings essential
Sustainable Living Week