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Sustainable Living 2024 is Whitehorse City Council's inspiring program of workshops, activities, webinars and events held at various locations across Whitehorse throughout 2024. 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.
Check out our Sustainable Living 2024 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 Whitehorse Sustainability eNewsletter, visiting our Sustainable Living in Whitehorse Facebook page or What's Happening page.
Night time Wonders - Whitehorse's Nocturnal Neighbours
Join The Whitehorse City Council Environmental Education Team in this after-dark adventure to observe some nocturnal creatures in their natural habitat and contribute to scientific data collection for the City Nature Challenge!
Date: Friday 26 April
Time: 5:45pm - 7:30pm
Where: Campbells Croft/Abbey Walk, Vermont
Cost: Free - Bookings Required
The Insect World @ Yarran Dheran with Ian Moodie
Join Whitehorse City Council's plant and animal identification guru Ian Moodie for an exciting exploration of the creepy crawlies that live in our natural world at Yarran Dheran Reserve.
Now, they don't all creep. They don't all crawl. But they are all fascinating and a surprisingly important part of our environment!
Date: Saturday 27 April
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Where: Yarran Dheran, Mitcham
Cost: FREE
Wild Things at Wurundjeri Walk with Tony Slater
Join Tony Slater, the author of The Guide to the Eucalypts of Whitehorse and Surrounds for an exploration of the wild things in Wurundjeri Walk.
This is your chance to learn about all the fascinating hidden flora and fauna in our Whitehorse parks and reserves, and participate in the City Nature Challenge, an event to gather observation data about the species inhabiting our natural world.
Date: Saturday 27 April
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Where: Wurundjeri Walk, Blackburn South
Cost: FREE
Learn About Citizen Science - how to get involved in a BioBlitz
The world is being swept by a growing network of Citizen Scientists. Learn about the fascinating world of Citizen Science and discover how you can actively contribute to conservation efforts. We need you to really make a difference!
Join Helen from Friends with Honey for a two-part workshop. This includes an hour presentation and an hour opportunity to head out and participate in a BioBlitz with our iNaturalist experts to help you with any questions that might arise.
Date: Sunday 28 April
Time: 10am – 12pm
Where: Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor Centre, Blackburn
Cost: FREE
Biodiversity Blitz @ Bellbird Dell
Join Tony Slater, the author of The Guide to the Eucalypts of Whitehorse and Surrounds to undertake a biodiversity blitz (BioBlitz) of all the amazing flora and fauna of Bellbird Dell. This is your chance to contribute to the conservation of species within Whitehorse, and learn something new.
Date: Sunday 28 April
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Where: Bellbird Dell, Vermont South
Cost: FREE
Fascinating Frogs in Yarran Dheran with Frank Gallagher
Join Yarran Dheran Advisory Committee's Frank Gallagher, for an exciting exploration of the fascinating frogs that live in our natural world at Yarran Dheran Reserve.
Keen to hone your listening skills for frog calls? Think you can spot these sneaky frogs and take that perfect photo? Come and give it a go and contribute to the City Nature Challenge!
Date: Sunday 28 April
Time: 7:30pm - 9pm
Where: Yarran Dheran, Mitcham
Cost: FREE
Weed Swap
Do you have a weed in your garden? Bring it to be identified and swap it for an indigenous plant.
Date: Sunday 5 May
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Where: Blackburn Lake Visitor Centre
Cost: Free – Bookings required
Composting 1010 Workshop - Online
Unpack compost in all it’s wonderful glory. Learn simple tips & tricks that will leave you feeling empowered to have a crack!
When: Wed 8 May, 7pm – 8pm
Where: Online
Cost: Free. Bookings essential
