To kick off this year’s sustainability events, we’ve got a really exciting day happening in Gippsland – yes! We’re finally making it to Gippsland!! – and would love to see you there. We’ll begin with a Intro to Foraging presentation (complete with physical examples and tasty foraged-food testers), which is the perfect opportunity to prepare for abundant wild autumn harvests.
Then we’ll share a lunch before getting stuck into learning the art of fermenting as a way of fighting food waste, where you’ll make your own jar of fermented food to take home. Spots are very limited, and several have been snapped up already, so book in asap if you want to join us.
Also this March, we’re running presentations and workshops on low-waste cleaning, low-waste living, and basic mending. Oh, and we’ll be back for another year at Stonnington’s marvellous Pets in the Park event, sharing ways to keep waste at a minimum as a pet owner – look for us at the City of Stonnington tent and come say hi!
March 2026 events
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INTRODUCTION TO FORAGING. Mirboo North Library, Saturday 7th March, 10:30am-12:30pm – Learn about the ins and outs of being an ethical forager, and discover how many delicious, nutritious foods are growing around us in our local green spaces.
FERMENTING FOOD. Mirboo North Community Garden – Baromi Centre, Saturday 7th March, 12:30-3:30pm
Join permaculture educator, Nanna Anna for a presentation & hands-on workshop, where you’ll learn all about fermenting as a simple way to fight food waste, and make a ferment to take home. Join us at 12:30pm for a shared lunch first!
LOW-WASTE CLEANING. Manningham Function Centre, Doncaster, Tuesday 10th March, 7-8:30pm
Learn how to navigate the complicated world of low-waste cleaning, with examples, tips and useful recipes.
PETS IN THE PARK. Central Park, Malvern, Sunday 22nd March, 11am-3pm
Learn about more sustainable ways to care for your pet, including low-impact food choices; earth-forward toys; eco-conscious grooming options, and how to safely and simply compost their poop at home. Find us at the City of Stonnington marquee.
BASIC MENDING. Glenroy Library Makerspace, Doncaster, Sunday 29th March 2-4pm – Join us for a fun hands-on workshop where you’ll learn different ways to mend clothes using simple craft skills, and try your hand at one or two methods to take home.
LOW-WASTE LIVING. Ferntree Gully Library, Monday 30th March, 1-2:30pm
Learn about the small changes you can make in your home for the maximum positive impact on the environment.
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Permaculture Principle 1: Observe & Interact; 2: Catch & store energy; 6: Produce no waste; 10: Use and value diversity; 11: Use edges and value the marginal