The much-loved Spring Outdoors Festival is back this September, with a jam-packed program of free and low-cost events for all ages.
Running from September to November, the festival – a partnership program of Manningham, Banyule and Nilumbik Councils – features more than 50 events celebrating nature, sustainability and local biodiversity.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Deirdre Diamante said the festival is a much-anticipated part of the annual calendar, offering the community a chance to connect with the environment and each other.
“We’re lucky to live in an area with such incredible biodiversity and green spaces,” Cr Diamante said.
“The Spring Outdoors Festival is all about inspiring our community to get outside, learn something new and take simple steps that help our environment thrive.”
This year’s program shines a light on biodiversity, with environment seminars, a wildlife gardening seminar series, a guided nature walk and more.
Festival highlights include:
- Breakfast with the platypus river walk (Sunday 7 September, 6:45am to 8:30am)
- Backyard birds of Warrandyte (Tuesday 14 October, 11:00am to 12:00pm)
- Wildlife Gardening Seminar Series: Attracting wildlife and birds into the garden (Thursday 30 October, 7:00pm to 9:00pm)
- Star gazing night at Ruffey Lake Park (Friday 17 October, 8:00pm to 10:00pm)
The festival kicks off on 7 September and runs until November. Bookings are essential.
For the full program and to register, visit manningham.vic.gov.au/spring-outdoors
