Take climate and environmental action

Protecting our environment and biodiversity is everyone's responsibility. We encourage residents to get involved in climate action and sustainability ⁠⁠– ⁠ whether in  natural spaces, at home, or in the garden.

We encourage and support residents to get involved in climate action, sustainability, and protecting our natural environment.

How can I get involved?

Residents can sign up for the following programs and events.

Spring Outdoors Program 

Come along to one of the many Spring Outdoors events. In collaboration with Nillumbik and Banyule Councils, we offer over 50 programs each year, including sessions on local frog and bird species. 

Check our What's on event calendar each spring to find out what's happening near you.

Home Harvest

The Home Harvest seminar series is a free monthly program that teaches you how to grow fresh, healthy food at home. Home gardening is a fun way to take climate action and benefits both you and the environment. Whether you're new to gardening or an expert, everyone is welcome. 

Check our What's on events calendar for upcoming sessions.

Doncaster Hill Community Food Garden

Join the Doncaster Hill Community Food Garden. Help local volunteers grow fresh produce, most of which is donated to local charities and community food banks. 

Landcare

Join your local Landcare group.

• Andersons Creek Landcare Group
• Jumping Creek Catchment Landcare Group
• Friends Of Warrandyte State Park
• Wonga Park Environment Group
• Friends of Park Orchards Reserve
• Friends of Yarra Valley Parks

Guided walks

Join a guided walk through Manningham bushland and learn more about our unique biodiversity. Check our What's on event calendar to find upcoming walks.

Inspired Living Series

Come along to the Inspired Living Series. A range of sustainable activities and events for all ages, including keynote speaker events featuring a diverse line-up of local and international subject matter experts.

National Tree Day 

Plant some trees with us on National Tree Day. Check our What's on event calendar each July to find planting locations.

Solar Savers

Get free advice about energy saving and solar installation services via the Solar Savers Program. You can register for a free solar and/or battery quote and get access to state and local government rebates and subsidies. We also run regular Solar Savers information sessions.

Check the What's on event calendar for more details.

iNaturalist - City Nature Challenge 

Observe and document Manningham's natural environment as part of the iNaturalist - City Nature Challenge. During a four day observation period, residents are invited to find, photograph and document the native wildlife that lives and grows in our neighbourhoods. 

iNaturalist observations submitted are added to the global iNaturalist database and shared with the Atlas of Living Australia (ALA) and the Global Biodiversity Information Facility to help scientists find and use your data. All you have to do is observe. 

Aussie Backyard Bird Count

Sign up for the Aussie Backyard Bird Count, run each October by Birdlife Australia. You can join in on the fun and contribute with any birds you spot in Manningham by visiting Birdlife Australia.

Melbourne Water Frog Census

Get involved in local citizen science by recording frog species in Manningham with the Melbourne Water Frog Census App. An easy to use app to record audio and identify frog species by their call in local waterways, parks, and on your own property. 

More information is available at Melbourne Water.

Waterwatch program

Join Waterwatch and get involved in exploring and protecting our local waterways. Volunteers collect water quality data that contributes to scientific research, management planning and on ground actions that improve the health of our waterways. 

To sign up for Waterwatch, email environment@manningham.vic.gov.au.