Join Council's Biodiversity Planner Cathy Willis for a walk identifying most Manningham’s eucalypt species in the field.
Details:
If you can no longer attend, please cancel via Eventbrite.
Come along to our coffee and friendship sessions, which are perfect for both long-time and new residents. No matter how long you have been living in the area, our friendly volunteer will greet you and make you feel welcome.
Bookings are essential and everyone is welcome,
Car parking is available onsite and Bus 905 stops at Thompsons Road / Sunhill Road bus stop,
Join Scott Hitchins as he returns to the Strathdon kitchen to create some of our, soon to be hot favourite, comfort dishes.
With a focus on low waste cooking, Scott will teach participants the techniques to create delicious winter warmers using every bit of what you grow or buy.
The focus in this session will be on using vegetables from the garden and an overview for slow style cooking that you can try at home.
You will be provided with a sample of what is cooked on the day and digital notes to try some of Scott’s recipes at home.
What to wear: Suitable clothing for getting your hands dirty in the kitchen and closed toe shoes.
What to bring: an apron (optional)
Who: Adults or teens
About Scott
Scott Hitchins has been working with sustainable, food-producing gardens for most of his life.
He has qualifications in biological science, permaculture design, education, and is a founding member of Werribee Park Heritage Orchard.
Scott has been providing popular workshops and garden-design advice to local councils, schools, and other community groups for many years.
He presents useful facts and skills in a fun and engaging manner. To quote Scott in a recent interview “Get me talking about sustainable gardening and you’ll never shut me up.”
和我们一起来探索家庭厨余堆肥的乐趣吧！在这次分享会中，你可以了解到三种常见的家庭堆肥系统——有氧热堆肥、蚯蚓堆肥和波卡西堆肥。
现场示范、手把手教学将打破你对堆肥会有异味、不卫生、麻烦等等刻板印象。不论你住在哪里，有多少时间和空间，总有一种堆肥方式适合你。堆肥不仅可以让你把厨余和庭院垃圾变成上好的有机肥，更能减少垃圾，让我们自己以及生活的环境更加健康！
Come and join us to learn about the magic and fun of composting!
In this interactive session, Mandarin speakers will be introduced to multiple ways of home organic recycling including:
Live demonstrations and hands-on training will break your stereotypes of composting being smelly, unhygienic and troublesome.
No matter where you live, how much space and time you have, there’s always something you can do right from your kitchen and backyard to recycle your organic waste and turn it into garden gold. In doing so, you will be helping our environment to become better.
Please note: this workshop will be presented in Mandarin.
Deer are destroying our most valuable assets. What can we do about it?
Did you know:
Speakers from Middle Yarra Landcare Network, Manningham Council and guest speaker John Harris from Wildlife and Ecology, Melbourne will talk about what can be done to minimise the impact deer have on our precious environment.
We can all participate in the movement to minimise waste.
To celebrate Plastic Free July, we'll be popping up at our local markets to chat with visitors about how we can all continue reducing our waste and in particular, single-use plastics.
Come along and say hello!
We can all participate in the movement to minimise waste.
To celebrate Plastic Free July, we'll be popping up at our local markets to chat with visitors about how we can all continue reducing our waste and in particular, single-use plastics.
Come along and say hello!
Ready to level up your composting effort? Come along and learn from the experts at Compost Community.
They will show you how to advance your composting journey, including:
Learn some tips and tricks to help you push the envelope and recycle more organics at home.
Are you covered for emergencies at home?
We are holding a home insurance workshop with Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC), a multidisciplinary legal service that works to prevent problems and support community resilience.
The session will cover important topics including:
Participants are encouraged to bring insurance policy documents for personal reference during the session.
It's free to register but bookings are essential.
Are you covered for emergencies at home?
We are holding a home insurance workshop with Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC), a multidisciplinary legal service that works to prevent problems and support community resilience.
The session will cover important topics including:
Participants are encouraged to bring insurance policy documents for personal reference during the session.
It's free to register but bookings are essential.
The Equiculture program is loved by horse owners throughout Australia (and beyond) as an evidence-based approach to keeping horses and land healthy.
Topics covered:
What you will learn
Practical land management advice for horse owners.
What you will get
Tools and ideas to implement sustainable horse property management strategies.
Clean Up Australia Day is happening on Sunday 2 March, come along and help keep our beautiful city clean.
We would love our community members to join our Councillors and staff at Boronia Reserve - 105 Leeds Street, Doncaster East (meet in car park).
We will be conducting our litter collection along Koonung Creek Linear Park.
Each participant will be issued with gloves and litter collection gear.
BBQ lunch will be provided from 12.30pm.
Solar Savers is a trusted local government initiative that has helped households and businesses go all-electric since 2019. This initiative is supported by us and is available to all Manningham residents.
Solar Savers takes the hassle out of home energy upgrades. Backed by Manningham Council, the program has recently expanded to offer more suppliers and a wider range of products. It now also includes home energy assessments for personalised advice.
Solar Savers can provide you with:
Solar Savers can assist with quality and affordable:
Contact Solar Savers to book a home energy assessment or obtain a quote from trusted installers.
Manningham residents are going all-electric and reaping the rewards. Read about how they made the switch, as well as their top tips.
When Jeffrey installed solar panels on his roof in 2007, the system had only a 1kW capacity.
That first step planted the seed for what would become a 17-year electrification process.
Rising costs led Paul to decommission his central gas heating.
After just one summer, he is reaping the rewards of his new 9.02kW solar system and battery storage.
For country-raised Ken and his wife Joan, purchasing solar and a battery system simply made good sense.
Now, the Donvale residents are saving more with stable renewable energy.
This exhibition is no longer showing in the Manningham Art Gallery.
Ramak Bamzar, a Melbourne-based Iranian photographer, blends art historical influences with a meticulous focus on colour, texture, and lighting. Her work explores themes of gender identity, geographical determinism, culture, and environment, all characterised by thoughtful compositions.
In these striking works, the Moustachioed Women and Rhinoplastic Girls from Bamzar’s 2022 series burst out of their imprisoning frames to capture a moment in the ongoing struggle, intertwining with the essence of Iranian culture and heritage. Through the integration of poetic motifs, epic themes, and historical allusions, the images go beyond mere documentation, offering a profound insight into the resilience and determination of Iranian women.
The Vigil – Crying for a Man I Never Met, 2022. Ramak Bamzar. Image courtesy of the Artist.
GO Soccer Mums is an introductory football program designed specifically for women, where participants can have fun, meet new people, and learn basic football skills in a social, judgement-free environment!
This summer break we are offering a free multi-week program for you to try the program for the first time or return to keep up your skills and maintain your psychical activity level in the off season.
Many participants may be busy with children on school holidays so we are also offering a free football clinic for kids!
This will run parallel to or GO Soccer Mums session for boys and girls aged five years to 12 years old.
Did you know that the average Australian household increases its waste output by around 30 per cent during the festive season?
So how can you reduce your waste without missing out on the traditions you love, or creating a stack more work for yourself?
Join permaculture and sustainability educator, Anna The Urban Nanna, and learn how to make eco-conscious, sustainable decorations using upcycled and natural materials.
This free hands-on workshop touches on ways to decorate your home during the festive season without adding to the global waste crisis. Some homemade festive snacks will be supplied during the presentation, and you will take home what you make as well as instructions to continue crafting at home.
Registration is essential and spots are limited.
Please note: Due to limited numbers, this event is for Manningham residents only.
Join Open Table a not-for-profit community organisation for an informative and fun cooking class showcasing practical ways to reduce your food waste.
Learn how to make gnocchi from stale bread as well as tips and tricks for meal planning and food storage.
Recipe and ingredients list will be provide prior to the class so you can cook along at home!
Enjoy one of the best walks in Warrandyte State Park. Spectacular views of the river and out towards the dividing range, visit the Blue-tongue Bend Chapel and then traverse the shaly escarpment to the old Stane Brae farm. Enjoy morning tea at the best beach in Wonga Park before returning past a 400+ year old Red Box tree near the old dairy.
Join us inside Kevin Heinze GROW Doncaster for our annual Spring Celebration in support of our vital work! This is your annual opportunity to see behind the scenes at Kevin Heinze GROW and see what we do – plus support our transformative work in the community.
Proudly supported by Manningham Council's Community Grants program.
This event is for gardening enthusiasts, families, community members, KHG supporters, Therapeutic Horticulture professionals, and anyone interested in learning more about Kevin Heinze Grow - a fantastic opportunity to meet our friendly team and learn more about our therapeutic gardening program as well as other programs and services.
Stuart Myers of Equiculture is delivering this two-part evening workshop on keeping horses and land healthy and happy.
The Equiculture program is loved by horse owners throughout Australia (and beyond!) as an evidence-based approach to keeping horses and land healthy.
Topics covered:
Please note: this is a consecutive two-part program, not the same program on both days. Participants must attend both evening sessions.
There is also a full-day workshop in Hurstbridge if you are unable to attend the two-part evening workshop.