Join Adam Grubb, renowned permaculturist and author of 'The Weed Forager's Handbook' and 'The Art of Frugal Hedonism' as he discusses what weeds are and how we can control them in the garden using a range of natural control, design and management methods.

We will also embrace the expression 'if you can't beat them, eat them!' and discuss how to safely identify, harvest and cook with these nutritional powerhouses.

The seminar begins at 6.30pm, or join us from 6.15pm for our monthly food swap, where you can bring and trade homegrown produce, cuttings, seeds, gardening magazines, jars, ferments and more!

About Home Harvest: Home Harvest is a free, complete home gardening program that runs monthly from February to December. It aims to educate and inspire residents to grow their own organic, nutritious and delicious produce at home. The series hosts seminars, question and answer time, on-site activities and food swaps! 

Please see our events section for other upcoming sessions.

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Want to reduce the amount of waste you produce, but don’t know where to start?

Join Nanna Anna to discover how small, simple changes in your everyday life can significantly reduce the amount of waste you produce.

Living a lower waste lifestyle is something that many Australians are keen to do, as it becomes increasingly obvious that our daily choices directly affect the environment. But when faced with the abundance of information available, it can be overwhelming to know where, and how, to begin.

This free face-to-face presentation is designed to help you explore ways to live a more low-waste lifestyle. It will cover practical examples of how to identify waste elements in your household; low-waste alternatives to everyday items and consumables; and different approaches to implementing low-waste strategies and habits in the future.

Registration is required and spots are limited.

This event is part of our Inspired Living Series. This series showcases an exciting range of fun and sustainable activities and events for all ages, supporting sustainability at home, in the community and at work. 

Do you need support to help your baby learn to sleep? Come along to one of our free information sessions.

Through the Maternal and Child Health Sleep and Settling initiative, we are providing support for parents experiencing sleep and settling concerns with their young children.

During this online session, consultants will teach you an evidence-informed sleep and settling model of care.

Topics covered will include:

• Age specific development
• Normal sleep patterns
• Ways to deal with sleep difficulties
• Information about your wellbeing.

There will be time at the end of the session for you to ask questions about your specific situation.

In addition to the sessions, we are proud to provide an outreach service for interested parents. Speak to our Sleep and Settling Specialist at the end of the session for more information.

This session is designed specifically for parents of older babies aged between 6 and 8 months.

Sessions are also available for newborn babies and toddlers. 

Please note: these sessions are only open to Manningham registered clients.

Events Partners

Working in partnership with the Victorian Government, this program is part of the 'More help for new Victorian mum and dads’ initiative.

Come and experience the botanic beauty of the luscious gardens at Applewood at our Open Gardens event.

James Wall from Gardenworld will do a presentation on springtime planting and provide tips to keep your garden in pristine condition.

Then we will do a walking tour of the village gardens, where you can admire the peaceful backdrop and stunning landscaping in this sophisticated oasis purpose-built for over 55s.

An afternoon tea will follow in the Community Centre.

Learn how to identify our local eucalypt trees and find out how understanding where they grow can help you to read the landscape.

If all the trees and bush look a bit the same to you, this short walk and talk could change the way you see the world!

Join experienced local naturalist and ecologist Alan Noy to guide you through the process.

Join us at the Wonga Park Community Cottage for a special indoor makers market.

With a range of local small businesses from the Wonga Park area and surrounds, and our lovely Brew and Willow coffee van.

It will be the perfect morning out for a spot of shopping and connecting with local makers and members of the community. 

Just in time for Mother's Day, so start your gift buying and support local with us.

Come and join us for a day of exploration at Gateway Lighthouse Church's Open Day!

Step into a world of wellness, community, and healthy lifestyle as we open our doors to welcome all with  family activities and free health checks.

Enjoy delicious vegetarian food stalls, a fun photo booth, and car wash for a cause. All profits raised will  go to Indonesian Advent Care Foundation supporting an orphanage in Monado, Indonesia.

Come and Try Karate with The Family Dojo, Doncaster. Classes are led by female instructors.

We'd love our local girls to come try martial arts and find out just how powerful they can be!

Ample parking available onsite. Doncaster Park and Ride is across the road making it easy to get to.

What to wear: active wear and sneakers

What to bring: a water bottle

Registration not required.

To celebrate National Recycling Week, we are hosting an online Q and A session about all things waste.

Not sure what item goes into each bin?

Get confused about what can and cannot be recycled?

Would you like to know more about what is happening the in the waste industry?

Come along to our friendly Q and A session so we can answer all of your queries and dispel any myths!

In celebration of the 2024 Seniors Festival, we're pleased to be hosting our annual Seniors Morning Tea once again.

This year we will be Celebrating the 60s with groovy entertainment and delicious morning tea at the Manningham Function Centre.

Bookings are essential. 

The Manningham Junior Ranger Program is designed to get young environmentalists out and active in our local environment.

Go on a bush park discovery walk with Environment Officers as they explore why Currawong Bush Park is known as the best little wilderness in town.

Survive a live wildlife show presented by Wild Action, the Zoo that comes to you.

Experience nature as a place to play, imagine, relax and explore.

Important information:

• Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time.
• Come prepared and dress for the weather on the day. Please wear closed-toed footwear.
• Don’t forget to bring a snack and water bottle for morning tea.
• In the event of extreme weather, this event will be cancelled.
• Currawong Bush Park is protected habitat, dogs are not permitted in the park at any time.

Meeting place:

Currawong Bush Park, Environment Education Centre. 

This event is part our Manningham Spring Outdoors Series, where we offer a range of fun outdoor activities across Manningham.

You can also check what’s happening across other Councils by visiting the Spring Outdoors website.

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Join us for an exclusive after-hours event celebrating the captivating exhibition I Fall to Pieces as we explore artworks by Naarm based First Nations artists Matthew Harris and Nicholas Currie. 

Drop in anytime between 4.00pm to 8.00pm.

• hear from our Mayor Cr Carli Lange and Nicholas Currie at 5.00pm and meet the artists.
• dive into themes of mental health and healing through painting and sculpture
• enjoy curated music by Dr Suzi Hutchings, Arrernte Nation 
• sample delicious food by Mabu Mabu

To find out more about this exhibition, visit I Fall to Pieces or for information on the event email gallery@manningham.vic.gov.au or call (03) 9840 9367.

No bookings required. This is a free public event. 

Image credit: Matthew Harris, Bad Vibes, 2022, rose quartz and mixed media, 140 x 120 x 60 cm. Photo by Christian Capurro.

Queensland Fruit Fly is now widespread in Manningham and is threatening fruit production in our local neighbourhoods.

Learn what damage Queensland Fruit Fly can cause and how we can be prepared for the upcoming Queensland Fruit Fly season.

This event will be held by the Doncaster Garden Club. The club meets monthly with speakers who talk about all things gardening in the Doncaster area.

They are a relaxed and friendly group and welcome new members.   

Learn how to identify our local eucalypt trees and find out how understanding where they grow can help you to read the landscape.

If all the trees and bush look a bit the same to you, this short walk and talk could change the way you see the world!

Join experienced local naturalist and ecologist Alan Noy on an easy walk through Pound Bend, as we discuss the distinctive identification features of the local trees.

Follow the trail of breadcrumbs to the Doncaster Playhouse over the July school holidays for Playhouse Pantomimes’ original musical adaptation of Hansel and Gretel.

Based on the classic Grimm Brothers fairy tale, our version tells the story of a young brother and sister who get lost in the woods and discover a gingerbread house, but who lives there?

There will be songs, audience participation and lots of laughs for the whole family.

Presented by Playhouse Pantomimes.