Calendar of local events

 

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All events    All once-off events (Cooking, Everything else, Free)    Community gardens    Food swaps    Free meals    Markets    Farmers’ markets    Garden tours   Garden clubs

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Companion planting and mini market 10:30
Companion planting and mini market @ Montrose Library
Feb 1 @ 10:30 – 12:30
Pat will discuss how plants can support each other in the garden. Following the talk, the Montrose Community Cupboard will have a mini market. Those attending the talk will enter the market first.
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Introduction to permaculture and garden design (9 sessions) 10:00
Introduction to permaculture and garden design (9 sessions) @ Sussex Neighbourhood House
Feb 4 @ 10:00 – 12:00
On Tuesdays, starting 4th February, 10am-midday. Learn practical food growing skills while transforming the neighbourhood lawn into a thriving, edible ecosystem. The course will cover: the philosophy of forest gardening; site assessment and design considerations; [...]
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Really Really Free Market 11:00
Really Really Free Market @ Catalyst Social Centre
Feb 5 @ 11:00 – 14:00
This is a free, rescued and donated groceries market. Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a food rescue collective based on the principles of mutual aid, which gathers and re-distributes as much food as possible [...]
Jam-packed British delights 14:00
Jam-packed British delights @ Highett Street Community Garden
Feb 5 @ 14:00 – 16:00
This is a 1-hour gardening workshop followed by a 1-hour cooking class. The gardening: blackberry harvesting and herbal infusions. The cooking: British delights, including scones, and herbal tea. Organised by Cultivating Community.
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Reynard Street Community Garden (Coburg) working bee 09:00
Reynard Street Community Garden (Coburg) working bee @ Reynard Street Community Garden, Robinson Reserve
Feb 8 @ 09:00 – 12:00
Join their working bee to lend a hand and gain new skills and knowledge. A food swap is held on the same day, 10.30am-12.30pm. Click here to read about the garden.
No waste cooking with Open Table 14:30
No waste cooking with Open Table @ Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library
Feb 8 @ 14:30 – 16:00
Watch a live cooking demonstration, enjoy a taste test, learn how to pickle, and take home your jar of pickles and a free no waste cookbook. Presenters: Open Table.
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Winter Shelter community cooking (9 sessions) 11:00
Winter Shelter community cooking (9 sessions) @ Yarrunga Community Centre
Feb 10 @ 11:00 – 14:00
The sessions are fortnightly from Monday, 10th February until Monday, 30th June, each 11am-2pm. Prepare meals for the Winter Shelter community meals program and learn hospitality and catering skills at the same time. Organised by [...]
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Really Really Free Market 11:00
Really Really Free Market @ Catalyst Social Centre
Feb 12 @ 11:00 – 14:00
This is a free, rescued and donated groceries market. Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a food rescue collective based on the principles of mutual aid, which gathers and re-distributes as much food as possible [...]
What’s the environmental impact of our food? 19:00
What’s the environmental impact of our food? @ Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library
Feb 12 @ 19:00 – 20:30
Join a discussion exploring how our food systems and choices can drive meaningful climate action, including the environmental impacts of meat and dairy production, biodiversity loss and deforestation. The speakers, who will share practical ways [...]
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Catering for community (18 sessions) 09:00
Catering for community (18 sessions) @ Whittlesea Community Activity Centre
Feb 13 @ 09:00 – 11:00
On various Thursdays throughout 2025, starting 13th February, 9-11am. Learn to cook for a crowd, expanding your cooking skills and serving lunch to our community. Organised by Whittlesea Community House.
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Highett harvest and Italian alfresco 11:00
Highett harvest and Italian alfresco @ Highett Street Community Garden
Feb 14 @ 11:00 – 13:00
This is a 1-hour gardening workshop followed by a 1-hour cooking class. The gardening: a guided tour of Highett Community Garden and seed saving. The cooking: fresh pasta with rooftop garden sauces. Organised by Cultivating [...]
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Youth ramen noodle cooking workshop 11:00
Youth ramen noodle cooking workshop @ Fairfield Library
Feb 15 @ 11:00 – 12:00
For people aged 12 to 18. Learn how to make ramen from scratch.
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Connie Cao – your Asian veggie patch 10:30
Connie Cao – your Asian veggie patch @ Nunawading Library
Feb 19 @ 10:30 – 11:30
Learn to grow 40 Asian vegetables, herbs and fruits, and explore Connie Cao’s 50 home-style recipes inspired by her Chinese heritage. Discover gardening tips, cultural insights and dishes like pork and chive dumplings and winter [...]
Really Really Free Market 11:00
Really Really Free Market @ Catalyst Social Centre
Feb 19 @ 11:00 – 14:00
This is a free, rescued and donated groceries market. Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a food rescue collective based on the principles of mutual aid, which gathers and re-distributes as much food as possible [...]
Curry cook-up 13:00
Curry cook-up @ Greenhills Neighbourhood House
Feb 19 @ 13:00 – 14:00
Enjoy a free curry workshop demonstration and shared hot curry to follow. Presenter: Nellie. Organised by Greenhills Neighbourhood House.
Garden structures and French feasts 14:00
Garden structures and French feasts @ Highett Street Community Garden
Feb 19 @ 14:00 – 16:00
This is a 1-hour gardening workshop followed by a 1-hour cooking class. The gardening: soil health/testing and garden structures. The cooking: French niçoise salad. Organised by Cultivating Community.
Gardening for beginners 18:00
Gardening for beginners @ Doncaster Hill Community Garden
Feb 19 @ 18:00 – 20:00
To help you start growing your own edible plants, Justin Calverley will discuss: the basics of plant choice and care; planting seedlings and seeds; soil and growing media; and basic design techniques.
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Unwrapped – food and beverage quick bites 07:45
Unwrapped – food and beverage quick bites @ Whittlesea Tech School
Feb 20 @ 07:45 – 09:30
Discuss the contemporary challenges, synergies and opportunities within the food and beverage industry. A light-standing breakfast will be provided. The event will include a panel Q&A featuring Ed Campion from Turosi Food Solutions Group and [...]
Bio Gro organics facility tour 09:00
Bio Gro organics facility tour @ Manningham Civic Centre
Feb 20 @ 09:00 – 13:00
Bio Gro is the facility which recycles Manningham’s food and garden waste (FOGO) into compost. See first-hand how your food and garden waste is processed and ask any questions along the way. The tour will [...]
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Preserving summer fruits 10:00
Preserving summer fruits @ Whittlesea Library
Feb 22 @ 10:00 – 12:30
Marie Vassallo, from Rie’s Kitchen, will explain how to preserve your summer fruits for jams and marmalades.
The importance of fibre 11:00
The importance of fibre @ Thomastown Library
Feb 22 @ 11:00 – 12:00
Learn about the importance of gut microbiome and how it impacts your physical and mental health. Beck O’Farrell will talk about the latest research and show you ways to improve your gut health with fibre-rich [...]
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Composting for beginners workshop 10:00
Composting for beginners workshop @ Fawkner Food Bowls
Feb 23 @ 10:00 – 12:00
Learn how to recycle your food scraps, manage waste like meat and dairy, and even create your own DIY composting systems using materials you already have. Discuss everything from basic composting methods to more advanced [...]
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Really Really Free Market 11:00
Really Really Free Market @ Catalyst Social Centre
Feb 26 @ 11:00 – 14:00
This is a free, rescued and donated groceries market. Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a food rescue collective based on the principles of mutual aid, which gathers and re-distributes as much food as possible [...]
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Crop rotation and companion planting 10:00
Crop rotation and companion planting @ Whittlesea Community Activity Centre
Feb 27 @ 10:00 – 12:00
Learn how to use crop rotation and companion planting techniques to extend your soil life, reduce pest & disease problems, and save water, time & money in the garden. Presenter: Kathleen Tants. Organised by Whittlesea [...]
Starting your low-waste journey 19:00
Starting your low-waste journey @ Manningham Civic Centre
Feb 27 @ 19:00 – 20:30
Anna, The Urban Nanna, will discuss simple, budget-friendly ways to help reduce your waste and lower your environmental impact through simple everyday actions.
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Lunar New Year flavours 11:00
Lunar New Year flavours @ Highett Street Community Garden
Feb 28 @ 11:00 – 13:00
This is a 1-hour gardening workshop followed by a 1-hour cooking class. The gardening: herbs for Asian dishes and upcycled planters. The cooking: rice paper rolls and a Lunar New Year dish. Organised by Cultivating [...]

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  1. Oh wowza fantastic thank you for the calender!
    Lisa

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