Calendar of local events

 

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View calendars for specific types of event (and the key to the colour coding):
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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Community lunch (Preston) 12:00
Community lunch (Preston) @ Bridge Darebin
Jun 2 @ 12:00 – 13:30
Go for a lunch and stay for the conversation and activities.
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Alphington Farmers’ Market 09:00
Alphington Farmers’ Market @ Melbourne Innovation Centre
Jun 4 @ 09:00 – 13:00
 
Soil management masterclass and field trip (2 sessions) 10:00
Soil management masterclass and field trip (2 sessions) @ Bundoora Park Farm
Jun 4 @ 10:00 – 14:00
The two sessions are on Sunday, 4th June, 10am-2pm at Bundoora Park Farm and Friday, 16th June, 10am-4pm at Yarra Valley ECOSS. For aspiring farmers. The first day will equip you with the skills to [...]
Northcote Community Gardens working bee 11:00
Northcote Community Gardens working bee @ Northcote Community Gardens
Jun 4 @ 11:00 – 13:00
Next to the Northcote train station. There is some sharing of food and drink after the working bee so feel free to take a plate of food to share. Click here to read about the [...]
Regent Community Garden (Reservoir) 13:00
Regent Community Garden (Reservoir) @ The Regent Centre
Jun 4 @ 13:00 – 16:00
Click here to read about the garden.
Regent Produce and Plant Swap (Reservoir) 14:00
Regent Produce and Plant Swap (Reservoir) @ The Regent Centre
Jun 4 @ 14:00 – 15:00
 
Introduction to soils workshop 14:30
Introduction to soils workshop @ Bundoora Park Farm
Jun 4 @ 14:30 – 16:30
Agronomist Ian Mott will discuss: how to assess soil conditions; resources for conducting soil tests, what to test for (e.g. contamination, identifying hazards, fertility, suitability to particular crops) and where to do so; how to [...]
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Newton Street Community Garden 09:30
Newton Street Community Garden @ Newton Street Community Garden
Jun 7 @ 09:30 – 12:00
A drop-in gardening session, facilitated by the DIVRS Urban Food Program, which everyone is welcome to attend. There is always plenty of weeding, watering, planting and harvesting to do! Click here to read about the [...]
Span Community House Community Garden group (Thornbury) 10:00
Span Community House Community Garden group (Thornbury) @ Span Community House
Jun 7 @ 10:00 – 12:00
No garden of your own? Would you like be able to share some fresh produce? Go along and join Span’s gardening team. Wheelchair accessible, fun and supportive. You just need your skills, or want to [...]
Sylvester Hive Community Garden (Preston) 18:00
Sylvester Hive Community Garden (Preston) @ Pavilion School grounds
Jun 7 @ 18:00 – 20:00
During the year, the start time varies from 6pm to 7pm. Before going, therefore, check with them by email. Take something to share at their communal meal. Click here to read about the garden.
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Community lunch (Preston) 12:00
Community lunch (Preston) @ Bridge Darebin
Jun 9 @ 12:00 – 13:30
Go for a lunch and stay for the conversation and activities.
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Northcote Community Gardens working bee 11:00
Northcote Community Gardens working bee @ Northcote Community Gardens
Jun 10 @ 11:00 – 13:00
Next to the Northcote train station. There is some socialising after the working bee. Click here to read about the garden.
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Alphington Farmers’ Market 09:00
Alphington Farmers’ Market @ Melbourne Innovation Centre
Jun 11 @ 09:00 – 13:00
 
Regent Community Garden (Reservoir) 13:00
Regent Community Garden (Reservoir) @ The Regent Centre
Jun 11 @ 13:00 – 16:00
Click here to read about the garden.
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Community lunch (Reservoir) 12:00
Community lunch (Reservoir) @ Reservoir Neighbourhood House
Jun 13 @ 12:00 – 13:00
‘Jen the chef’ makes meals which always includes a main and dessert. Why not go down and join in, eat something, and have a chat with some new friends.
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Newton Street Community Garden 09:30
Newton Street Community Garden @ Newton Street Community Garden
Jun 14 @ 09:30 – 12:00
A drop-in gardening session, facilitated by the DIVRS Urban Food Program, which everyone is welcome to attend. There is always plenty of weeding, watering, planting and harvesting to do! Click here to read about the [...]
Span Community House Community Garden group (Thornbury) 10:00
Span Community House Community Garden group (Thornbury) @ Span Community House
Jun 14 @ 10:00 – 12:00
No garden of your own? Would you like be able to share some fresh produce? Go along and join Span’s gardening team. Wheelchair accessible, fun and supportive. You just need your skills, or want to [...]
Community lunch (Thornbury) 12:30
Community lunch (Thornbury) @ Span Community House
Jun 14 @ 12:30 – 14:30
A two course home-cooked meal is shared in their dining room with other friendly community members. Go along for company, conversation and support. A great opportunity to find out what’s available in the neighbourhood. RSVP [...]
Sylvester Hive Community Garden (Preston) 18:00
Sylvester Hive Community Garden (Preston) @ Pavilion School grounds
Jun 14 @ 18:00 – 20:00
During the year, the start time varies from 6pm to 7pm. Before going, therefore, check with them by email. Take something to share at their communal meal. Click here to read about the garden.
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Community lunch (Preston) 12:00
Community lunch (Preston) @ Bridge Darebin
Jun 16 @ 12:00 – 13:30
Go for a lunch and stay for the conversation and activities.
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Reservoir Food Swap 10:00
Reservoir Food Swap @ In front of Reservoir Library
Jun 17 @ 10:00 – 11:00
In front of Reservoir Library.
Fairfield Food Swap 11:00
Fairfield Food Swap @ St. Andrews Church, side garden
Jun 17 @ 11:00 – 12:00
 
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Alphington Farmers’ Market 09:00
Alphington Farmers’ Market @ Melbourne Innovation Centre
Jun 18 @ 09:00 – 13:00
 
In-depth mushroom cultivation workshop 10:00
In-depth mushroom cultivation workshop @ The Mushroomery
Jun 18 @ 10:00 – 16:00
You will learn the growing methods for oyster mushrooms, including inoculation, sterilisation and be introduced to basic mycology. You will undertake practical sessions and learn how to start master cultures. You will also be given [...]
Marra Guwiyap Community Garden working bee 10:00
Marra Guwiyap Community Garden working bee @ Marra Guwiyap Community Garden
Jun 18 @ 10:00 – 13:00
This garden, also known as Croxton Community Garden, is run by local volunteers who work together to grow vegetables, learn organic gardening and enjoy each other’s company. Click here to read about the garden.
Regent Community Garden (Reservoir) 13:00
Regent Community Garden (Reservoir) @ The Regent Centre
Jun 18 @ 13:00 – 16:00
Click here to read about the garden.
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Newton Street Community Garden 09:30
Newton Street Community Garden @ Newton Street Community Garden
Jun 21 @ 09:30 – 12:00
A drop-in gardening session, facilitated by the DIVRS Urban Food Program, which everyone is welcome to attend. There is always plenty of weeding, watering, planting and harvesting to do! Click here to read about the [...]
Span Community House Community Garden group (Thornbury) 10:00
Span Community House Community Garden group (Thornbury) @ Span Community House
Jun 21 @ 10:00 – 12:00
No garden of your own? Would you like be able to share some fresh produce? Go along and join Span’s gardening team. Wheelchair accessible, fun and supportive. You just need your skills, or want to [...]
Sylvester Hive Community Garden (Preston) 18:00
Sylvester Hive Community Garden (Preston) @ Pavilion School grounds
Jun 21 @ 18:00 – 20:00
During the year, the start time varies from 6pm to 7pm. Before going, therefore, check with them by email. Take something to share at their communal meal. Click here to read about the garden.
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Community lunch (Preston) 12:00
Community lunch (Preston) @ Bridge Darebin
Jun 23 @ 12:00 – 13:30
Go for a lunch and stay for the conversation and activities.
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Grow your own seedlings 09:00
Grow your own seedlings @ Oakhill Food Justice Farm
Jun 24 @ 09:00 – 11:00
Create a seed-raising mix and grow some seedlings. In this workshop, Jemma will discuss where to source inputs and seeds to have the best possible chance of growing healthy starts for your backyard garden.
Preston/Thornbury Food Swap 11:00
Preston/Thornbury Food Swap
Jun 24 @ 11:00 – 12:00
 
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Alphington Farmers’ Market 09:00
Alphington Farmers’ Market @ Melbourne Innovation Centre
Jun 25 @ 09:00 – 13:00
 
Community lunch (Thornbury) 12:00
Community lunch (Thornbury) @ Thornbury Church of Christ
Jun 25 @ 12:00 – 13:00
A choice between roast meat or vegetarian. They like people to pre-order as it helps with numbers.
Regent Community Garden (Reservoir) 13:00
Regent Community Garden (Reservoir) @ The Regent Centre
Jun 25 @ 13:00 – 16:00
Click here to read about the garden.
Japanese cooking class – vegetarian/vegan 14:00
Japanese cooking class – vegetarian/vegan @ Regent Community Garden
Jun 25 @ 14:00 – 16:00
Learn how to make some simple vegetarian and vegan Japanese food. Click here to read about the garden.
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Newton Street Community Garden 09:30
Newton Street Community Garden @ Newton Street Community Garden
Jun 28 @ 09:30 – 12:00
A drop-in gardening session, facilitated by the DIVRS Urban Food Program, which everyone is welcome to attend. There is always plenty of weeding, watering, planting and harvesting to do! Click here to read about the [...]
Span Community House Community Garden group (Thornbury) 10:00
Span Community House Community Garden group (Thornbury) @ Span Community House
Jun 28 @ 10:00 – 12:00
No garden of your own? Would you like be able to share some fresh produce? Go along and join Span’s gardening team. Wheelchair accessible, fun and supportive. You just need your skills, or want to [...]
Sylvester Hive Community Garden (Preston) 18:00
Sylvester Hive Community Garden (Preston) @ Pavilion School grounds
Jun 28 @ 18:00 – 20:00
During the year, the start time varies from 6pm to 7pm. Before going, therefore, check with them by email. Take something to share at their communal meal. Click here to read about the garden.
Preston Garden Club 20:00
Preston Garden Club @ Preston Shire Hall
Jun 28 @ 20:00 – 22:00
Fourth Wednesday of every month except for December. 2023 speakers and topics 25 Jan: DVD garden. 22 Feb: Karen Sutherland on tomatoes. 22 Mar: John Fry on Ziebells Farmhouse. 26 Apr: Chris Clarke on Wilsons [...]
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Community lunch (Preston) 12:00
Community lunch (Preston) @ Bridge Darebin
Jun 30 @ 12:00 – 13:30
Go for a lunch and stay for the conversation and activities.

  One Response to “Calendar of local events”

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

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