Mt Rothwell Spotlight Tour 2
Join us for an evening spotlight tour and take a step back in time to discover some of Victoria’s most threatened species thriving at Mt Rothwell Conservation Centre.
Wyndham’s Green Living Series happens annually with a wide range of sustainable living workshops and events, aimed at building skills and providing tips to live a little greener. The series includes a mixture of community and council run events with a range of exciting workshops, field days and events hosted by passionate and knowledgeable presenters or community members.
We will be bringing you a mix of virtual and physical events throughout the entire year; our themed months and yearly program will mean you be inspired to live green all year round.
The Green Living series comes under our Resilient Wyndham Strategy 2021-2025, which helps guide Wyndham City’s work so our community bounces back, adapts, survives and thrives in the face of potential future events such as climate change, extreme weather, natural disasters, pandemics, cyber-security attacks and economic downturn. Resilience is about being prepared for the unexpected, and building our sustainable living skills is another way we’re making Wyndham more resilient.
For more information visit Resilient Wyndham.
Themes for the Green Living Series
- March – Keep Wyndham Clean
- April – Green Explorers
- May – Energy Smart Wyndham
- June – Environment
- July – Trees for the Future
- August – Sustainable Food Festival
- September – Biodiversity
- October – In the Garden
- November – War on Waste
- December – Are you Ready?
Events for each month will be listed in the What's On section below as they are become available to book.
How can I get involved?
- Subscribe to the Green Living eNewsletter and receive your monthly dose of eco tips, events, inspiration and environmental news in Wyndham: Subscribe
- Interested in hosting an event? Submit your event details via our What's On online submission form.
- Check out these other ways you can get involved in living greener.
FAQ
How much does it cost to attend a GLS workshop?
Most workshops/events are free to the public, however there may be some programs that charge a small fee to cover for take home materials. The extra fees collected are donated to a local charitable organisation.
Will all the events be online this year?
This year there will be a mix of online and physical events offered as part of the Green Living Series. Location of events will be determined in line with State Government restrictions, safety measures and attendee caps will be in place when required.
Whilst we would love to see you all in person, some of our events will remain online.
How do I cancel my spot after registration?
Please email your enquiries and or cancellation details to Green.Living@wyndham.vic.gov.au.
How will Covid-19 restrictions impact on my event?
If the event you booked is cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, you will be fully refunded (if applicable) and provided details to rebook in the future
If you are the event host, we ask that you consider an online option as a back-up for your event and you continue to monitor DHHS COVID-19 safety measures.
I have a question about the Green Living Series. Who do I contact?
You can email your enquiries to Green.Living@wyndham.vic.gov.au or contact the Green Living team on 1300 023 411.
Wyndham City Run Events
What’s On
Through the year Wyndham will be partnering with the Councils of the Western Alliance for Greenhouse Action (WAGA) and renewable technology experts Renew to provide a series of 10 online workshops which will cover topics including all-electric homes, solar and batteries, energy efficiency, buying green power, electric vehicles and more!
Biodiversity Month
Celebrating and taking action to protect nature.
Australia is one of 17 ‘mega-diverse’ countries as many of our plants, animals and landscapes are unique and are not found anywhere else in the world.
During September the Green Living Series is celebrating local biodiversity with FREE nature workshops and events for all ages.
Join us on a nature walk, try your hand at nature journaling, or learn about Wyndham's nocturnal wildlife.
Check out the events below!
Litter Blitz - October 2023
Wyndham City will be running a Litter Blitz in Wyndham Vale to provide information to residents about responsible waste management and other amenity issues.
Green Living in Wyndham School Resources
Wyndham City offers several environmental programs and initiatives to help grow our future environmental leaders and connect students to the natural world around them.
Summer Energy Efficency
Did you know that there are simple changes that you can make to improve the comfort of your home this Summer?
Solar and Batteries
Energy experts RENEW will provide independent advice on solar and batteries for your lifestyle and home!
Garage Sale Trail
Australia’s favourite festival of pre-loved stuff, the Garage Sale Trail, returns to
Wyndham this November. It’s two giant weekends of money making, planet-saving, treasure hunting fun!
Wyndham this November. It’s two giant weekends of money making, planet-saving, treasure hunting fun!
Nature Strip Gardens
Join landscape designer Sanchia Hovey from GREENJOY to learn how to transform your nature strip into a biodiverse, low maintenance garden.
My Smart Garden - Introduction to Habitat Gardening
In this online workshop you will learn how to incorporate food sources, water, shelter and nesting places in your garden for our indigenous animals.
My Smart Garden - Gardening for Renters
Even when renting you can create a beautiful garden using pots, veggie beds and vertical space!
My Smart Garden- Wicking Bed Workshop
Wicking beds are like a great big self watering pot and can pretty well take on any shape or form, they use 50% less water than the equivalent raised garden bed.
My Smart Garden - Vertical Garden Walls
Worried that you have run out of space in your garden? Learn how to make use of the vertical spaces in your garden because: ‘There is always room for one more plant!’
Open Garden Day - 21 October 2023
Run over two garden-packed weekends, take a stroll around local Wyndham gardens with the Green Living Series during Open Garden Day.
Open Garden Day - 29 October 2023
Run over two garden-packed weekends, take a stroll around local Wyndham gardens with the Green Living Series during Open Garden Day.
Community Run Events
Friends of Presidents Park conservation activities
Join us for conservation activities in the park on the 1st Thursday of the month, 10am – 12pm February to November.
Friends of Cobbledicks Ford
Come join the Friends of Cobbledicks Ford for conservation work in the reserve. A fun, social and educational environment on the 2nd Friday of the month, 10am – 12noon, March to October.
Get to know your Naturehood
Explore the naturehood this year with Werribee River Association across five locations.
Friends of Presidents Park
This monthly conservation group meet on the 1st Thursday of the month, February to November to support the health of the Werribee River.
Friends of Presidents Park conservation activities
Join us for conservation activities in the park on the 1st Thursday of the month, 10am – 12pm February to November.
Friends of Werribee River Park
Friends of Werribee River Park is a monthly Landcare group that operates April to September, and undertakes activities such as planting, weeding and mulching, to assist in restoring the park.
Generations in Gaia: Point Cook Coastal Park
Generations in Gaia is Werribee River Association’s intergenerational nature connection group, exploring the plants, animals and waterways of Wyndham through accessible walks and care for Country.
Walk, Talk and Plant
Become engaged by planting a native species, followed by a short walk along Skeleton Creek to discuss biodiversity and its importance to our lives.
Sustainable Cooking - Chechebsa
Come and learn how to make your own Chechebsa.
Wyndham Waste Alliance
The Wyndham Waste Alliance is an initiative that aims to build the skills, networks and capacity of local Wyndham residents to tackle the waste crisis.
Rag Roping Workshop
Create beautiful textured coasters or baskets from scrap fabric that was destined to landfill.
Kids in Nature
An outdoor school holiday activity for children of all ages. Get your family connected with nature.
Get Creative Planting
Come and join us for a children's school holiday activity.
For children aged 4-10 years with an adult.
For children aged 4-10 years with an adult.
Healthy Gardens Workshop
Join us for a hands on presentation about building healthy topsoil, low-cost and free methods for growing food, and working with your local climate for thriving plants, birdlife and native animals.
Wyndham Waste Alliance
The Wyndham Waste Alliance is an initiative that aims to build the skills, networks and capacity of local Wyndham residents to tackle the waste crisis.
Don't Waste It. Donate It.
We are running an e-waste initiative focused on the reuse of devices and donation to those less fortunate.
Regenerating Australia- and the Pacific Islands
“Regenerating Australia” community film, followed by great discussions with local legends from the Pacific Islands.
‘That’s Mine’ Farmers Market
WERRIBEE FARMERS MARKET!
River FEST
The Werribee River Association is hosting an inaugural River FEST in Wyndham Park to celebrate World Rivers Day.
Get to know your Naturehood: Cheetham Wetlands
Learn about the historical saltworks at Cheetham Wetlands, and why the shallow lagoons and marshes now attract diverse birdlife.
WEATHER/Whether
An exhibition that looks at the effects of climate change and the weather on our lived experience.
Little River Wildflower Walk
Join Little River Community Landcare and local Council conservation officers to discuss the natural features of the area and the indigenous flora and fauna