Environment Events in Ballarat

Calling all community gardeners in Melbourne's North West! Join our Community Garden Network for a foundation meeting. Connect with fellow gardeners, share ideas, and grow together. Don't miss this opportunity to cultivate community and green spaces!

Learn how we can help the environment, protect our health, and save money on our daily living expenses as higher temperatures, floods and extreme weather events are becoming increasingly more common and causing a range of health effects.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the evolving energy mix within the 24-hour system at Energy Tetris Melbourne. Explore the dynamics of the energy landscape and stay ahead in this rapidly changing industry.

Discover Victoria's threatened species thriving at Mt Rothwell on this spotlight tour. Encounter Eastern Barred Bandicoots, Brush-tailed Rock-wallabies, and more in their self-sustaining habitat. Group sizes are limited for a great experience. The tour lasts approximately 1.5-2 hours. Bookings essential.

Join us for a fun afternoon of garden tours, rock colouring, prizes, popcorn, and festive cheer at the Melbourne Square Community Garden Launch! Dress in red and green and help us grow something special together.

Wrap up 2025 with the 9th edition of the renowned Dads & Such Garden Tour! The action starts at Carwyn Cellars, followed by an easy sleigh ride south via some well-known watering holes, finishing at local favourite Buck Mulligan's. All welcome!

Recycle your worn-out clothes, holy sheets, and other end-of-life textiles at our summer textile recycling event! Help reduce landfill by sending your old fabrics to specialist recyclers, where they can be reused to make new products. Drive-up only, one ticket per car.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors of Autumn at Wombat Park Estate! Discover sweeping lawns, ancient trees, clipped hedges and hidden spaces. Food, beverages and local produce will be available for purchase on the day at our country market on the croquet lawn.

Discover the bugs of Darebin Creek! Meet these tiny creatures up close and learn about their very special habitat with Peter from Darebin Creek Management Committee. For kids aged 5 to 12.

Enjoy a captivating natural history documentary about the day-to-day lives of wild kangaroos in a remote valley. Stay after the screening for snacks and a Q&A with filmmaker Jan Aldenhoven. Suitable for all ages.

Learn how to build your own wicking bed using a broccoli box with Kerrie from the Northcote Library Food Garden. Save time and water with a self-watering garden bed!