Attend a community event - Brimbank City Council

Sunday 16 JuneCommunity Planting Day10am-1pmMcNabbs WeirKoronis Road, KeilorMelway ref: 14 F1Come and help plant trees and shrubsalong the beautiful escarpments of theMaribyrnong River. Wander along the riverlined with ancient River Red Gums. Call9249 4717 for directions.JulySaturday 13 JulySustainable Living in Rentals1 – 3:30pmSunshine Library301 Hampshire Rd, SunshineMelway ref: 26 H11This workshop examines the averagerental property looking at simple time andcost effective ideas that will help makeyour property more efficient, sustainableand save you money.Saturday 20 JulyCommunity Planting Day10am – 1pmMore Park, end of Esmond St, ArdeerMelway ref: 25 K10Create habitat for our native birds andanimals along the Kororoit Creek byhelping to plant shrubs such as SweetBursaria, Gold-dust Wattle andSticky Boobialla.Saturday 27 JulySowing the Seed10am – 12:30pmWestvale Community Centre45 Kings Rd, St AlbansMelway ref: 13 F11Growing from seed, seed saving, plantpropagation and storage.Sunday 28 JulyNational Tree Day10am-1pmGreen Gully ReserveMelway ref: 14 E8As part of National Tree Day over 800 treesand shrubs will be planted along the top ofGreen Gully. Volunteers will also have theopportunity to interact with a selection of“Bush Babies” including a wombat, wallabyand ring-tail possum.AugustSaturday 17 AugustComposting10am – 12:30pmDelahey Community Centre:80 Copperfield Drive, DelaheyMelway ref: 13 E5Learn how to set up and maintain acompost bin or worm farm at home.Get some practical advice on creatingnutritious and chemical-free fertiliser foryour garden.Saturday 24 AugustUsing indigenous plants in your garden2 – 4pmWestvale Community Centre45 Kings Rd, St AlbansMelway ref: 13 F11Learn how to create a beautiful gardenusing local native plants. Discovertechniques to help keep your indigenousgarden looking great, and get hands onexperience by helping plant a new gardenat Westvale Community Centre.SeptemberSaturday 7 SeptemberNo Dig Vege Gardens10am – 12:30pmCairnlea Community HubCarmody Drive, CairnleaMelway ref: 25 H6Setting up and growing in no-dig beds.Includes creating and working with raisedgarden beds.Saturday 14 SeptemberWetland Wonders10am – 12:30 pmShearwater Meadows Woolshed AveCairnleaMelway ref: 25 G4Celebrate Biodiversity month,come and learn about the different birdsand animals in your wetland. Enjoy asausage sizzle and get lost in theBiodiversity Maze.Saturday 21 SeptemberRaising Chickens10am - 12:30pmWestvale Community Centre45 Kings Rd, St AlbansMelway ref: 13 F11The ultimate backyard recyclers, chooksare sustainable, fun and easy to care for.Learn care and maintenance informationto keep your chickens healthy and happy.OctoberWednesday 2 OctoberGardening in Small Spaces10am - 12:30pmErrington Community CentrePrincess St, St AlbansMelway ref: 26 A1We’ll show you how to assess your spaceand figure out the best place to growherbs and veges so you can have freshfood every day. This workshop coversthe whole process of starting a garden,from building up the beds to plantingand harvesting.Sunday 20 OctoberDIY Cleaning Products10am – 12:30pmWestvale Community Centre45 Kings Rd, St AlbansMelway ref: 13 F11Ever thought of making your own cleaningproducts? Take a look at natural productsand learn recipes and methods that keepa house clean and fresh without thetoxic side effects experienced with somecommercial products.NovemberSaturday 16 NovemberLove Leftovers10am – 12.30pmWestvale Community Centre45 Kings Rd, St AlbansMelway Ref: 13 F11Take a look at portion sizes, ways of storingfood and how to make the most of yourfridge and freezer. Learn about ‘use by’and ‘best before’ dates and share ideasand recipes.