Sustainable living in Glen Eira

24/08/2026

Want to make your garden an attractive, safe haven for native birds and insects?
Join writer and gardener Jaclyn Crupi, author of Planting for Native Birds, Bees and Butterflies, for some practical tips on creating a garden that supports biodiversity and habitat creation.
For gardens big or small, whatever your gardening experience!
Thursday 3 September, 6.30-7.30pm
Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub
Free | Ages 15 and up | Bookings essential

https://www.trybooking.com/DOFCE

07/08/2026

Help choose the Gardens for Wildlife floral emblem 🌼🐦
The Glen Eira Gardens for Wildlife program is taking shape, and we're inviting the community to take part in an exciting first step.

Following the selection of the Spotted Pardalote, a small native bird with distinctive spotted wings, as the program's wildlife emblem, it's now time to vote for a floral emblem. Five indigenous plant species have been shortlisted for their beauty, ecological value and ability to support local wildlife.

Explore the shortlisted species and cast your vote here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/HXfSVPSLJ0?origin=lprLink

Photo credit: Jarrod Knight. Draft logo created by the Gardens for Wildlife community group.

05/08/2026

Expressions of interest now open for Open Gate Community Garden Program!
Open Gate is a new free community garden program at Caulfield South Community House for adults (18+) living with a disability or chronic illness.

Over nine fortnightly sessions, participants can enjoy gardening, growing and harvesting produce, cooking, creative activities and spending time outdoors in a welcoming and supportive environment. The focus is on having fun, connecting with others and enjoying the experience.

Places are limited, with small groups supported by experienced staff and volunteers. The Community House is not a registered disability or NDIS provider so encourage participants to attend with a support worker, family member or friend.

Please feel free to share with anyone who may be interested.

Submit an Expression of Interest here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=YDD8-YqK9kyFFdizZnOZj8OYj1L4A45FokWPtjGyQkNUN0RGWFNEQzlNWE5KSFFaR0VEM1k0OTRXTy4u&route=shorturl

16/07/2026

Ready to transform your nature strip? 🌿
Join Glen Eira & Stonnington City Councils for a hands-on workshop with landscape gardener Kieran Dickson and local community greening group, Rewilding Stonnington, to learn how to design a thriving native nature strip that supports biodiversity and connects local habitats.
Learn about:
• Native and wildlife-friendly plant selection
• Planting, preparation and care
• Council safety and maintenance basics
• Creating habitat corridors
Get inspired, meet others and bring your streets to life!

Learn about how to create a beautiful nature strip garden with native and indigenous plants to support urban biodiversity and connectivity.

21/05/2026

Free Sunday afternoon? Join us at Carnegie Library to hear from Anna, The Urban Nanna, about fast fashion.👗

Anna will guide us through the impacts of our clothing and give us some helpful tips on shopping sustainably.

Want to build a wardrobe that’s better for both your budget and the planet?
Join The Urban Nanna for an accessible and practical conversation about fast fashion, textile waste, and how small changes to the way we shop can make a big difference.
Learn how to identify quality clothing, understand fabric choices, avoid the fast fashion cycle, and make thoughtful purchases that last longer and save money over time.

👚 Sunday 24 May | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
👖 Carnegie Library and Community Centre

This is a free event and bookings are essential:
https://library.gleneira.vic.gov.au/whats-on/events-calendar/breaking-up-with-fast-fashion

08/05/2026

Welcome back to Roads, Rates, Rubbish and…—our series unpacking the everyday services that help keep Glen Eira running.

In this episode, we’re talking recycling! ♻️

From our six e-waste recycling stations across Glen Eira, to simple tips for sorting your waste at home. We’re aiming to help make it easier for you to reduce landfill and recycle right.

Not sure what goes where? For handy guides, e-waste locations and more ways to make a difference at home, check here: https://www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/services/rubbish-and-recycling/rubbish-or-recyclable-our-a-z-guide

06/05/2026

Due to overwhelming demand, we've just released more tickets to this event on Friday!

Get in there quick, its looking like a sellout! Check out the link below for more information.

Join leading climate change and biodiversity experts in celebrating the 100th birthday of world-famous naturalist, Sir David Attenborough.

06/05/2026

Gather your garden-loving friends and family this Mother’s Day for the Botanica Festival, the National Trust of Australia (Victoria)’s annual celebration of the natural environment, sustainability and gardening.

Our sustainability team will also be at the Botanica Festival. There will be lots of activities on the day including guided tours of significant trees and the estate, freshly baked CWA scones and you can drop past the Glen Eira sustainability table and have a chat with our friendly team.

For more information, check out the link below:

https://www.ripponleaestate.com.au/event/botanica-festival/

04/05/2026

Can you think of a better Saturday morning than enhancing the biodiversity of your local area? Grab your coffee and get caffeinated, because we’re enlisting you to help with the Friends of Elster Creek Trail’s monthly working bee!

To celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th Birthday, the group is placing 100 native plants in the ground in his honour. You can join them on Saturday the 9th of May from 10am onwards. Anyone is invited to come and be a part of the group!

Bring your sturdy shoes, any gardening gloves that you might have and an enthusiastic attitude.

For more information, click on the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/friends-of-elster-creek-planting-activity-tickets-1987801395484?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/05/2026

A menagerie of life flows up and down the Elster creek, and our actions can have an incredible impact on the health of this waterway. To celebrate David Attenboroughs 100th birthday we’re hosting several events over his birthday weekend, including a walk and talk of the Elster canal!

Join us on Saturday 9th May at 8:30am for a guided walk with urban ecologist, Dr Jacinta Humphrey for a guided walk along the Elwood canal. This walk is a chance to see that biodiversity firsthand and to understand how the choices we make every day in Glen Eira flow directly downstream to this creek and out into Port Phillip Bay.

Using the iNaturalist app, participants will photograph and identify species along the route, contributing real observations to the Elster Creek biodiversity record.

Every sighting logged becomes part of a living dataset for the corridor. Jacinta will guide identifications and share her expertise in native wildlife in residential and urban environments. This early morning timeslot is prime for birdwatching and amateur wildlife enthusiasts alike.

This free event has limited places, and will sell out quickly, so book out your ticket below!

To mark David Attenborough's 100th birthday year, join ecologist Dr Jacinta Humphrey for a guided walk along the Elwood Canal.