Edendale Community Environment Farm

Edendale Community Environment Farm Edendale is Nillumbik Shire Council's community environmental education farm in Eltham, Victoria

Edendale is a small working farm on 7 hectares of land adjacent to the Diamond Creek in Eltham. Edendale's purpose is to provide an interactive community and education centre to support sustainable living practices for the whole community. Edendale offers:

•Local native plant nursery
•Preschool and school education programs
•Community sustainability workshops
•Family activities and events
•Cafe

Eden and spaces for picnics
•Close proximity to Eltham North adventure playground reserve
•Volunteer opportunities

The REEvamp community market is on at Edendale TOMORROW, Saturday 29 August, between 10am - 2pm.Come along to the farm a...
28/08/2026

The REEvamp community market is on at Edendale TOMORROW, Saturday 29 August, between 10am - 2pm.

Come along to the farm and enjoy:

💚Sustainable shopping
💚Young entrepreneurs
💚Local eco-friendly businesses
💚Handmade creations
💚Upcycled goods
💚Live music
💚Family friendly atmosphere

We look forward to welcoming you to the market (and to Edendale) tomorrow :)

Coming up next Saturday 5 September between 10am - 12.30pm is a"Plan and grow your spring and summer veggie garden" work...
26/08/2026

Coming up next Saturday 5 September between 10am - 12.30pm is a
"Plan and grow your spring and summer veggie garden" workshop with tutor Melissa Houselander.

In this workshop, participants will learn how to plan your season to grow chemical free, nutrient-dense veggies at home. You'll gain practical knowledge on such topics as:

🥦Seasonal planning for staggered harvests
🍅Soil preparation and soil amendments
🍓Growing mediums for sowing seeds and potting up
🥗Planting out and caring for seedlings

Plus a hands-on planting activity, sowing seeds to grow at home.
This class is suitable for adults and young adults (16+) with beginner to intermediate gardening knowledge.

For more information, and to book in for this workshop (cost is $15), please go to www.edendale.vic.gov.au/Whats-on/Events-calendar/Plan-and-grow-your-spring-summer-veggie-garden

On Saturday 17 October between 12 - 1.30pm, REthink Nillumbik is holding a free "Lost Skills: Caring for timber" worksho...
25/08/2026

On Saturday 17 October between 12 - 1.30pm, REthink Nillumbik is holding a free "Lost Skills: Caring for timber" workshop at Edendale - following on directly from the Edendale Repair Cafe, which runs between 10am - 12pm.

In this session, French polisher Vassi will show you how to clean and care for all types of new, vintage and antique timber furniture and objects to prolong their appeal and lifespan. Learn about the best products and techniques to use on different timbers, and how to protect your pieces from factors like sunlight, temperature, spills and humidity.

The session is suited to all kinds of timber items, including solid and veneered products, small and large furniture, wooden boxes and housewares, picture frames and mirrors, timber ornaments and more.

You can bring along a timber object or small item of furniture and get personalised advice on improving its care and appearance. If you can't bring an item, snap some photos and bring those along instead.

The session is free, but bookings are necessary so we know numbers. To register, please got to events.humanitix.com/lost-skills-caring-for-timber

The REEvamp market is on this Saturday 29 August at Edendale, between 10am - 2pm. ✅Sustainable shopping✅Young entreprene...
24/08/2026

The REEvamp market is on this Saturday 29 August at Edendale, between 10am - 2pm.

✅Sustainable shopping
✅Young entrepreneurs
✅Local eco-friendly businesses
✅Handmade creations
✅Upcycled goods
✅Live music
✅Family-friendly atmosphere

Come along and see what it's all about :)

On Tuesday 22 September between 11am - 12midday, Craig Burgess from Draw Plants Together is running an "Eco-drawing for ...
21/08/2026

On Tuesday 22 September between 11am - 12midday, Craig Burgess from Draw Plants Together is running an "Eco-drawing for kids" workshop at the farm.

Perfect for young people aged6-12, together with their adults. Experiment with drawing as a practice of noticing, and connect creatively with the plants of Edendale in a supportive and inclusive environment. Expect a fun and relaxing session in connection with creativity and nature.

All drawing materials are provided as part of the booking cost.

To book (cost is $20 per participant), please go to www.edendale.vic.gov.au/Whats-on/Events-calendar/Eco-drawing-for-kids-workshop

On Saturday 5 September between 2 - 5pm, come along to Edendale for an afternoon of fun and engagement with a Climate Fr...
20/08/2026

On Saturday 5 September between 2 - 5pm, come along to Edendale for an afternoon of fun and engagement with a Climate Fresk activity.

A Climate Fresk is an interactive workshop where you can build your knowledge base about climate facts and figures (based on IPCC data), and how they all fit together in the big picture. It represents an opportunity to learn about climate change in a supportive, non-judgemental and non-polarised environment, and to connect with others about these important issues. There will also be a chance to debrief at the end of the workshop.

It is open to everyone, beginners and experienced climate campaigners alike, and all will come away from this event feeling more informed, engaged and empowered to take action. Led by experienced facilitators from People for Nature and supported by Nillumbik Environment and Climate Action Hub (NECAH), the Nillumbik Climate Action Team are very excited to be bringing you this informative and fun activity.

In just 3 hours you'll:

✅Build a visual "climate puzzle" in a team
✅Understand the system behind climate change
✅Discuss real solutions and actions
✅Connect with others who care and want to act

To register for this session ($25), please go to events.humanitix.com/climate-fresk-melbourne-september-2026

Dear artists, makers, dreamers, writers, printmakers and creative practitioners. ✨ Applications are now open for the 202...
19/08/2026

Dear artists, makers, dreamers, writers, printmakers and creative practitioners. ✨
Applications are now open for the 2026–27 Nillumbik Artist in Residence Program.
Imagine dedicated access to create, experiment, get inspired and share your work with the community. Sounds pretty good, right?

Choose your creative adventure:

🌿 Edendale Community Environment Farm
📚 Eltham Library
🖨️ Baldessin Studio

Successful applicants receive a stipend, dedicated workspace, creative support and opportunities to connect with the community.

📅 Apply before 31 August 2026. https://www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/AIR

New Mini and Junior Farmers school holiday activities are now open for booking.🐐Tuesday 22 September, 9 - 10am, Mini Far...
19/08/2026

New Mini and Junior Farmers school holiday activities are now open for booking.

🐐Tuesday 22 September, 9 - 10am, Mini Farmers (5-8 year olds), $10 per child

🐑Wednesday 30 September, 9 - 10.30am, Junior Farmers (8-12 year olds), $12 per child

🐓Also, Backyard Chooks for Families on Tuesday 22 September between 2 - 3pm, $10 per child (accompanying adult free)

For further information about each activity, and to book, please go to www.edendale.vic.gov.au/Whats-on/School-holidays

🌱 Ready to grow your own food with confidence? 🌱There are still 3 weeks to go in the current 8-week "Backyard Farmer" co...
19/08/2026

🌱 Ready to grow your own food with confidence? 🌱

There are still 3 weeks to go in the current 8-week "Backyard Farmer" course with horticultural expert Justin Calverley. Each week, participants are learning practical skills to help them create a productive, sustainable backyard garden.

The course runs every Tuesday until the end of term, between 10am - 2.30pm. While some people are doing the whole course, you can book in for particular sessions that interest you.

Over the next 3 weeks, there will be sessions on:

🍏Fruit trees for urban gardens
🍓Growing berries successfully
🫐Growing native edible plants

For further information, and to book in for any of the remaining sessions, please go to www.edendale.vic.gov.au/Whats-on/Events-calendar/The-Backyard-Farmer-With-Justin-Calverley-July

On Saturday 19 September between 12 - 1.30pm, REthink Nillumbik is running a "Lost Skills: Build your own clothing repai...
18/08/2026

On Saturday 19 September between 12 - 1.30pm, REthink Nillumbik is running a "Lost Skills: Build your own clothing repair kit" workshop at Edendale. The workshop follows on directly from the Repair Cafe, which runs between 10am-12pm.

Having a basic repair kit at home means that minor damage doesn't have to mean the end of a garment. This practical session will walk you through everything you need to put together a sewing kit that covers the most common clothing and textile repairs.

You'll get advice on exactly what to include - from different types of needles and what they do, to the essential tools for patching holes, fixing hems, sewing seams and more. You'll also learn how to use each item in your kit effectively. By the end of the session, you'll understand what to reach for, and why, when a repair comes up at home.

During the workshop, you'll also make your own bespoke needle holder from felt, complete with some free needles to get your kit started. It's a simple, useful project that gives you a safe and organised way to store your needles and leaves you with the first item for your new kit.

This session is for beginners and those wanting to learn more about making their own sewing repairs. No experience is necessary and all materials for the session are provided.

To book in for this free session, please go to events.humanitix.com/lost-skills-build-your-own-clothing-repair-kit

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Eltham

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

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