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 Wildlife Xposure team is back at Edendale for the winter school holidays, bringing a thrilling opportunity for child...
03/06/2026

The Wildlife Xposure team is back at Edendale for the winter school holidays, bringing a thrilling opportunity for children aged 3 to 7 years to get up close with Australia’s incredible wildlife!

Friday 3 July, 10.15 - 11.15am and 11.30am - 12.30pm

This hands-on experienced enables your child to hold hand-raised gliding possums, interact with a variety of mammals, lizards, frogs, and turtles, meet a non-venomous python and marvel at a crocodile!

This is a fun, interactive session where children will learn about Australia’s magnificent biodiversity in a safe and engaging environment. There will be plenty of opportunities for kids to handle some animals and capture memorable photos!

To book in for these sessions ($25 per child), please go to www.edendale.vic.gov.au/Whats-on/Events-calendar/Wildlife-Xposure-Native-Animals

Lots of great activities on offer for Nillumbik young people during the upcoming school holidays, including basketball, ...
03/06/2026

Lots of great activities on offer for Nillumbik young people during the upcoming school holidays, including basketball, environmental care, self-defence and drop in sessions.

Lots of ways for you to relax, connect with friends and sharpen your skills.

All the information required regarding dates and bookings are in the post below.

On Wednesday 10 June 2026 between 3.10 - 4.30pm, a free Community Environmental Expo is being run at Eltham High (in the...
03/06/2026

On Wednesday 10 June 2026 between 3.10 - 4.30pm, a free Community Environmental Expo is being run at Eltham High (in the Warrack STEAM Centre). This event has been organised by Eltham High student environment group and the Edendale Youth environment team.

Come along and explore a range of interactive stalls led by local schools, community groups, Nillumbik Council and youth environment teams. Discover real ways to get involved in sustainability projects, biodiversity initiatives and community action.

At 4.00, Fiona from the Edendale indigenous plant nursery will speak briefly, sharing practical tips on incorporating local native plans into your garden - so bring along your plant questions!

Whether you're passionate about the environment, or just curious to learn more, this is a great opportunity to connect, explore and take action in your local community.

Edendale's winter school holiday program is now open for bookings :) The weather might not be warm, but there is plenty ...
01/06/2026

Edendale's winter school holiday program is now open for bookings :) The weather might not be warm, but there is plenty still happening at the farm!

Running from Monday 29 June - Friday 10 July, we have a variety of activities on offer including:

👩‍🌾Edendale Little Farmers (5-12 year olds)
🦎Wildlife Xposure (Native Animals)
📖Storytime (with Yarra Plenty Regional Library)
🎨Clay play (with Diamond Valley Arts Society)
🐻Teddy bear wheat bags (with DVAS)
🦷Free dental checks with Smile Squad
🎒Make your own bracelet or bag tag (with DVAS)
👕Make your own tie dye item
🐛Minibeast adventure
🦖Fantastic Fossils (with Life Rocks)
🐝Introduction to beekeeping (for families)

For dates, and to book in for these activities, please go to www.edendale.vic.gov.au/Whats-on/School-holidays

In addition to these events, there’s also a great range of free, self-directed activities available every day. Enjoy the fresh air, explore the farm and its natural surroundings, and meet our friendly animals — no bookings required. There are "Meet the Animals" sessions at 11am each weekday as well.

Cafe Eden will also be open every day for coffee and snacks.

We look forward to seeing you these holidays!

Our next "Introduction to worm farming" workshop with environmental educator Tim Mitchell is coming up on Saturday 13 Ju...
22/05/2026

Our next "Introduction to worm farming" workshop with environmental educator Tim Mitchell is coming up on Saturday 13 June between 2 - 3.30pm.

A worm farm is an excellent way to dispose of food scraps and produce vermi-juice (worm tea) and vermicast (worm castings) to use on your garden (particularly if you only have small outdoor spaces).

Learn how to set up your worm farm and the easiest methods to manage and care for these hard-working creatures. The workshop covers both the theory and practice of worm farming in a household setting.

To book in for this free workshop, go to events.humanitix.com/introduction-to-worm-farming

In July, we are running our always-popular Winter Fruit Tree Pruning workshops with horticulturalist Justin Calverley.Th...
21/05/2026

In July, we are running our always-popular Winter Fruit Tree Pruning workshops with horticulturalist Justin Calverley.

There are two dates - Saturday 18 and Saturday 25 July between 9am - 1pm (cost is $70).

Winter pruning of fruit trees is vital for setting structure in young trees and promoting fruiting wood in mature trees.

This workshop will give you the skills to prune with the confidence to achieve the tree you wished for. The workshop will combine both the theory of why and what we prune in winter with demonstrations in the orchard.

For further information, and to book in for this workshop, please go to www.edendale.vic.gov.au/Whats-on/Events-calendar and scroll down until you find the date of your choice.

"Is an EV right for me?"If this question is of interest to you, come along to this free session at Edendale on Saturday ...
21/05/2026

"Is an EV right for me?"

If this question is of interest to you, come along to this free session at Edendale on Saturday 20 June between 1.30 - 3.pm. It's an information session plus Q&A, presented by Bryce Gaton, one of Australia's foremost experts in electric vehicles.

It will cover what to look for when choosing an EV, how range and charging infrastructure work in practice, and address the most common myths that tend to muddy the conversation. You'll leave with a clear understanding of the real benefits and limitations of electric vehicles as they stand today.

At the end, you'll be able to ask Bryce your questions and get factual, trustworthy answers from an expert in the field. Bryce regularly presents on EV topics to the public, as well as being the writer behind the EV car model Fact Sheets and webpage found on the AEVA (Australian Electric Vehicle Association) national website.

For further information, and to book in for this free session, please go to events.humanitix.com/rethink-is-an-ev-right-for-me

20/05/2026

18-24 May is National Volunteer Week - Australia's largest celebration of volunteering!

The Edendale staff would like to thank the 120+ volunteers who help us each week to feed and care for the animals, maintain our grounds and gardens, propagate plants in the indigenous nursery, make chicken feed packets and do all the other important things that keeps Edendale looking beautiful and running smoothly.

We couldn’t do what we do without you 🥰

♻️Got something that's broken? Don’t bin it yet! ♻️The Edendale Repair Café is on again tomorrow, Saturday 16 May, betwe...
15/05/2026

♻️Got something that's broken? Don’t bin it yet! ♻️

The Edendale Repair Café is on again tomorrow, Saturday 16 May, between 10am - 12 midday.

Our wonderful volunteers will be offering all the usual repairs, including:

🧵 Sewing
🪑 Furniture
🧸 Toys
🛠️ Garden tools
…and small household items

🔌Our volunteer electrician will NOT be available for this Cafe.

14/05/2026

This Sunday 17 May between 10am - 12 midday, Friends of Edendale are running their next plant care working bee along the Diamond Creek adjacent to the farm. This working bee is part of the ongoing Diamond Creek Edendale Community Revegetation Project.

These working bees involve activities such as maintaining or removing tree guards, weeding and mulching, and other aspects of ongoing care. Looking after our plantings is essential to the long-term success of the project.

Registration is welcome, as it helps to plan the breadth of works on the day, but drop-ins are welcome too - to register, go to events.humanitix.com/may-plant-care-working-bee-friends-of-edendale

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Eltham

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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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