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Sustainable Living 2024 is Whitehorse City Council's inspiring program of workshops, activities, webinars and events held at various locations across Whitehorse throughout 2024. It covers a wide range of topics from low waste living, thrifty gardening to improving the energy efficiency of your home, connecting with nature and more.
Join us in learning, living and growing together as a connected community, caring for our environment and creating a healthy climate for a better future.
Check out our Sustainable Living 2024 program below and follow the links to book today.
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Find out about the latest Council sustainability events, news and ideas by subscribing to our Whitehorse Sustainability eNewsletter, visiting our Sustainable Living in Whitehorse Facebook page or What's Happening page.
Family Mosaics - Garden Paver
Families create a colourful, unique garden paver together to brighten your garden, while learning mosaic techniques. This workshop runs over 2 sessions.
When: Wednesday 15 January 10am - 1pm & Friday 17th January 10am - 11.30am
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Age: Families with children 6 years and over
Cost: $75
Bookings: Required
healthAbility Repair Cafe Whitehorse - December
Do you have broken items sitting around your house that, with a simple repair, would be given a new lease of life? Bring them to the healthAbility Repair Cafe Whitehorse! Second Saturday of each month (except January).
When: Saturday 14 December
Time: 10am-2pm
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct, Forest Hill
Cost: Free
Edible Garden Workshop for Kids
Kids will make seed pots, plant seeds, learn about seedlings, and explore insects while digging up and investigating soil with magnifying glasses.
When: Wednesday 15 January 10:30am - 11:30am
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Age: 6-9 years
Cost: $21
Bookings: Required
Garden Fairies and Guardians Capes Workshop
Preschools accompanied by an adult will decorate cardboard wings and capes using flowers, leaves and paper. Then wear them for a magical garden adventure!
When: Friday 17 January 10am -11am
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Age: 3-5 years
Cost: $15
Bookings: Required
Family Treasure Hunt
Calling all kid detectives! Discover local history and creatures that live at Strathdon House. Families, bring your own picnic and rug, so you can stay on afterwards to enjoy the beautiful grounds.
When: Friday 17 January 11am - 12pm & families invited to stay on for a picnic.
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Age: 5-12 years old, children must be accompanied by a responsible guardian
Cost: $18
Bookings: Required
