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Sustainable Whitehorse is Whitehorse City Council's inspiring program of workshops, activities, webinars and events held at various locations across the municipality. 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 Whitehorse program below and follow the links to book today.
Latest Events and News
Find out about the latest Council sustainability events, news and ideas by subscribing to our Sustainable Whitehorse Newsletter, visiting our Sustainable Living in Whitehorse Facebook page or What's Happening page.
Eco-friendly Period Products
Find out which product is right for you at our Eco-Friendly Periods webinar, run by expert Elana of Cloth Nappy Workshops Melbourne. This event is hosted by City of Stonnington but open to Whitehorse residents to register for free.
When: Tuesday 1 April, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Where: Online
Cost: Free
Bookings: Required
Whitehorse Toy Swap
Are your children’s toys or unloved good quality clothing lying around gathering dust or have they simply outgrown them? Come along to the Whitehorse Toy Swap and exchange them for something 'new'!
When: Wednesday 16 April, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Cost: Free
Bookings: Required
Autumn Wildflower Walk at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary with Tony Slater
Join us for an exciting FREE event to explore the wildflowers and more that live in Blackburn Lake Sanctuary using the iNaturalist app.
Date: Saturday 26 April 2025
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: Blackburn Lake Sanctuary
Cost: Free
Age: All ages
Registrations are essential as places are limited
This event is part of the City Nature Challenge.
The Insect World of Yarran Dheran with Ian Moodie
Join us for an exciting FREE event to explore the insects of Yarran Dheran using the iNaturalist app.
Date: Saturday 26 April 2025
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Location: Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve
Cost: Free
Age: All ages
Registrations are essential as places are limited
This event is part of the City Nature Challenge.
Spotlighting at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary!
Join us for an exciting FREE event to explore the wildlife that comes out at night in Blackburn Lake Sanctuary using the iNaturalist app.
Date: Saturday 26 April 2025
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Blackburn Lake Sanctuary
Cost: Free
Age: Not suitable for the very young or those with strollers
Registrations are essential as places are limited.
This event is part of the City Nature Challenge.
Wild Things at Bellbird Dell Reserve with Tony Slater
Join Tony Slater for an exciting FREE event to explore Bellbird Dell and the plants and animals that call it home using the iNaturalist app.
Date: Sunday 27 April 2025
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Bellbird Dell Reserve
Cost: Free
Age: All ages
Registrations are essential as places are limited.
This event is part of the City Nature Challenge.
Birds in the 'Burbs at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary
Join Dr Jacinta Humphrey for an exciting FREE event to explore our suburban birds and how we might help them to thrive.
Date: Sunday 27 April 2025
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Location: Blackburn Lake Sanctuary
Cost: Free
Age: Adults
Registrations are essential as places are limited
This event is part of the City Nature Challenge.
Discover the Waterbugs of Yarran Dheran
Join us for an exciting FREE event to explore the waterbugs of the Mullum Mullum creek at Yarran Dheran using the iNaturalist app.
Date: Sunday 27 April 2025
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Location: Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve
Cost: Free
Age: All ages
Registrations are essential as places are limited
This event is part of the City Nature Challenge.
