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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.
Latest Events and News
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.
Celebrate Plastic Free July – DIY Eco Shopping Bags
Upcycle old t-shirts into stylish, sustainable tote bags. Learn how to turn your old clothes into reusable grocery bags!
For: 8 years +
Date: Wednesday 3 July
Time: 12pm – 1.30pm
Where: Strathdon House & Orchard Precinct
Cost: $21
Bookings required
Celebrate Plastic Free July – DIY Bees Wax Wraps
Learn how to make beeswax food wraps to keep your food fresh. They are a great alternative to plastic wraps and can be washed and reused.
For: 12 years +
Date: Wednesday 3 July
Time: 2.30pm – 4pm
Where: Strathdon House & Orchard Precinct
Cost: $21
Bookings required
Brilliant Bare-Rooted Trees
Planting bare rooted trees is an excellent way to introduce deciduous trees to your garden. Learn about bare rooted deciduous trees from the experts!
When: Saturday 6 July, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Where: Strathdon House & Orchard Precinct
Cost: Free
Bookings required
All Day Art Day – Nature Fest
Embark on a green-thumb adventure! Explore nature, eco fun, gardening basics, and create mixed media art from garden finds.
For: 6-12 years
Date: Thursday 11 July
Time: 9.30am – 3pm
Where: Strathdon House & Orchard Precinct
Cost: $89 per session
Bookings required
healthAbility Repair Cafe Whitehorse - July
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 13 July
Time: 10am-2pm
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct, Forest Hill
Cost: Free
Plastic Free Workshop: Rag Roping
Join A Fitting Connection to learn how to turn your threadbare sheets and old scraps of fabric into something beautiful, new and plastic-free.
Date: Monday 22 July
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Cost: Free.
Bookings essential
City of Trees with Sophie Cunningham
Join author Sophie Cunningham to hear about her deep connection to trees and consider the value of urban forests.
Date: Monday 22nd July
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Where: Nunawading Library
Cost: Free. Bookings essential.
Leading Change: A Plastic Free Forum
Do you want to create sustainable change in your business, community or work? Join us for an inspiring evening with Plastic Free July founder, author and changemaker Rebecca Prince-Ruiz.
When: Tuesday 23 July
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Where: The Round
Cost: $5.00.
Bookings essential
