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

It's a big day of workshops at Edendale this Saturday 12 September.Environmental educator Tim Mitchell is running a free...
08/09/2026

It's a big day of workshops at Edendale this Saturday 12 September.

Environmental educator Tim Mitchell is running a free "Introduction to worm farming" workshop at the farm between 2.00 - 3.30pm.

A worm farm is an excellent way to recycle your food scraps at home, producing vermi-juice (worm tea) and vermicast (worm castings) for use on the garden. It's ideal particularly if you don't have a lot of outdoor space!

Learn how to set up your worm farm and to care for these hard-working creatures, including what to feed them (and what not to!).

To register for this workshop, please go to www.edendale.vic.gov.au/Whats-on/Events-calendar/Introduction-to-Worm-Farming

The September school holidays are only a couple of weeks away! Bookings for our Spring school holiday program are open,...
08/09/2026

The September school holidays are only a couple of weeks away! Bookings for our Spring school holiday program are open, with a few activities close to being booked out.

We have a great range of activities on offer every weekday between Monday 21 September - Friday 2 October (except for the public holiday on 25 September):

💐Calico Bag Art - Monday 21 September
🐐Edendale Mini-farmers - Tuesday 22 September
🖌Eco Drawing for kids - Tuesday 22 September
🐓Backyard chooks for families - Tuesday 22 September
🐻Teddy bear wheat bags - Weds 23 September
🐝Introduction to beekeeping - Weds 23 September
🎒Make your own bracelet or bag tag - Thursday 24 September
🐛Life Rocks - Soil Safari - Monday 28 September
🐊Wildlife Xposure (Native Animals) - Tuesday 29 September
🎨Clay play - Weds 30 September
🐑Edendale Junior Farmers - Weds 30 September
🐐Sensory-friendly farm tour - Friday 2 October

These activities all require booking, but there is also a free daily "Meet the Animals" session between 11 - 11.30. Plus you are always welcome to wander around the farm, do our clipboard "treasure hunt" activities, visit the animals, bring a picnic or buy a coffee and/or snack from Cafe Eden.

And there is the excellent Eltham North adventure playground is just a short walk away, out the back gate and over the bridge.

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

This Sunday 13 September, Friends of Edendale are holding a plant care working bee between 10am - 12midday.This dedicate...
08/09/2026

This Sunday 13 September, Friends of Edendale are holding a plant care working bee between 10am - 12midday.

This dedicated volunteer group welcomes your participation at the working bee - it involves activities such as maintaining or removing tree guards, weeding and mulching. Caring for these plantings is essential to the long-term success of this re-vegetation project along the Diamond Creek adjacent to Edendale.

Registering helps the group plan the scope of work on the day, but drop-ins are also welcome. For further information and to register, please go to www.edendale.vic.gov.au/Whats-on/Events-calendar/Plant-Care-Working-Bee

This Saturday 12 September, join Fiona from the Edendale nursery for a talk on "Gardening with Indigenous Plants" - 10am...
07/09/2026

This Saturday 12 September, join Fiona from the Edendale nursery for a talk on "Gardening with Indigenous Plants" - 10am - 12.30pm (cost $15).

You'll discover the benefits of incorporating native flora into your garden, exploring the ecological advantages of using indigenous plants such as supporting local wildlife, conserving water, and maintaining biodiversity. Fiona will share practical tips on selecting, planting, and caring for native species, making it easier for you to create a diverse and eco-friendly garden.

The presentation will also include a brief tour of the propagation areas, nursery and gardens here at Edendale, including the pollinator garden and bushfood/rare plant gardens.

You are welcome to bring along your questions.

To book in for this workshop, please go to www.edendale.vic.gov.au/Whats-on/Events-calendar/Gardening-with-Indigenous-Plants

This Saturday 5 September is our "Plan and grow your spring and summer veggie garden" workshop with horticultural tutor ...
03/09/2026

This Saturday 5 September is our "Plan and grow your spring and summer veggie garden" workshop with horticultural tutor Melissa Houselander.

📍10am - 12.30pm in the Mummery Education room

You'll learn how to plan your season to grow chemical free, nutrient-dense veggies at home, and 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.

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

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

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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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