National NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Come learn about some of the plants that are used by the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung, and the greater Kulin Nations around Narm (Melbourne), as food, fibre, medicine and for tools.

Help the community at Craigeburn Community Garden create a demonstration bush-tucker garden to show what other people could be growing at their homes. This will also act as a Gardens for Wildlife site, as these same plants provide habitat for a whole host of native wildlife, we should share our spaces with too.

What's provided

• Gloves.
• Sunscreen.
• All the planting tools and materials.
• Drinking water, tea and coffee.
• Morning tea will be provided.
• Hard copies of the Birds of Hume and Fauna of Hume will be available at the event, or find digital versions at Discover Nature in Hume.

What to bring

• Wear weather-appropriate clothing and bring a rain/wind-proof jacket.
• Wear safe, fully-enclosed walking shoes.
• Bring your own reusable drink bottle.

Contact for more information

Melissa Doherty

Urban Biodiversity Officer, Hume City Council

melissado@hume.vic.gov.au

(03) 9205 2200, 0409 702 086

Greening 2024

Come along to Council's community planting events with family and friends.

• Help revegetate our shared open green spaces.
• The events focus on local biodiversity issues.
• There will be other fun stuff happening and food.
• It's free and all materials/equipment are provided!

These events are family-friendly and child-safe, however children will need to be under the direct supervision of their parents or guardians.

Bookings for Greening events are required. Click on the event title to register.

Conserving Our Rural Environment Community Planting

Saturday 25 May, 10am to 1pm, Wildwood

Urban Forest Community Planting for Refugee Week

Saturday 15 June, 11am to 2pm, Meadow Heights

Bridgewater Lake Wildlife Habitat Garden

Tuesday 18 June, 1.30pm to 3.30pm, Roxburgh Park

NAIDOC Week Bushtucker Garden Planting

Saturday 6 July, 10am to 1pm, Craigieburn

Greenvale School Holidays Planting

Monday 8 July, 10am to 1pm, Greenvale

National Tree Day

Sunday 28 July, 10am to 1.30pm, Sunbury