Council Services over the holiday period

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Maribyrnong Sustainable Living Festival

A celebration of events spanning the month of February, to inspire and support the community to live more sustainably. The program showcases experts, community leaders and collaborative projects to drive environmental change. Topics include climate change, renewable energy, waste reduction, and sustainable living.

Program highlights include Bee hotel making or spot and bike ride for children, showcases community in action through litter groups, friends of groups and flags to bags for food relief initiatives, as well as fun workshops to upskill in growing food, upcycle textiles and be more energy efficient.

Nature warriors

Volunteer in your local area to look after the natural environment

Maribyrnong River Rubbish Club

Connect with the Maribyrnong River Rubbish Club.

Flags to Bags

Help divert retired Maribyrnong City gateway flags from landfill by repurposing them into reusable bags for donation to local food relief programs.

Autumnal Edible Garden: Planning, preparing and planting

Learn about organic gardening principles from local gardening specialist Jay Aggarwal from Edible Garden Guys and get your hands dirty to plant veggies and herbs in the garden. This event is proudly part of the Maribyrnong Sustainable Living Festival 2026 and My Smart Garden.

Native Bee Hotel Making for Children

Join Clancy, that Bee Guy for a hands-on Native Bee Hotel Making for Children, where you'll learn how to create eco-friendly habitats and gardens for native bees! This event is proudly part of the Maribyrnong Sustainable Living Festival and My Smart Garden.