Events

Come along to this free, family friendly, school holiday activity and learn about waterwise gardening. Learn how to maintain a healthy garden with some easy, low cost waterwise strategies.

Using upcycled materials, we will be making and planting out a wicking garden bed for each household to take home (1 x wicking garden bed per household). Wicking garden beds store water within their base so the soil can absorb what it needs whilst eliminating runoff or evaporation. They also catch and retain water when it rains.

Single person households, through to families with children, are all welcome to participate. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Using upcycled materials, we will be making and planting out a wicking bed garden for each household to take home.

(1 x Wicking Bed Garden per booking, so if you would like to each take an one home, please make a separate booking for each person).

Location

Norah Head Community Hall
2CR, Lawson St, Norah Head NSW 2263, Australia

Come along to this free, family friendly, school holiday activity and learn about chemical free/green cleaning. To protect our pipes and our bodies from toxic, synthetic chemicals and microplastics, learn how to replace synthetic products and create natural, eco-friendly cleaning products to use in their place.  A win for your body and the environment!

You’ll create and take home 3 green cleaning products and a comprehensive handout with recipes and leave feeling confident and inspired to continue making your own products from home. We will be making; Dishwasher tablets, laundry detergent and all purpose cleaner.

Single person households, through to families with children, are all welcome to participate. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

(1 sample of the 3 cleaning products per booking, so if you would like to each take samples home, please make a separate booking for each person).

Location

Norah Head Community Hall
2CR, Lawson St, Norah Head NSW 2263, Australia

Come along to this free, fun workshop and learn about chemical free/green cleaning. To protect our pipes and our bodies from toxic, synthetic chemicals and microplastics, learn how to replace synthetic products and create natural, eco-friendly cleaning products to use in their place.  A win for your body and the environment!

You’ll create and take home 3 green cleaning products and a comprehensive handout with recipes and leave feeling confident and inspired to continue making your own products from home. We will be making; Dishwasher tablets, laundry detergent and all purpose cleaner.

This workshop is suitable for adults and older teens (teenagers must be accompanied by an adult).

Location

Wyoming Community Centre – Gosford Regional Community Services
147 Maidens Brush Rd, Wyoming NSW 2250

Join our community of composters and worm farmers, turning household food waste into nutrient rich compost for your garden.

Our experienced gardener will teach you how to set up your composting system, what to feed your compost and how to manage common issues. You’ll learn the popular ADAM technique, the key to a successful compost bin or worm farm.

The workshop is designed for all levels, whether you’re compost curious, or a seasoned worm warrior! Participants will receive a voucher for a half price compost bin or worm farm.

Free for Hornsby Shire residents, bookings are essential.

Interested in creating a pollinator-friendly garden but not sure where to begin? In this workshop you will discover the fascinating role pollinators play in our gardens and local ecosystems. You will learn what pollinator gardens are, why they matter, and how to choose the right plants to attract and sustain pollinators. But we are not just talking about honeybees. Native bees, butterflies, moths, birds and bats are all part of the pollination cycle.

You will be propagating, potting up and going home with two wonderful pollinator attracting plants to help get you started.

Our pollinators are under threat – but you can make a difference! Come and learn how.

Location and Parking: The workshop will take place at Beaumont Hills Community Centre – Main Hall. There is free street parking available.

What to Bring: Please bring pen and paper if you wish to take notes. Wear comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting dirty as you will be potting up plants for your own garden!

Important Information: Workshops are only available to residents of The Hills Shire. Please note a ticket must be booked per person that attends. One ticket can’t be used for multiple people e.g. a family. This workshop is recommended for adults, families, and children over 5 years.

Event Attendance Policy: If you can’t attend the event, please cancel your ticket at least 12 hours in advance. No-shows or late cancellations may result in loss of future booking privileges.

This workshop is for adults (aged 18+) only.

Get your fam to the dam for Dam Day Out 2026! Join us on Sunday 7 June 2026 for a fun filled day at the Mangrove Creek Dam Visitors Centre, where stunning scenery, family activities, and water wise learning come together.

Running from 10:00am to 4:00pm, this special event invites you to enjoy breathtaking views of the Central Coast’s largest dam, discover local flora and fauna, and learn how water travels from the dam all the way to your tap with Council’s Water Education team.

Enjoy live music, a free sausage sizzle, a kids’ science show, water wise workshops, and plenty of hands-on activities designed for all ages.

Whether you’re exploring the lookout, chatting with staff, or soaking up the atmosphere, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at Dam Day Out.

Please note: There is no onsite parking. Park at 200 Kyola Road, Kulnura and hop on the free shuttle bus straight to the event.

Free entry.

Book in a repair and explore our stalls:

• Clothing mending & upcycling
• Bike check and tune & drop-off
• Small furniture & household repairs
• Repair advice & demonstrations
• Waste education and resources
• Rotary BBQ

Castle Hill Showground.

Free event for Hills residents only.

Get ready to connect with nature, get your hands dirty and make a positive difference to your local environment!

We’re celebrating National Tree Day 2026!

Enjoy tree planting, live music, educational workshops, animal shows, kids activities – including facepainting & craft, food, coffee and more!

Please wear gloves, enclosed footwear and protective clothing.

Kerrie will hold an information stall and mini workshops on composting and worm farming and seed ball making.

Free entry