Events

Paint an upcycled polystyrene box and create a no-dig garden, planted with herb and veggie seedlings. Take it home and grow your very own mini edible garden.

All materials will be provided for the workshop. Come along and be inspired!

This workshop is supported by Resource Recovery.

Location and Parking: Crestwood Community Centre, Crestwood. This workshop will be held in Community Room 1. Please follow on-site signage to access the room. Free parking is available, and toilets are located on site.

What to Bring: Please bring a pen and paper if you wish to take notes. Wear comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting dirty, as you will be painting and planting.

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 suitable for families and children aged 5+, with adult supervision required.

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 children and families. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Thanks for helping us make space for everyone who wants to attend!

Celebrate Plastic Free July by learning how to make simple swaps to reduce plastic waste in your life.

Be inspired with tips to live more sustainably and reduce your waste footprint whilst creating new habits for waste avoidance and responsible consumption. Discuss alternatives in all aspects of your life from the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry to your garden!

A demonstration of how to make a reusable tote bag from an upcycled t-shirt is included!

Location and parking: This workshop will take place at Crestwood Community Centre, Baulkham Hills. Free parking is available on-site.

Attendance: Please note we have limited capacity for this workshop. If you book a spot and can no longer attend, please cancel your booking to allow someone else to attend.

This event is for Hills Shire residents only.

Celebrate Plastic Free July by learning how to make simple swaps to reduce plastic waste in your life.

Be inspired with tips to live more sustainably and reduce your waste footprint whilst creating new habits for waste avoidance and responsible consumption. Discuss alternatives in all aspects of your life from the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry to your garden!

In the second half of this workshop, you will learn how to make reusable natural wraps. Beeswax wraps are eco-friendly and very practical! Whether you want to wrap your fruit and vegetables, cheese and a loaf of bread or simply cover a bowl, beeswax wraps are the perfect replacement for plastic wrap. With our facilitator, you will make a medium size wrap to take home and will be given information on sustainably sourcing fabrics and beeswax and how to maintain your wraps.

Location and parking: This workshop will take place at Crestwood Community Centre, Balkham Hills. Free parking is available on-site.

Attendance: Please note we have limited capacity for this workshop. If you book a spot and can no longer attend, please cancel your booking to allow someone else to attend.

This event is for Hills Shire 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