Grassroots and environmental events calendar

FoE Forest Collective Meetings

Thursday, 27 July 2017 - 6:00pm to Thursday, 28 December 2017 - 8:00pm

The FoE Forest Collective brings together people and groups stretching from the Central Highlands to Far East Gippsland to work together to finally get the protection our forests and wildlife need

Planting for Wildlife Reveg Weekends

Saturday, 12 August 2017 - 9:00am to Sunday, 8 October 2017 - 5:00pm

Come and have a fun weekend creating wildlife corridors for threatened species as part of the biggest reveg project in Victoria

Climate Convergence - Melbourne

Friday, 22 September 2017 - 6:00pm to Sunday, 24 September 2017 - 5:00pm

Join us for a weekend of training, nature and community building at Convergence 2017. Get the know-how to build people power, change the story and fix the system.

Burn Calories not Coal Bike Rally

Saturday, 23 September 2017 - 10:00am

We are changing gears to keep fossil fuels in the ground. Let’s break the cycle and transition to renewables.

Sea Shepherd Melbourne's Stand Fast Festival 2017

Saturday, 23 September 2017 - 1:00pm

This year is going to be our BIGGEST one and not to be missed - the day will be a feast of music, vegan food, market stalls, raffles, a silent auction, competitions, kids activities and ship tours

Citizen Science Survey Camp #13

Friday, 29 September 2017 - 5:00pm to Sunday, 1 October 2017 - 5:00pm

Join GECO forest activists and ecologists for a three day Spring survey camp. Learn survey techniques and help us survey for threatened species in areas of forest scheduled for logging.

Creative Actions for Climate Justice - Workshop

Saturday, 30 September 2017 - 9:30am

Let’s shake it up! Do you want some inspiration and new skills for more effective, creative actions and events? Want to think big, get creative and grab people’s attention . . .

Build an Electric Bike, and start an eco-career

Monday, 2 October 2017 - 9:00am to Friday, 6 October 2017 - 5:00pm

E-Bikes are an efficient, eco-friendly and exciting mode of transport. Build you own custom e-bike, while learning loads of skills, for less money than the average e-bike.

The Bentley Effect - Brunswick Screening

Tuesday, 3 October 2017 - 6:30pm

Join Friends of the Earth for a second special fundraiser screening of The Bentley Effect for a celebration of people powered campaigns that hace stopped fracking and coal and gas exploration.

Wild By Nature Village Camp

Wednesday, 4 October 2017 - 2:00pm to Sunday, 8 October 2017 - 1:00pm

Are you ready to rediscover your inner wild? Would you like to immerse your family in the wonder and wisdom of nature while learning earth based skills?

Wolfpack Spring Camp 2017

Thursday, 5 October 2017 - 11:00am to Tuesday, 24 October 2017 - 2:00pm

Take a break from society and create your own world together. 20 days. 20 acres. 30 people. A unique adventure in bush craft skill-building, nature time, camping and community.

Learn Natural Beekeeping – Melbourne – October 2017

Saturday, 7 October 2017 - 9:30am to Sunday, 8 October 2017 - 3:00pm

A unique beekeeping course, teaching a completely different style and approach to standard conventional Beekeeping.

Walk this Way!

Saturday, 7 October 2017 -
10:00am to 5:00pm

Walk This Way will be an opportunity to highlight the key areas of community action in the face of climate change and build our vision of a sustainable city.

Stop Adani Human Sign - Melbourne

Saturday, 7 October 2017 - 12:00pm

If we want to move beyond coal, we’re going to have to spell out #StopAdani to our politicians.

Music for a Warming World

Sunday, 8 October 2017 - 2:30pm

This is a great musical gig with huge musical variety, fantastic musicianship and lots of audience engagement and communicates the science behind climate change in a unique way

Environmental Film Festival

Thursday, 12 October 2017 - 9:00am to Thursday, 19 October 2017 - 10:00pm

EFFA is more than just a film festival – it's a catalyst for positive and sustainable change.

Stop Adani at IMARC - Action Planning & Prop Making

Thursday, 12 October 2017 - 6:00pm

An evening of creative planning and prop making - before the big day of action at the International Mining Conference!

Animal Activists Forum 2017

Saturday, 14 October 2017 - 9:00am to Sunday, 15 October 2017 - 5:00pm

For people who are passionate about animal welfare!

Stringybark Festival

Saturday, 14 October 2017 - 2:30pm to Sunday, 15 October 2017 - 2:30pm

It’s where you come to MAKE – DO – PLAY – CONNECT with loads of fun, nature based activities for all!

Deep Ecology Workshop

Friday, 20 October 2017 - 6:00pm to Sunday, 22 October 2017 - 9:00pm

Using personal sharing, experiential deep ecology and a Council of All Beings, we will dissolve the separation between person and planet.

Federation Walks Weekend - Warburton

Friday, 27 October 2017 - 9:00am to Sunday, 29 October 2017 - 5:00pm

Come and explore Warburton, some of the wilder and more rugged bushland close to Melbourne with tall mountain ash and deep river valleys

Everything Is Connected: Green Institute Conference

Friday, 27 October 2017 - 9:00am to Saturday, 28 October 2017 - 5:00pm

Everything is Connected will bring together invited keynote speakers, academics, artists, as well as activists, members, supporters, and interested parties to discuss vital questions

VEG Permaculture Design Certificate Course

Friday, 27 October 2017 - 9:00am

Our goal is to make it the most fun and valuable learning adventure you’ve ever had.

Conscious Life Festival

Saturday, 28 October 2017 - 9:30am to Sunday, 29 October 2017 - 5:00am

Empowering positive change through holistic health, self awareness & sustainable living. Exhibitors, Seminars, Workshops, Meditations and Blissful Beats all weekend.