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Welcoming our new director
Hi, I’m Jennifer and I’m thrilled to step into the Director’s role at Canberra Environment Centre this winter.
Garden update - August
With very chilly starts and less than 10 hours of sunlight day-length we took a break from regular weekly garden sessions for July.
Farewell from Fiona Veikkanen
Being part of this diverse and vibrant community for over three years has been a pleasure. I will miss being such a close part of it!
An evening with David & Su
Permaculture elders David Holmgren and Sue Dennet packed out a wintery evening at the Canberra Environment Centre with 55 eager permaculture enthusiasts attending.
Garden Update - July
We’ve had many frosty starts in the community garden recently making it essential to begin our drop in sessions with a warm cup of tea in hand. It also saw the investment in perennial vegetables in the garden with the planting of potato onions, perennial leeks and asparagus crowns.
The Scoop - June 2025
Catchup on our latest Enews, with a job opportunity at The Recyclery and loads of enviro-friendly workshops coming up!
Garden update - June
Now that winter has decidedly arrived the garden is slowing in terms of growing and planting. However, it’s the perfect time to make changes to your layout, improve soil, add any infrastructure and make plans.
Garden update - May
It’s darker and colder but no less nourishing to get out in the garden this month – with a few extra layers of course!
Supporting Backyard Biodiversity
Encouraging biodiversity will increase both bird life and pollination in the garden while providing wildlife corridors for native creatures to safely traverse in urban areas.
Native plant use workshop
Big thanks to Aaron and sponsor Icon Water for supporting the biodiversity of the Gungaderra Community Garden during our weekend plant-out.
Garden update - April
Last month wrapped up with lots of activities in the garden as we turned beds from summer towards the autumn and winter crops.
Practical introduction to seed saving
We recently hosted Arian McVeigh from Canberra Seed Savers for a very hands-on workshop explaining how we can save and store seed from vegetables and herbs.
Tips for reducing food waste
Try these tips for reducing food waste. Your chooks and compost and worms will love you!
Garden update - March
This month sees seasonal transitions in the garden away from summer’s blistering heat, and transitions with people as we welcome Laura Jean to the project officer role for 12 months.
We'll be back on Tuesday 21 January 2025!
Have a great summer holiday and thanks for all your support this year.
Enews Update - December 2024
It was our pleasure to celebrate 50 years of Canberra Environment Centre with so many of you recently. Catchup on our latest December Enews!
50th Birthday Garden Party
Thanks to everyone who was able to attend our end of year 50th Birthday Garden Party for the Canberra Environment Centre!