Upcoming Events Across Canberra
Repair Café @ The Community Toolbox
Bring along your broken items to get them repaired!
Tuggeranong Repair Cafe
Bring along broken items, clothes and appliances to the repair café so they can be fixed and saved from landfill. Held on the last Sunday of each month, run by the Tuggeranong See Change group.
Toolbox queer crafting @ Meridian
Alternate Sundays, LGBTQIA+ folk can come together and make stuff. Come for all or part of the session. Bring your own project (and snacks). Location: Meridian Pride Hub in Turner.
Registration preferred.
SoilEd Summer Arvo Picnic
Join in our late afternoon summer picnic at Watson Microforest, to celebrate the launch of SoilEd CBR – a one-stop-shop online resource all about building healthy soil and more sustainable lifestyles here in Canberra.
We’ll have soil-related DIY guides and factsheets to take home, a free carbon capture workshop run by Fiona Buining (Ainslie Urban Farm) and crafts for kids. Bring a picnic rug, snacks and refreshments. Some yummy treats will also be provided.
RSVP for the event here
SoilEd CBR was made possible with assistance from the ACT Government under the Community Zero Emissions Grants Program. Check out the webpage here
Western Edge Guided Walk: Woodland Birds
This walk led by Kim Farley of Canberra Birds, will explore a little-known block of woodland at the far western end of Stromlo Forest Park. We should see and hear a good range of Canberra’s many woodland birds.
World Soil Day - composting
Saturday 6 December, 10 am - 1.30 pm
Canberra City Farm, 2 Dairy Road, Fyshwick
Build a hot compost heap, followed by pizza
Full details https://ccfarm.org.au/event/world-soil-day/
Women’s & Gender Diverse Cycle Jam
This is a female-led, inclusive space designed to empower riders of all levels to get hands-on with their bikes. Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned cyclist, this is your space to tinker, learn, and connect 🛠
Never changed a tyre before? Not sure how to adjust your brakes? Perfect. This is exactly the place for you! Our mechanics will guide on the side, so you can leave with a less-squeaky bike and little bit more know-how! Bring your own bike to work on or come along and lend a hand with others’ projects. No problem or question is too small, we’re all learning together!
More infomation on the Canberra Environment Centre’s website.
Toolbox queer crafting @ Meridian
Alternate Sundays, LGBTQIA+ folk can come together and make stuff. Come for all or part of the session. Bring your own project (and snacks). Location: Meridian Pride Hub in Turner.
Registration preferred.
Reflections on COP30 and what it means for COP31
Join ICEDS and the COP Universities Alliance for an in-depth webinar unpacking the outcomes of COP30 in Belém and what they mean for the road ahead.
Hear directly from experts who were on the ground at COP30 as they share first-hand reflections, analysis, and lessons for Australia’s preparations for COP31.
More information and registrations here.
Western Edge Guided Walk: Murrumbidgee River Walking Track
Enjoy a half day outdoors with views to the Western Edge and connecting with the area’s biodiversity and natural resources. Explore the Murrumbidgee River Walking Track, guided by Canberra Bushwalking Club.
Lyneham Commons Food Forest - 10th Anniversary Picnic
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Lyneham food forest!
Ainslie Urban Farm Tours
Ainslie Urban Farm Tours, Saturday, 22 November, Morning tour: 9:00-11:00am Afternoon tour: 11:30-1:30pm, Ainslie
Women’s & Gender Diverse Cycle Jam
This is a female-led, inclusive space designed to empower riders of all levels to get hands-on with their bikes. Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned cyclist, this is your space to tinker, learn, and connect 🛠
Never changed a tyre before? Not sure how to adjust your brakes? Perfect. This is exactly the place for you! Our mechanics will guide on the side, so you can leave with a less-squeaky bike and little bit more know-how! Bring your own bike to work on or come along and lend a hand with others’ projects. No problem or question is too small, we’re all learning together!
More infomation on the Canberra Environment Centre’s website.
Homestead Markets
A brand-new community market bringing together local makers, growers, creators, and foodies in one welcoming space.
Wicking Bed Wine Barrel Workshop
Wicking beds are a great way to conserve water while producing great crops. And they don’t have to cost a fortune either. Join Canberra’s own ‘Wicking Witch of the West’ – Cally Brennan from Canberra Permaculture Design – who will show you how easy it is to make your own wicking garden bed or plant pot. Register here
Visible Mending for Clothes
Learn to darn and embroider your woollens and other holey garments to give them a new lease on life after the dreaded moth attacks. We’ll explore a range of different darning and embroidery techniques perfect for covering and reinforcing small holes.
Eco Crafternoon
Come along to Eco Crafternoons, a relaxed and creative space to enjoy crafting, connect with like-minded people, and explore sustainable approaches to art. These sessions are a chance to share ideas, swap supplies and resources, and use creativity to raise environmental awareness—all while enjoying a cuppa of your choice.
SouthFest
This vibrant festival brings together the best of Tuggeranong, celebrating our community's spirit, creativity, and sustainability. Come and visit the SEE Change stall with electric bikes to try. More details here.
SEE Change at SouthFest
SouthFest Tuggeranong Community Festival is coming up fast !
Bring the family and check out our SEE-Change sustainable activities and stalls in Anketell and Cowlishaw streets.
10-12pm -Tuggeranong Repair Cafe will be fixing bikes at no charge, parts not included. Located in Cowlishaw st.
10-1pm - Lyn Peterson will be providing a free mindful felting workshop in Colishaw St.
1.30-4pm -Astrid will be providing a free Eco crafting session for all ages in Cowlishaw St.
Helen’s Free Garden Advice - 12-4pm Cowlishaw St.
10-4pm- Good Fills Eco Household products will provide information on locally made products in Cowlishaw Street.
10-4pm- A variety of EV displays in Anketell street.
10-4pm- Southside E-Bike Ride & Try sessions. Anketell street.
10-4pm- Electrify Canberra stall and display. Anketell Street.
Bring the family and enjoy a fun day of live performances across two stages, over 100 market stalls, community and business stalls,food trucks, kids activities and roving performers.
Wise garden working bee
Stepping Stone Cafe in Dickson is hosting a working bee to transform the adjoining plot into an urban farm.
Register here: https://forms.gle/fPWGEdDzRkcgEJns7
Medium Scale Composting - Rural Regeneration Meeting
Whether you produce a lot of organic waste and don't know what to do with it, or you are trying to regenerate soils but don't have enough of a nutrients bank, this is a great opportunity to get together, brainstorm solutions and exchange knowledge for medium scale composting.
The next Climate Strategy for the ACT
The ACT Conservation Council invites you to join us and other members of the Canberra community for a webinar on 11 November 2025. Together, we’ll explore potential priorities for the ACT’s next climate strategy and discuss what matters most for our region’s future. By coming together, we can help shape an ambitious strategy that reflects the values of our community.
SEE Change Annual General Meeting
SEE Change invites all members to attend its Annual General Meeting.
This is a great opportunity to learn about the wide range of activities conducted by SEE Change and join our volunteer Board.
Celebrating our Wonderful Western Edge!
Join the Conservation Council ACT for an end of year community picnic to celebrate our wonderful Western Edge and all the amazing people involved in looking after this very special part of Canberra.
Hughes Repair Cafe
Hughes repair cafe is held at Hughes Community Centre, on the second Saturday of the month from 10am-1pm.
Western Edge Guided Walk: Gula (koala) habitat
Enjoy a guided walk outdoors with views to the Western Edge and connecting with the area’s biodiversity and natural resources.
West Belco Bike Bus
West Belco Bike Bus, First Monday of each month @ 7am, starting at Kippax shops, through to the National Triangle.
Repair Cafe @ Ginninderry
Join in, repair or make things, share a cuppa, and learn some handy skills!
Electric Cafe
Want to make the switch to an all-electric home? Why not see one in person to get all the tips and guidance you need to start installing energy efficient appliances.
Kambah Community Garden Open Day and Seedling Sale
Kambah Community Garden is gearing up for what it hopes will be its best and biggest open day yet.
Tuggeranong Repair Cafe
Bring along broken items, clothes and appliances to the repair café so they can be fixed and saved from landfill. Held on the last Sunday of each month, run by the Tuggeranong See Change group.
Canberra City Farm Open Day
We’re celebrating our first ten years at Dairy Road with a gala open day! The gate is open to all with a fun and inspirational community event
Repair Café @ The Community Toolbox
Bring along your broken items to get them repaired!
Eco Crafternoon
Come along to Eco Crafternoons, a relaxed and creative space to enjoy crafting, connect with like-minded people, and explore sustainable approaches to art. These sessions are a chance to share ideas, swap supplies and resources, and use creativity to raise environmental awareness—all while enjoying a cuppa of your choice.