Learn to propagate plants from seeds!

Join Oaklands Community Garden for an informative workshop on propagating plants from seeds, cuttings and root stocks.

Oaklands Community Garden is a small organic garden, comprising of fruit trees and biodiverse garden beds, that work in harmony with nature.

Email [email protected] to register.

2 pm - 4 pm Saturday 11 November, Oaklands Community Garden

Join the Oaklands Wetland tour

Did you know up this 'water factory' can clean up to 400 million litres of stormwater each year?

The Oaklands Wetland is home to an extensive array of wildlife such as waders, cockatoos, ducks and many majestic river red gums. Learn how this system cleans water as it moves slowly through a series of ponds, using natural processes to clean the water.

10 am - 11 am Thursday 9 November, Oaklands Education Centre

Marion Celebrates

After a four-year hiatus and an exciting makeover, the much-loved and free Marion Celebrates festival kicks off once again this Spring.

To be held for the first time at Glandore Community Centre, with the theme Many Cultures, One Earth, this festival celebrates our community diversity and spirit.

Activities include:

• Face painting
• Children’s storytelling
• Line dancing
• Chalk drawing
• A main stage with song and dance!

1:30 pm – 5 pm Saturday 18 November 2023, Glandore Community Centre

Improve your bird photography

Wish you could get better photos of the birds and wildlife you love?

This 3-hour workshop covers the key skills you need to get better images of our amazing avian wildlife.

You will learn how to:

• Set up your camera for best results
• Get correct exposure in all conditions
• Make the light work for you
• Compose the best image for each species
• Sharply capture that beautiful feather detail
• Get into the best position every time

7:30 am - 10:30 am Monday 6 November, Oaklands Wetland

Make this your best growing season ever!

Summer is just around the corner and things are starting to heat up. It’s a super busy time in the patch and laying a good foundation now can set up for an abundant harvest over summer.

So, join pro South Aussie gardener Adam Hanock for this online workshop, where he’ll run you through a heap of tips and tricks to set you up for the best growing season ever!



2:30 pm Saturday 11 November, Online

Summer comfort for renters webinar

Are you a renter and want to make your home more energy efficient and comfortable for summer?

Then this webinar is for you!

In this session energy experts Renew will talk about easy tips and tricks for renters to make their homes more energy efficient, saving money and improving comfort this summer.

6:30 pm Thursday 16 November, Online

Join the Great Southern BioBlitz

Head outside this spring and join the Great Southern BioBlitz!

Anyone can participate from November 24 - 27. Simply use the iNaturalist app to take pictures of plants and animals and upload your findings. 

You can join the 'Great Souther BioBlitz - City of Marion' project on iNaturalist to see what you and others have found around Marion!

Tuesday 24 - Friday 27 November via iNaturalist

Discover the world of composting and worm farms

Ever thought of making your own compost or worm farm but don't know how to get started?

Find out everything you need to know about composting and worm farms by watching the live video from Dani and Sam from Folk of all Trades.

7 pm - 8 pm Wednesday 15 November

Join the Aussie Bird Count

Help shine a light on Aussie birds and the Australians who love them!

From October 16 - 22, just spend 20 minutes in your favourite outdoor space and count the birds you see.

There’s a built-in “bird finder” tool to help you identify birds you’re unsure of. Then submit your results using the BirdLife Australia app or the Aussie Bird Count website.

Monday 16 - Sunday 22 October

FREE seeds this spring

We have partnered with Grow It Local and Green Adelaide to help make life healthier, happier and more delicious.

Get set for an Italian-inspired patch-to-primavera adventure with the Grow it Local Seed Service this Spring, featuring heirloom mizuna, chives and radish.

This edition of the seed service us FREE and available to the first 50 local residents, businesses, schools and community organisation to register here.

This offer is open to new and aspiring growers and people not already registered with Grow it Local.

Exclusive to the first 50 members ending 2 November