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Circular economy roundtable learnings
The circular economy offers a valuable opportunity for our garden to collaborate with others.
Courtney Mathew
Nov 5, 20244 min read
Introducing the nursery: a gardening space for everyone
As you enter our garden, you see a newly renovated nursery area which is designed for all abilities.
Courtney Mathew
Oct 30, 20243 min read
Stunning mural highlights connection of art and nature
We’ve just unveiled an exciting new addition to the landscape - a vibrant mural by Warrnambool artists Jimmi Buscombe and Sheridan Rose.
Courtney Mathew
Oct 24, 20244 min read
Six-thousand dollar surprise for Sprouts Club
The surprise donation, announced at the 15-year anniversary celebration by Perry and Rose Cho, will significantly boost the children's progr
Courtney Mathew
Oct 21, 20242 min read
Open day celebrating more than fifteen years of growth
Warrnambool Community Garden will spring to life on Saturday October 19 when members host a free community Open Day event to celebrate more
Courtney Mathew
Sep 30, 20241 min read
A new life for an old pond
Reconstruction of the pond is well underway following the conceptual design.
Courtney Mathew
Sep 29, 20242 min read
Upgrading our all abilities gardening area
Gardening brings joy to many and we've always been aware of the limitations some people have in getting their hands dirty at our...
Courtney Mathew
Sep 1, 20241 min read
Warrnambool Community Garden receives national award for bush tucker garden
We're thrilled to announce our recent accolade as the recipient of the Bush Tucker Garden Award in the Community Gardens Australia 2023...
Courtney Mathew
Mar 25, 20242 min read
Biodiversity corridor project
An area in the northwest corner of our site will trial establishing a small, mixed native grassland.
Courtney Mathew
Feb 9, 20242 min read
We're offering free sessions for kids to learn critical cooking skills
We've expanding our popular Sprouts Club after-school program with a nutrition-focused Kids in the Kitchen sess
Courtney Mathew
Feb 1, 20242 min read
Congratulations Courtney: Warrnambool's Young Citizen of the Year
Congratulations to committee member and deputy-convenor, Courtney Mathew on being named Warrnambool City Council's Young Citizen of the Year
Warrnambool Community Garden committee
Jan 25, 20241 min read
Meet your 2024 committee
Our commitee helps steer the direction of the garden, provide guidance around how it should run, makes sure we keep a record of decisions an
Courtney Mathew
Jan 1, 20242 min read
Congratulations to local schools in the Victorian Schools Garden Awards
Congratulations to Heywood and District Secondary College and Warrnambool East Primary School for their Victorian Schools Garden Awards
Courtney Mathew
Dec 15, 20232 min read
Free Christmas tree recycling is back!
Christmas, while a joyous time for many, often comes with significant environmental costs due to excessive consumption and waste.
Courtney Mathew
Dec 8, 20231 min read
New mower from Warrnambool Garden Equipment Repairs
Wayne Saunders from Warrnambool Garden Equipment Repairs has made an amazing contribution by generously swapping a new ride on lawn mower.
Courtney Mathew
Dec 1, 20232 min read
Hundreds of people gather to celebrate the transformation of the quarry
After countless hours of hard work and dedication to complete the initial stage of the revitalisation, we were thrilled to have hundreds...
Courtney Mathew
Nov 20, 20232 min read
Convenors corner - wrap up of 2023
New deck, website updates, wayfinding signage and finally christening the quarry!
Warrnambool Community Garden committee
Nov 14, 20237 min read
Natives blooming at the moment
The garden is a beautiful space for growing food but modes sustainability, particularly in the approach to water conservation.
Courtney Mathew
Nov 2, 20232 min read
Summer market live music program - call for performers
We provide a live music program at the garden market on Wednesday afternoons over summer - we're looking for new artists.
Courtney Mathew
Oct 13, 20231 min read
Introducing Fruit Rescue!
A new initiative is launching in the Warrnambool area focused on saving fruit that would otherwise go to waste.
Courtney Mathew
Oct 2, 20231 min read
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