Supporting the Environment
Rotary shares an interest in protecting our common legacy: the environment.
Rotary Club of Ivanhoe is committed to supporting activities that strengthen the conservation and protection of natural resources, advance ecological sustainability, and foster harmony between communities and the environment.
Listed below are Veggie Swaps and Farmers’ Markets.
For a printable list please click here.
Transition Banyule Network Groups
Our aim is to act as catalyst in building resilient, re-localised, low carbon, thriving communities in response to climate change
Sustainable Macleod
The Macleod community garden is open on Wednesdays 1pm-4pm and Saturdays 1pm-4pm.
You can also find us once a month at the vegie swap in the Rotunda at Macleod Park 11:00am – 12:00pm on the 3rd Saturday of the month.
Montmorency Community Group Inc
Dedicated to creating a sustainable and resilient Montmorency. Activities include veggie swap 1st Sunday each month.
Monthly email newsletter.
Website: http://www.transitionmonty.org
Email: [email protected]
Transition 3081
Focused on postcode 3081 – Heidelberg West, Heidelberg Heights and Bellfield
Activities include veggie swap 1st Saturday each month, active Facebook page and a monthly community gathering at Johnson Reserve.
For monthly “Grapevine” newsletter email [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/T3081
Transition Warringal
Heidelberg & Rosanna
Empowering people to live healthy and happy lives for a sustainable future.
Heidelberg Food Swap: 4th Saturday of the month, 10:00am – 11:00am, St John’s Riverside Community Garden, 1 Burgundy St, Heidelberg
Website: www.transitionwarringal.org.au
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/transitionwarringal/
Sustainable Greensborough
Activities to engage with the local community on issues of climate change, sustainable living practices, and the building of community resilience
Website: https://sustainablegreensborough.org/
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sustainable3088/
Sustainable Watsonia
Members are passionate about developing a strong vibrant community working towards zero waste and providing practical ideas to living sustainably.
Website: https://www.watsonianh.org.au/
Sustainable Community Ivanhoe
Links people in Ivanhoe, Bellfield, East Ivanhoe and Eaglemont interested in improving the environment and connection with neighbours.
Website: https://sustainableivanhoe.org/
The Community Grocer
The Community Grocer is a not-for-profit social enterprise that runs fresh produce markets and programs to increase social, economic and physical access to fresh food.
When: Every Saturday 9:00am – 1:00pm
Where: The Bell Street Mall, Heidelberg West
Cost: Less than Supermarket prices
Contact: https://www.thecommunitygrocer.com.au/
BAAG Nursery
When: 3rd Saturday of the month
10:00am – 11:00am
Where: 6 Manningham Road, Bulleen
Cost: Free
Bellfield Community Garden
The Bellfield Community Garden is an accessible sustainable community garden and community gathering space.
Corner Banksia and Oriel Road, Bellfield 3081
Melbourne Farmers Markets
Melbourne Farmers Markets is a not for profit social enterprise dedicated to Victorian food and producers, regional food cultures, seasonal produce, biodiversity, sustainable farming practices and strengthening relationships between the consumer and the producer.
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All of our markets are proudly accredited by the Victorian Farmers Market Association.
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Please don’t forget that all of our markets are plastic bag free. So, get in the swing and BYO!
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BYO coffee cup or mug.
Coburg Farmers Market
When: Every Saturday
Where: Coburg Primary School
92 Bell Street Coburg, VIC 3058
Time: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: Gold coin donation (by card only)
Carlton Farmers Market
When: 1st Saturday of the month
Where: Carlton North Primary School
Cnr Canning and O’Grady Streets
Carton North, VIC 3054
Time: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: Gold coin donation (by card only)
Alphington Farmers Market
When: An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Sunday, repeating until December 26, 2021
Where: Melbourne Innovation Centre
2 Wingrove Street, Alphington, VIC 3078
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: Gold coin donation (by card only)
Alphington Midweek Farmgate
2 Wingrove Street, Alphington (opposite the train station)
2:00pm – 5:00pm every Thursday
Collingwood Farmers Market
When: An event every month that begins at 8:00 am on day 2nd Saturday of the month, repeating until December 11, 2021
Where: Collingwood Children’s Farm
18 Heliers St,Abbotsford, VIC 3067
Time: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: $2.00
Gasworks Farmers Market
When: 3rd Saturday of each month
Where: Gasworks Arts Park
21 Graham Street, Albert Park, VIC 3206
Time: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm