Events & Activities

Breathe in the Briars

11 Jun 2023 Daily mindfulness is often aided by a strong connection to place. Find that connection at the Briars by immersing yourself in nature and reflecting on the natural world.

The Briars, 450 Nepean Highway, Mount Martha 3934

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Briars Geocaching Winter

11 Jun 2023 Want to take treasure hunting to the next level? Then the Briars site-wide geocaching is for you! We're putting a Briars spin on traditional geocaching with themed 'caches' or boxes hidden onsite.

The Briars, 450 Nepean Highway, Mount Martha 3934

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Games by the Fire

11 Jun 2023 This winter we are bringing our games program indoors, by the Visitor Centre fire.

The Briars - Visitor Centre, 450 Nepean Highway, Mount Martha 3934

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Make your own sourdough workshop - June

17 Jun 2023 Learn how to make your own sourdough bread and leave with a sourdough starter

Eco Living Display Centre, The Briars, 450 Nepean Highway, Mount Martha 3934

Tagged as: , Community, Environment, Food & Wine, Shire Events, Workshops / Educational

Growing veggies from seed workshop

17 Jun 2023 Be guided through all the steps of starting your vegetable garden from seed, including what to plant when.

Eco Living Display Centre, The Briars, Mt Martha, 450 Nepean Hwy, Mount Martha 

Tagged as: , Community, Environment, Food & Wine, Seniors, Shire Events, Workshops / Educational

Mini Ecologist

27 Jun 2023 Can you think like an ecologist and help our rangers create safe spaces for our wildlife?

The Briars, 450 Nepean Highway, Mount Martha 3934

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Tagged as: , Environment, Family Friendly, School Holiday Program, Shire Events

Night walk: spotlight on conservation

27 Jun 2023 A new world emerges in the Wildlife Sanctuary after dark. Join our Rangers on a night walk as they tell the story of how The Briars is managed to contribute to the growing need to protect our biodiversity.

The Briars, 450 Nepean Highway, Mount Martha 3934

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Make your own native insect village

01 Jul 2023 Encourage beneficial beasties to call your garden home by making an insect village.

The Briars, 450 Nepean Highway, Mount Martha 3934

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How to have a healthier home

01 Aug 2023 This free online workshop will cover ventilation, air quality, reducing damp and increasing comfort

Tagged as: , Online, Community, Environment, Family Friendly, Seniors, Shire Events, Workshops / Educational

Painting Nature Beginners

05 Aug 2023 Begin your creative process by gathering inspiration on an hour-long Ranger led stroll. Then join local artist, Caroline Graley in the Chechingurk Bird Hide for a 2-hour painting workshop.

The Briars, 450 Nepean Highway, Mount Martha 3934

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