Rewilding Suburbia with Mel Logozzo

Want to make a positive difference for nature? Start with your own backyard.

Join gardener, artist and author Mel Logozzo for an inspiring and practical conversation about transforming everyday suburban spaces into thriving habitats for local wildlife. Drawing on the experiences from her book Rewilding Suburbia, Mel will share how a quest to protect her vegetable garden from pests grew into a passion for native plants, beneficial insects and creating a flourishing backyard ecosystem.

As part of the event, attendees will have the opportunity to take part in a community plant and seed swap, sharing locally adapted plants, seeds, gardening knowledge and stories while connecting with fellow nature lovers. It's a simple but powerful way to strengthen community connections, celebrate local biodiversity and help create more wildlife-friendly gardens throughout the neighbourhood.

Whether you have a sprawling garden, a small courtyard or a balcony, you'll discover simple, achievable ways to encourage biodiversity through thoughtful plant choices, wildlife-friendly landscaping and natural gardening practices. Learn how to attract birds, bees, butterflies and other beneficial creatures, reduce reliance on sprays and create beautiful spaces that support both people and nature.

The event will also feature an interactive Know Your Patch activity, inviting participants to explore their local environment, identify opportunities for biodiversity in their own neighbourhoods and contribute to a community pledge wall, sharing the actions they'll take to rewild their patch.

Perfect for beginner gardeners, experienced green thumbs and anyone curious about bringing a little more bushland back into suburbia, this event celebrates the idea that meaningful conservation starts right where we live. Join us to discover how small changes in our own backyards can help create healthier, more connected landscapes for people and wildlife alike.