Saving the Season: Food Preserving Workshop

Banyule Loves...Preserving!

Get your hands dirty and join us for this in-person workshop all about preserving fruit and vegetables

This no-cost workshop is a collaboration between the Waste Education and Environment teams at Banyule and is also part of the new Banyule Loves...Workshop Series.

This workshop will be an interactive and hands-on session exploring the art of preserving. Facilitated by Maria from My Green Garden, you will learn how to safely transform excess produce from your garden or fridge into jars of delicious preserves that are pantry-ready. Different preserving techniques will be demonstrated, and you will have the chance to create your own preserves to take home.

Get prepared to participate as this will be a hands-on workshop. All levels of experience are welcome, so come along and enjoy the fun of preserving!

Light refreshments will be provided, so please note dietary needs during registration.

General notes: 

• Children aged 10+ are welcome but must be supervised by an adult at all times.
• Please bring an apron, knife and chopping board.
• Please wear comfortable clothing
• Please bring a reusable water bottle and keep-cup.
• If you're unwell on the day, please stay home to protect others.
  

Accessibility notes:

This venue includes accessibility accommodations such as:

• Wheelchair-accessible.
• Gender-neutral and unisex toilet.
• Wheelchair accessible toilet.
• Onsite unlimited time carparking.
  
  
  

The Banyule Loves...Workshop Series explores the lost art of sustainable, climate-resilient living. The series celebrates the things about Banyule which our community loves- from gardening to connecting to Country to saving money on our energy bills. These workshops will upskill community members while connecting participants to like-minded neighbours. Attendees are entered in a drawing for a prize for participating in each workshop, with the drawing held at the annual wrap-up celebration and showcase event in November. Each attendee will receive a certification of completion for the workshops they attend. 

This workshop, in collaboration with the Waste Education Team, exploring practical ways to reduce food waste, extend your harvest, and maximize the use of your fruits and vegetables.




This workshop takes place during the Kulin season of Waring (Wombat). Waring (wombats) emerge from their burrows to enjoy the warmth of the sun and graze, a change from their summertime nocturnal behaviour. Waring burrowing behaviour has an important role in our natural ecosystems, aiding in improving soil health by cycling natural nutrients to the surface and softening compacted soils to allow seedlings to mix when they wouldn’t normally be able to. Waring burrows provide protection and shelter to other native species, both from fires and non-native predators. The most common wombat species in Victoria is the Bare-nosed Wombat.



Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as traditional custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's history.

Our community is made up of diverse cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation and rights for everyone: principles which empower, foster harmony and increase the wellbeing of an inclusive community.