discover online Sustainable classes

Frequently Asked Questions

• What sustainability courses are available?

  +

  We offer a range of sustainability-focused workshops including home composting for beginners, worm farm setup and management, gardening with indigenous plants, beekeeping, and community planting days. Courses are available in both in-person and online formats. For example, our Home Composting for Beginners workshop covers setup, maintenance, and common problems, while our Beekeeping Workshop includes live bees and covers hive establishment, honey extraction, and swarm control.

• Are sustainability courses available online?

  +

  Yes. We offer online versions of several sustainability courses including Home Composting for Beginners ONLINE and Setting up a Worm Farm ONLINE. These are one-hour interactive sessions delivered via Zoom with time for questions and interaction. Zoom links are sent to participants prior to the event, and discounted equipment is available by arrangement.

• What topics do your sustainability workshops cover?

  +

  Our sustainability offerings cover waste reduction, soil improvement, and biodiversity support. Specific topics include: composting setup and maintenance, worm farming for food scrap recycling and vermicast production, indigenous plant gardening for local ecology, beekeeping fundamentals, and community revegetation projects. We also offer practical workshops on weed identification and native plant alternatives through our Rivers to Ranges program.

• Are there participant limits on sustainability courses?

  +

  Yes, many courses have limited capacity to maintain quality instruction. For example, the Beekeeping Workshop is limited to 8 participants, the Setting up a Worm Farm workshop maintains an adult-focused format, and the Gardening with Indigenous Plants session includes site tours with limited numbers. This ensures participants receive adequate guidance and hands-on learning opportunities.

• What should I bring to in-person sustainability workshops?

  +

  Requirements vary by workshop. For outdoor sessions like fruit tree pruning, bring gardening gloves, a hat, sunscreen, and outdoor footwear. Some workshops are held indoors with optional outdoor components. Most sustainability courses do not require materials as they are provided. We recommend contacting Edendale on 9433 3711 to discuss any accessibility needs or specific requirements for your chosen workshop.

• Do sustainability courses include materials or equipment?

  +

  Yes. For example, the Beekeeping Workshop includes a wooden beehive frame with beeswax foundation inserted during the workshop, plus a discounted copy of 'Bee AgSkills' book. Worm farm and composting courses offer discounted bins and resources available for purchase on the day. Cheesemaking and other workshops include 20% discounts on equipment purchases made during attendance.