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Edible plants in your neighbourhood

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2026-12-01 10:00:00 2026-12-01 11:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Edible plants in your neighbourhood From fruit trees to weeds, many neighbourhoods are full of edible plants. Why not come along and learn about edible flora in your area? Newcomb Library - Newcomb Meeting Room

Tuesday, December 01
10:00am - 11:00am

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Newcomb Library

Newcomb Meeting Room

From fruit trees to weeds, many neighbourhoods are full of edible plants. Why not come along and learn about edible flora in your area?

What to expect:

  • This is an educational presentation facilitated by a library staff member and for a maximum of 15 participants.
  • You will learn about some of the considerations when harvesting edible plants, as well as looking at the resources and tools available online and through the library to help you to identify edible plants.
  • Please bring your own smartphone or use one of the library's iPads.

 

Bookings:

Bookings are recommended to save your place in the program. Please cancel your booking if you are no longer able to attend.

 

Further information:

If you have any questions about this program or require assistance to book, please contact the library on the details below.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Nature & Sustainability | Health & Wellbeing | Gardening & Seed Library |

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Phone: (03) 4201 0657
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Newcomb Library is a popular community gathering space and is situated within a busy shopping precinct. The branch features a range of services and facilities including public access PCs, free WiFi, zones for reading, study and working, and a large meeting room available for community hire. Regular Baby, Toddler and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here, and events and lifelong learning programs for adults are run throughout the year. 

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