2025 Nature Stewards Program
2025-04-05 09:30 - 2025-06-28 12:30 UTC | Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, 3156, Australia
Curious about the flora and fauna around you? Wanting to know how you can support resilient biodiversity and climate? Join the 2025 Knox Nature Stewards Program today.
The 10 week program running between April and June (exc public holiday weekends 19 & 24 April, and 7 June) will allow you to discover more about the natural environment around you.
Whilst immersed in nature, participants attend lectures and field trips guided by experts, land managers and local environmental champions. The program includes the following topics:

Ecology and ecosystems
Indigenous cultures and places including ways to care for Country
Geology and soils
Flora, fungi and fauna
Waterways and water life
Seasons, climate and fire ecology, and;
How to become a citizen scientist, conservation volunteer, or nature guide.

4-6 field trips will run after classes from 1.30-4.30pm.
The program is open to anyone 18 years and over. It will suit anyone with an interest in local biodiversity and a passion for sharing knowledge, wanting to upskill and gain a deeper connection to nature.
Register by Sunday 23 March to learn about your local environment, meet like-minded people, and find ways to get outdoors and volunteer!
Learn more about the Nature Stewards program
Cost

Full fee: $350.00
Concession (Concession: healthcare card holder, pensioner, full-time student): $90.00

Contact

biodiversity@knox.vic.gov.au

ANZAC Day Dawn Watch 2025
2025-04-25 05:45 - 08:00 | Quarry Park

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 2025
2025-05-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Knox Community Arts Centre, Corner Mountain Highway and Scoresby Road, Bayswater, Victoria, 3153, Australia
Australia’s most iconic comedy tour is hitting the road for a huge 27th year! Bringing together the brightest stars from the 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, we’re delivering top-tier humour straight to your town!
Featuring a dynamic line-up of comedy legends and fresh faces, this year’s Roadshow promises nation-wide happiness. So, grab your friends, lock in your tickets and prepare for a much-needed dose of laughter as the 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow rolls into Bayswater!
Show warning: Performances often contain course language, adult themes, sexual references and material that may offend some people. It is recommended for mature audiences aged 15 years or older.
Cost

Adult: $42.00
Concession: $39.00
Group of 6+: $37.00

The Hut Gallery - Print and Drawing Exhibition
2025-07-05 11:00 - 2025-07-27 16:00 | The Hut Gallery, 157 Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully, 3156, Australia
Where: The Hut Gallery, 157 Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully
When: Weekends 11am – 4pm
A wonderful and varied collection of our members’ artworks.
All welcome. Free entry.

Kids Pottery (School Holiday Workshops)
2025-07-07 - 2025-07-18 | Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, 3156, Australia
Join us at FTG Community Arts Centre these school holidays for pottery workshops, suitable for children aged 6 and over.

Children will enjoy creative skill development within a fun, small group setting mentored by our experienced arts tutors.
All pottery workshops offer firing of work, for collection at a later date.
For ages 6+. Cost: $20.
Various sessions – see Council website for times and details.
Bookings essential. Book here.
Email ferntreearts@knox.vic.gov.au or call the Ferntree Gully Community Arts Centre team on 9758 9180.

Ferntree Gully Community Arts Centre - Term 3 Classes
2025-07-21 09:00 - 2025-09-19 17:00 | Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, 3156, Australia
New classes at Ferntree Gully Community Arts Centre – enrolments are now open for Term 3!
In addition to our regular pottery and art classes, we are excited to announce brand new textile and wellbeing classes. Including Textile Mark Making, Sewing Basics, Patchwork for Beginners, Basic Wet Felting, Memory Quilts Kawandi Style, Handmade Natural Brushes & Mark Making, and Belly Dancing.
Classes run weekly from Monday 21 July until Friday 19 September. All skill levels welcome.
View the full list of classes here, or call on 9758 9180 to enrol.

National Tree Planting Day
2025-07-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Koolamara Waters, Koolamara Blvd, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, 3156, Australia
Sunday 27 July is National Tree Planting Day. To celebrate, join us for a free, family-friendly event to discover the wonders of nature and contribute to the environment by planting 3,000 native trees, shrubs, and ground covers at Koolamara Waters Reserve, Ferntree Gully, a hotspot for waterbirds in Knox.

Help support local biodiversity by strengthening habitat corridors for local fauna and flora, linking Koolamara Waters Reserve to nearby areas such as the Dandenong Ranges.
Help us increase the tree canopy cover in Knox to 30% by 2050 in line with our Biodiversity Resilience Strategy 2024 – 2034 and Climate Response Plan.
Meet other biodiversity enthusiasts and some of our local environmental volunteer groups.
Enjoy a free BBQ by the Rotary Club of Ferntree Gully
Tools for planting are provided.
Please supply your own gloves and drink bottle.

Call 9298 8000 or email biodiversity@knox.vic.gov.au

Gully Market
2025-08-02 09:00 - 2025-08-03 15:00, 2025-08-09 09:00 - 2025-08-10 15:00 | Upper Ferntree Gully Station, Railway Ave & Burwood Hwy, Upper Ferntree Gully, Victoria, 3156, Australia
The Gully Market is a long established market that runs every Saturday and Sunday in the carpark of the Upper Ferntree Gully Train Station. It is on the Burwood Hwy and directly opposite The Royal Hotel.

It is at the base of the glorious Dandenong Ranges and is a great little venue to stop off and stretch your legs and peruse the many delights that our stall holders offer.

New stall holders are welcome. Saturday stalls are $20 each and Sunday stalls are $10 each. These rates are for casual stall holders. Permanent stall holders must complete 12 weeks on a casual basis.

Upwey Country Music Club - Open Mic
2025-08-03 12:15 - 17:00 | Ferntree Gully Guides Hall, Underwood Rd, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, 3156, Australia
The Upwey Country Music Club is returning to the Girl Guides Hall in Ferntree Gully to present its ‘Open Mic’ shows for Country Music fans.
The club runs regular concerts on the first Sunday of each month. Artists perform songs in the Country, Bluegrass and Folk genres.
New singers, musicians, and bands are always welcome. All Covid precautions are adhered to. For more information contact Graham, 03 9762 2335.

Ferntree Gully VIEW Club
2025-08-25 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-22 11:00 - 14:00 | The Knox Club, Corner Stud and Boronia Roads, Wantirna South, Victoria, Australia
Our monthly luncheon meetings are held on the 4th Monday of each month (except in December), and include a 2-course lunch with tea/coffee at a cost of $25. We have a meeting, then a speaker or entertainment.
We raise money through our luncheons and in-house functions to support six disadvantaged students through the ‘Learning for Life’ Program with the Smith Family. We also support a refuge for women and children escaping domestic violence.
If you want to join a club that is both welcoming and fun, come join us. Visitors are very welcome.
Contact: Denise Barth 0408 379 935

Under the Fern Trees Market
2025-09-06 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-04 09:00 - 14:00 | Ferntree Gully Uniting Church, 6 The Avenue, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, 3156, Australia
Under the Fern Trees builds upon the incredible foundation set by the Coonara Community House with the six-month FTG Village Market.
The market will offer a unique blend of fresh produce, handmade goods, and live entertainment for people of all ages. A special Twilight Market is also planned for December, adding a magical evening touch to the festive season.
The market will take place every first Saturday of the month (except January), from 9am to 2pm, at 6 The Avenue, in the carpark beside the Uniting Church.

Under the Fern Trees Market
2025-11-01 09:00 - 14:00 | Ferntree Gully Uniting Church, 6 The Avenue, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, 3156, Australia
Ferntree Gully is about to welcome an exciting new addition to its vibrant community with the launch of the Under the Fern Trees Market.
Under the Fern Trees builds upon the incredible foundation set by the Coonara Community House with the six-month FTG Village Market.
The market takes place every first Saturday of the month (except January), from 9am to 2pm, at 6 The Avenue, in the carpark beside the Uniting Church.
The market will offer a unique blend of fresh produce, handmade goods, and live entertainment for people of all ages. A special Twilight Market is also planned for December, adding a magical evening touch to the festive season.
