Strathbogie Shire Council’s popular Climate Ready Gardens design course is returning in 2026 following rave reviews from last year’s participants. This free, hands‑on program helps residents design gardens that thrive in a changing climate.
This 12‑hour intensive course is designed for residents seeking to future‑proof their gardens through practical, hands‑on design strategies that respond to a changing climate. Participants will learn how to create drought‑resilient and flood‑smart gardens, as well as explore bushfire‑sensitive design principles.
While no garden can ever be bushfire‑proof, thoughtful planning can significantly reduce risk around the home and support ecological recovery after fire. The course will guide participants through plant selection and garden layouts that contribute to safer, more resilient landscapes, while also restoring habitat and supporting native wildlife in a changing climate.
Whether starting with a blank canvas or redesigning an existing garden, attendees will walk away with a bespoke garden plan and practical skills they can apply immediately.
Two groups will run — one in Euroa and one in Nagambie — each offering the same course content. Morning or afternoon tea is provided at all in‑person sessions.
Cost: Free
Locations: Euroa & Nagambie
Dates: between 13 March – 28 March 2026
Sessions: 4‑session design course (12 hours total)
Bookings: spaces are limited. Bookings essential.
Euroa bookings: http://tiny.cc/climateeuroa
Nagambie bookings: http://tiny.cc/climatenagambie
Or call 1800 065 993 for assistance with registration.
Course Dates
Euroa Group – http://tiny.cc/climateeuroa
Introduction Session (In‑person or online)
Friday 13 March 2026
10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Microsoft Teams or Euroa Conference Room, 1B Bury Street, Euroa
Workshop Day 1 (In‑person)
Monday 16 March 2026
9:30am – 1:30pm
Location: Euroa Conference Room
Workshop Day 2 (In‑person)
Monday 23 March 2026
9:30am – 1:30pm
Location: Euroa Conference Room
Workshop Day 3 (In‑person)
Saturday 28 March 2026
10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Euroa Arboretum Native Nursery
Nagambie Group – http://tiny.cc/climatenagambie
Introduction Session (In‑person or online)
Friday 13 March 2026
10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Microsoft Teams or Euroa Conference Room
Workshop Day 1 (In‑person)
Wednesday 18 March 2026
9:30am – 1:30pm
Location: Nagambie Regatta Centre (Upstairs), 66 Loddings Lane, Nagambie
Workshop Day 2 (In‑person)
Wednesday 25 March 2026
9:30am – 1:30pm
Location: Nagambie Regatta Centre (Upstairs)
Workshop Day 3 (In‑person)
Saturday 28 March 2026
10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Euroa Arboretum Native Nursery
This program is proudly supported by Strathbogie Shire Council and jointly funded by the Australian and Victorian Governments through Emergency Recovery Victoria’s Recovery Hub Program, in response to the October 2022 floods.
