March into Sustainability 2026 Offers Eight Free Events
Published on 25 February 2026
The Rural City of Wangaratta invites the community to get involved in its annual March into Sustainability initiative. This year’s program offers eight free and low-cost events delivered in partnership with local community groups and organisations.
The 2026 program offers a mix of activities focused on gardening, soil health, food security, biodiversity, waste reduction, and waterway protection, along with child-friendly events and hands-on learning opportunities.
From workshops and a food festival to film screenings and a fishing competition, the series is designed to raise awareness of key environmental and sustainability challenges in a fun, inclusive and practical way, while encouraging people to connect with nature and each other.
River Guardians Day on Friday, 27 March, is a program highlight. Community can discover how to protect waterways and wildlife through platypus conservation education, alongside the return of the popular Carp Fishing Competition, featuring local fishing expert Robbie Alexander and a range of prizes.
Irene Grant, Rural City of Wangaratta Mayor said:
“The program reflects what the community has told Council matters most. Our 2025 Community Engagement Report shows that caring for nature and the environment is a clear priority for our community, with almost 40 per cent of respondents identifying environmental and sustainability issues as the most important issues for the future.
March into Sustainability is about making sustainability practical and enjoyable, whether it’s learning how to save water in your garden, starting a veggie patch, joining a clean-up, or bringing the kids along to a soil workshop, there’s something for everyone.”
View the full March into Sustainability 2026 program: www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/MarchIntoSustainability
2026 Program Overview
Clean Up Australia Day
Sunday 1 March | All day
Clean Up Australia Day is a fantastic opportunity to gather a group of friends or family or join a community group to help clean up your local neighbourhood, park or reserve. More information: www.cleanup.org.au/cleanupaustraliaday
Future Council – Movie Screening
Friday 13 March | 6–8.30pm | Oxley Hall
What happens when eight young adventurers’ journey across Europe to take on some of the world’s biggest polluters? This inspiring film is a must-see for the whole family. Bookings required: $5 individuals / $10 families https://events.humanitix.com/future-council-oxley
Water Smart Gardening Seminar
Saturday 14 March | 10.30am–12pm | Wangaratta Library
Learn how to make every drop count in your garden as our climate changes. Presented by Sustainable Gardening Australia. Bookings required: https://events.humanitix.com/water-smart-gardening-wangaratta
Autumn Harvest Festival
Saturday 21 March | 10.30 am–12.30 pm | Upper King Valley Community Hall
Sustainable King Valley and the Food Hub, welcome the community to the Autumn Harvest Festival at its new location. Bookings not required. More information: www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Community/Whats-On/Autumn-Harvest-Festival-2026
River Guardians Day – Platypus Conservation and Carp Fishing Competition
Friday 27 March | 4–7pm | Apex Park
Enjoy platypus education, nature activities, a carp fishing competition with prizes, local fishing guru Robbie Alexander as MC, a free BBQ, and opportunities to learn how to protect waterways and wildlife. Bookings required: https://events.humanitix.com/river-guardians
Veggie Patch Planning Workshop
Saturday 28 March | 10am–12pm | Wangaratta Community Garden
A free practical workshop for anyone wanting to start a veggie patch, covering everything you need to get growing. Bookings required: https://events.humanitix.com/veggie-patch-planning
Marvellous Mud – Seed Bomb Workshop for Kids
Saturday 28 March | 2–3.30pm | Wangaratta Community Garden
Kids get hands-on learning about mud, soil and what makes it healthy, and take home their own garden seed bombs. Suitable for ages 5–18 years. Bookings required: www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Community/Whats-On/Marvellous-Mud
Earth Hour
Saturday 28 March | 8.30–9.30 pm
The community is encouraged to switch off lights and appliances for one hour and join the world’s biggest movement to protect the planet. More information: www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Community/Whats-On/Earth-Hour-2026