RCNC Community Garden

15/04/2026

Mark it in your diary! Alongside our regular Produce Swap & Share in May we are having a plant sale 🌱

24/01/2026

Calling all citizen scientists 📢

📢Are you interested in becoming a citizen scientist?

We are looking for volunteers to help us monitor the critically endangered western ringtail possum around Albany!

In March we will be conducting spotlighting in 5 key bush reserves around Albany. Volunteers will walk in pairs along pre-defined 100 m transects with head torches, scanning both sides of the transect for western ringtail possums and recording any sightings on the field data sheet. This fieldwork is walking through thick bush (there are no paths or firebreaks) so volunteers must be comfortable walking on uneven terrain at night. This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and see some of the local wildlife, all while actively contributing to the recovery of the western ringtail possum!

No experience is necessary! We can train you up and pair you with an experienced volunteer! All equipment is provided.

Interested or want more information?
Email Renae at [email protected] to register your interest in the March spotlighting season!

Photo credit: Jimmy Lamb

This spotlighting season is part of the Urban Western Ringtail Possum project, which is a collaboration between South Coast NRM, Oyster Harbour Catchment Group, Torbay Catchment Group, UWA-Albany, City of Albany, Southern Aboriginal Corporation and Cat Laws and Wildlife Survival Group and is supported by South Coast NRM through funding from the Australian Government Saving Native Species Program.

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Threatened Species Commissioner
Oyster Harbour Catchment Group Inc.
Torbay Catchment Group
UWA Albany Campus
The City of Albany
Southern Aboriginal Corporation
CLAWS-Cat Laws and Wildlife Survival

05/12/2025

See you tomorrow, Saturday 6th December from 10am…🌱

Mark your diaries! We are celebrating another year in the garden with an Open Garden 🌱
See you there 🍏

21/11/2025

Mark your diaries! We are celebrating another year in the garden with an Open Garden 🌱
See you there 🍏

07/11/2025

A great source of locally hardened plants & inspiration...well worth a wander 🌱

09/10/2025

All Welcome! Free community events ✨🪔✨
Please feel free to share!

All Welcome! Free community event!

𝔸𝕝𝕓𝕒𝕟𝕪 𝕃𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥𝕤 𝕌𝕡 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟝 𝔻𝕚𝕨𝕒𝕝𝕚 𝔽𝕖𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕧𝕒𝕝 𝕠𝕗 𝕃𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥𝕤

𝔽𝕣𝕚𝕕𝕒𝕪 𝟛𝟙 𝕆𝕔𝕥𝕠𝕓𝕖𝕣 & 𝕊𝕒𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕕𝕒𝕪 𝟙 ℕ𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕞𝕓𝕖𝕣 | 𝔸𝕝𝕓𝕒𝕟𝕪 𝕋𝕠𝕨𝕟 ℍ𝕒𝕝𝕝 & 𝔸𝕝𝕓𝕒𝕟𝕪 𝕋𝕠𝕨𝕟 𝕊𝕢𝕦𝕒𝕣𝕖

A community celebration of Indian culture, tradition, and togetherness.

Albany will sparkle this spring as the Diwali Festival of Lights returns in 2025 with two vibrant community celebrations – and everyone is invited.

𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕗𝕖𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕧𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕖𝕤 𝕓𝕖𝕘𝕚𝕟 𝕠𝕟 𝔽𝕣𝕚𝕕𝕒𝕪 𝟛𝟙 𝕆𝕔𝕥𝕠𝕓𝕖𝕣 with a family-friendly Indian film screening at the historic Albany Town Hall. Movie-goers will enjoy a relaxed cultural night out, perfect for families and anyone curious to experience the colour and warmth of Indian storytelling.

𝕆𝕟 𝕊𝕒𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕕𝕒𝕪 𝟙 ℕ𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕞𝕓𝕖𝕣 𝕗𝕣𝕠𝕞 𝟜𝕡𝕞–𝟠𝕡𝕞, Albany Town Square will come alive with the main community celebration. Expect an explosion of music, dance, food, and light, as performers from across India’s diverse regions showcase traditional and contemporary Indian dance and music.

There’ll be delicious Indian street food — from fragrant curries to crisp, fresh dosas — plus market stalls, henna artists, and colourful rangoli-making. Kids (and grown-ups) will love Jamie the Clown, family activities, and a chance to meet our newest festival Elephant mascot. As the sun sets, an Indian DJ will bring the beats and a spectacular sparkler display will light up the night.

Event Page: Indian Film Night 31st October
https://www.facebook.com/share/1FSW8qPAyt/

Event Page: Diwali Mela Festival of Lights 1st November
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BD3mPMUXN/

24/09/2025

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29/08/2025

Upcoming Native Plant Propagation Workshop...
Join Yann at the RCNC Community Garden and learn the art of growing native plants...🌱

To register:
Call: 98418254
Email: [email protected]

27/08/2025

Produce Swap & Share: 6th September 2025 (10am to 12noon)

Herbal Talk Topic's this month:
🌱 All about leaves: Libby will talk us through pruning, preparing leaves for harvest and drying for best effect. A special focus on preparing and eating artichoke leaves!
🌱 Preparing for the fermenting workshop series (starting at 1pm on the 4th October) Libby will run through the materials & equipment to gather before October to ensure your fermenting journey is successful.

We are also on the lookout for some materials to begin sheet composting the orchard over the coming weeks:
🍏 source of pigeon manure
🍏 sheet cardboard

18/07/2025

Term 3 Newsletter...
🌱 Garden Grubs will be at the Community Garden during Term 3
🌱 Produce Swap & Share will on the first Saturday of each month from 10am to 12noon often featuring a herbal masterclass from Libby
🌱 Stay tuned for the Living Smart Course details coming up

Full newsletter 👇👇👇
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Term 3 is just around the corner! Our new newsletter is out now:

🩷 Click the link below to see the full newsletter via our website
🧡 Pop into Albany Family House and pick up a paper copy
💚 Check your emails if you are on our email list (check your Junk Folder)
💙 Not on our email list? Email [email protected] and we will add you and make sure you get a copy emailed to you

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21/05/2025

Next Wednesday…🌱

🌿 Australian Native Plant Sale – Coming Soon! 🌿

Support our students and brighten up your garden with beautiful native plants and ornamentals! 🌸

📅 Date: Wednesday, 28 May 2025
🕚 Time: 11am – 1pm
📍 Where: South Regional TAFE Albany Campus – R Block Nursery
💳 Payment: EFTPOS Only
📦 Tip: Bring a box to carry your new green friends!
♻️ Reminder: Please return clean, empty pots to Fiona in the nursery

Come early for the best selection as these plants won’t last long! 🌱