Sale Botanic Gardens, Lake Guthridge, Lake Guyatt, 8am
Parkrun is a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5km community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you! Held every Saturday at 8am, taking place at Sale Botanical Gardens, Sale. For more information visit our website or Facebook page.
Sale Botanic Gardens, 10.30am - 12pm
A Forest Therapy Walk is a guided walk by an Accredited Forest Therapy Guide who invites you to be involved in a range of activities in nature that encourages you to slow down and awaken your five senses. The slow walk is over a relatively short distance. There are core activities conducted on every Forest Therapy Walk but also a variety of activities that are chosen to take advantage of what the park has to offer at particular times of the year. Forest Therapy is a very gentle practice that prolonged scientific research reveals great health benefits including reduced stress hormones, lowered blood pressure, strengthened immune system and improved mood. The health benefits are gained from breathing in chemicals released from the trees called phytoncides. These phytoncides are anti-bacteria, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial. This particular walk specifically caters for families with children. The activities are designed to be of interest to children as well as adults. Bookings are essential Virginia Hill 0428 451 596. Cost: Adults $20, Children $10.
Sale - Brennan Park, 9.30am - 10.30am
Showcasing responsible dog training in our local area. The classes are based on current best practise using positive training methods and are suitable for all dogs from 16 weeks of age. Cost of session is $20.00. For bookings contact Sue Bryant 0488 114 874
Yarram Memorial Park, 10.30am - 11.30am
Stratford Memorial Park, 10.30am - 11.30am
Wellington Shire Council Library staff will be conducting a Teddy Bear's Picnic Storytime. Come along and enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and teddy bear crafts. Families and children are invited to come along. Children are encouraged to bring their favourite teddy along for the session. This is a free event.
Rosedale Prince Street Reserve, 10am - 1pm
GippSport will run a 2-hour skate jam at the skate park. A skate jam is a micro-skate comp that involves a 'best trick' run over 30-seconds. It also includes coaches riding alongside the participates to give them some tips. Other activities on the day are rock painting, pilates, break dancing, and a sausage sizzle. Come along to Rosedale Prince Street Reserve and enjoy some fun filled free activities.
Maffra Island Reserve, 7am - 2pm
A variety of stall holders will be in attendance and may include vegetables, honey, fresh eggs, plants, alpaca goods, candles, soaps, cakes and slices, jams and preserves, woodwork, bric-a-brac and jewellery.
Sale Botanic Gardens, 10.30am - 12pm
A Forest Therapy Walk is a guided walk by an Accredited Forest Therapy Guide who invites you to be involved in a range of activities in nature that encourages you to slow down and awaken your five senses. The slow walk is over a relatively short distance. There are core activities conducted on every Forest Therapy Walk but also a variety of activities that are chosen to take advantage of what the park has to offer at particular times of the year. Forest Therapy is a very gentle practice that prolonged scientific research reveals great health benefits including reduced stress hormones, lowered blood pressure, strengthened immune system and improved mood. The health benefits are gained from breathing in chemicals released from the trees called phytoncides. These phytoncides are anti-bacteria, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial. Bookings are essential, call Virginia Hill 0428 451 596. Cost: Adults $30.
Sale Brennan Park, 10am - 1pm
A Fun free day for children 0-4 years and their parents and carers. Includes jumping castle, face painting, balloon twisting, train, Petting Zoo. Wellington Shire Council staff with lots of fun activities, Uniting care, Maternal health care services, Kim Kell Proactive Policing Operative from Wellington Victoria Police, Toy Library, Fairy Julianne will be making an appearance with song and dance for kids to join in, Wacky Wombat will be providing some roving style entertainment giant bubbles, stilt walking and juggling. Coffee from the Bean Pedlar and Ice Cream from the Mystery Ice Cream Machine will be available to purchase. Come along and enjoy some time in our large open space area of Sale Brennan Park. BYO seat or blanket.
Sale Brennan Park, 4pm-8pm
Enjoy Reformer Pilates in a whole new way! Classes are held in a glamping style bell tent while you get to enjoy the fresh air, the sunshine and making new friends in this fun activity for all ages and fitness levels. Class is 45-minute. Cost to attend $25.00 per class or 2 Classes for $45.00. Bookings essential call Ali on 0488 606 888.
Maffra Island Reserve - Skate Park/Pump Track, 11.30am - 2.30pm
Maffra Secondary College will be holding an event at Maffra Skate Park/Pump track area. GippSport will run a 2-hour Jam Session. Year 7, 8 and 9 student leaders will run other activities like Zorb ball soccer and other fun activities. Come along and enjoy a sausage sizzle. This is a free event.
Stratford Apex Park, 10am - 2pm
Enjoy & Unwind @ The Park Come down to the Stratford Apex Park and enjoy a short relaxing yoga session followed by a BBQ lunch then enjoy a drum circle session which is drumming done on Djembe drums or similar. This is a free event.
Maffra Victoria Park, 10.30am - 12pm
A Forest Therapy Walk is a guided walk by an Accredited Forest Therapy Guide who invites you to be involved in a range of activities in nature that encourages you to slow down and awaken your five senses. The slow walk is over a relatively short distance. There are core activities conducted on every Forest Therapy Walk but also a variety of activities that are chosen to take advantage of what the park has to offer at particular times of the year. Forest Therapy is a very gentle practice that prolonged scientific research reveals great health benefits including reduced stress hormones, lowered blood pressure, strengthened immune system and improved mood. The health benefits are gained from breathing in chemicals released from the trees called phytoncides. These phytoncides are anti-bacteria, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial. Bookings are essential, call Virginia Hill 0428 451 596. Cost: Adults $30.
Yarram Memorial Park, 10am - 1pm
A fun free day for children 0-6 years and their parents and carers. Includes jumping castle, face painting, petting zoo, Wellington Shire Council staff with lots of fun activities. Coffee from the Bean Pedlar and Ice Cream from the Mystery Ice Cream Machine will be available to purchase. Fairy Julianne will be appearing with song and dance for the kids to join in. Come along and enjoy the picturesque Yarram Memorial Park.
Heyfield Apex Park, 10.30am - 12pm
A Forest Therapy Walk is a guided walk by an Accredited Forest Therapy Guide who invites you to be involved in a range of activities in nature that encourages you to slow down and awaken your five senses. The slow walk is over a relatively short distance. There are core activities conducted on every Forest Therapy Walk but also a variety of activities that are chosen to take advantage of what the park has to offer at particular times of the year. Forest Therapy is a very gentle practice that prolonged scientific research reveals great health benefits including reduced stress hormones, lowered blood pressure, strengthened immune system and improved mood. The health benefits are gained from breathing in chemicals released from the trees called phytoncides. These phytoncides are anti-bacteria, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial. Bookings are essential, call Virginia Hill 0428 451 596. Cost: Adults $30.
Nakunbalook, 7pm
The bats have returned to the treetops surrounding Lake Guyatt and Lake Guthridge, and Wellington Shire Council is committed to community education around Grey-headed Flying Foxes to improve understanding and appreciation of the species. Attendees are encouraged to meet at Nakunbalook Environmental and Cultural Education Centre for a short, educational presentation about Australia's largest native bat and the crucial role it plays in the health of the bush as a major pollinator. This will be followed by a short stroll around the surrounding bush with an eye turned to the canopy. No bookings required!
Sale Pedestrian Mall, 9am - 4.30pm
Operated by Business Victoria, the Small Business Bus visits regional Victoria as an ‘office on wheels. It offers friendly and professional assistance to people who are starting or growing their business. Bookings to receive free, confidential advice in a mentor session are made through Business Victoria. The Small Business Bus is hosted by Wellington Shire Council’s Economic Development unit.
Nakunbalook/Lake Guyatt, 9.30am - 2.30pm
School Enviro Day is an event that is held at Nakunbalook Education Centre and Lake Guyatt areas. The day is planned with many exciting activities for school kids Years 3 and 4 by invitation only. Various activities include planting behind Nakunbalook, Community Seed Garden, Parks Victoria Junior Rangers, Bug Blitz activities with John Caldow, Art Gallery, Yoga/Meditation and Sustainability.
Sale Botanic Gardens, 10am - 11am
The Friends of Sale Botanic Gardens would like to offer a free guided tour of the Sale Botanic Gardens. Come along and enjoy a stroll through our picturesque Botanic Gardens. The tour will include a general overview of the gardens, brief history, the significant trees, Living Collections as well as our artworks within the gardens. It’s a 1-hour tour in which starts at 10am. The tour guide will be waiting at the main front gate.
Meet opposite the McIntosh Dve playground at 7am
The RAAF will spend the early morning caring for our open spaces around Lake Guthridge on Friday 10th March from 7-9am. Meet at 7am opposite the McIntosh Dve Playground and finishing with morning tea at Nakunbalook at 8.30am. Equipment provided but it is advised to bring along sturdy gloves. This event is free to attend.
Yarram Skate Park/Pump Track, 11am - 3pm
Mini fete day to reconnect, reinvigorate and reunite our local community. We will create a program using Yarram Secondary College staff and students. We will have several arts, social connection activities, food stalls and skate demonstrations. GippSport will do a 2-hour Clinic/Jam session to dovetail in with our skate demonstrations. Local Primary schools and community will be our target audience. There will be a donut van and The Bean Peddler in which you will be able to purchase from. Come along and enjoy a fun free event day.
Port Albert Rutter Park, 9am - 10.15am
Come along to A Little Ray of Yoga class that is being held at Port Albert Rutter Park. Classes are for beginners and all ages. Please bring a mat and bookings are essential. Cost of class $10. Contact Holly on 0498 180 891
Sale Victoria Park, 9.30am - 10.30am
Showcasing responsible dog training in our local area. The classes are based on current best practise using positive training methods and are suitable for all dogs from 16 weeks of age. Cost of session is $20.00. For bookings contact Sue Bryant 0488 114 874
Heyfield Pump track/ Skate Park, 12pm - 2pm
GippSport are running a skate Jam session. A skate jam is a micro-skate comp that involves a ‘best trick’ run over 30 seconds. It also includes coaches riding alongside the participants to give them some tips. Heyfield Lions Club will be there providing a sausage sizzle for everyone to enjoy. Come along and enjoy this free event.
Woodside Beach Playground/BBQ area, from 7.30pm
Family fun night at Woodside foreshore playground enjoying outdoor movie night. Sausage sizzle will be run by Woodside Beach Surf Life Saving Club. You are welcome to bring your own picnic. BYO chair or blanket. Coffee van will be on site for people to purchase. This event is free.
Rosedale Prince street Reserve, 8am - 1.30pm
Rosedale’s monthly country market featuring local produce and arts and crafts.
Sale Nakunbalook/ Botanic Gardens, 9am - 3pm
A full day of learning about the uses of trees for spoon making the day will be in 4 parts. 9-10am Woody wonders walk – Take a walk through the Botanic Gardens and learn about how trees have been sustainably turned into everyday objects for centuries, 10am-10.30am: Axe to spoon – Join a carving demonstration with Gavin Roberts and see how a simple branch can be transformed into an elegant eating spoon with just an axe and knife, 10.30-11am: Morning tea, 9am – 3pm: 4-hour spoon carving workshop for 20 participants (includes pizza lunch in the Community Garden. Booking essential and can be made here. This is a free event.
Cowwarr/Heyfield Wetlands, 10am - 12.30pm
Pedal 2 Parks encourages people to get active and get outdoors by cycling along the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail from Cowwarr to the Heyfield Wetlands. Meet in Cowwarr then we’ll ride to the Heyfield Wetlands to finish off with a sausage sizzle and cool drinks. This is a Free event.
Port of Sale, grass area, 11am - 7pm
This free community event provides a wonderful opportunity for everyone to enjoy a picnic in one of our most picturesque venues within the shire whilst enjoying a wide variety of free music entertainment provided by well-known local musicians. Free activities for children will be included as well as light refreshments provided by local community groups. The event is run by a small group of volunteers who are passionate about the community and the wonderful assets and talent within its boundaries.