Sustainability Week 2026

Flinders University is celebrating Sustainability Week 2026, hosting a series of staff and student events in the first week of September.

Get involved

General enquiries sustainability@flinders.edu.au

Student Association Environment Officer environment.officer@flinders.edu

31 AUGUST

Bedford Park

City Campus

Bedford Park

Monday
31 AUGUST

Bedford Park

Make a Native Seed Bomb

11:00am - 2:00pm
Student Hub, ground floor

Drop in for a quick and fun-filled session to create your own ‘native seed bomb’ using a mix of clay, compost, and native seeds of your choice.

After drying overnight, the bomb will be ready to be tossed into gardens or pots, no digging required! The clay will protect the seeds from predators and extreme weather until conditions are right for germination. Then, with a little warmth and rain/watering, the clay will melt away to reveal the seeds and compost within, kickstarting a new native patch.

No bookings required.

Tuesday
1 SEPTEMBER

City Campus

Flinders Community Swap Market

11:00am - 2:00pm
Flinders City Campus, Welcome Hub, level 1

Students and staff can donate their pre-loved clothes, accessories, and books to give them a second life by swapping them at the community swap meet. It is a great way to declutter, discover unique treasures, and connect with others while saving money and reducing waste.

Tuesday
1 SEPTEMBER

Bedford Park

Make a Mini Herb Planter

11:30am - 1:30pm
Student Hub, ground floor

In this hands-on, drop-in workshop, you'll create your own mini herb planter to take home.

Discover how growing your own herbs can help reduce food waste, support sustainable living, and add a little greenery to your space.

Whether you're an experienced gardener or a complete beginner, this free activity is a fun and easy way to learn, connect, and grow something you can enjoy in your cooking.

No bookings required. All materials provided - while supplies last.

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Wednesday
2 SEPTEMBER

Bedford Park

Eat, Grown, Learn, Community Garden Working Bee

9:30am - 11:30 noon
Grow, Eat and Learn Community Garden (north of McHughs)

Calling all volunteers to roll up your sleeves for some pruning, weeding, and planting in the Grow, Eat and Learn Community Garden as we prepare for spring. Together, we will refresh the garden beds and plant new herbs and veggie seedlings... doing our bit to help the garden thrive!

Upcycle Tee to Tote Bag

11:00am - 2:00pm
Student Hub, ground floor

Bring along a pre-loved t-shirt and learn how to transform it into a practical, reusable tote bag using simple no-sew techniques.

This hands-on workshop is a fun and creative way to explore textile waste reduction and circular fashion, while creating something useful to take home.

Sustainability in Practice

11:30am - 1:30pm
Sturt Courtyard

Learn about how we are putting sustainability into action with 3 interactive stations, hosted by the College of Health and Enablement Sustainability and Health Working Group.

'In Which Bin?' Game
Clinical Sustainability Scenario
Carbon Footprint Quiz.

Thursday
3 SEPTEMBER

Bedford Park

Community Market

10:00am - 2:00pm
Oasis Common Room, level XXX

Come to the give-away stall at the Oasis Flinders Community Market and explore a range of free pre-loved items, including clothing, books, and home décor.

There will also be freshly harvested herbs and seasonal produce to share, from the campus' food gardens.

This initiative promotes reuse, reduces waste, supports local food growing, and brings students and staff together to celebrate sustainability and community.

Wildlife Friendly Gardens – with Green Adelaide

3:00pm - 4:00pm
McHughs (South Ridge)

Participants will learn how to turn their gardens into havens for native birds, bees, butterflies, and other wildlife.

No matter the size of your outdoor space, you will discover how to create nature-rich gardens that benefit both people and local biodiversity.

It introduces key principles of wildlife gardening, helping attendees understand which animals are already in their area, what they need to thrive, and how to design a garden that supports them.

This workshop will be presented by Nat Giffney from Green Adelaide, an organisation dedicated to creating a cooler, greener, wilder, and more climate-resilient city that embraces our unique culture.

Friday
4 SEPTEMBER

Bedford Park

Bird ID and Walk

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Studio 2 (Professional Services Building, behind A Pot Called Kettle)
Grey Box Woodlands

Join BEACS for an afternoon exploring one of South Australia's most important woodland habitats!

To kick things off, there will be a brief introductory workshop to familiarise yourself with the local birds and biodiversity of the Grey Box Woodlands on our Bedford Park campus, before heading out for a walk to see these woodlands and wildlife in person!

This event is open to people of all knowledge and skill levels, and is a great opportunity to get into nature, learn, and meet new people!

You can book via Humanitix or here if you are already a BEACS member. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather!