Calendar of events

Solar Advice with the SunSpot Solar Calculator

08 Sep 2026 Free 20 minute solar and batteries consultation using the SunSpot Solar and Batteries Calculator developed by the UNSW.

Hornsby Library, 28 George Street, Hornsby 2077

6 more dates

Tagged as: , Sustainability, Talks & workshops

Solar Advice with the SunSpot Solar Calculator

09 Sep 2026 Free 20 minute solar and batteries consultation using the SunSpot Solar and Batteries Calculator developed by the UNSW.

Hornsby Library, 28 George Street, Hornsby 2077

6 more dates

Tagged as: , Sustainability, Talks & workshops

Chipping for Mulch - Westleigh

13 Sep 2026 Bring your garden prunings and branches that don’t fit in your green-lidded garden organics bin to our free chipping service, recycling them into fresh mulch.

The Old Dog Pound, Next to 8 Warrigal Drive, Westleigh 2120

Tagged as: , Chipping Days

Second-Hand Hornsby Market

13 Sep 2026 Due to overwhelming popularity stallholder spots at our Second Hand Hornsby Markets will be randomly selected from all eligible Expressions of Interest (now closed). Those who are successful will be notified via email by 14 August.

Coronation StrEat Precinct, Corner of Jersey Lane and Beattie Lane, Hornsby 2077

Tagged as: , Markets & popup shops, Sustainability

Is your roof suited to solar? Will batteries work for you?

15 Sep 2026 This session will show you the solar and battery calculator (SunSPOT) and how it helps you decide if solar is good for you and your roof.

Tagged as: , Sustainability, Talks & workshops

Bicycle repair workshop

19 Sep 2026 Rather than throw out your bike, come learn some basic maintenance techniques!

Storey Park Community Centre (Fowler Hall), 12 Old Berowra Road, Hornsby 2077

Tagged as: , Sustainability, Talks & workshops

Stitch and fix: clothes mending workshop

19 Sep 2026 Learn how to mend your clothes by hand, prolonging the life of your favourite pieces.

Storey Park Community Centre (Jonas Fear Hall), 12 Old Berowra Road, Hornsby 2077

Tagged as: , Sustainability, Talks & workshops

No dig gardening workshop: Grow More, Waste Less

30 Sep 2026 Learn the no‑dig method and let your soil do the work.

Thornleigh Community Recycling Centre, 29 Sefton Road, Thornleigh 2120

Tagged as: , Sustainability, Talks & workshops

Chipping for Mulch - Mt Kuring-gai

11 Oct 2026 Bring your garden prunings and branches that don’t fit in your green-lidded garden organics bin to our free chipping service, recycling them into fresh mulch.

Council Depot, 5 Beaumont Rd, Mount Kuring-gai 2080

Tagged as: , Chipping Days

Solar and batteries. A webinar with Adam Corrigan

13 Oct 2026 This workshop steps you through some of the ways you can save money on your home energy bills.

Tagged as: , Solar, Sustainability, Talks & workshops

Kimbriki Eco House & Garden Tour

15 Oct 2026 Tour the Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre, including a waste education workshop at the Eco House and Garden.

Tagged as: , Sustainability, Talks & workshops

Sew What? Make & Mend

15 Oct 2026 Learn simple ways to repair, reuse and rewear the clothes you already own.

Hornsby Library Room 8, 28-44 George St, Hornsby 2077

Tagged as: , Library, Sustainability, Talks & workshops

Clothes swap

17 Oct 2026 Exchange your preloved clothes and accessories with our second-hand community.

Thornleigh Community Centre, Cnr Phyllis and Central Avenue, Thornleigh 2120

Tagged as: , Sustainability

Composting and worm farming

20 Oct 2026 Learn how to set-up and manage a compost bin and worm farm at home.

Thornleigh Community Recycling Centre, 29 Sefton Road, Thornleigh 2120

Tagged as: , Sustainability, Talks & workshops

Common Threads: Make & Mend 18+

27 Oct 2026 Learn practical skills and connect with others who enjoy repairing, reusing and extending the life of their clothing.

Hornsby Library Room 2, 28-44 George St, Hornsby 2077

1 more date

Tagged as: , Library, Sustainability, Talks & workshops

Bicycle repair workshop

14 Nov 2026 Rather than throw out your bike, come learn some basic maintenance techniques!

Storey Park Community Centre (Fowler Hall), 12 Old Berowra Road, Hornsby 2077

Tagged as: , Sustainability, Talks & workshops

Repair Café – Electronic Sessions

14 Nov 2026 Don’t toss it, repair it! Visit our Repair Café with your broken electronics.

Storey Park Community Centre (Jonas Fear Hall), 12 Old Berowra Road, Hornsby 2077

Tagged as: , Sustainability, Talks & workshops

Stitch and fix: clothes mending workshop

14 Nov 2026 Learn how to mend your clothes by hand, prolonging the life of your favourite pieces.

Storey Park Community Centre (Jonas Fear Hall), 12 Old Berowra Road, Hornsby 2077

Tagged as: , Sustainability, Talks & workshops

Chipping for Mulch - Galston

22 Nov 2026 Bring your garden prunings and branches that don’t fit in your green-lidded garden organics bin to our free chipping service, recycling them into fresh mulch.

Council Depot, 1 Johnson Road, Galston 2159

Tagged as: , Chipping Days