Come along to the many workshops and panel discussions at Ecofiesta to hear from local and national experts.

Gain practical knowledge you can apply at home or at work.

Designing with the Tropics

Designing with the Tropics


Join Costa and Council’s City Architect for a conversation about lush landscaping, healthy homes and resilient renovations.
Composting with Costa

Composting with Costa


Australia’s favourite garden gnome is back to help you dig the earth and grow vegetables with humour and humus.
Connecting the Watts

Connecting the Watts


Join Council’s Energy Management Advisor for the latest information on how to integrate solar, battery and an EV (plus other tips and tricks) to make dollars and sense of renewable energy.
Lifestyle Medicine

Lifestyle Medicine


What do you think health is? And how can you be more in-tune with your health and the health of the planet? Join Daniel Schmid, local health practitioner for a conversation about Lifestyle Medicine and its origins.
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Film Screening: Ocean with David Attenborough


David Attenborough draws on a lifetime of experience to reveal Earth’s most spectacular underwater habitats while exposing the Ocean's biggest challenges, Attenborough’s message is one of hope: the opportunity for marine life recovery on an unprecedented scale is within reach.

Last Updated: 1 June 2026

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