Get Tinny with the Fermented Mother

Next date: Thursday, 01 October 2026 | 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

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Discover how to turn affordable pantry staples into fresh, flavour-packed meals—without cooking or costly ingredients. Learn clever no-cook meal ideas, smart shopping hacks and easy ways to make canned and frozen foods shine. Enjoy tastings, share budget-friendly tips and take home simple 5-minute recipes.

This workshop is being run as part of Council's Growing Wellbeing Day.

Event details

  • Date: Thursday 1 October 2026
  • Time: 10am to 11.30am
  • Venue: Realm Building, 179 Maroondah Hwy Ringwood
  • Presenter: The Fermented Mother
  • Cost: Free
  • Registrations are essential
  • Auslan interpreters available upon request
  • Please notify our staff if anyone under 5 years old will be attending with you.

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Presenter

Jessica, The Fermented Mother has a passion for fermenting and a deep love for nature, a dedicated fermentation teacher and creative cook.

Her culinary journey is rooted in the ancient and transformation art of fermentation, where she blends tradition with innovative flair to create delicious and healthful foods and techniques that remove boundaries and create access to all.

More information about this event

For more information please contact Council's Waste Education Officer on 03 9294 5529 or email waste.education@maroondah.vic.gov.au.

Other Waste and Sustainability events

Council offers a range of free waste education initiatives including waste minimisation and recycling workshops, composting workshops, online webinars, waste and recycling competitions, and educational presentations for schools and community groups.

See all waste events and workshops

When

  • Thursday, 01 October 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Location

Realm Building, Level Two, Rooms One and Two, 179 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood, 3134, View map

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Event summary

Cost

Free

Contact

Maroondah City Council
03 9294 5529
1300 88 22 33
waste.education@maroondah.vic.gov.au

Getting here

Walking and cycling

Realm can be accessed from the Mullum Mullum Creek Trail and is close to the EastLink Trail and Heathmont Rail Trail.


Bike parking is available in Eastland's Town Square car park.


Public transport

Realm is located opposite Ringwood Station and the Ringwood bus interchange, with direct access to the Belgrave and Lilydale train lines.


Plan your journey using the Transport Victoria journey planner.


Parking

The closest parking to Realm is at Eastland's Town Square car park (Level 3M, Entry Z).

  • If arriving via Ringwood Bypass, enter Eastland from Ringwood Street at West Gate 5.
  • If arriving via Warrandyte Road, enter Eastland via East Gate 6.

Eastland runs a paid parking system. Parking is free for the first three hours, charges apply after this time. View Eastland parking rates.

Accessibility

  • Accessible parking spaces available on the other side of Ringwood Town Square (Eastland Level 3), approximately 60m from Realm entry.
  • Accessible toilets available on every level.
  • Changing Places accessible toilet available on Level 1.
  • Internal lifts available to provide ease of access to every level.

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