Climate Change Our Future (CCOF) started as a group of Monash and Glen Eira mothers who wanted to ensure the future of the planet for their children. As membership expanded, the group found fun ways to tackle climate change with meetings and workshops on topics such as how to grow your own food garden and make your own beer.

Ashwood mother of two Katie Greaves said she had been worried about climate change and wanted to do something about it.

"When you get lots of information about climate change, it can be terribly overwhelming. How do individuals on the street tackle it?

"We know the situation is dire, so we're more focused on what we can do about it. Let's make it fun so it doesn't have to be all doom and gloom."

Mrs Greaves grows her own vegetables and has founded a food co-op that buys local produce in bulk for its members.

She will share her secrets at a climate-change forum in Glen Waverley next week with author David Spratt and Monash Mayor Paul Klisaris.

Mrs Greaves will discuss the "transition towns" ad "sustainability street" movements, which aim to re-localise food, employment, waste and energy.

Another creative method to tackle climate change was through "nana knowledge", she said.

"Ask your grandparents how they did things in the past. They have lots of lovely skills to share and information and knowledge to solve problems or perform simple tasks."

Forum co-ordinator Sharron Pfueller said the meeting would look at what the community needed to do to avert the impact of climate change.

"This is a challenge for us and our children's future, but we can all make a contribution."

The forum is at Monash Civic Centre, 293 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley at 6.45pm on November 12. Entry is $1. Details: ccof.icove.com.au