EnviroMatters Magazine Spr-Sum 2024-25

Environment Matters | 13

World Rivers Day Sunday 22 September 2024

THERE’S A DAY FOR THAT ?!

AT HOME Backyard Bird Count Between 14–20 October 2024 spend 20 minutes outside and count all the birds! Contribute to citizen science. Submit your findings at Aussiebirdcount.org.au COMMUNITY Funding Applications The latest round of Enviroplan Levy Community Funding closes on 30 September for those needing support with environmental projects. See Ipswich.qld.gov.au/funding CHILDREN

Join in a habitat planting to restore a local creek. Your efforts will help improve waterway health and provide habitat for land and water based creatures. Be notified of events – click ‘follow’ at Ipswichcitycouncil.eventbrite.com

National Threatened Species Day 7 September 2024

National Ride2Work Day 16 October 2024

Go Wild at QPEEC The Queens Park Environmental Education Centre will have school

Australian Pollinator Week 9–17 November 2024

holiday activities to enjoy! Details to be announced closer to the end of Term 4. Follow Ipswichcitycouncil.eventbrite.com

World Wetlands Day 2 February 2025

Sustainable Ipswich October 2024

Join this celebration of everyday activities we can take as a community to create a more liveable city.

There’s lots of ways to be involved! Ipswich.qld.gov.au/sustainability

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COMMUNITY

Get Ready Week 8–13 October 2024 Get Ready Week is a chance for all Queenslanders to prepare for severe weather. What’s your ‘what if’ plan? Getready.qld.gov.au