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OUTDOOR Say hi to a bilby 13 September

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Ipswich Nature Centre in Queens Park is part of a breeding program to help protect these incredible marsupials. Why not visit them for National Bilby Day. AT HOME Plant some pollen 8–13 November Council’s Free Plant Program offers some amazing native plants to attract birds and bees to your Ipswich garden. Perfect for Australian Pollinator Week. COMMUNITY Get into grants October 2021 The next round of council’s Environment and Sustainability Community Funding opens in October 2021 to help boost local groups and individuals make a difference. See Ipswich.qld.gov.au/funding

National Wattle Day 1 September

National Threatened Species Day 7 September

National Water Week 19–25 October

National Recycling Week 9–15 November

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Get Ready Week October 2020 What’s your what-if plan? Get Ready Week, and SES Week, are held in October and the perfect opportunity to prepare your emergency plan ahead of storm season. Getready.qld.gov.au

Experience Nature All year Go on a free guided tour to discover stories, history and the fascinating life of flora and fauna within our conservation estates. Spaces are limited so make sure to book. Ipswich.qld.gov.au/experiencenature

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