Environment Matters - August/Winter 2022

THERE’S A DAY FOR THAT ?!

AT HOME Earth Hour 27 March 2022

On 27 March 2022 join millions of people around the world and switch off your lights at 8.30 pm in support of nature and the planet. See Earthhour.org.au OUTDOORS National Tree Day 31 July 2022 Help make our city cleaner and greener by taking part in a community planting CHILDREN Kids Go Wild School holidays Join in the fun over the school holidays with activities that encourage kids to learn about the environment. See Ipswich.qld.gov.au/enviroed event on Sunday 31 July 2022. See Treeday.planetark.org

National Volunteer Week 16-22 May 2022

ENVIROFORUM August 2022 Join expert speakers as they discuss environmental issues facing Ipswich and beyond. This annual event is not one to be missed! Ipswich.qld.gov.au/enviroforum

International Compost Awareness Week 1-7 May 2022

World Environment Day 5 June 2022

International Day of Happiness 20 March 2022

Experience Nature All year

COMMUNITY

Go on a 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. Discoveripswich.com.au/tours

Bushcare working bees All year

Lend a hand to community efforts to restore and improve Ipswich’s natural environment. Bushcare groups across the city hold monthly working bees and ad hoc planting days. Ipswich.qld.gov.au/volunteering

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