Environment Matters Autumn/Winter 2024

THERE’S A DAY FOR THAT ?!

COMMUNITY Volunteer Week From 20–26 May we celebrate our volunteers and recognise the crucial role they play in supporting our environment. Interested in joining? See Ipswich.qld.gov.au/volunteering OUTDOORS Experience Nature Take time to connect with our city’s Enviroplan conservation estates with a guided bushwalk. Bookings can be made at Discoveripswich.com.au/tours FUNDING Enviroplan Grants There are two funding rounds in March and September for schools or not-for-profit organisations with

WaterFest March–April 2024

World Wildlife Day 3 March 2024

will bring into focus the many ways people can get ainable recreation and improve waterway health, th fishing, nature play, habitat planting and more. Ipswich.qld.gov.au/waterfest

World Water Day 22 March 2024

Earth Day 22 April 2024

natural environment projects. See Ipswich.qld.gov.au/funding

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 17 June 2024

Peaks to Points 20 July – 4 August 2024 Every two years Ipswich joins this

South-East Queensland celebration of community efforts to care for creek catchments along the southern side of the Brisbane River. Program details at Peakstopoints.com.au

REGIONAL

OUTDOORS

Trees for Mum 12 May 2024 Share a special morning and plant a tree for, or with, your mum on Mother’s Day. Your planting contributes to the Habitat Connections program improving Ipswich’s waterway health. Be notified of events – click ‘follow’ at Ipswichcitycouncil.eventbrite.com

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