Environment Matters Spring/Summer 2021

CALENDAR WHAT’S ON Want to get outdoors and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of our environment? Here’s a selection of ideas.

OUTDOOR Ride2Work Day 20 October 2021

Join Australia’s biggest celebration of commuter riding. It’s a healthier way to travel – for you and the environment. Ipswich has some great bike path networks to discover! Ride2work.com.au

Garage Sale Trail November 2021

Over two weekends in November you can take part in this fun and sustainable second- hand treasure hunt! Either host a garage sale or explore the many across Ipswich. Garagesaletrail.com.au

Backyard Bird Count 18-24 October 2021

OUTDOOR Bust some cane toads Various dates The Springfield Lakes Nature Care group run regular cane toad collection nights during the warmer months. These toads then help UQ develop baits to trap cane toad tadpoles. Springfieldlakesnaturecare.org.au

Register and spend just 20 minutes in your backyard or local area to help BirdLife Australia understand more about the birds that live where people live. Aussiebirdcount.org.au

AT HOME

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