Environment Matters Spring/Summer 2021

THERE’S A DAY FOR THAT ?!

COMMUNITY Volunteer with value All year You can help make a difference and improve Ipswich’s natural environment, from regular Bush Care working bees to tree planting events. Ipswich.qld.gov.au/volunteering

COMMUNITY

Sustainable House Day 17 October

OUTDOORS Animal Encounters Various dates Group bookings can meet furry

World Migratory Bird Day 9 October

and feathered friends on a VIP guided walking tour of the Ipswich Nature Centre. Bookings via Discoveripswich.com.au COMMUNITY Get into grants October 2021 The next round of council’s Environment and Sustainability Grants open in October to help boost local groups and

World Fisheries Day 21 November

World Soil Day 5 December

individuals to make a difference. See Ipswich.qld.gov.au/funding

Clean Up Australia Day 6 March 2022 Make sure you register your clean-up site for this annual event to clean up our environment. The community,

COMMUNITY

Get Ready Week October 2021 What’s your what-if plan? Get Ready Week, and SES Week, are held in October. It’s the perfect opportunity to prepare your emergency plan ahead of storm season. Getready.qld.gov.au

businesses and schools

can all play an important role! Cleanup.org.au

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