Upcoming events - 2010
Clean up Australia Day - Sunday 7th March
Every year hundred of thousands of Australians help clean up their local environment on Clean Up Australia Day. Do your bit for the environment and get involved in the nation's largest community based environmental event.
Earth Hour - Sunday 28th March
Earth Hour uses the simple action of turning off the lights for one hour to deliver a powerful message about the need for action on global warming.
World Environment Day - Saturday 5th June
World Environment Day, commemorated each year on 5 June, is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action.
National Tree Day - Sunday 1st August
Planet Ark's National Tree Day is Australia's biggest community tree-planting event. Tree planting makes a positive difference to our environment, the community, as well as helping our precious native animals and plants survive in Australia's diverse natural settings.
Keep Australia Beautiful Week - Monday 23rd to Sunday 29th August
Keep Australia Beautiful Week aims to motivate people to enhance the quality of their environment through personal initiative and community action.
World Car Free Day - Wednesday 22nd September
As the climate heats up, World Carfree Day is the perfect time to take the heat off the planet, and put it on city planners and politicians to give priority to cycling, walking and public transport, instead of to the automobile.
Walk to Work Day - Friday 1st October
WTWD is an event to promote regular walking and physical activity. It is an annual, national event in which the community can become involved in a healthy and environmentally friendly activity.
National Ride to Work Day - Wednesday 13th October
Enjoy a ride to work followed by a healthy breakfast with your bike riding colleagues. For more information contact Ida Nurhayati Ext: 88910 - our very own Ride to Work Coordinator.
National Water Week - Sunday 17th to Saturday 23rd October
During National Water Week Australians are encouraged to Protect, Conserve and Get Involved in water resource management.
National Recycling Week - Monday 8th to Sunday 14th November
When we Recycle More we reduce our impact on the Earth. When we Recycle Better we make the whole process more efficient.