Events

National Reconciliation Week

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The dates for NRW are the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation…

Community Tree Planting Day – Golden Bay

Golden Bay End of Karunjie Road, up the dune pathway. Look out for Perth NRM signs., Australia

NRM are seeking volunteers to help plant native coastal seedlings at several sites across Perth and Rockingham. Your contribution will have a positive impact on the local environment, helping to preserve and protect the natural ecosystem and prevent dune erosion, while also giving you an opportunity to meet likeminded people caring for the environment.

Our Gardens with Josh Byrne – Better gardens, healthier rivers

Kenwick Community Centre - Lesser Hall 84 Kenwick Road, Kenwick, Western Australia, Australia

Our Gardens with Josh Byrne is a brand new event series addressing the latest megatrends in gardening, while providing Perth residents with an understanding of how they can support the health of our iconic Swan and Canning Rivers. Delivered by ABC TV Gardening Australia presenter and environmental scientist Josh Byrne, you will discover how climate…

Our Gardens with Josh Byrne – Better Gardens, Healthier Rivers

Richard Rushton Community Centre 24 Baron Way, Gosnells, Western Australia, Australia

Our Gardens with Josh Byrne is a brand new event series addressing the latest megatrends in gardening, while providing Perth residents with an understanding of how they can support the health of our iconic Swan and Canning Rivers. Delivered by ABC TV Gardening Australia presenter and environmental scientist Josh Byrne, you will discover how climate…

Waterwise with Educator Chris Ferreira

Wanneroo Library Rocca Way, WAnneroo, Western Australia, Australia

Our Sustainability Series aims to engage and encourage our community members to learn about and commit to sustainability in our everyday lives. Join us for this Waterwise workshop run by the Forever Project team and be inspired to make your garden thrive without wasting precious resources. Topics include: Productive and Waterwise gardening in Perth Metro…

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

Desertification is the degradation of land in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas. It is caused primarily by human activities and climatic variations. Desertification does not refer to the expansion of existing deserts. It occurs because dryland ecosystems, which cover over one third of the world‘s land area, are extremely vulnerable to overexploitation and inappropriate…

Public Webinar – Delivering the Murray-Darling Basin Plan

Online , Australia

The Australian Government has heard that you have ideas to help deliver the Murray–Darling Basin Plan in full. The Basin Plan sets the amount of water that can be taken from rivers for industry, agriculture, and community use, while leaving enough to restore and maintain a healthy environment and river system. A public webinar will…

Webinar – Insights into climate change resilience in the built environment

Online - Times in AEST

The impacts of climate change are already upon us and a resilient built environment is critical if we are to face the mounting challenges and thrive.  But how can practitioners continue to examine new ways of increasing resilience?  And how do we address climate related risks and opportunities? Join experts to unpack some of the…