June 2008
EPA/QPWS Calendar of Environmental Events
Is your major green event not listed? Please tell us!
| Date |
Event |
Contact |
|---|---|---|
June–November |
Moreton Bay commercial whale watching |
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, |
June–August |
Grey nurse sharks are migratory animals that can be found in Moreton Bay Marine Park during winter |
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, |
TBC June–August |
Go Bush Winter Program |
Go Bush program |
| 1 | EcoFiesta 2008 is being held in the Gladstone Botanic Gardens and field education centre to celebrate World Environment Day. There will be displays, demonstrations and stage shows | Environmental Protection Agency, Tim Moore Ph: (07) 3227 7204 |
| 3 | EcoFiesta 2007 is being held in the Gladstone Botanic Gardens and field education centre to celebrate World Environment Day. There will be displays, demonstrations and stage shows |
Environmental Protection Agency, |
| 3–5 | Rockhampton Show |
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| 4 | Queensland Connections talks: 12.15pm Dirty Sweetness: Coal and sugar in Queensland’s history. 1pm Ants in the Mist and Global Warming |
Queensland Museum/Cultural Heritage seminar series. Ph: (07) 3840 7555 |
4–10 |
Caravan, Camping and Touring Show, RNA Showgrounds |
www.caravanqld.com.au |
| 5 | World Environment Day | |
| 8 | World Oceans Day | www.gdrc.org/oceans/oceans-day.html |
9 |
Queens' Birthday |
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| 10 | Assessing the restoration and carbon sequestration potential of brigalow regrowth |
Queensland Herbarium seminar series Ph: 3896 9326 |
17 |
World Day to combat drought and desertification |
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| TBC | Nominations close for EPA Clean Beach Challenge 2008 | Keep Australia Beautiful Council, www.keepaustraliabeautiful.org.au |
27–30 |
Townsville Show |
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, |
Show you're keen to be green and celebrate World Environment Day. By making simple lifestyle changes, you can really make a difference. Why not:
- use public transport instead of your car,
- compost your kitchen waste,
- use natural insecticides instead of chemicals, and
- wash your car on the lawn
Please note this calendar should be used as a guide only. The calendar will be updated regularly but events and dates may be subject to change. It is recommended that you ring the contact number listed to confirm dates relevant to your activity. The Environmental Protection Agency accepts no liability for any decision or actions taken on the basis of this information.
Last updated: 11 February 2008
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