AAEE - SA Chapter
Biological diversity, or simply biodiversity, encapsulates all the different kinds of life on Earth. From tiny organisms to whole ecosystems, it takes into account the evolutionary, ecological and cultural processes that help to sustain life. All forms of life, from plants to humans, live in their own ecosystems, such as forests for plants and cities for […]
World Environment Day on 5 June is the biggest international day for the environment. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and held annually since 1974, the event has grown to be the largest global platform for environmental outreach, with millions of people from across the world engaging to protect the planet. THE COMMUNITY […]
Mark your calendars for June 8, as the world comes together to celebrate World Ocean Day. This annual event serves as a reminder of the critical importance of protecting our oceans and marine life. Why do we need World Oceans Day? Our oceans cover 70% of the planet's surface and play a vital role in […]
PUBLIC HOLIDAY KING'S BIRTHDAY
National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of […]
Schools Tree Day is a great way to inspire your students to learn about the local environment while playing an active role in their community. Schools Tree Day is celebrated on Friday 24th July 2026, but you can register your event any time of year that suits your climate. Tree Day is a great way to inspire […]
National Tree Day Australia's largest tree planting and nature care event.Join our community to help plant one million native trees. Established in 1996, National Tree Day has grown into Australia's largest community tree planting and nature care event. The program is a call to action for all Australians to get their hands dirty and give […]
LANDCARE WEEK: Landcare is for Everyone (L.I.F.E) Landcare Week is an annual celebration of landcare held during the first week of August to acknowledge the Australians who are actively restoring, enhancing and protecting the natural environment in their community. Landcare volunteers and groups work all year to care for the environment in their community, and […]
Celebrating science & technology National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. Running each year in August, it features more than 1000 events around Australia, including those delivered by universities, schools, research institutions, libraries, museums and science centres. Find out more: https://www.scienceweek.net.au/ Bring Science Week into your school
Children's Book Week Children’s Book Week is The CBCA’s key highlight national event of the year. CBCA Book Week is an annual celebration of children’s literature across Australia, organised by the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA). The week encourages young readers to explore books, discover new stories, and connect with the creativity of Australian […]
National Threatened Species Day What Is National Threatened Species Day? National Threatened Species Day spotlights the importance of protecting Australia’s wildlife and draws attention to species that are at risk of extinction. It celebrates the conservation efforts being made to ensure we don’t lose any further species. Held every year on September 7, this day […]
Australian Association for Environmental Education South Australia Chapter acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future. We thank them for their care of country for many thousands of years. Niina Marni.