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SUMMARY:Bird Identification Session - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Bird Identification Session – Field Trip\n\n\n\nPresented by Bruce Baker of AAEE-SA \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday 13th September 2025 9:30am to 11:00amWhere: Morialta Conservation Park \n\n\n\n\nDo you know the birds around your school\, backyard or local park?\n\n\n\nDo you want to feel more confident taking your students out in the schoolyard or field?\n\n\n\nAre you ready for the Aussie Bird Count in October?\n\n\n\n\nJoin the knowledgeable Bruce Baker from AAEESA for an engaging session on how to identify the beautiful birds you see every day.You’ll pick up practical tips and handy hints to make birdwatching even more rewarding.\n\n\n\nJoin one session (online or field trip)\, or attend both for the full experience!Non-members: $10 covers both sessions \n\n\n\nPlease scan the QR code to find our event page and ticketing\,or use this link in your browser: https://events.humanitix.com/introduction-to-bird-identification-online \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nView/Download flyer
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/bird-identification-session-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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SUMMARY:Bringing Nature Into The Classroom
DESCRIPTION:AEE-SA FORUM\n\n\n\nBringing Nature Into The Classroom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Sunday 21 September 2025 9:30am to 2:00pmWhere: Urrbrae Wetland Learning Centre\, Cross Road\, Netherby \n\n\n\nMorning tea and lunch provided \n\n\n\n\nTopics\n\n\n\n\nUpdate on the Algal bloom for students\n\n\n\nFirst Nations’ learnings – Kaurna Food and Fibre and Boandik Walking the Seasons\n\n\n\nA Steiner approach to Education for Sustainability\n\n\n\nDrawing on nature art session\n\n\n\nPropagating our endemic Species\n\n\n\nSharing time\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\n\nMembers $0\n\n\n\nNon-members $40\n\n\n\nStudents $20\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for event
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/bringing-nature-into-the-classroom/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251009T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251009T130000
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SUMMARY:Teacher Professional Development. Outside In: Kitchen Garden Basics
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on professional development session designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to start or reinvigorate your school Kitchen Garden! \n\n\n\nWhether you are curious about starting to grow plants with your class or are looking to brush up on some kitchen garden basics\, this PD will give you the opportunity to meet some of the expert horticulture staff from the Botanic Gardens and Sate Herbarium and help you with your journey of growing food\, flowers and plants! \n\n\n\nHear from the experts who grow\, manage and maintain our Kitchen Garden as they guide you through where to start with planning your garden\, seasonal crops\, irrigation and beneficial plants. Get some tips and tricks on how to prepare your Kitchen Garden for the summer holidays and take part in a planting and propagation activity in our spectacular Kitchen Garden. \n\n\n\nEnd the workshop with a Q&A on all things gardening\, get some lesson ideas on how to connect your students with nature and explore the positive benefits that getting out into the garden can have on a learner’s wellbeing. \n\n\n\nThis Professional Development session will cover: \n\n\n\n·         Kitchen Garden Basics with Horticulture Curators \n\n\n\n·         Hands on Kitchen Garden workshops (planting and propagation) \n\n\n\n·         Getting your garden ready for School Holidays \n\n\n\n·         Q&A with a curator (please register your questions prior to the event via a link in confirmation email) \n\n\n\n·         Gardening and Wellbeing \n\n\n\nThis Professional Development will cover the following Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: \n\n\n\n–          2.1 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area \n\n\n\n–          3.4 Select and use resources \n\n\n\n–          6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice \n\n\n\n–          6.3 Engage with colleagues and improve practice \n\n\n\n–          7.4 Engage with professional teaching networks and broader communities \n\n\n\nA certificate will be provided with 4-hours professional development credit. \n\n\n\nLight morning refreshments will be provided. \n\n\n\nEvent Details \n\n\n\nDate: Thursday 9 October \n\n\n\nTime: 9:00am – 1:00pm  \n\n\n\nLocation: Goodman Building Lecture Theatre\, Adelaide Botanic Garden \n\n\n\nWho: School teachers\, educators\, pre-service teachers and staff  \n\n\n\nTickets: School teachers\, educators and staff: $45.00Pre-service teachers: $38.00 \n\n\n\nWhere to go:  \n\n\n\nPlease check-in at the Goodman Building Lecture Theatre which can be accessed via Hackney Road. The Goodman Building can be located at C6 on the map.  \n\n\n\nParking/Facilities:   \n\n\n\nTicketed parking with card only payment is available on Plane Tree Drive and Goodman Building carparks (off Hackney Road). We recommend parking in the Hackney Road carparks as this is closest to the Hackney Gate.  \n\n\n\nMon – Fri $4.00/hr OR All day $15 10hr Zone \n\n\n\nToilets and change tables are available in the Adelaide Botanic Garden.  \n\n\n\nPlease refer to ‘Plan your visit’ for more information.  \n\n\n\nRegister for event
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/teacher-professional-development-outside-in-kitchen-garden-basics/
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SUMMARY:International Day of Clean Energy 2026
DESCRIPTION:Clean energy: for all…\n\n\n\nEnergy lies at the core of a double challenge: leaving no one behind and protecting the Planet. And clean energy is crucial to its solution. \n\n\n\nIn a world grappling with climate change\, clean energy plays a vital role in reducing emissions\, and can also benefit communities lacking access to reliable power sources. Still today\, 675 million people live in the dark – 4 in 5 are in Sub-Saharan Africa. \n\n\n\nThe connection between clean energy\, socio-economic development\, and environmental sustainability is crucial in addressing issues faced by vulnerable communities worldwide. \n\n\n\nFor populations without clean energy access\, the lack of reliable power hinders education\, healthcare\, and economic opportunities\, and many of these developing regions still rely heavily on polluting fossil fuels for their daily life\, perpetuating poverty. If current trends continue\, by 2030 one in four people will still use unsafe\, unhealthy and inefficient cooking systems\, such as burning wood or dung. \n\n\n\nAlthough this situation has been improving\, the world is not on track to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7)\, which aims to ensure access to affordable\, reliable\, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030. The General Assembly will hold a Global Stocktaking on SDG7 in April 2024 to assess progress and recommend solutions. \n\n\n\n… and for our planet\n\n\n\nBut adopting clean energy is integral to the fight against climate change\, as well.  \n\n\n\nA large chunk of the greenhouse gases that blanket the Earth and trap the Sun’s heat are generated through energy production\, by burning fossil fuels (oil\, coal\, and gas) to generate electricity and heat. \n\n\n\nThe science is clear: to limit climate change\, we need to end our reliance on fossil fuels and invest in alternative sources of energy that are clean\, accessible\, affordable\, sustainable\, and reliable. Renewable energy sources – which are available in abundance all around us\, provided by the sun\, wind\, water\, waste\, and heat from the Earth – are replenished by nature and emit little to no greenhouse gases or pollutants into the air. \n\n\n\nAt the same time\, improving energy efficiency is key. Using less energy for the same output – through more efficient technologies in the transport\, building\, lighting\, and appliances sectors for instance: saves money\, cuts down on carbon pollution\, and helps ensure universal access to sustainable energy for all. \n\n\n\nBackground\n\n\n\nThe International Day of Clean Energy on 26 January was declared by the General Assembly (resolution A/77/327) as a call to raise awareness and mobilize action for a just and inclusive transition to clean energy for the benefit of people and the planet. \n\n\n\n26 January is also the founding date of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)\, a global intergovernmental agency established in 2009 to support countries in their energy transitions\, serve as a platform for international cooperation\, and provide data and analyses on clean energy technology\, innovation\, policy\, finance and investment. \n\n\n\nFind out more: https://www.un.org/en/observances/clean-energy-day
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/international-day-of-clean-energy-2025/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260202T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260202T235959
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SUMMARY:World Wetlands Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:World Wetlands Day is celebrated internationally each year on 2 February. It marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) in Ramsar\, Iran\, on 2 February 1971. \n\n\n\nSince 1997\, World Wetlands Day has been used to: \n\n\n\n\nraise public awareness of wetland values and benefits\n\n\n\npromote the conservation and wise use of wetlands.\n\n\n\n\nJoin in on the day. Attend a seminar or festival\, help with a revegetation project or go on a bird walk. \n\n\n\nWe will be celebrating this anniversary throughout the year. \n\n\n\nHistory\n\n\n\nAustralia was one of the 5 founding nations to sign the Convention. We also designated the world’s first Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar wetland) under the Convention. This was the Cobourg Peninsula\, Northern Territory\, in 1974. \n\n\n\nAustralia continues to play an important role. We help manage and implement the Convention\, internationally\, in the Oceania and in Australia. \n\n\n\nAustralia has 66 Ramsar wetlands\, covering every state and territory. They cover more than 8.3 million hectares. \n\n\n\nIconic Australian sites include: \n\n\n\n\nKakadu National Park (NT)\n\n\n\nRoebuck Bay (WA)\n\n\n\nGippsland Lakes (Vic)\n\n\n\nMoreton Bay (Qld)\n\n\n\nBlue Lake (NSW)\n\n\n\nMacquarie Marshes (NSW)\n\n\n\nCoorong (SA)\n\n\n\n\nWorldwide\, there are 170 Contracting Parties to the Convention and over 2\,400 listed Ramsar wetlands. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorld Wetlands Day website
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/world-wetlands-day-2025/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260211T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260211T235959
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SUMMARY:International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026
DESCRIPTION:On 22 December 2015\, the General Assembly decided to establish an annual International Day to recognize the critical role women and girls play in science and technology\, through Resolution A/RES/70/212. \n\n\n\nThe International Day of Women and Girls in Science\, celebrated on 11 February\, is implemented by UNESCO and UN-Women\, in collaboration institutions and civil society partners that aim to promote women and girls in science. This Day is an opportunity to promote full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls. Gender equality is a global priority for UNESCO\, and the support of young girls\, their education and their full ability to make their ideas heard are levers for development and peace.  \n\n\n\nInnovate. Demonstrate. Elevate. Advance. Sustain. ( I.D.E.A.S.)\n\n\n\nBringing Everyone Forward for Sustainable and Equitable Development\n\n\n\nThis year\, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science  (IDWGIS) will focus on the role of Women and Girls and Science as relates to the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) in review at the forthcoming High-Level Political Forum (HLPF)\, namely SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation)\, SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy)\, SDG 9 (industry\, innovation\, and infrastructure)\, SDG 11 (sustainable cities and communities) and SDG17 (means of implementation)\, while following up on discussions on water held during from the “Water Unites Us” 7th IDWGIS\, the 2nd High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action on Water for Sustainable Development 2018-2028\, held in Dushanbe\, and the 2nd UN Ocean Conference and its High-Level Symposium on Water held in Lisbon\, as a contribution for the 2023 UN Water Conference\, and other UN Fora. \n\n\n\nIn doing so the IDWGIS aims to connect the International Community to Women and Girls in Science\, strengthening the ties between science\, policy\, and society for strategies oriented towards the future. The IDWGIS will thus showcase best practices\, strategies\, applied solutions in addressing SDGs challenges and opportunities. It will also include for the first time a science workshop for Blind Girls and a session from the BLIND fellow SCIENTISTS on “Science in Braille: Making Science Accessible”. \n\n\n\nUN Website
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science/
CATEGORIES:Education Event,Environmental Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260228T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260308T235959
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SUMMARY:SeaWeek 2026
DESCRIPTION:SeaWeek 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPromote ocean literacy during Sea Week and inspire students to learn about ocean risks and their solutions.\n\n\n\nAbout Sea Week\n\n\n\nJoin us for Sea Week from February 28th to March 8th in Australia and New Zealand as we promote ocean literacy and celebrate connecting with our seas. \n\n\n\nOur ocean needs protection. \n\n\n\n\nOur ocean covers 70% of the planet and supports life as we know it\n\n\n\nEvery second breath we take comes from the ocean\n\n\n\nOur ocean feeds billions of people\n\n\n\nOur ocean hosts 80% of the world’s biodiversity.\n\n\n\n\nHowever\, the health of our seas is threatened by pollution such as abandoned fishing nets\, overfishing\, and the effects of climate change. \n\n\n\nSea Week is a great opportunity to improve our collective understanding of the ocean’s influence on us and our influence on the ocean. \n\n\n\n\nSea Week activities
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/seaweek-2025/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260301T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260301T235959
DTSTAMP:20260429T113009
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SUMMARY:World Seagrass Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Healthy seagrass\, healthy planet \n\n\n\nIn May 2022\, the General Assembly adopted A/RES/76/265 proclaiming 1 March as World Seagrass Day. The resolution highlights the urgent need to raise awareness at all levels and to promote and facilitate actions for the conservation of seagrasses in order to contribute to their health and development\, bearing in mind that enhancing ecosystem services and functions is important for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Why seagrass matters Seagrasses are marine flowering plants that are found in shallow waters in many parts of the world\, from the tropics to the Arctic circle. They form extensive underwater meadows\, creating complex\, highly productive and biologically rich habitats. Covering only 0.1% of the ocean floor\, these seagrass meadows provide food and shelter to thousands of species of fish\, seahorses\, turtles\, etc. and sustain some of the world’s largest fisheries. They improve water quality by filtering\, cycling and storing nutrients and pollutants\, reducing contamination in seafood. Highly efficient carbon sinks\, they can store up to 18% of the world’s oceanic carbon\, making them a powerful nature-based solutions to tackle climate change impacts. Because they buffer ocean acidification\, they contribute to the resilience of the most vulnerable ecosystems and species\, such as coral reefs. And to the coastal populations\, they act as the first line of defense along coasts by reducing wave energy\, protecting people from the increasing risk of floods and storms.  \n\n\n\n\nA resource in danger\n\n\n\nDespite its important contribution to sustainable development and climate change mitigation and adaptation\, this core component of marine biodiversity is in danger and only about a quarter of all meadows fall within marine protected areas. Seagrasses have been declining globally since the 1930s\, with the most recent census estimating that 7% of this key marine habitat is being lost worldwide per year. It was recently noted that 21% of seagrass species are categorized as Near Threatened\, Vulnerable and Endangered Species under the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species. The combined pressures of coastal development\, pollution\, including land-based run-off\, climate change\, dredging and unregulated fishing and boating activities are key drivers of the degradation of seagrasses and their associated ecosystems.  \n\n\n\nProtection works\n\n\n\nDespite a general global trend of seagrass loss\, some areas have shown abating declines or substantial recovery of seagrasses. These recoveries can often be attributed to human interventions reducing the effect of human-caused stressors. Seagrasses are critical for life underwater\, but also provide wide-ranging benefits to people on land. Raising awareness about their importance for community well-being\, whether through food security from fish production\, improved quality of water filtered by seagrasses\, protection of coasts from erosion\, storms and floods\, or carbon sequestration and storage will drive efforts around the world to conserve\, better manage and restore these ecosystems. Ultimately\, the protection and restoration of seagrass meadows will help countries achieve multiple economic\, societal and nutritional objectives\, aligning with and supported by policies implemented at the national\, regional or global levels. For example: The benefits from conserving and restoring seagrass meadows can also help countries achieve 26 targets and indicators associated with ten Sustainable Development Goals. Given the carbon storage and sequestration capacity of seagrass ecosystems\, including them in nationally determined contributions (NDCs) can help nations achieve their targets under the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Inclusion of seagrass ecosystems in the post-2020 global biodiversity framework and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is also critical for protecting the integrity of marine ecosystems and biodiversity. Restoration of seagrasses also provides countries with opportunities to achieve commitments to be made to the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Inclusion of seagrass management\, conservation and restoration should be a critical component of sustainable blue economy strategies in the future. Projects are already underway in various countries\, and a few have even been selected as World Restoration Flagships initiatives. Chosen as best examples of large-scale and long-term ecosystem restoration\, these projects embody the 10 restoration principles of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/world-seagrass-day-2025/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260301T235959
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SUMMARY:Clean Up Australia Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Clean Up Australia inspires and mobilises communitiesto improve and conserve our environment\,eliminate litter and end waste. \n\n\n\nMore than 21 million Aussies have participated in Clean Up Australia activities and events over the past three decades. \n\n\n\nOver that time Clean Up Australia has evolved to provide practical solutions to help all Australians live more sustainably every day of the year\, and emerged as one of the country’s most recognised\, credible and trusted environmental charities. \n\n\n\nToday our focus is as much on preventing rubbish entering our environment as it is removing what has already accumulated. \n\n\n\nWhat was started over thirty years ago\, by an “average Australian” who had a simple idea to make a difference in his own backyard has now become the nation’s largest community-based environmental event. \n\n\n\n Of course\, Australia’s environmental challenges can’t be solved in just one day\, so Clean Up Australia works with community\, government and businesses to provide practical solutions to help us all live more sustainably every day of the year. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt is hard to believe that this initiative began as the inspiration of one man\, Ian Kiernan\, AO. An avid sailor\, Ian was shocked and disgusted by the pollution and rubbish that he continually encountered in the oceans of the world. Taking matters into his own hands\, Ian organised a community event with the support of a committee of friends\, including co-founder Kim McKay AO. \n\n\n\nThis simple idea ignited an enthusiasm and desire among the local community to get involved and make a difference. And surely if a capital city could be mobilised into action\, then so could the whole nation! \n\n\n\nAnd so it was that Clean Up Australia Day was born in 1990. \n\n\n\n\n\nClean Up Australia day Website
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/clean-up-australia-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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SUMMARY:HASS SA Annual Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:2025 HASS SA Annual Conference – Game Changers and Change Makers\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nStep into the world of ‘Game Changers and Change Makers’ at the 2025 HASS SA Annual Conference! \n\n\n\n Saturday\, 7th March 2026 Urrbrae Agricultural High School\, 505 Fullarton Road\, Netherby \n\n\n\nGet ready for an unforgettable day packed with hands-on\, practical activities designed to energise and inspire both new and experienced HASS educators. Whether you’re looking to shake up your classroom or deepen your expertise\, this conference has something for everyone! \n\n\n\nWhat’s in store? \n\n\n\n\nDive into voting and history games that captivate students.\n\n\n\nDress the part and step into an 1892 classroom experience.\n\n\n\nCurate your very own museum exhibition.\n\n\n\nEmpower students to become teachers with mini-lessons.\n\n\n\nUnlock free geo-spatial tools and take on a history challenge!\n\n\n\nDiscover how to teach economics stress-free\, use maps in fun new ways\, explore art-meets-politics\, and much more.\n\n\n\n\n Be inspired by two dynamic keynote speakers and choose from 27 workshops tailored for Reception to Year 12. Topics range from recognising propaganda and fostering inquiry dialogue to honouring WW1/WW2 servicemen and learning about indigenous plant use. \n\n\n\nLeave equipped to empower your students as the next generation of positive change makers. \n\n\n\nCheck out the jam packed program and workshop details here!\n\n\n\nThis is your chance to connect\, create\, and spark a wave of change in your classroom. Don’t miss it – join the movement! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHSSA Conference website \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for conference
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/hass-sa-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Education Event
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260309T235959
DTSTAMP:20260429T113009
CREATED:20250203T021759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T042927Z
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SUMMARY:Adelaide Cup 2026
DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC HOLIDAY\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nADELAIDE CUP DAY
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/adelaide-cup/
CATEGORIES:Public Holiday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260320T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260320T235959
DTSTAMP:20260429T113009
CREATED:20250125T203733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T044810Z
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SUMMARY:National Ride2School Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:A nationwide program that enables students to get physically active on their journey to school \n\n\n\n\n\nThe problem\n\n\n\nOver the past 40 years the number of children who are physically active everyday has significantly dropped. In the 1970s\, eight out of ten students rode or walked to school but today that number has dropped to just two out of ten. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe solution\n\n\n\nStudents who ride or walk to school contribute to their minimum physical activity level of 60 minutes per day. They are also more focused and ready to learn compared to those who are driven. \n\n\n\n\n\nNational Ride2School Day is Australia’s biggest celebration of active travel and one of the best days on the school calendar. \n\n\n\nThe day has helped thousands of schools to empower and enable students to get physically active on their journey to school\, giving them the opportunity to create healthy habits for their future. \n\n\n\nNational Ride2School Day Website
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/national-ride2school-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260322T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260322T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T113009
CREATED:20250125T204246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T043610Z
UID:5957-1774209600-1774213200@www.aaeesa.org.au
SUMMARY:Earth Hour 2026
DESCRIPTION:WWF’s Earth Hour is the world’s biggest movement to protect our planet. \n\n\n\nEvery year hundreds of millions of people around the world in more than 7\,000 cities in over 180 countries take part in this amazing global conservation movement.Join the movement and take part in Earth Hour by switching off at 8.00pm for 60 minutes as a symbolic gesture of solidarity to show they care about our planet’s future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarth Hour Website
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/earth-hour-2025/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260323T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260323T235959
DTSTAMP:20260429T113009
CREATED:20250124T213501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T044804Z
UID:4679-1774224000-1774310399@www.aaeesa.org.au
SUMMARY:World Meteorological Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:World Meteorological Day takes place every year on 23 March and commemorates the coming into force on 23 March 1950 of the Convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization. It showcases the essential contribution of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services to the safety and wellbeing of society and is celebrated with activities around the world.   \n\n\n\nThe themes chosen for World Meteorological Day reflect topical weather\, climate or water-related issues. \n\n\n\nhttps://public.wmo.int/en/resources/world-meteorological-day
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/world-meteorological-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260403T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260403T235959
DTSTAMP:20260429T113009
CREATED:20250203T024757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T064600Z
UID:6117-1775174400-1775260799@www.aaeesa.org.au
SUMMARY:Good Friday 2026
DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC HOLIDAY\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGOOD FRIDAY
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/good-friday/
CATEGORIES:Public Holiday
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260406T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260406T235959
DTSTAMP:20260429T113009
CREATED:20250203T025553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T044402Z
UID:6120-1775433600-1775519999@www.aaeesa.org.au
SUMMARY:Easter Monday 2026
DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC HOLIDAY\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEASTER MONDAY
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/easter-monday-2025/
CATEGORIES:Public Holiday
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260411T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260427T235900
DTSTAMP:20260429T113009
CREATED:20250203T022521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T044747Z
UID:6110-1775865600-1777334340@www.aaeesa.org.au
SUMMARY:Autumn School Holidays 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/autumn-school-holidays/
CATEGORIES:School Holiday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260413T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260414T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T113009
CREATED:20250126T054205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T044739Z
UID:5980-1776067200-1776186000@www.aaeesa.org.au
SUMMARY:SASTA Annual Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:13 & 14 April 2026 \n\n\n\nConference Theme: Cultivating Curiosity \n\n\n\nThe 2026 SASTA Annual Conference theme\, Cultivating Curiosity\, invites educators to explore how we nurture curiosity in science classrooms—from the first question to the final reflection. Curiosity is at the heart of scientific thinking\, and this year’s theme highlights the teaching practices\, learning environments and real-world connections that help students stay engaged\, ask better questions and think deeply about the world around them. \n\n\n\nSponsored by Credit Union SA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/sasta-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Education Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260422T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260422T235959
DTSTAMP:20260429T113009
CREATED:20250126T045027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T024932Z
UID:5965-1776816000-1776902399@www.aaeesa.org.au
SUMMARY:Earth Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:EARTH DAY 2026\n\n\n\nOur Power\, Our Planet™\n\n\n\n2026 marks the 56th anniversary of EARTH DAY\, and to honor this milestone\, we are inviting our one billion supporters in 192 countries to unite behind renewable energy\, with the goal of tripling the global generation of clean electricity by 2030. We urge everyone to explore smart energy choices for their families and to advocate for an expedited and rapid deployment of renewables from local and national governments\, industries\, and businesses.Renewable energy comes from replenishable sources\, like the sun\, which do not produce greenhouse gasses and therefore do not drive climate change. It is energy that ends our reliance on fossil fuels and the damage they cause to both our environment and human health.“For years we have been fed the lie that only fossil fuels can power the planet\, that is not true\,” said Denis Hayes\, the organizer of the very first Earth Day\, and Board Chair Emeritus of EARTHDAY.ORG. “By the 2030’s\, the largest source of electricity generation on the planet will be solar power.”Renewable energy represented 25% of the electricity generated in the United States alone in the first 6 months of 2023\, with some researchers predicting that within ten years\, renewable energy could account for 90% of US energy needs. We have the technology to meet our global energy needs with clean\, affordable\, renewable power from solar\, wind\, geothermal\, tidal and hydro resources — all of which can be stored using batteries and fuel cells.Forty-nine nations already generate more than half of their electricity from solar\, wind\, water\, and geothermal resources\, including Canada\, Switzerland\, Austria\, New Zealand\, Brazil\, Norway\, Sweden and Denmark. Iceland obtains a full 99.99 percent of its electricity from renewable sources.By 2035 energy needs in countries such as the US can be met by renewable sources\, 365 days a year\, which is why we are calling for renewable energy generation\, globally\, to be tripled by 2030.“We need people power to support the big switch to renewable energy\,” said Kathleen Rogers\, President of EDO. “We encourage everyone to talk to your local mayor\, boss\, neighbors\, community leaders\, and local and national legislators\, to explore and to champion switching to renewables.”Grassroots power has always driven positive change — from the civil rights movement to advances in gender equality and Indigenous rights. The 20 million people who marched on Earth Day in 1970 sparked the modern environmental movement\, leading to cleaner air\, water\, and wildlife protections. In 2024\, EARTHDAY.ORG’s campaign for a reduction in global plastic production helped to win U.S. government support.“Switching to renewables also represents a humanitarian revolution — for the first time in human history\, we have a path to provide virtually unlimited\, low-cost energy for everyone\,” said Aidan Charron\, Associate Director\, Global Earth Day. “Improving the lives of billions of people around the world.”3. 8 billion people do not reach the Modern Energy Minimum (MEM)\, meaning their per capita electricity usage is under 1\,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh)\, which is the threshold for mitigating poverty. Renewable energy can transform this situation\, improving living standards and enhancing health outcomes. For example\, cutting greenhouse gas emissions slashes the health risks associated with climate change\, such as heatwaves\, floods\, and the spread of infectious diseases. Reduced air pollution decreases respiratory and cardiovascular diseases\, including asthma and strokes.Renewable energy is not only cleaner and healthier — it represents a huge economic opportunity and will create 14 million new jobs globally. In 2023 renewable energy\, worldwide\, was worth $1.21 trillion and is projected to grow 17.2% annually from 2024 to 2030.“This presents an enormous opportunity for entrepreneurs\, industries\, and those seeking well-paying careers.” said Tom Cosgrove\, Chief Creative and Content Officer\, EDO. “We acknowledge that our enthusiasm for clean energy faces challenges from well-funded misinformation campaigns — but by championing renewable energy in 2025\, we can meet that challenge head on.”“Change can be daunting\, but we must move away from our dependence on fossil fuels and embrace a sustainable future\,” said Kathleen Rogers\, President of EARTHDAY.ORG. “Join us in making 2025\, EARTHDAY.ORG’s 55th anniversary\, the year of Our Power\, Our Planet.MORE INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE: OUR POWER\, OUR PLANET TM HERERENEWABLE ENERGY BRIEFING DOCUMENT HEREAbout EARTHDAY.ORG: EARTHDAY.ORG’s founders created and organized the very first Earth Day on April 22\, 1970. Since then\, EARTHDAY.ORG has mobilized over one billion people annually on Earth Day\, and every day\, to protect the planet. Each year we set the theme for Earth Day globally\, with over one billion supporters observing Earth Day in 192 countries. EARTHDAY.ORG’s mission is to diversify\, educate\, and activate the environmental community worldwide.
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/earth-day/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260425T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260425T235959
DTSTAMP:20260429T113009
CREATED:20250203T025746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T044520Z
UID:6122-1777075200-1777161599@www.aaeesa.org.au
SUMMARY:ANZAC Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC HOLIDAY\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nANZAC DAY
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/anzac-day/
CATEGORIES:Public Holiday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260510T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260510T235959
DTSTAMP:20260429T113009
CREATED:20250126T185414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T065740Z
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SUMMARY:World Migratory Bird Day 2026 - May
DESCRIPTION:World Migratory Bird Day Creating Bird-Friendly Cities & Communities\n\n\n\nThis year\, WMBD will raise awareness about the many challenges migratory birds face due to human activities and expanding urban development. The campaign will advocate for strategic urban planning and conservation efforts that incorporate bird-friendly practices\, making sure that our communities become havens for these remarkable travelers. \n\n\n\nAbout World Migratory Bird Day  \n\n\n\nWorld Migratory Bird Day is a global campaign that serves as a beacon for conservation efforts aimed at protecting migratory birds and their journeys across borders. Celebrated twice a year—in May and October—WMBD reflects the cyclical nature of bird migration and the varying peak periods in the northern and southern hemispheres. This worldwide initiative triggers countless educational events\, uniting people in a common goal to protect migratory birds and their habitats.  \n\n\n\nEach year\, WMBD selects a central theme to inspire action and concentrate global efforts towards preserving the habitats and wellbeing of migratory birds. The 2025 theme underscores the urgent need for bird-friendly cities\, combining scientific insights with practical steps for individuals and communities to support these remarkable creatures.  \n\n\n\nThe WMBD campaign is organized by the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)\, the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA)\, Environment for the Americas (EFTA)\,  and the East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP).  \n\n\n\nJoin us in celebrating World Migratory Bird Day and take part in this global movement to create a brighter future for migratory birds and our shared natural world.  \n\n\n\nFor more information about World Migratory Bird Day and ways to get involved\, please visit www.migratorybirdday.org 
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/world-migratory-bird-day-may/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260522T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260522T235959
DTSTAMP:20260429T113009
CREATED:20250126T185928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T065618Z
UID:6003-1779408000-1779494399@www.aaeesa.org.au
SUMMARY:International Day for Biological Diversity 2026
DESCRIPTION:The extinction rate of species is now about 1\,000 times higher than before humans exerted their influence on the world.\n\n\n\nCurrent investment in biodiversity barely covers 0.1% of global GDP.\n\n\n\nCrucial sector investors can make a difference in agriculture\, water treatment and sustainable materials.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBiological 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. \n\n\n\nAll forms of life\, from plants to humans\, live in their own ecosystems\, such as forests for plants and cities for humans\, and their interaction too is part of the concept of biodiversity. Professor David Macdonald from Oxford University explained to The Guardian that “without biodiversity\, there is no future for humanity”. \n\n\n\nIn order to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity\, the United Nations celebrates the International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22. This year’s theme\, ‘From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity’\, aims to focus on implementing effective action to support biodiversity. \n\n\n\nHealthy biodiversity is vital\, and the reasons are both utilitarian and intrinsic. Not only do humans rely on biodiversity for food\, water and shelter\, but biodiversity also regulates climate\, water purification\, pollination and seed dispersal that\, consequently\, allows for food growth. Even modern medicines rely on biodiversity – for instance\, some fungi that is grown on sloths’ fur can fight cancer. \n\n\n\nHoward Gunstock\, CEO of Carbon Kapture\, an initiative that aims to grow seaweed to absorb CO2\, described biodiversity’s importance to Capital Monitor: “Our planet as we have it… exists because of [biodiversity].”  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnited Nations | International Day of Biodiversity website
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/international-day-for-biological-diversity-2/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260605T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260605T235959
DTSTAMP:20260429T113009
CREATED:20250126T195352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T065529Z
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SUMMARY:World Environment Day 2026
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\nTHE COMMUNITY\n\n\n\nWorld Environment Day is a global platform for inspiring positive change. With over 150 countries participating\, this UN international day engages governments\, businesses\, civil society\, schools\, celebrities\, cities and communities\, raising awareness and celebrating environmental action. \n\n\n\nIndividuals can be drivers of change through their support for businesses and governments. The actions of these larger entities can have a transformational impact\, potentially locking in sustainable consumption and production behaviours for the decades to come. \n\n\n\nTHE HOST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSTAY CONNECTED\n\n\n\nWorld Environment Day\, like previous years\, will be celebrated by millions of people across the world\, both online and through in-person events. Sign up here to stay informed and be part of the Only One Earth campaign. \n\n\n\nHow to Observe World Environment Day\n\n\n\n\nMake a commitment to recycle\n\n\n\n\nIt might seem like a basic tip\, but are you really taking every possible opportunity to recycle? Next time you’re thinking about throwing that piece of paper in the trash because a recycling bin isn’t accessible\, think twice. Holding a plastic container and too lazy to see if it’s one of the biodegradable kinds? Open up your smartphone and look it up! Everyone’s responsible for reducing greenhouse gas emissions — including you. \n\n\n\n\nPlant a tree\n\n\n\n\nTrees absorb odors and pollutant gases (nitrogen oxides\, ammonia\, sulfur dioxide\, and ozone) and filter particulates out of the air by trapping them on their leaves and bark. Placed strategically around a single-family home\, they can cut summer air conditioning needs by up to 50 percent. By reducing the energy demand for cooling our houses\, we reduce carbon dioxide and other pollution emissions from power plants. \n\n\n\n\nVolunteer\n\n\n\n\nAnyone can volunteer\, and volunteering can make a difference to the whole community. Get out of your comfort zone by volunteering for the National Park Service\, or stay local by volunteering at your farmers’ market. Any way you choose to participate\, you’ll feel the positive impact of getting out of the house and caring for the planet. \n\n\n\nWorld Environment Day website
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/world-environment-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260608T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260608T235959
DTSTAMP:20260429T113009
CREATED:20250126T202517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T061645Z
UID:6017-1780876800-1780963199@www.aaeesa.org.au
SUMMARY:World Oceans Day 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nWhy do we need World Oceans Day?\n\n\n\nOur oceans cover 70% of the planet’s surface and play a vital role in sustaining life. From providing oxygen for every second breath we take to feeding billions of people and hosting 80% of the world’s biodiversity\, the ocean is essential to our existence.However\, our oceans are facing unprecedented threats. Pollution\, overfishing\, bycatch\, and climate change are putting marine biodiversity at risk. \n\n\n\nTaking action on World Ocean Day\n\n\n\nWorld Ocean Day is not just a day of awareness but a call to action. It’s an opportunity for individuals and communities worldwide to unite in efforts to protect and preserve our oceans for future generations.At the MSC\, we know that sustainable fishing is critical to ensuring that the ocean has healthy fish populations\, that marine ecosystems are protected\, and that people around the world have access to healthy seafood for generations to come. \n\n\n\nThis World Ocean Day\, we’re celebrating the role that MSC-certified sustainable fisheries play in protecting the ocean and showing how sustainable fishing means so much more than you might think. \n\n\n\nExploring the five oceans\n\n\n\nWhile the Earth has one big ocean with many features\, humans understand there to be five oceans or oceanic divisions: \n\n\n\n\nThe Pacific Ocean: the largest and deepest ocean between Asia and the Americas\n\n\n\nThe Atlantic Ocean: Second largest ocean between Europe\, Africa and the Americas\n\n\n\nThe Indian Ocean: Third largest ocean\, between Asia\, Africa and Australia\n\n\n\nThe Arctic Ocean: the smallest\, shallowest and coldest located toward the North Pole\n\n\n\nThe Southern Ocean (or the Antarctic Ocean): The southernmost waters of the world ocean around Antarctica toward the South Pole\n\n\n\n\nEngage with #WorldOceansDay\n\n\n\nJoin the conversation on social media using hashtags like #WorldOceansDay\, #BigBlueFuture\, and #MoreFish. \n\n\n\nShare your commitment to ocean conservation and inspire others to do the same. \n\n\n\nTag @MSCbluefishtick for the chance to have your post shared with our networks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnited Nations | World Oceans Day website \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n40 Facts and statistics about tourism & ocean sustainability\n\nUnited Nations | World Oceans Day website
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/world-oceans-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260608T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260608T235959
DTSTAMP:20260429T113009
CREATED:20250203T030130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T064447Z
UID:6124-1780876800-1780963199@www.aaeesa.org.au
SUMMARY:King's Birthday 2026
DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC HOLIDAY\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKING’S BIRTHDAY
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/kings-birthday-2025/
CATEGORIES:Public Holiday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260704T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260719T235959
DTSTAMP:20260429T113009
CREATED:20250203T023932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T050525Z
UID:6115-1783123200-1784505599@www.aaeesa.org.au
SUMMARY:Winter School Holidays 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/winter-school-holidays/
CATEGORIES:School Holiday
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260705T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260712T235959
DTSTAMP:20260429T113009
CREATED:20250127T003147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T050350Z
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SUMMARY:National NAIDOC Week 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 the oldest\, continuous living cultures on earth.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNational NAIDOC Week Awards Ceremony \n\n\n\nNational NAIDOC Week’s premiere event is the National NAIDOC Week Awards Ceremony which showcases Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander excellence. Every year\, a different focus city is chosen to host the National NAIDOC Awards Ceremony.  \n\n\n\nPrevious National NAIDOC Week Award Winners come from many different communities within Australia and have different backgrounds\, however they are all part of NAIDOC history and share remarkable achievements. We encourage you to read more about previous NAIDOC Week Award Winners and learn more about their excellence.  \n\n\n\nEach year you can get involved in the National NAIDOC Week Awards by nominating someone you know who has excelled in one or more of the Award categories. Find out more about the nominations process. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNational NAIDOC Week Poster Competition \n\n\n\nThe National NAIDOC Poster competition has become an iconic feature of National NAIDOC Week and has a rich and significant history beginning in 1967 when the National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) first began producing posters. NAIDOC posters have been exhibited by various Australian cultural institutions such as the National Museum of Australia and reflect not only the many significant social changes that have occurred since 1967 but also evolution of art over the last 54 years.  \n\n\n\nEach year the National NAIDOC Week Poster Competition encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists aged 16 years and over to submit their artwork which reflects that year’s National NAIDOC Week Theme.  \n\n\n\nIn recent years\, the National NAIDOC Week Poster competition winning artists have been afforded numerous opportunities to work with organisations such as the Australian Open\, Microsoft\, The Project television show and various state travel authorities that have wrapped public transport vehicles in the winning artwork.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNAIDOC Local Grants \n\n\n\nFor many years the Australian Government has supported National NAIDOC Week celebrations as well as providing funding via NAIDOC Local Grants through the Regional Network to assist communities to hold their own NAIDOC events.  \n\n\n\nWherever you live\, you can take part in NAIDOC Week celebrations. To find out about NAIDOC Week activities in your area\, contact your nearest Regional Office. \n\n\n\nQuick Links\n\n\n\n\nCurrent Theme\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\nNews\n\n\n\nPrivacy\n\n\n\nCopyright and Disclaimer\n\n\n\n\nNational NAIDOC week website
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/national-naidoc-week-2/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260724T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260724T235959
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SUMMARY:Schools Tree Day 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nSchools Tree Day is celebrated on Friday 24th July 2026\, but you can register your event any time of year that suits your climate. \n\n\n\nTree Day is a great way to inspire students to learn about the local environment while playing an active role in their community. \n\n\n\nActivities range from planting bush tucker gardens\, building habitat for native wildlife\, nature play\, and our annual school competition. \n\n\n\nTree Day website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n On the Tree Day website you can download the schools how-to guide to assist you in your planning. The guide offers a wide range of activities\, event ideas and lesson plans that have been developed specifically for Australian schools.
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/schools-tree-day-2025/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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UID:6027-1785024000-1785110399@www.aaeesa.org.au
SUMMARY:National Tree Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:National Tree Day\n\n\n\nAustralia’s largest tree planting and nature care event.Join our community to help plant one million native trees.\n\n\n\n\nEstablished 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 back to their community.    Each year\, around 300\,000 people volunteer their time to engage in environmental activities that educate Australians about the world around them. While every day can be Tree Day\, we dedicate celebration of Schools Tree Day and National Tree Day to the last Friday and last Sunday in July.    \n\n\n\nIt’s a day to venture outdoors\, get to know your community and\, most importantly\, have fun! \n\n\n\nFind out more:  https://treeday.planetark.org/
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/national-tree-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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SUMMARY:National Landcare Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:LANDCARE WEEK:\n\n\n\nLandcare is for Everyone (L.I.F.E)\n\n\n\nLandcare 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. \n\n\n\nLandcare volunteers and groups work all year to care for the environment in their community\, and Landcare Week is an opportunity for groups to promote their projects and thank their volunteers. \n\n\n\nLandcare Week is an opportunity to create awareness of landcare to inspire people to get involved and volunteer\, or for community organisations to offer financial or in-kind support to their local group. \n\n\n\nDon’t have the word ’landcare’ in your group name? No problem! Landcare is for Everyone. You could be a Coastcare\, bushcare\, dunecare\, rivercare\, ‘Friends of’ or Junior Landcare group. \n\n\n\nAny community-led group working on environmental projects are part of landcare and can get involved in Landcare Week 2024 to promote their great work. \n\n\n\nWith more than 6\,000 groups and over 140\,000+ volunteers\, landcare encompasses not only landcare and other community groups\, also farmers\, landholders\, Traditional Owners and First Nations organisations\, landcare facilitators and coordinators\, youth groups\, researchers\, academics\, and government agencies. \n\n\n\nThis Landcare Week\, we’re showcasing how ‘Landcare is for Everyone’ and celebrating the achievements of all\, from farmers planting wildlife corridors on their properties\, students learning about biodiversity and where their food comes from\, to community groups creating native seedbanks to businesses encouraging their staff to volunteer with landcare groups. \n\n\n\nThere are opportunities for everyone to take action with landcare. Landcare brings everyone together to actively be involved in sustainable land management and conservation activities. \n\n\n\nIf you are new to landcare\, here are 5 tips on how you can get involved: \n\n\n\n\nRegister your group on the National Landcare Directory. Simply click HERE\n\n\n\nStart your own group\, register on the National Landcare Directory and access some tips on how to get started HERE\n\n\n\nVolunteer and find a group near you on the National Landcare Directory HERE\n\n\n\nIt’s easy to get involved in landcare at home or work! Simply click HERE\n\n\n\nLearn what Landcarers do with our list of landcare activities\, click HERE\n\n\n\n\nShare your landcare story with us!  \n\n\n\nPromote your landcare story with a national audience using Landcare Australia’s extensive communications channels. We reach over 85\,000 people via social media\, over 50\,000 people via our publications and we have more than 1 million visitors to our websites every year. \n\n\n\nWe are always searching for great stories to inspire people to get involved in landcare\, and to promote case studies with project ideas that can be adopted by others across the country. Do you have a story to share\, or before/after photos? Talk to us via email HERE. \n\n\n\nStay tuned to our social media pages as we share incredible landcare stories from around Australia that showcases all the amazing work that the volunteers are doing. \n\n\n\nYou can also post your stories in the comments on our social pages and share the Landcare Week posts to your own pages or promote your own stories on your social pages. \n\n\n\nThis campaign and the resources have been created by Landcare Australia for the use of landcare and other environmental community groups that include but not limited to Bushcare\, Coastcare\, ‘Friends of’\, Dunecare\, Rivercare\, Scouts and Girl Guide groups. If you are a group working on environmental issues in your community\, we invite you to use the Landcare Week resources to promote your activities.
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/national-landcare-week/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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