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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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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: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:20260202T000000
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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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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: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: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:20250913T093000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250904T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250904T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210003
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SUMMARY:Bird Identification Session - Online
DESCRIPTION:Bird Identification Session – Online\n\n\n\nPresented by Bruce Baker of AAEE-SA \n\n\n\n\n\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-online/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250821T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250821T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210003
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SUMMARY:Port Adelaide Environment Forum - August 2025
DESCRIPTION:Port Adelaide Environment Forum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the devastation of the Harmful Algal Bloom\, how can conservation and restoration lessen the adverse impacts on our environments\, both in the recovery phase and in preventing future blooms? How might community members assist? \n\n\n\nAnita Thomas\, Chair of the Society for Ecological Restoration Australasia\, Faith Coleman\, Principal Ecologist/Owner\, EcoProTem and Brad Martin\, SA Project Manager OzFish will explore what we know about the current contribution of conservation and restoration to the resilience of our local marine environments and what possibilities exist. \n\n\n\nBook to attend this event either in person\, at the Port Adelaide Town Hall\, or online. \n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Port Adelaide Environment Forum \n\n\n\n– meeting on Kaurna Land for 32 years – Free event. All welcome
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/port-adelaide-environment-forum-august-2025/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250802T100000
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SUMMARY:Planting Morning with Seeds For Change
DESCRIPTION:Planting Morning withSeeds For Change\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us…\n\n\n\nand other community members for a planting morning at Emerald Park Reserve. \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, August 2nd\n\n\n\n10am – 12 pm\n\n\n\nRosewater Terrace\, Ottoway SA 5013 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP by 31st July to s4cottoway@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease wear weather appropriate clothing\, closed toeshoes and bring your own gloves and drink.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView/Download invitation
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/planting-morning-with-seeds-for-change/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250726T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250726T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210003
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SUMMARY:HELP PLANT THE LOOP
DESCRIPTION:HELP PLANT THE LOOP\n\n\n\n\nRosewater Loop – Ready\, Set\, Plant…\n\n\n\nWe’ll be finishing the planting on the western side of Newcastle Street\, (near the oval) as well as some weeding & tidying up along the Hardy St section \n\n\n\nSaturday 26 July\, 10-11.30 am – hope we see you there! \n\n\n\nHere are some words from a volunteer who took part in the planting day on 28 June.How great to be part of transforming what had been a barren area\, full of rubbish. It was fantastic to be there with other people\, all committed to greening their neighbourhood. Having excited kids there was a real bonus. I look forward to seeing birds\, butterflies and all sorts of other critters make their home in their new neighbourhood. Jane – local community member \n\n\n\nIn The Loop newsletter
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/help-plant-the-loop/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250725T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250725T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210003
CREATED:20250719T073927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T080017Z
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SUMMARY:My Tree Project - Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:My Tree Project – Art Exhibition\n\n\n\nCelebrating the meaning of trees \n\n\n\nFriday July25\, 20252:30 PM – 4:30 PM\n\n\n\nNgutungka Henley378 Seaview Road\, Henley Beach 5022\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an inspiring exhibition showcasing artworks by students from Pennington Primary School and Woodville High School and explore their unique perspectives on what trees mean to them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuest Speakers:Natasha Davis (Trees For Life) Laura Wills (feature artist 2025 Nature Festival).
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/my-tree-project-art-exhibition/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250516T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250824T080000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210003
CREATED:20250802T035329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T035333Z
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SUMMARY:BirdLife Australia Photography Awards
DESCRIPTION:BirdLife Australia Photography Awards! \n\n\n\nEntries are now open\n\n\n\nDeadline extended until 8 AM AEST 12 August 2025! \n\n\n\nRemember – bird welfare always comes first\, and no winning shot should see birds losing out! All entries must adhere to the BirdLife Photography Code of Ethics. \n\n\n\nFind out more & Enter\n\n\n\n\nKey Dates\n\n\n\n16 May: Competition opens16 June: Early bird entries close12 August: Competition deadline \n\n\n\n\nSponsors and prizes\n\n\n\nWe’re thrilled to announce that Nikon Australia Nikon Australia and Lake Cowal Foundation are returning to sponsor the competition in 2025. \n\n\n\nThanks to their generous support\, each category winner will receive a $1\,000 cash prize – with a whopping $2\,000 up for grabs for the winner of this year’s Portfolio Prize\, courtesy of our Principal Sponsor\, Nikon Australia. \n\n\n\nBirdLife Photography Awards website
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/birdlife-australia-photography-awards/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250322T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250322T235959
DTSTAMP:20260428T210003
CREATED:20250124T211016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T044630Z
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SUMMARY:World Water Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:World Water Day is an annual UN observance day (22 March) that highlights the importance of freshwater. The day is used to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. The theme of each day focuses on topics relevant to clean water\, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)\, which is in line with the targets of Sustainable Development Goal 6. The UN World Water Development Report (WWDR) is released each year around World Water Day. \n\n\n\nUN-Water is the convener for World Water Day and selects the theme for each year in consultation with UN organizations that share an interest in that year’s focus. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.worldwaterday.org/
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/world-water-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250318T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250318T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210003
CREATED:20250315T204138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T114519Z
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SUMMARY:AAEE Learning Circle - Welcome to Country as relations
DESCRIPTION:Event description\n\n\n\nPlease join us for our AAEE March Learning Circle: Welcome to Country as relations. \n\n\n\nPresented by Whadjuk Nyungar Elder Len Collard\, with Sandra Wooltorton (also from Noongar Country) and special guest\, Yuin woman and environmental educator Sue Price.  \n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, 18 March – 7-8pm AEDT/4-5pm WST. \n\n\n\nWhere: Online via Zoom. \n\n\n\nCost: Free to all. Donations to the AAEE Public Fund will be gratefully accepted and are tax-deductible (donations over $2).  \n\n\n\nYuin woman and environmental educator Sue Price will contribute original songs and poems to enrich the conversation. \n\n\n\nWe will also discuss koordaboodja which in Noongar language\, means love of Country – and what that might mean – which leads to a conversation about how we see Boodjar and moort (people) as relations. The trilogy of boodjar (Country)\, moort (people) and kaartdijin (knowledge) are inseparable in Noongar ways of knowing\, being and doing. Perhaps people who think they can separate the trilogy at the core of Noongar wellbeing\, see strangers in their own backyards? in this conversation\, we hope you will see how everything is very deeply related and intertwined! In Noongar Boodjar\, Noongar place names describe the vitality – the precolonial enterprising lifeblood – of places. The vitality we refer to is often continuing – we simply need to attune to and reinvigorate it.  \n\n\n\nPlease join us! All welcome. This session will be recorded and will be available afterwards to AAEE members only\, via our Learning Circle library on our website. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will launch our AAEE 2025 Learning Circle program with this very special Learning Circle. In this conversation with Len Collard and Sandra Wooltorton\, we will discuss Welcome to Country ceremonies\, before talking about Acknowledgement of Country protocols and the Noongar idea of home-place: karlaboodja. In Noongar language\, boodjar means Country\, karl means both fire\, and home – as in\, ‘home is where the hearth is’.  These concepts are tied in with the idea of bidi (trail) and bidiyer (leader – person who intimately knows the trails across their Country.)  \n\n\n\n Register for this free event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBiographies:\n\n\n\nLen Collard:  Emeritus Professor Dr Len Collard is a Whadjuk Nyungar elder and respected Traditional Owner of the Perth Metropolitan area and surrounding lands\, rivers\, swamps\, ocean and culture. Dr Collard has a background in literature and communications\, with research interests in Aboriginal Studies\, including Nyungar interpretive histories and Nyungar theoretical and applied practical research models. Dr Collard has conducted research funded by the Australian Research Council\, the National Trust of Western Australia\, and many other research institutions and organisations. Len’s research has allowed the broadening of the understanding of the many unique characteristics of Australia’s Aboriginal people and has contributed enormously to elevating the appreciation of culture and heritage of the Southwest region of Australia. Len’s groundbreaking theoretical work has put Nyungar cultural research on the local\, national and international stages.  In 2023 Professor Collard was admitted to the UWA Emeriti Professors College and awarded an honorary PhD in Education from Edith Cowan University.   https://research-repository.uwa.edu.au/en/persons/len-collard \n\n\n\nSandra Wooltorton:  Sandra is a Professor and Senior Research Fellow with the Nulungu Research Institute at the University of Notre Dame Australia’s Broome Campus. She is a trans-disciplinary researcher\, with a background in cultural geography and education\, and a deep interest in applying place-based philosophy to generate solutions to problems of society and environment. She leads numerous research projects and in 2023\, Sandra convened a Special Issue of the Australian Journal of Environmental Education called\, Indigenous Philosophy in Environmental Education: Relearning How to Love\, Feel\, Hear and Live with Place. Sandra is interested in prefigurative cultures\, for co-constructing the world we want to live in; or living the change we want to see. In the Kimberley\, the answers are all around us – in Indigenous cultural ways of being and knowing\, in landscapes and in knowledge holders. https://www.notredame.edu.au/research/institutes-and-initiatives/nulungu/people/sandra-wooltorton \n\n\n\nSue Price: Sue Price is a descendant of the Yuin Aboriginal People through her mother’s line and the descendant of a £10 POM on her father’s side. She is a mother of 4 adult children and heaves a sigh of relief that none live at home anymore. Sue is an Environmental Educator of some 30 years standing and has worked in a variety of sectors including local government\, consultancy\, NSW Environmental Education Centres and was a lecturer for over 10 years at WSU in Education for Sustainability and Aboriginal Perspectives in Education. Sue is also a songwriter and poet who listens to Country for inspiration as well as life experiences. She delivers her songs acapella because she cannot get her fingers and mouth to work at the same time. Here is a wonderful sample: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DowdWh9kv/
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/aaee-learning-circle-welcome-to-country-as-relations/
CATEGORIES:Education Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250220T161500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210003
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SUMMARY:SeaWeek/Clean Up Australia Day Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Environmental Learning Opportunities Through Significant Annual Days \n\n\n\nA great way to foster an awareness and enthusiasm for environmental education in your classroom and your whole school community is to highlight the national and international environment days of the year. Two of these are coming up very soon; SeaWeek runs from the 2nd to the 10th of March and Clean Up Australia Day is on the 3rd of March. \n\n\n\nWe are running an online workshop\, exploring the environmental significance of these 2 campaigns and how they can be combined. In partnership with AAEE (Australian Association for Environmental Education)\, KESAB (Keep South Australia Beautiful) and AUSMAP (Australian Microplastics Assessments Project)\, we will be able to guide you to some excellent online primary and high school resources. \n\n\n\nWe are running this workshop a couple of weeks before these important days to give you time to plan and prepare for your school involvement. \n\n\n\n Register for this free event
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/seaweek-clean-up-australia-day-online-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250127T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250127T235959
DTSTAMP:20260428T210003
CREATED:20250122T145011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T025218Z
UID:5885-1737936000-1738022399@www.aaeesa.org.au
SUMMARY:Australia Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/australia-day/
CATEGORIES:Public Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241205T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241205T235959
DTSTAMP:20260428T210003
CREATED:20241120T045941Z
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SUMMARY:World Soil Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Soil and water\, a source of life\n\n\n\nOur planet’s survival depends on the precious link between soil and water. Over 95 percent of our food originates from these two fundamental resources. Soil water\, vital for nutrient absorption by plants\, binds our ecosystems together. This symbiotic relationship is the foundation of our agricultural systems. \n\n\n\nHowever\, in the face of climate change and human activity\, our soils are being degraded\, putting excessive pressure on our water resources. Erosion disrupts the natural balance\, reducing water infiltration and availability for all forms of life. \n\n\n\nSustainable soil management practices\, such as minimum tillage\, crop rotation\, organic matter addition\, and cover cropping\, improve soil health\, reduce erosion and pollution\, and enhance water infiltration and storage. These practices also preserve soil biodiversity\, improve fertility\, and contribute to carbon sequestration\, playing a crucial role in the fight against climate change. \n\n\n\nWorld Soil Day 2023 (WSD) and its campaign aim to raise awareness of the importance and relationship between soil and water in achieving sustainable and resilient agrifood systems. WSD is a unique global platform that not only celebrates soils but also empowers and engages citizens around the world to improve soil health. \n\n\n\nBackground\n\n\n\nWorld Soil Day (WSD) is held annually on 5 December as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources. \n\n\n\nAn international day to celebrate soil was recommended by the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) in 2002. Under the leadership of the Kingdom of Thailand and within the framework of the Global Soil Partnership\, FAO has supported the formal establishment of WSD as a global awareness raising platform. The FAO Conference unanimously endorsed World Soil Day in June 2013 and requested its official adoption at the 68th UN General Assembly. In December 2013\, the UN General Assembly responded by designating 5 December 2014 as the first official World Soil Day. \n\n\n\nFind out more: https://www.fao.org/world-soil-day/en/
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/world-soil-day-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241202T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241208T235959
DTSTAMP:20260428T210004
CREATED:20241120T051602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T051603Z
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SUMMARY:Coastcare Week 2024
DESCRIPTION:Coastcare Week is an annual campaign celebrated during the first week of December that acknowledges the Australians who are actively restoring\, enhancing and protecting the coastline\, waterways\, habitat and biodiversity in their community. \n\n\n\n7 Coastcare tips you can do all year round. \n\n\n\n\nAt the beach\, keep on the walking tracks. This protects the vegetation that provides habitat for local native birds and other animals and prevents erosion.\n\n\n\nWoof woof! Ensure your dogs are kept on a lead in areas where dune vegetation is vulnerable. Landcare and Coastcare groups work on these sites to enhance the habitat for native animals toprotect them.\n\n\n\nTake a bag with you to the beach to collect rubbish on your next walk.\n\n\n\nEvery piece of plastic removed from the marine environment can save an animal’s life and reduce the amount of microplastic created. Pick up rubbish and recycle.\n\n\n\nTake the slow lane\, walk instead of driving on beaches (4WD on beaches can rip up plants\, destroy sea bird nests and eggs\, destroy the sediment profile and more).\n\n\n\nUse reef safe sunblock to protect marine life from harmful chemicals.\n\n\n\nVolunteer with your local group and support their community events or donate to help them buy materials for their activities.\n\n\n\n\nFind out more: https://landcareaustralia.org.au/coastcare/coastcare-week-2024/
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/coastcare-week-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241127T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210004
CREATED:20241120T043355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T044533Z
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SUMMARY:Eco-Resiliency Circle - November
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\n\nWhen: Wednesday 27 NovemberWhere: Port Environment Centre\, 27 North Pde\, Port AdelaideTime: 7:00pm to 9:00pm \n\n\n\nJoin us for the next meeting of our local eco-resiliency circle \n\n\n\nThis month we will be exploring the theme of eco-mapping\, how we relate to place from an ecological perspective. \n\n\n\nThis is an open\, welcoming space\, ALL WELCOME \n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPort Environment Centre\, 27 North Parade\, Port Adelaide SA 5015Phone: 0488 229 925Email: hello@portenvironmentcentre.org.au
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/eco-resiliency-circle-november/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241126T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241126T235959
DTSTAMP:20260428T210004
CREATED:20241120T005945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T010712Z
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SUMMARY:World Sustainable Transport Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:What is sustainable transport? \n\n\n\nTransport is vital for promoting connectivity\, trade\, economic growth and employment. Yet it is also implicated as a significant source of green-house gas emissions. Resolving these trade-offs is essential to achieving sustainable transport and\, through that\, sustainable development. \n\n\n\nIn its 2016 report\, the Secretary-General’s High-level Advisory Group defined sustainable transport as “the provision of services and infrastructure for the mobility of people and goods — advancing economic and social development to benefit today’s and future generations — in a manner that is safe\, affordable\, accessible\, efficient\, and resilient\, while minimizing carbon and other emissions and environmental impacts.” \n\n\n\nSustainable transport is therefore not an end in itself\, but a means to achieve sustainable development. \n\n\n\nSustainable transport\, sustainable development\n\n\n\nSustainable transport — with its objectives of universal access\, enhanced safety\, reduced environmental and climate impact\, improved resilience\, and greater efficiency — is central to sustainable development. \n\n\n\nApart from providing services and infrastructure for the mobility of people and goods\, sustainable transport is a cross-cutting accelerator\, that can fast-track progress towards other crucial goals\, such as eradicating poverty in all its dimensions\, reducing inequality\, empowering women\, and combatting climate change. \n\n\n\nFind out more about sustainable transport and sustainable development in this interagency report. \n\n\n\nFind out more: https://www.un.org/en/observances/sustainable-transport-day
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/world-sustainable-transport-day-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241120T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210004
CREATED:20241114T123214Z
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SUMMARY:How to beat the urban heat
DESCRIPTION:How to beat the urban heat\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Wed\, 20 Nov \n\n\n\nTime: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm ACDT \n\n\n\nWhere: Online event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nTemperatures are rising due to global warming and Adelaide is looking like it will be in for a long hot summer. Adelaide has already experienced the greatest increase in urban heat wave intensity and duration of any Australian capital city. These temperatures are uncomfortable for many\, but heat waves disproportionately affect the most vulnerable people in our community. \n\n\n\nJoin Sarah White\, Regional Data Officer at Green Adelaide and project manager for the Urban Heat and Tree Canopy Mapping Project\, for an in-depth exploration of urban heat in Adelaide. Sarah will discuss how new data available provides vital evidence guiding us to priority locations for action. This data highlights the critical importance of the Urban Greening Strategy as trees and other vegetation are often referred to as ‘Nature’s air-conditioners’\, reducing the temperatures of their surrounds by up to 10°C. \n\n\n\nThis session will cover: \n\n\n\n\nThe Urban Heat Island effect and its growing impact on Adelaide’s climate.\n\n\n\nHow urban heat is being monitored with cutting-edge tools and methods.\n\n\n\nAn overview of the Urban Heat and Tree Canopy Mapping Project\, which used LiDAR\, thermal imagery\, and multispectral imaging to capture a detailed picture of the region’s green spaces and heat-prone areas.\n\n\n\nWhat the data reveals about Adelaide’s urban environment\, social disadvantage and the response from local and state governments.\n\n\n\nHow to access and use the Urban Heat and Tree Canopy Viewer to help inform local strategies.\n\n\n\n\nSarah’s diverse background\, spanning roles in the Northern Territory Government and coastline surveying\, will provide unique insights into the intersection of technology\, ecology\, and urban sustainability. Attendees will leave with actionable knowledge on how to combat urban heat through tree canopy expansion and smart urban design. \n\n\n\nThis session will be recorded and made available on the Green Adelaide YouTube channel. \n\n\n\nSubscribe to Green Adelaide’s monthly newsletter to hear about each month’s talk as part of our year-long seminar series here. \n\n\n\nFor further information contact natalya.giffney@sa.gov.au  \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhite\, Sarah (DEW)\n\n\n\nRegional Data Officer\, DEW \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Event >>
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/how-to-beat-the-urban-heat/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241116T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241116T133000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210004
CREATED:20241029T054928Z
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SUMMARY:BioBlitz Workshop for Citizen Science Leaders
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite The Australian Association for Environmental Education (AAEE) SA to the upcoming BioBlitz Workshop for Citizen Science Leaders on Saturday\, November 16th\, from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm (ACDT) at the Oaklands Education Centre\, Oaklands Park\, South Australia. \n\n\n\nJoin us for this hands-on workshop led by the experts who pioneered the globally successful Great Southern BioBlitz. This session will delve into everything you need to know about running a BioBlitz—from mastering the iNaturalist platform to managing all aspects of a BioBlitz event. Together\, we’ll even try a mock BioBlitz at the stunning Oaklands Wetlands\, so come prepared to explore! \n\n\n\nWhat to expect: \n\n\n\n\nA step-by-step guide to setting up\, running\, and wrapping up a BioBlitz event. \n\n\n\nPractical insights into biodiversity monitoring and citizen science.\n\n\n\nNetworking with fellow environmental enthusiasts and citizen science leaders.\n\n\n\n\nDesigned for all experience levels\, this workshop is perfect for teachers\, council members\, friends of groups\, organisations\, government agencies\, and anyone interested in environmental stewardship. Whether you’re new to citizen science or a seasoned leader\, you’ll gain valuable tools and inspiration to elevate your projects. \n\n\n\nVenue details: \n\n\n\n\nWheelchair accessible\n\n\n\nFree parking\n\n\n\nPublic transport access\n\n\n\n\nCome connect\, learn\, and grow with us as we strengthen the South Australian community of citizen scientists!  \n\n\n\nGet tickets >>
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/bioblitz-workshop-for-citizen-science-leaders/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241027T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241027T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210004
CREATED:20241006T215607Z
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SUMMARY:Embracing Environmental Education For Our Schools And Communities
DESCRIPTION:Embracing Environmental Education for our Schools and Communities \n\n\n\nCome join us at Woodville High School for a day filled with learning and fun! Our event focuses on the importance of environmental education for schools and communities. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in interactive workshops\, listen to inspiring speakers\, and network with like-minded individuals. Let’s work together to make a positive impact on our environment! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn and grow. \n\n\n\nLunch provided. \n\n\n\nSee you there! \n\n\n\nGet tickets >> \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n09:30 \n\n\n\nRegistration \n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 \n\n\n\nWelcome – Keynote: Sustainability Ed what is it & where is it going? \n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Doherty – Principal\, Arbury Park Outdoor School \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:10 \n\n\n\nChurchill Fellow Tom Linnell – Is EfS Sustainable? \n\n\n\n\n\nTom Linnell – Lecturer: Regional UniSA Education Futures \n\n\n\n\nChurchill Fellow Tom Linnell who asks  Is Education for Sustainability really sustainable?  Tom will unpack his recent Churchill Fellowship\, investigating the intersection of education with the circular economy across Northern Europe\, sustainability education in regional SA and his work in further research. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:30 \n\n\n\nMy Tree Project \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSteve Fuller \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBronan Economou ATSI Ed Woodville HS \n\n\n\n\nThe award winning My Tree Project is an evolving community collaboration bringing EfS learning and engagement opportunities around biodiversity and climate change impacts to schools.Woodville HS is a 2023/24 project participant. Includes a project overview\, short doco video and visit to the school’s horticultural area. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:10 \n\n\n\nMorning Tea \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 \n\n\n\nWorkshop Session A – choose 1 of 2 \n\n\n\n\n1 Debbie Loke – Primary Science Specialist Teacher. \n\n\n\n2 Steve Fuller & Deidre Knight (AAEE SA) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop 1 – Native Butterfly Garden Units of Work (produced by AAEE SA) Workshop 2 – Propagation Workshop – propagating native plants for school or community projects \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\n\nWorkshop Sessions B – choose 1 of 2 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeremy Gramp – Green Adelaide \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDebbie Loke \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop 1 – Nature Maps : how and why: Using Nature Maps to identify local native plants for your area. Bring your laptop for this session by Jeremy Gramp –  Green Adelaide Education Officer  \n\n\n\nWorkshop 2 – Road Test biodiversity board game with Isabelle White and Making Butterfly Puddlers (a ‘birdbath’ for butterflies) with Debbie Loke \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30 \n\n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:00 \n\n\n\nThe Forktree Project \n\n\n\n\n\n\nElizabeth Blumer – High School Teacher \n\n\n\n\nCo-founder of The Forktree Project (with partner Tim Jarvis AM) Liz Blumer explain the experiential learning opportunities at The Forktree Project and its relevance in the context of climate change and biodiversity loss and the need to develop environmental stewardship within our students and ourselves. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:20 \n\n\n\nBrazilian Biodiversity \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnderson Palmeira de Souza – Environmental Educator \n\n\n\n\nBrazilian environmental educator \, Anderson\, will take you on a journey to learn about the animals\, ecosystems and environmental education initiatives to preserve these remarkable systems. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:40 \n\n\n\nAAEE and AAEE SA – what’s in it for you? \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeidre Knight \n\n\n\n\nHear about your AAEE and SA Chapter’s recent activities & resources created as well as the ongoing resources and supports available for members including the AAEE Journal\, hands on training\, newsletters\, national events\, member’s discounts etc. Get involved – join the committee! Plus Q & A. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:10 \n\n\n\nAAEE SA AGM – all welcome \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:00 \n\n\n\nClose \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet tickets >>
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/embracing-environmental-education-for-our-schools-and-communities/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240930T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240930T163000
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SUMMARY:Making seeded paper that you can grow!
DESCRIPTION:When is it? – Monday\, September 301.30pm to 2.30pm3.30pm to 4.30pm\n\n\n\nWhere is it? – QT Hub – 67 Spring St\, Queenstown SA 5014\n\n\n\nWho do I contact? – Joanne Hendrikx – 8234 7255  – jo@kesab.asn.au\n\n\n\nWhat does it cost? – Tickets $5\n\n\n\n\nLearn how to be your own paper recycling factory\, and get naturally crafty by adding seeds and natural elements to create cards or notes that can be planted! \n\n\n\nKESAB ( Keep SA Beautiful) is providing the paper making equipment and AAEE (Australian Association for Environmental Education) SA chapter is providing local seeds from their Seeds for Change project.  This is a  fun activity for all ages\, but aimed at children aged 7-12 who MUST have an adult remain with them for the activity – it’s OK\, you’ll enjoy it as much as they do! \n\n\n\nYou’ll be putting your hands in pulpy water\, so have sleeves that can be rolled up! \n\n\n\nBook ticket >> \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent hosted by\n\n\n\nKESAB and AAEE\n\n\n\nKESAB ( Keep SA Beautiful) and AAEE ( Aus Assoc for Environmental Education) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\nQT Hub\n\n\n\n67 Spring StQueenstown\, SA 5014
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/making-seeded-paper-that-you-can-grow/
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241013T235959
DTSTAMP:20260428T210004
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UID:5603-1727481600-1728863999@www.aaeesa.org.au
SUMMARY:Nature Festival - South Australia - 2024
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Nature Festival program has been launched\, running 28 Sept – 13 Oct. \n\n\n\nFor year 5 our theme is ‘Awe\,’ and we invite you to rediscover the small and large moments that captivate—pulling us out of the rush of daily life\, away from our screens and into contact with nature and the world all around.\n\n\n\nWith more than 400 events\, encounters\, and experiences across South Australia we have plenty of options for everyone. \n\n\n\nAltogether\, we hope you find a closer connection to our vibrant community\, a renewed sense of wonder in the beauty of nature\, and leave with your hearts full of awe. \n\n\n\nExplore the map\, filter events\, or browse the schedule.
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/nature-festival-south-australia-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240924T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210004
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UID:5585-1727168400-1727193600@www.aaeesa.org.au
SUMMARY:Enhancing urban biodiversity: fostering nature stewardship at home
DESCRIPTION:Location:\n\n\n\nApex Park\, 616 Burbridge Rd\, West Beach SA 5024\, Australia \n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin us for an inspiring professional development and networking day on enhancing urban biodiversity on private residential land. \n\n\n\nThis session will delve into big-picture thinking and community and local government case studies\, sharing and celebrating the excellent work already underway. \n\n\n\nParticipants will engage in valuable discussions about new possibilities for nature stewardship on urban residential land. They will also gain practical knowledge through expert presentations and collaborative sessions\, on ways to inspire communities to protect and nurture local ecosystems. \n\n\n\nThis event is a unique opportunity to be part of the conversation and explore strategies for creating biodiverse environments that support urban ecology\, making a lasting impact at the grassroots level. \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\n\n\nLocal government\, state government\, community educators and community leaders passionate about urban biodiversity and fostering environmental stewardship at home. \n\n\n\nMorning tea and lunch provided.  \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact natalya.giffney@sa.gov.au  \n\n\n\nGet tickets >> \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by:
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/enhancing-urban-biodiversity-fostering-nature-stewardship-at-home/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240901T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240930T235959
DTSTAMP:20260428T210004
CREATED:20240706T063423Z
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UID:5365-1725148800-1727740799@www.aaeesa.org.au
SUMMARY:National Biodiversity Month 2024
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Biodiversity Month\n\n\n\nKey dates and activities: \n\n\n\n\n1 September – National Wattle Day\n\nVisit wattle in your local area and share a photo of it on social media – tag with #GetIntoNature\, #ConnectingWithNature and/or #ConnectingWithCountry or\n\n\n\nMake wattle seed damper\, but buy the wattle seed rather than harvesting it yourself as some wattles can be toxic.\n\n\n\n\n\n7 September – National Threatened Species Day\n\nJoin the annual #Threatened Species Bake Off to raise the profile of your local threatened species\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAny day in Biodiversity Month \n\n\n\n\nFollow the Threatened Species Commissioner on social media to learn more about the actions being taken to protect threatened species\n\n\n\nKeep a nature journal by recording the animals and plants you have seen over the month and illustrate with drawings and photos.\n\n\n\nGo on a Bush Blitz expedition to your backyard or a local park (please check your local COVID-19 restrictions first). Learn more about your neighbours – the local species in the nature areas near you!\n\n\n\nConnect with nature and connect with a community:\n\nshare your observations of nature with the iNaturalistAU community and get help with identification.\n\n\n\ndownload the iNaturalist app and make it easy to name that plant or animal and contribute to citizen science!\n\n\n\nfind out the names of your local plants and animals in the local Indigenous language.\n\n\n\n\n\nShare your experience of connecting with nature on social media by uploading photos\, videos and stories with the hashtags #GetIntoNature\, #ConnectingWithNature and/or #ConnectingWithCountry\n\n\n\nFollow our social media channels – there will be lots of Biodiversity Month content to help immerse yourself in nature! Look for: Department of Agriculture\, Water and the Environment\, Parks Australia and the Office of the Threatened Species Commissioner on Facebook\, Instagram\, Twitter and LinkedIn\n\n\n\nLearn from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples about how to deeply experience and look after Country.\n\nListen to Dr Miriam Rose Ungunmerr-Baumann\, an elder\, member of the Ngangiwumirr language group and Senior Australian of the Year 2021 and learn dadirri ‘deep listening’.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCelebrating Biodiversity Month every month\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWildflowers in the BusseltonAugusta hotspot\, Western Australia.Photo: Arthur Mostead \n\n\n\n\nCreate a natural habitat in your backyardLook at plants that are native to your region\, find out if any are threatened\, and help create a backyard sanctuary for local birds and wildlife and extend this to your nature strip.\n\n\n\nGet your credentials with a Bush Blitz Scout badgeThis virtual nature challenge encourages participants to record the plants and animals in their local area. Scouts\, Cubs and Joeys that complete the challenge will earn the badge for addition to their scout blanket. Information on how scout groups can get involved will be on the Bush Blitz website. The Scout Motto is ‘Be Prepared’ and this Badge will help to you ‘Be Prepared…for biodiversity’!\n\n\n\nTake action on weedsCheck out what’s considered a weed in your part of the country and how you can stop the spread at weeds.org.au\n\n\n\nBe a responsible pet ownerIf you can no longer keep your pet do not release it into the wild. This includes pet fish. Do not flush them down the toilet or put them into local streams. Make sure your cat is de-sexed and either keep it indoors or invest in an outdoor cat run. Domestic cats can have a devastating effect on local wildlife. Keep your dog on a lead when in natural areas.\n\n\n\nReduce\, reuse and recycleLook at ways to avoid and reduce waste and increase what you recycle. For more information on what you can recycle in your local area go to Recycling Near You\n\n\n\nStart your own compost bin or worm farm for food waste if you have spaceOrganic matter like vegetable scraps is great for your garden.\n\n\n\nBe careful about what you put down your drainsThings like oils and chemicals can end up in our waterways and seas and harm animals and plants. Instead of using commercial cleaning chemicals\, try using white vinegar and bicarbonate of soda.\n\n\n\nBe an informed seafood eaterMake choices that support sustainability – learn what species are threatened and only buy seafood that is sustainably caught or farmed.\n\n\n\n\nLearn more here: https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/biodiversity/biodiversity-month
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/national-biodiversity-month-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240831T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240831T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210004
CREATED:20240827T062956Z
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SUMMARY:Father's Day Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Father’s Day \n\n\n\nNative Plant Sale \n\n\n\n\nWhen:Saturday\, 31 August9:00am to 12:30pm
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/fathers-day-native-plant-sale/
LOCATION:St Patrick’s Square\, Melbourne Place\, Alberton\, SA\, 5014\, Australia
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