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SUMMARY:Community Climate Conversations at PEC #1
DESCRIPTION:Right now South Australia is having the biggest community conversation ever seen in Australia on Climate Change – join in at the Port Environment Centre. \n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS >>\n\n\n\n\nPort Environment Centre will be facilitating two community climate conversations this November.All South Australians are invited to get involved and let the government know what you think can and should be done in SA to address climate change. Have your hopes\, priorities and needs captured at this critical time for change.We encourage you to come along\, as ideas and insights from your conversations will go directly to the South Australian Government to inform their plans\, policies and actions. This is such a great opportunity to directly influence government climate plans. \n\n\n\nPlus the conversations are a great way to come together with others and talk about common concerns (and know you aren’t alone in this). Port Environment Centre will host two facilitated community climate conversations this November: \n\n\n\n(with free morning tea / supper provided) \n\n\n\n\nThursday 9 November\, 10am – 12pm (book via this event page)\n\n\n\nThursday 23 November\, 7pm – 9pm (book here)\n\n\n\n\nIf you can’t make these sessions\, Conservation Council is holding online conversations each Monday at 12.30pm and Wednesday at 5.30pm. RSVP here. \n\n\n\nWho should come along? \n\n\n\nThese conversations are for everyone. The more perspectives and voices heard the better. And it really doesn’t matter how much you know about climate change and possible solutions.  \n\n\n\nHost your own conversation this November. \n\n\n\nYou are also encouraged to host your own converastion with people you know\, in your home\, workplace or wherever your community gathers – sporting clubs\, playgroups\, schools\, places of worship or cafes. If you’re interested in hosting a conversations\, you may wish to join one of our converstaions\, or a Conservation SA online conversation first\, so you can experience it before facilitating your own. But remember – they need to all be done before the end of November 2023! \n\n\n\nHosting is something anyone can do – it’s simply having a conversation\, supported by a Host Kit and a Conversation Guide\, and capturing what came from it.  \n\n\n\nCommunity Climate Conversations is a project of Conservation SA and South Australians for Climate Action. The process has been facilitated by DemocracyCo and is sponsored by the SA Department for Environment and Water.  \n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS >>\n\n\n\n\nFor event enquiries please contact the Port Environment Centre on 0488 229 925 or email hello@portenvironmentcentre.org.auThe Port Environment Centre is funded by Green Adelaide. \n\n\n\nWe also operate with a City of Port Adelaide Enfield Living Environment Grant and funding from the Suzanne Elliott Charitable Trust. \n\n\n\nMarni ngadlu tampinthi ngadlu Kaurna yartanga inparrinthiIt is good that we all acknowledge we are living on Kaurna Country. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by Port Environment Centre
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/community-climate-conversations-at-pec-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231112T090000
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SUMMARY:Discovery Walk - Barker Inlet Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:Come and join Port Environment Centre at Barker Inlet Wetlands. \n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS >>\n\n\n\n\nDiscovery Walks are designed to connect you with nature and community and are offered by Port Environment Centre. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to join us on a bird watching walk through Barker Inlet Wetlands to discover the rich bird life and fauna who call this place home. We’ll be joined by a local bird monitoring citizen scientist ready to share his knowledge of the local birds. \n\n\n\nThis walk is approx. 2-3km over a 90 min period and a basic level of fitness is needed. There will be many opportunities to stop\, watch\, listen and learn. Walking surfaces include formed and unformed paths over soil\, boardwalk and mown grass. \n\n\n\nDate: Sunday 12 November \n\n\n\nMeet spot: Magazine Road\, Dry Creek – to the north of the intersection with Henschke Street. Please access this section of Magazine Road from Cormack Road. See the exact meeting point here. (note there is no access from the Salisbury Highway). \n\n\n\nMeeting time: please meet the group at 8.45am so we can all be ready to start promptly at 9am \n\n\n\nThere are no public toilets at this location. \n\n\n\nWhat to wear/bring: \n\n\n\n\nComfortable walking shoes – we walk on formed and unformed paths\, mown grass\n\n\n\nSun protection (hat\, suncream\, sunglasses)\n\n\n\nRaincoat (if wet weather is forecast)\n\n\n\nClothing layers that can be added/removed for comfort and protection from insects / prickly bushes\n\n\n\nFilled water bottle\n\n\n\nSnack/fruit\n\n\n\nBackpack or bag to carry loose items\n\n\n\nPersonal items such as medications eg puffers\n\n\n\nInsect repellent\n\n\n\nCamera (optional)\n\n\n\nBinoculars (if you have them)\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: Participants under the age of 18 years must have a registered ticket and be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\nCancellation: We reserve the right to cancel if the weather forecast predicts unsafe conditions for our leaders and the public eg severe weather or thunderstorms – we will notify you with as much notice as possible should this happen. \n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS >>\n\n\n\n\nFor event enquiries please contact the Port Environment Centre on 0488 229 925 or email hello@portenvironmentcentre.org.au \n\n\n\nThe Port Environment Centre is funded by Green Adelaide with additional support from the City of Port Adelaide Enfield and the Suzanne Elliott Charitable Trust. \n\n\n\nAttendee information may be used for follow up evaluation\, in order to assess the longer term impacts of our events. Follow up contact may be made (in the form of a survey) but participation in anyevaluation is optional. \n\n\n\nMarni ngadlu tampinthi ngadlu Kaurna yartanga inparrinthiIt is good that we all acknowledge we are living on Kaurna Country. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by Port Environment Centre
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/discovery-walk-barker-inlet-wetlands/
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SUMMARY:AUSMAP training day 2023
DESCRIPTION:AUSMAP Training Day – Refresh and Reconnect (Adelaide\, SA) \n\n\n\nAbout The Training\n\n\n\nFREE OF CHARGE FOR THOSE THAT WANT TO RECONNECT & REFRESH! \n\n\n\nLearn about AUSMAP and participate in this full-day training session on the field sampling methodology for collecting\, sorting and identifying microplastics. \n\n\n\nJoin AUSMAP Program Director Dr Michelle Blewitt to become an accredited AUSMAP Ambassador. \n\n\n\n* Gain a broader environmental awareness on the issue of plastics and deeper insight into the microplastic problem.   \n\n\n\n* What are microplastics\, where we can find them in our local community\, and how AUSMAP is helping to reduce this problem\, along with your help! \n\n\n\n* Learn about the current state of affairs across metropolitan Adelaide and how we can manage these issues \n\n\n\n* Gain hands-on experience by undertaking a scientific microplastic sample along the West Lakes shoreline which contributes to authentic data collection. \n\n\n\n* Field sampling will take place – a practical accreditation will take place in the afternoon session\, an essential part of the official AUSMAP program- on completion\, you will become an accredited AUSMAP Leader! \n\n\n\n\nWhen: Friday 17th Nov 2023 @ 0900 start\, finish approximately 1530pm \n\n\n\nExpert: Dr Michelle Blewitt (Program Director) \n\n\n\nVenue: West Lakes Sports Club – Bartley Terrace\, West Lakes Shore SA 5020. Sampling to be conducted at Tiranna Reserve – 5 minute drive from the Sports Club.  \n\n\n\nThis is training is perfect for teachers\, educators\, waste managers\, members of council\, sustainability officers\, retirees\, community members\, and more! \n\n\n\nLight morning tea will be provided\, but please BYO coffee cup\, water bottle and lunch or purchase close by on the day at the local cafes. Please\, no single-use plastics! \n\n\n\n\nEvent is subsidized – don’t miss out! \n\n\n\nFREE OF CHARGE TO THOSE THAT WANT TO RECONNECT & REFRESH – just email events@ausmap.orgPLEASE RSVP  @ Wednesday 15th November 2023 \n\n\n\nEvents may be photographed for media purposes. \n\n\n\nAbout the AUSMAP Program \n\n\n\nIt’s hard to solve a problem you can’t see. Until recently microplastic pollution presented scientists with a crisis that was invisible to the naked eye. Now we have AUSMAP – the Australian Microplastic Assessment Project. \n\n\n\nAUSMAP is a global first\, nationwide citizen science that engages and educates the community to collect scientifically reliable data on microplastics from shorelines across the country – from coasts to catchments – to identify litter hotspots and assist in source reduction. \n\n\n\nAUSMAP is a powerful management tool that forms the basis to develop & implement regional litter prevention strategies for stakeholders to use\, and act on.   \n\n\n\nWe need to know how much is out there before we figure out what to do with it.  And we need large numbers of Australians to engage with behaviour change so we can stop any more plastic from entering our waterways and design effective mitigation strategies. \n\n\n\nThat’s why we need you in our AUSMAP collaborative citizen science project!FAQs What is the cost of the Training Day?The cost of this AUSMAP Training day is $45 per person (EVENT HALF PRICE) – don’t miss out!FREE OF CHARGE TO THOSE THAT WANT TO RECONNECT & REFRESH – just email events@ausmap.orgDonations to support the ongoing development and delivery of AUSMAP are greatly appreciated.All donations over $2 are tax-deductible. \n\n\n\nWhat do I need to bring?* You will be required to collect water as part of the field sampling\, so please bring waterproof shoes (or go barefoot)* Sun protection and/or rain jacket* Notebook and pen* Reusable water bottle and coffee cupWhat obligation do I have after I complete the AUSMAP Training Program?As you register\, you will complete the AUSMAP Collaborator Agreement questions & agree to the following: \n\n\n\n     1) Where possible\, assist in sampling up to 4 times per year in a proposed location; \n\n\n\n     2) Follow our AUSMAP methodology\, using our field kit & equipment; \n\n\n\n     3) Send datasheets and microplastic samples to AUSMAP for further analysis; & \n\n\n\n     4) Promote the AUSMAP program with your local community. \n\n\n\n     5) AUSMAP methodology\, sampling\, data and name cannot be used for profit.  \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact events@ausmap.org \n\n\n\n\nRegister for event >>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaeesouthaustraliachapter/ \n\n\n\n& Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaeesachapter/
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/ausmap-training-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231118T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T054146
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SUMMARY:AAEE SA environmental education and sustainability taster + AGM
DESCRIPTION:Inspiration for designing sustainability learning about local forests\, plant propagation\, bin systems\, volunteering & carbon offsetting \n\n\n\nStart the afternoon with lunch and a guided walk through the stringybark forest\, learning about the ecology\, exploring First Nations perspectives and using the citizen science app iNaturalist with David Doherty\, David Larritt and Bruce Baker. \n\n\n\nHear from Nick Hauschild\, Sustainability Coordinator at St Ignatius’ College\, about the processes and challenges of becoming a carbon neutral organisation\, and their current emission reduction and student engagement strategies. \n\n\n\nWe will run a short AGM at 2:15pm\, then at your own pace you can network with each other and/or talk to any of our committee experts about the following learning ideas: \n\n\n\n\nHow KESAB and Wipe Out Waste can support sites with their resource management\, and the Education Department’s new bin systems (Jo Hendrikx)\n\n\n\nEducation for Sustainability through a primary Science lens (Debbie Loke)\n\n\n\nKaurna Food and Fibre project (Deidre Knight and Antoinette Di Paolo)\n\n\n\nVolunteering in local parks – how sites can take an active role in bushland management (Amy Blaylock)\n\n\n\nMasters of Education by Research findings (Bernadette Haggerty)\n\n\n\nNative plant propagation workshop\, plant lifecycles and classification (Deidre Knight\, Steve Fuller\, Davide Doherty). All participants will be provided with free native plants to take home.\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Arbury Park Outdoor SchoolArbury Park Road Bridgewater\, SA 5155\n\n\n\n\nRegister for event >>\n\n\n\n\nYour feedback and ideas for the association are most welcome to include in our Strategic Plan review. Afternoon tea will be included. \n\n\n\nAGM documents \n\n\n\nIf you have any issues viewing the AGM documents on your mobile\, please email aaeesachapter@gmail.com and we can forward them to you.
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/aaee-sa-environmental-education-and-sustainability-taster-agm/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231123T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231123T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T054146
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SUMMARY:Community Climate Conversations at PEC #2
DESCRIPTION:Right now South Australia is having the biggest community conversation ever seen in Australia on Climate Change – join in at the Port Environment Centre. \n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS >>\n\n\n\n\nPort Environment Centre will be facilitating two community climate conversations this November.All South Australians are invited to get involved and let the government know what you think can and should be done in SA to address climate change. Have your hopes\, priorities and needs captured at this critical time for change.We encourage you to come along\, as ideas and insights from your conversations will go directly to the South Australian Government to inform their plans\, policies and actions. This is such a great opportunity to directly influence government climate plans. \n\n\n\nPlus the conversations are a great way to come together with others and talk about common concerns (and know you aren’t alone in this). Port Environment Centre will host two facilitated community climate conversations this November: \n\n\n\n(with free morning tea / supper provided) \n\n\n\n\nThursday 9 November\, 10am – 12pm (book here)\n\n\n\nThursday 23 November\, 7pm – 9pm (book via this event page)\n\n\n\n\nIf you can’t make these sessions\, Conservation Council is holding online conversations each Monday at 12.30pm and Wednesday at 5.30pm. RSVP here. \n\n\n\nWho should come along? \n\n\n\nThese conversations are for everyone. The more perspectives and voices heard the better. And it really doesn’t matter how much you know about climate change and possible solutions.  \n\n\n\nHost your own conversation this November. \n\n\n\nYou are also encouraged to host your own converastion with people you know\, in your home\, workplace or wherever your community gathers – sporting clubs\, playgroups\, schools\, places of worship or cafes. If you’re interested in hosting a conversations\, you may wish to join one of our converstaions\, or a Conservation SA online conversation first\, so you can experience it before facilitating your own. But remember – they need to all be done before the end of November 2023! \n\n\n\nHosting is something anyone can do – it’s simply having a conversation\, supported by a Host Kit and a Conversation Guide\, and capturing what came from it.  \n\n\n\nCommunity Climate Conversations is a project of Conservation SA and South Australians for Climate Action. The process has been facilitated by DemocracyCo and is sponsored by the SA Department for Environment and Water.  \n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS >>\n\n\n\n\nFor event enquiries please contact the Port Environment Centre on 0488 229 925 or email hello@portenvironmentcentre.org.auThe Port Environment Centre is funded by Green Adelaide. \n\n\n\nWe also operate with a City of Port Adelaide Enfield Living Environment Grant and funding from the Suzanne Elliott Charitable Trust. \n\n\n\nMarni ngadlu tampinthi ngadlu Kaurna yartanga inparrinthiIt is good that we all acknowledge we are living on Kaurna Country. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by Port Environment Centre
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/community-climate-conversations-at-pec-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231202T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T054146
CREATED:20231129T055236Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary AGM
DESCRIPTION:Members and supporters are invited to join the Friends of Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary for their 2023 Annual General Meeting. \n\n\n\nDoors open at 9:00 am with formal proceedings starting at 9:30 am. \n\n\n\nReports will be presented by the Treasurer\, President and Ranger and followed with the election of FAIBS Committee Members for 2024. \n\n\n\nOur Guest Speaker will be Professor Sabine Dittmann\, Marine Biologist. Topic to be advised. \n\n\n\nThe event will finish with a morning tea and celebration of the year’s achievements. \n\n\n\nGet Tickets >>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nSt Kilda Community HallBeach Rd\, St Kilda SA 5110\, Australia
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/friends-of-adelaide-international-bird-sanctuary-agm/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231203T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231203T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T054146
CREATED:20231129T063922Z
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SUMMARY:Adelaide Seeds For Snapper 2023 – Opening Day
DESCRIPTION:Join OzFish as they launch the 2023 Seeds for Snapper season in South Australia.\n\n\n\nCome along to a community information day where you will learn about the Adelaide Seeds for Snapper project and how you can get involved. You will hear from some of our project partners and seagrass experts who will share what’s in store for this year’s community–based seagrass rehabilitation program.  \n\n\n\nHead to the Seeds For Snapper SA project page to find out more and register as a volunteer. \n\n\n\nA BBQ and light refreshments will be provided.Registration is essential. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW >>\n\n\n\n\nThis project is funded by Green Adelaide and BCF – Boating\, Camping Fishing.
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/adelaide-seeds-for-snapper-2023-opening-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231204T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231210T235959
DTSTAMP:20260429T054146
CREATED:20231130T031221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T035019Z
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SUMMARY:Coastcare Week 2023
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\nJunior Landcare Learning Activities – for schools\, youth groups and community groups: \n\n\n\n\nWaterways: Clean up and Behaviour change\n\n\n\nWaterways: Behaviour change\n\n\n\nExploring the Story of Water\n\n\n\nCatchment Management Series\n\n\n\nCaring for our Coasts: Beach Survey\n\n\n\nCaring for our Coasts: Beach Clean-up\n\n\n\n\nConnect with us\n\n\n\nIf you are a Coastcare\, Landcare\, Bushcare\, Dunecare or Rivercare or any other environmental community group\, and you have resources or ideas that you know would be useful for other groups across Australia – please contact us at enquiries@landcareaustralia.com.au or get connected with us here:  Coastcare \n\n\n\nCoastcare Website  >>
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/coastcare-week-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231205T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231212T235959
DTSTAMP:20260429T054147
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SUMMARY:Soil Week Australia 2023
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\n\n\n\n\nSoil Week Australia is an initiative of Healthy Soils Australia which is a not-for-profit organisation. \n\n\n\nSoil Week is raising awareness of the importance and benefits of healthy living soil and empowering the people of Australia to take action. We want everyone to fall in love with healthy living soil. \n\n\n\nSoil Week Australia Website  >>
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/soil-week-australia-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231205T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T054147
CREATED:20231130T023608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T024636Z
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SUMMARY:More joy - Less stuff Christmas 2023
DESCRIPTION:Five ways to have more joy and less stuff this Christmas and beyond\, without costing the earth. \n\n\n\n🎄 Do you wish gift giving was simpler? \n\n\n\n🎄 Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy but are you stressing yourself out with a never ending to do list? \n\n\n\n🎄 Than after Christmas is your home overflowing with even more stuff? \n\n\n\n🎄 Does it feel like everything is falling onto you with minimal support from other family members? \n\n\n\nJoin Organisation Expert\, Bridget Johns from Be Simply Free\, as she shares five ways to have more joy & less stuff this Christmas & beyond. \n\n\n\nLets do things differently so there is less stuff (gifts) and less waste\, helping you have a more eco-Christmas. Plus get the tools to help set things up for lower waste festive seasons into the future.  \n\n\n\n🎄 WHEN – This online event will be held live on Tuesday 5th December 7.30-8.300pm ACDT \n\n\n\n🎄 HOW – The workshop will be held live via Zoom. You will be sent the link to join the masterclass as soon as you register. Add it straight into your diary. It’s always best to join live so you can ask questions and contribute to the conversation\, but everyone will also receive the recording and workbook after the event. \n\n\n\n🎄 COST – Port Environment Centre offers you this FREE workshop. You’ll get the live masterclass including Q&A time\, a copy of the recording to watch again\, the Chaos Free Christmas workbook and clutter free gift ideas. \n\n\n\nThe Port Environment Centre is a community-run organisation & gathering space in Port Adelaide that supports the community in living sustainably\, caring for & connecting with the environment. \n\n\n\nPort Environment Centre is funded by Green Adelaide. \n\n\n\nWe also operate with a City of Port Adelaide Enfield Living Environment Grant and funding from the Suzanne Elliott Charitable Trust. \n\n\n\nMarni ngadlu tampinthi ngadlu Kaurna yartanga inparrinthiIt is good that we all acknowledge we are living on Kaurna Country.Attendee information may be used for follow up evaluation\, in order to assess the longer term impacts of our events. Follow up contact may be made (in the form of a survey) but participation in any evaluation is optional. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline event via Zoom. Event link provided on registration. \n\n\n\n\nGET Tickets >>
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/more-joy-less-stuff-christmas-2023/
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SUMMARY:Dockside Special Saturday Session
DESCRIPTION:Dockside Special Saturday Session\n\n\n\nExplore your local environment centre \n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPort Environment Centre27 N Parade\, Port Adelaide SA 5015
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/dockside-special-saturday-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231210T090000
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SUMMARY:Immersive Discovery Walk: forest bathing at the beach
DESCRIPTION:Come and join Port Environment Centre for a special nature connection event on Kaurna Country at Taperoo Beach. \n\n\n\nDiscovery Walks are designed to connect you with nature and community and are offered by Port Environment Centre. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to join us on a mindful\, slow down walk. Awaken your senses\, connect more deeply with the nature around you in this walk for wellness. \n\n\n\nThis mindful immersive walk is about deepening your connection with the coast and marine-scape. We’ll begin with a nature inspiring meditation by the beach\, experience invitations to connect deeper with the elements and finish with a silent journey through the Coastal Native Food Plants Labyrinth. \n\n\n\nThis is a slow down experience so our walking distance is short (less than 2km) and at times we will be standing\, sitting or laying on the sand. Initially we head to the beach along dune trails (soft sand) where we’ll cover a short distance while discovering Taperoo beach before finishing at the labyrinth. \n\n\n\nThis walk is approx. 1-2km over a 2 hour period and a basic level of fitness is needed. Walking surfaces include footpaths\, compact gravel trail\, soft sand\, and seaweed.Date: Sunday 10 October \n\n\n\nMeet spot: Roy Marten Reserve Carpark Military Road Taperoo \n\n\n\nMeeting time: please meet the group at 8.45am so we can all be ready to start promptly at 9am \n\n\n\nThere are public toilets at Roy Marten Reserve. \n\n\n\nWhat to wear/bring: \n\n\n\n\nComfortable walking shoes or thongs to remove for easier walking in the sand or dipping feet in the ocean\n\n\n\nSun protection (hat\, suncream\, sunglasses)\n\n\n\nRaincoat (only if wet weather is forecast)\n\n\n\nWarm layers that can be added/removed for comfort (if cool weather is forecast)\n\n\n\nFilled water bottle\n\n\n\nSnack/fruit\n\n\n\nBackpack or bag to carry loose items\n\n\n\nPersonal items such as medications eg puffers\n\n\n\nCamera (optional)\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: Participants under the age of 18 years must have a registered ticket and be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\nCancellation: We reserve the right to cancel if the weather forecast predicts unsafe conditions for our leaders and the public eg severe weather or thunderstorms – we will notify you with as much notice as possible should this happen. \n\n\n\nFor event enquiries please contact the Port Environment Centre on 0488 229 925 or email hello@portenvironmentcentre.org.au \n\n\n\nCover photo: Claire Lock – Nature Street Creative \n\n\n\nThe Port Environment Centre is funded by Green Adelaide with additional support from the City of Port Adelaide Enfield and the Suzanne Elliott Charitable Trust. \n\n\n\nAttendee information may be used for follow up evaluation\, in order to assess the longer term impacts of our events. Follow up contact may be made (in the form of a survey) but participation in anyevaluation is optional. \n\n\n\nMarni ngadlu tampinthi ngadlu Kaurna yartanga inparrinthiIt is good that we all acknowledge we are living on Kaurna Country. \n\n\n\nGet Tickets >>\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPort Environment Centre27 N Parade\, Port Adelaide SA 5015
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/immersive-discovery-walk-forest-bathing-at-the-beach/
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SUMMARY:Oaklands Wetlands Tour
DESCRIPTION:Take a guided tour through the Oaklands Wetland and learn about the important role it plays in our community\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nDid you know up this ‘water factory’ can clean up to 400 million litres of stormwater each year? \n\n\n\nThe Oaklands Wetland is home to an extensive array of wildlife such as waders\, cockatoos\, ducks and many majestic river red gums. \n\n\n\nLearn how this system cleans water as it moves slowly through a series of ponds\, using natural processes to clean the water.  It takes three days for the water to move through the wetland\, where it can be injected into aquifers almost 100m below ground.  More than 31 local parks and reserves\, street trees and playing fields are irrigated with water from Oaklands Wetland. \n\n\n\nMeet your guide David (volunteer) at the Oaklands Education Centre (on the western corner of the reserve bordering Oaklands Road). \n\n\n\nThings to note \n\n\n\n\nThis is a one-hour tour with a 30 minute presentation (inside) and a 30 minute walking tour.\n\n\n\nThe tour may be difficult for those with mobility issues.\n\n\n\nParking can be limited; please allow time for this.  \n\n\n\nThe maximum number of participants for each tour is 20 people.\n\n\n\nTours require a minimum of 2 registrations to proceed.\n\n\n\nAt this stage\, we cannot offer bespoke tours for larger groups. \n\n\n\n\nReserve a spot >>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganised by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCity of Marion – Environmental Sustainability Team
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/oaklands-wetlands-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240126T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240126T235959
DTSTAMP:20260429T054147
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UID:4386-1706227200-1706313599@www.aaeesa.org.au
SUMMARY:International Day of Clean Energy 2024
DESCRIPTION:The 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\nAdopting clean energy is integral to the fight against climate change. A 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\nMore Information >>
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/international-day-of-clean-energy-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240202T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240202T235959
DTSTAMP:20260429T054147
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SUMMARY:World Wetlands Day 2024
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\n\nWorld wetlands day website
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/world-wetlands-day-2024/
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240211T235959
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SUMMARY:International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024
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-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240227T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240227T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T054147
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SUMMARY:Junior Landcare Webinar: Supporting wellbeing through outdoor learning
DESCRIPTION:Date and time:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTue\, 27 Feb 2024 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM ACDT \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline \n\n\n\n\n\nLimited Tickets available: Join environmental educator\, Sam Harrison\, and Dr Chloe Watfern from Black Dog Institute to hear about supporting children and young people’s wellbeing through outdoor environmental projects. \n\n\n\nWith a wealth of experience in environmental education\, Sam will share practical insights on creating engaging and therapeutic outdoor spaces. Sam will delve into the concept of a sensory garden\, exploring how these environments can positively influence young minds. Learn about innovative design elements\, plant choices\, and maintenance strategies to create a nurturing outdoor haven for children. \n\n\n\nDr. Chloe Watfern will speak about her research on the intersections between mental health and the natural environment. She will provide insights into the profound impact of nature on mental health\, and the scientific evidence supporting the incorporation of outdoor activities in the lives of children and young people. Dr. Watfern will also discuss the role of nature and the natural environment in fostering resilience and supporting young people exposed to climate-driven natural disasters and anxiety around climate change. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in outdoor environmental projects that can support student wellbeing\, and would like to access free curriculum-linked resources to help make them happen\, this webinar is for you. \n\n\n\nEducators who view the webinar will receive a Professional Development Certificate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve a spot >>
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/junior-landcare-webinar-supporting-wellbeing-through-outdoor-learning/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240228T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T054147
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UID:4788-1709145000-1709150400@www.aaeesa.org.au
SUMMARY:Twilight teacher tour of Christie walk
DESCRIPTION:Date and time: \n\n\n\n\n\nWed 28th Feb 2024\, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm ACDT \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\n\n\n101 Sturt St\, Adelaide SA 5000\, Australia \n\n\n\n\n\nThe twilight teacher tour is an opportunity to find out more about excursion opportunities at Christie Walk. \n\n\n\nSite visits to Christie Walk can support learning in HASS\, particularly with links to Place and Livability in Year 7 and Urbanisation in the Year 8 curriculum. We provide an hour-long tour for secondary students at a cost of $10 per student and can cater for up to 30 students at a time. There is also a virtual tour available on our website and a series of blog posts on topics related to sustainable living such as food production and innovative solar.Storyboard tour of Christie Walk \n\n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/twilight-teacher-tour-of-christie-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240301T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240301T235959
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SUMMARY:World Seagrass Day 2024
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-2024/
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SUMMARY:Parks Week 2024
DESCRIPTION:Parks Week is about hundreds of organisations across Australia and New Zealand holding events to celebrate the vital role parks play in creating liveable cities and thriving communities. Parks Week 2024 will focus on the how spending time in our parks and open spaces positively influences our wellbeing. \n\n\n\nParks Week Website  >>
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/parks-week-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240303T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240303T235959
DTSTAMP:20260429T054147
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SUMMARY:World Wildlife Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:What is World Wildlife Day? \n\n\n\nOn 20 December 2013 at the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)\, March 3 was declared United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD). This day holds significance as the day that the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was signed in 1973. The UNGA Resolution designated the CITES Secretariat as the facilitator for the global observance of this special day for wildlife on the UN calendar. UN World Wildlife Day has now become the global annual event dedicated to wildlife. \n\n\n\nPeople everywhere rely on wildlife and biodiversity-based resources to meet our needs – from food\, to fuel\, medicines\, housing\, and clothing. For us to enjoy the benefits and the beauty that nature brings us and our planet\, people have been working together to make sure ecosystems are able to thrive and plant and animal species are able to exist for future generations. So\, let’s celebrate wildlife and the important conservation work being done around the world!  \n\n\n\n“Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation” \n\n\n\nFor World Wildlife Day 2024\, we are exploring digital innovation and highlighting how digital conservation technologies and services can drive wildlife conservation\, sustainable and legal wildlife trade and human-wildlife coexistence\, now and for future generations in an increasingly connected world.  \n\n\n\nWe are in the midst of a global digital revolution that is breaking down barriers to people-centered digital governance and to equal opportunities for all to unleash the power of digital transformation. The ‘digital divide’ is slowly narrowing\, with better connectivity and Internet access reaching 66 per cent of our global population. However\, around 2.7 billion people of our global population are still not online. On average\, only 36 per cent of the populations in the least developed countries and landlocked developing countries are online. Women and young people are more likely to experience gaps in Internet access and/or job-ready digital skills.  \n\n\n\nTechnological innovation has made research\, communication\, tracking\, DNA analysis and many other aspects of wildlife conservation easier\, more efficient and accurate. Yet\, uneven access to these new tools\, environmental pollution and unsustainable applications of certain technologies remain critical issues for achieving universal digital inclusion by 2030.  \n\n\n\nWorld Wildlife Day 2024 is a platform for intergenerational exchange and youth empowerment through art\, presentations and conversations on the opportunities ahead for our shared sustainable future in digital wildlife conservation. WWD2024 offers a jumping off point for exploring what digital innovations are available now\, what intersectional discrepancies we are facing and how we want our digital connectivity to evolve for all people and planet.   \n\n\n\nThis year\, the CITES Secretariat has teamed up with the United Nations Development Programme\, WILDLABS\, Jackson Wild (host of the World Wildlife Day Showcase) and the International Foundation for Animal Welfare (IFAW) (host of the World Wildlife Day Youth Art Contest).  \n\n\n\nWhile WWD2024 will be celebrated on 3 March 2024\, the United Nations (high-level) event will take place on 4 March 2024 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York\, NY\, United States of America and will be livestreamed on United Nations WebTV. \n\n\n\nWorld Wildlife Day is for connecting people with the natural world and inspiring continued learning and action for animals and plants beyond the day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorld Wildlife Day Website  >>
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/world-wildlife-day-2024/
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SUMMARY:Clean Up Australia Day 2024
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-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240309T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240316T235959
DTSTAMP:20260429T054147
CREATED:20240304T053314Z
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SUMMARY:SeaWeek 2024
DESCRIPTION:SeaWeek 2024\n\n\n\n\nAustralia’s major national public awareness campaign to focus community awareness\, provide information and encourage an appreciation of the sea\, this annual week-long event gives us a fantastic opportunity to promote educational issues of relevance to the marine environment. \n\n\n\nThis year’s theme is based on Ocean Literacy Principle 2: \n\n\n\nThe ocean and life in the ocean shape the features of Earth. \n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Events  >>
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/seaweek-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240312T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240312T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T054147
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SUMMARY:EC Online Learning Circle : Sea & Waterways: Exploring EYLF v2.0 Sustainability Principle
DESCRIPTION:Date and time \n\n\n\nTue 12th Mar 2024\, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm AEDT \n\n\n\n\n\nOnline Event \n\n\n\nPrice  – Free \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nCalling educators across Australia! Are you eager to implement the new sustainability principle within the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) v 2.0? Do you want to connect with like-minded professionals who share your vision for a sustainable future? \n\n\n\nThe Australian Alliance for Early Childhood Education for Sustainability is thrilled to invite you to our exciting third FREE online early learning circle on Tuesday 12th March 2024 at 7:30 PM.  This learning circle will have a sea and waterways focus to tie in with “Sea Week”  https://www.aaee.org.au/seawee… \n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nEngaging discussions on integrating the new EYLF sustainability principle into early years education services\n\n\n\nInsightful sharing of best practice and innovative ideas\n\n\n\nNetworking with educators nationally to foster collaboration\n\n\n\nEmpowering each other in our sustainability journeys\n\n\n\nInteractive Q&A opportunity for in-depth exploration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy Attend: \n\n\n\n\nGain fresh perspectives and insights on embedding sustainability in early childhood education\n\n\n\nEnhance your professional development and expertise\n\n\n\nConnect with a supportive and passionate community of educators\n\n\n\nAccess valuable resources and tools for your educational journey\n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with early childhood sustainability network leaders across Australia \n\n\n\nCome together as a national community to shape the future of early childhood education\, driven by a sustainable vision. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of the movement! We look forward to seeing you at our learning circle! \n\n\n\nGet Tickets  >>
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/ec-online-learning-circle-sea-waterways-exploring-eylf-v2-0-sustainability-principle/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240322T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240322T235959
DTSTAMP:20260429T054147
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SUMMARY:National Ride2School Day 2024
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-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240613T034500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240613T044500
DTSTAMP:20260429T054147
CREATED:20240510T114714Z
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Gardening Project with BBB
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Butterfly Gardening in Rural Schools: PL on Zoom; Educators and teachers; BBB RAA project\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe event begins at 3:45pm (ACST time SA) and will conclude at 4:45pm. The Zoom link will be provided by email the week prior to the event. \n\n\n\nGuests: Deidre Knight\, Steve Fuller & Dr Debra Bradley (Bringing Back the Butterflies) \n\n\n\nHost: Naomi Findlay (Naturally Circular) \n\n\n\nThis event is to support rural schools involved in the BBB project. Guests will support educators with access to resources for butterfly gardening\, planting and local native plants. BBB team will provide further support through Q & A and be prepared to troubleshoot butterfly gardening and plant propagation challenges. Register now to access this free support! \n\n\n\nAAEE SA wish to acknowledge the support of RAA for providing the funding to share these resources to rural SA schools. \n\n\n\nReserve a spot >>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis PL links to AITSL standards: 2.1\, 6.2\, 6.3\, 7.4 \n\n\n\nACARA Sustainability Cross Curriculum Priority \n\n\n\nFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaeesouthaustraliachapter/ \n\n\n\n& Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaeesachapter/
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/butterfly-gardening-project-with-bbb/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240625T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240625T173000
DTSTAMP:20260429T054147
CREATED:20240607T125251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T140129Z
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SUMMARY:Authors in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Authors in Conversation: Teaching sustainability through stories\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline\, Tuesday 25 June 4:30pm to 5:30pm \n\n\n\nStories are more than just words. Telling stories is how humans make sense of the world and pass on knowledge from one generation to the next. They educate\, evoke emotions\, shift attitudes\, values\, and behaviours\, and inspire action for change. \n\n\n\nJoin a panel of celebrated Australian children’s authors to discuss teaching sustainability through the magic of children’s literature. Gain valuable insights from guest panellists and learn how the power of storytelling can inspire curiosity and lead to learning experiences that empower young people to take-action for the future. \n\n\n\nRegistrations essential.Professional Development certificates provided. \n\n\n\nBook via Humanitix >>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by Green Adelaide
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/authors-in-conversation/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240707T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240714T235959
DTSTAMP:20260429T054147
CREATED:20240628T020810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T024117Z
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SUMMARY:National NAIDOC Week 2024
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\nWhat’s On\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-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240711T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240711T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T054147
CREATED:20240705T220321Z
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SUMMARY:Green Cleaning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Make your own cleaning & personal care products with KESAB\n\n\n\nWant to reduce plastics and chemicals in your home while saving money? KESAB will show you how to make common household and body care products using cheap and accessible household ingredients. \n\n\n\nDuring Plastic Free July the Port Environment Centre Waste Advisory Group are proud to present a Green Cleaning Products workshop in partnership with the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. \n\n\n\nThis hands-on workshop includes a presentation with information and ideas about greener ways to clean yourself and your home. Each participant will have the opportunity to make up to 6 different products to take home\, including: all purpose cleaner\, toilet cleaner\, body scrub\, moisturiser\, a dry and a wet shampoo! \n\n\n\nEach participant needs to bring 6 clean jars to take home their cleaning products \n\n\n\nLocation\, venue & access: This workshop will be held at QT Hub (67 Spring Street\, Queenstown)\, a community space and community garden in Queenstown\, 5 minutes from Port Adelaide. QT Hub is wheelchair accessible. \n\n\n\nChildren: Please note that this event is aimed at adults. Children over 7 are able to attend and will need to have booked a ticket. All children must be accompanied by a guardian and be appropriately supervised. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease contact the Port Environment Centre if you have any access concerns or other event enquiries (0488 229 925 or email hello@portenvironmentcentre.org.au) \n\n\n\nThe Port Environment Centre is funded by Green Adelaide with additional support from the City of Port Adelaide Enfield and the Suzanne Elliott Charitable Trust. \n\n\n\nAttendee information may be used for follow up evaluation\, in order to assess the longer term impacts of our events. Follow up contact may be made (in the form of a survey) but participation in any evaluation is optional. \n\n\n\nGet tickets  >>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by Port Environment Centre
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/green-cleaning-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240712T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240712T235959
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SUMMARY:International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms
DESCRIPTION:International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms\, 12 July\n\n\n\nSand and Dust Storms (SDS) are an increasingly important transboundary issue\, with numerous impacts on the environment\, food security\, agriculture\, health\, transportation\, energy\, human societies and economies\, affecting 151 countries worldwide. \n\n\n\nThe growing need for global and regional cooperation between countries to manage and mitigate the effects of SDS and the transboundary hazards they represent has led to the proclamation by the United Nations General Assembly in 2023 of the 12th July as the International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms. \n\n\n\nBy this resolution\, the Assembly also invited all Member States and other relevant stakeholders “to observe that International Day in an appropriate manner and in accordance with national priorities\, through education and activities aimed at raising public awareness of the importance of combating such storms for human health and well-being; the promotion of sustainable land use and management; enhancing food security and resilience to climate change; and sustainable livelihoods.” \n\n\n\nThis represents a significant step to enhance awareness of SDS and mobilize the political will and resources needed to address SDS related issues which present a serious challenge to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and associated targets. \n\n\n\nSDS and agriculture\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout 25 percent of global dust emissions are caused by human activities\, with agriculture as probably the most important driver. SDS also have numerous direct negative impacts on agriculture\, resulting in the loss of crops\, trees and livestock or significant decreases in their production. \n\n\n\nAgriculture is a major driver of SDS but is also part of the solution to combat SDS risks and mitigate their impacts\, through the implementation of resilient and sustainable agricultural good practices. SDS should be addressed as part of national multi-hazard disaster risk reduction (DRR) and disaster risk management strategies linked to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030. \n\n\n\nEfforts are growing to support SDS-affected countries in promoting sustainable land and water management\, integrated land-use planning\, agroforestry\, shelterbelts\, afforestation and reforestation programmes\, and the forest and landscape restoration mechanism\, which all contribute to mitigating SDS sources and impacts in agriculture. \n\n\n\nSDS and climate change\n\n\n\nClimate change\, including changes in temperature and precipitation levels\, is modifying SDS hazard levels and increasing associated risks. \n\n\n\nThe hazards posed by SDS\, and climate change particularly affect people who depend directly on natural resource for their livelihoods\, practicing rainfed agriculture\, pastoral farming and dryland forestry. Their vulnerability to the ever-changing climate that characterize drylands seems to increase because of enhanced climate variability and extreme events\, such as flood\, drought\, salinity that are likely to become more frequent\, more widespread and/or more intense with climate change during the twenty-first century. \n\n\n\nThe United Nations Coalition on Combating SDS\n\n\n\nThrough the United Nations Coalition on Combating Sand and Dust Storms\, 20 UN agencies and non-UN organizations join efforts to foster global action against SDS. This coalition\, established in September 2019 and chaired by FAO\, work on the following priority areas: identifying and analyzing SDS source areas; assisting countries in developing policy plans; implementing effective practices for source and impact mitigation; facilitating knowledge sharing and capacity enhancement and; identifying vulnerable locations and populations. \n\n\n\nMore information about the United Nations Coalition on Combating Sand and Dust Storms is available here.
URL:https://www.aaeesa.org.au/event/international-day-of-combating-sand-and-dust-storms/
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