Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) update:
Given the developments related to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), Wildlife Queensland and its Branches are assessing the formats and timings of upcoming WPSQ events and will keep you informed of any changes as new information arrives. Please refer to our Facebook page for updates.
The health and safety of our members, supporters, staff and volunteers is a top priority for Wildlife Queensland. We will continue to follow advice from the federal government and Queensland Health.
Our What’s On Calendar is a free service to groups and organisations concerned with the Australian environment and wildlife, that wish to bring their activities to the attention of our readers. Check back regularly for event updates!
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- Please complete the What’s On submission form.
- Please keep your submissions as brief as possible and be sure to include all necessary contact details.
2020
August | September | October | November | December
Ongoing events
August 2020
Clean Up Australia PLOG-A-THON
Get fitter whilst picking up litter!
various
1 June – 31 August 2020
National Tree Day
National Tree Day is a call to action for all Australians to put their hands in the earth and give back to their community.
National Landcare Week
The annual Landcare Week campaign celebrates and acknowledges the thousands of Landcare networks and groups, facilitators, and other environmental care community groups, and volunteers across Australia working on conservation and sustainable land management activities in their local area.
various
3 to 9 August 2020
Science Fun Day – Redland City Ekka Public Holiday
Science Fun Day, Redland City Ekka Public Holiday – celebrating National Science Week. With this year’s theme being Deep Blue, we will be looking at experiments that are sustainable and environmentally friendly with Wildlife Queensland as our special guest to show you how to build a frog pond and grow your own seeds.
Redland Museum, 60 Smith Street, Cleveland, Queensland 4163
Monday, 10 August 2020 from 10.00 am to 3.00 pm
National Science Week
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. Running each year in August, it features more than 1000 events around Australia, including those delivered by universities, schools, research institutions, libraries, museums and science centres.
various
15 to 23 August 2020
Keep Australia Beautiful Week
Keep Australia Beautiful Week is held late August each year to raise awareness about the simple things we can all do in our daily lives to reduce our impact on the environment and encourage action.
various
17 to 23 August 2020
September 2020
National Biodiversity Month
Biodiversity Month is held in September each year and aims to promote the importance of protecting, conserving and improving biodiversity both within Australia and across the world.
various
1 to 30 September 2020
National Wattle Day
Since 1992 National Wattle Day has been celebrated on 1 September in all of Australia’s States and Territories.
2020 Cicada Film Festival
Make a film and make a difference! An initiative of Wildlife Queensland Bayside Branch, the Cicada Film Festival is a short-film competition helping South-East Queensland youth to be heard on environmental issues. The competition has two categories – General and Oceans, and two age groups – U14 and 14-24 (inclusive). Individuals under the age of 25 are invited to submit a film about an environmental issue that’s relevant to South-East Queensland. Maximum film length: 3 minutes. Entries close 7 September 2020, Threatened Species Day. Winners announced and prizes awarded on 30 October 2020.
Entries close 7 September 2020
National Threatened Species Day
National Threatened Species Day is commemorated across the country on 7 September to raise awareness of plants and animals at risk of extinction.
October 2020
November 2020
December 2020
Ongoing Events
Wildlife Queensland Brisbane Branch
Monthly talks by Wildlife Queensland Brisbane Branch
Free event. All are welcome to attend the free monthly environmental talks presented by Wildlife Queensland’s Brisbane Branch on the fourth Tuesday of most months.
Albion Peace Hall, 102 McDonald Road, Windsor, Qld
Monthly (refer to Facebook page for dates) @ 7:30pm
Wildlife Queensland Bayside Branch
Monthly talks by Wildlife Queensland Bayside Branch
Free event. All are welcome to attend the free monthly environmental talks presented by Wildlife Queensland’s Bayside Branch.
Redlands Multi Sports Club, Cnr Bailey & Randall Rd, Birkdale, Qld
Monthly (refer to Facebook page for dates) @ 7:00pm
Wildlife Queensland Fraser Coast Branch
Monthly Nature Walks by Wildlife Queensland Fraser Coast Branch
Participation in the walks is free for members of Wildlife Queensland Fraser Coast. Non-members will be asked to make a $5 donation per walk. Most walks are on the first weekend of the month.
Nature in the Library Talks by Wildlife Queensland Fraser Coast Branch
Free event. A fabulous line-up of wildlife talks. Everyone welcome.
- 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm, third Friday of the month at Hervey Bay library
- 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm, fourth Friday of the month at Maryborough Library
NOTICE: In response to COVID-19, Fraser Coast Libraries will remain closed until further notice.
Wildlife Queensland Sunshine Coast Branch
Faunawatch Regular Survey and walks – Wildlife Queensland Sunshine Coast Branch
FaunaWatch is a community-based program run by Wildlife Queensland’s Sunshine Coast Branch.
- Faunawatch regular survey – Maroochy Botanical Gardens
- Fourth Monday walks – various locations
Refer to the Faunawatch webpage for dates and locations.
