World Environment Day (WED) is an annual event that is aimed at being the biggest and most widely celebrated global day for positive environmental action.
WED activities take place all year round but climax on 5 June every year, involving everyone from everywhere.
Once again it is time to celebrate World Environment Day on 5 June and World Oceans Day on 8 June with day-to-day actions and by joining others in upcoming environmental events.
Department of Sustainability and Environment Coast Action / Coastcare Facilitator Joanne Lubrook said wherever people look they can get involved in protecting and enhancing the natural environment and finding other ways to make a difference.
“Several opportunities over coming days will give people a chance to celebrate ‘World Environment Day and do their bit for the local environment,” Ms Ludbrook said.
“You can learn how to create a habitat garden, go to a fund-raising movie and join the Marine Education Society of Australasia (MESA).”
Ms Ludbrook said the little things that people do in their own time can also make a big difference.
“You can clean up after your pet and be a responsible pet owner and contact Wildlife Rescue when you find sick or injured wildlife,” she said.
“You can do your bit to keep pollutants and rubbish out of our drains and off our beaches and tackle simple actions to save water. You can also get involved on a regular basis by becoming a volunteer and making a really big difference,” she said.
Local Events
Create a Habitat Garden with Greening Australia and Alcoa Australia
Thursday 2 June from 1pm to 2pm
Alcoa Café Courtyard, Point Henry
Workshop on how to create a habitat garden
Interpretive displays and presentations to on how to attract wildlife into your gardens
Free plant give-aways and take-home information
To register, contact Lyn Willcock at Greening Australia, via email: lwillcock@gavic.org.au
See a movie and raise funds for Torquay Surf Coast Energy Group
Friday 3 June, 7pm
Torquay Surf Coast Energy Group presents the film ‘Addicted to Plastic’
Surfworld – Surf City Plaza, Beach Rd Torquay
Entry by donation, for more information visit www.sceg.org.au
Be creative at workshops and see a live Playback Theatre performance
Friday 3 June, 9.30am – 2.30pm
Educational workshops, craft activities and theatre in Colac for primary school children.
Children will join in five workshops and see a one-hour performance by the highly acclaimed Melbourne Playback Theatre. For Bookings call COPACC on 5232 9418.
Join the Marine Education Society of Australasia (MESA)
The Marine Education Society of Australasia (MESA) needs new members!
They are celebrating World Oceans Day by promoting the benefits of becoming a paying member and offering a one-off FREE copy of the Undercurrents newsletter on World Oceans Day 2011. Visit: www.mesa.edu.au to sign up
Take part in Operation Wave – you too can make a difference by taking part in an Information Wave
Tuesday 7 June, 12-1pm
Federation Square, Atrium (off Flinders Street, next to the Ian Potter Gallery)
Pick a photo of your favourite beach, jump on to twitter and send a tweet with your photo, the name of your beach, and include #Earthwatch_Aus and protecting oceans in your message. The Wave of Information will be kicked off by comedian and supporter Wendy Harmer and Earthwatch marine scientist Dr Kathy Townsend, who will be releasing her research on the impact of marine rubbish and issues associated with vulnerable marine species not being protected in Australia’s waters. Refreshments and a light lunch will be served. RSVP to earth@earthwatch.org.au by Friday 3 June 2011
source: DSE media release
Links
- Visit www.dse.vic.gov.au/coasts-and-marine/coasts/coast-actioncoast-care
- Visit: www.water.vic.gov.au/saving/home
- Offical UN WED page: www.unep.org/wed/about/
