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Learn more about all the environmental events you can get involved in and support throughout the year.

Date Event More Information

22 May

 International Day for Biological Diversity The United Nations proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. More information available here.
 23 May  World Turtle Day  World Turtle Day is an annual opportunity to reflect on the myriad of threats facing turtles and tortoises and what we can do to protect them. More information can be found at The Humane Society of the United States.
 5 June  World Environment Day  Coordinated through United Nations to stimulate worldwide awareness of the environment and enhance political attention and action.  More information can be found here.
 5 June National Whale Day  National Whale Day was launched in 2008 by as a day for all Australians to celebrate their love of whales, as well as draw attention to some of the threats they face today, which include whaling, climate change, ship strikes, marine debris and ocean noise.  For Information about the Event, visit the IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare) website.
 8 June  World Oceans Day  A global celebration of the ocean. Join in or create an event here.
20 June  International Ride to Work Day  More information is available on the Ride to Work Website.
 29 July Schools Tree Day  An opportunity for schools to participate in National Tree Day - Visit the Planet Ark website for more details.
31 July National Tree Day  Planet Ark is calling on all Green Thumbs to register and run a National Tree Day Site in 2011. Register an event or site, donate or assist on the Planet Ark Site.
22-28 August Keep Australia Beautiful Week This year's focus is on increasing recycling in public places to help reduce landfill waste and enable the reuse of valuable resources. Visit the official website for more information.
 September Biodiversity Month  A range of local biodiversity activities are held across Victoria. For more information contact your local visit the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities' offical web page for Biodiversity Month.
 1 September Wattle Day  Discover how you can celebrate Wattle Day at the day's official website.
7 September National Threatened Species Day   National Threatened Species Day (NTSD) is held on 7 September each year - commemorating the death of the last Tasmanian tiger at Hobart Zoo in 1936.
11 September  Sustainable House Day   The tenth annual Sustainable House Day on Sunday 11 September will be a huge day. Showcasing some of Australia’s most environmentally sustainable homes to the public as millions of Australians continue to embrace renewable energy, recycling and other practices designed to lessen our impact on the environment.
11 September  National Bilby Day National Bilby Day is run by the Save the Bilby Fund
 16 September  International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. On 19 December 1994, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 16 September the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, commemorating the date, in 1987, on which the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer was signed.
 
 22 September World Carfree Day Give priority to cycling, walking and public transport, instead of to the automobile on World Carfree Day!
16-18 September Clean Up the World Clean Up the World inspires and empowers communities to clean up, fix up and conserve their environment.
 18 September International Water Monitoring Day  World Water Monitoring Day is an international education and outreach program that builds public awareness and involvement in protecting water resources around the world. Celebrate on September 18, or host your World Water Monitoring Day anytime from March 22 until December 31.
October International Walk to School Month  International Walk to School Month gives children, parents, school teachers and community leaders an opportunity to be part of a global event as they celebrate the many benefits of walking.
3 October  World Animal Day  World Animal Day is aimed at connecting animal advocates around the world.
 7 October Walk to Work Day  National Walk to Work Day, on Friday 7 October 2011, is an annual event which helps employers and employees to build regular walking into their daily routine.
12 October  Ride to Work Day   Check out the Ride to Work Day Website.
 1-13 November National Recycling Week Join Planet Ark's National Recycling Week  to reduce, reuse and recycle!
 December Coastcare Week Date TBA. For more information access the Coastcare website.