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More single-use items will be added to Queensland’s banned plastics list as the state moves to further protect the environment.
02 July - 02 July
Plastic Free Sea Festival is a community environmental event located at Kawana Beach, with a focus on reducing plastic consumption. It's time for action; Refuse. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.
02 July - 03 August
Get ready for a weekend of wellness, awareness & connection !
08 June - 08 June
Join us at Alex Surf Club on Wednesday the 8th June for our Change Makers breakfast, celebrating the change makers in our community who don’t take no for an answer! Hear from ‘change makers’ evolving the health, automotive and retail beauty & homewares industries to make them more friendly for our environment.
26 June - 26 June
Join us to plant 1,000 food trees for grey-headed flying-foxes, glossy black cockatoos and other wildlife.
05 June - 05 June
On Sunday June 5, Coolum Civic Centre and Jack Morgan Park will transform into a family-friendly fun day to celebrate the 50th United Nations World Environment Day.
19 May - 19 May
e’re hosting two online screenings of Regenerating Australia – a short (17-minute-long!) film that gives us a taste of our country as it could be in 2030 – plus a community discussion where you can meet virtually with others in the ACF community.
22 April - 03 May
When it comes to household electricity, you’ve got the power to make a real change.
31 March - 31 March
Join us for an interactive event presented by Studio THI with a cross disciplinary focus exploring how we can be more competent at leading urban transition, including building the urban literacy of the community and developing the skills of the sector to form change strategies.
23 March - 23 March
Perplexed about whether a mushroom's a plant or an animal? Found yourself intrigued by some intricately frilly fungus on Instagram or the trailer for a Netflix doco? Want to find out just how easy it can actually be to grow (and cook!) them in your own kitchen?
21 March - 10 April
Living Smart Sunshine Coast are proud to support the current Queensland Government ‘Love Food Hate Waste Challenge’ which starts today, March 21 and will run until Sunday 10 April, 2022.
24 March - 24 March
Sunshine Coast Council is in the early stages of preparing a new planning scheme which will guide future growth and development and help preserve the things we love about our region.
04 March - 04 March
View a presentation of select works from Peter Trimble’s bespoke heirloom clothing range and participate in a hands-on workshop.
28 March - 29 March
NEW NCTCE 2022 DATES: 28 - 29 March 2022, Brisbane
26 March - 26 February
Getting out in nature is more important than ever. Learn ways to slow down and de-stress wherever you are.
02 May - 02 May
Celebrate 23 years of the iconic Maleny Wood Expo with three days of clean country family fun in the beautiful Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
05 February - 05 February
Join Wild/flower Woman Dr Sue Davis on a summer time wildflower walk, and 'en plein air' arts afternoon
13 February - 13 February
Join Wild/flower Woman Dr Sue Davis on a summer time wildflower walk
27 February - 27 February
Are we heading for a dystopian or utopian world in 2070? In Dystopia/Utopia: 2070, artists and writers respond to speculative fiction and imagine possible future scenarios. This exhibition is designed to stimulate discussion about our future, to emphasise that the arts in conjunction with science are at the forefront of our survival, and to question what we take for granted.
20 February - 21 February
GUIDED BY A FOUR-PART SERIES OF POETIC INSTRUCTIONS, LUNG WATER IS AN UNACCOMPANIED IMMERSIVE AUDIO JOURNEY BY RUBY DONOHOE.
27 March - 27 March
Enjoy a simple yet powerful experience of sound vibration & the wonderful state of immersion that a beautiful session with Jeanette brings
15 December - 23 December
"Drawn to Nature' is a display of the species illustrations and habitat roughs behind the making of Petra's detailed Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve colouring book. It also showcases several of her commissioned natural history illustrations alongside a daily changing display of her nature-focused journal entries.
10 December - 10 December
Kick off the festive season with Nambour Forecourt Live!
07 January - 29 January
Transcribe is an exhibition of new work by award-winning Sunshine Coast artist Libby Derham, capturing birdsong in the landscape, transcribing it through layers of sound and movement mark-making.
17 December - 17 December
Gypsy rumble, Land train & more! join us for all the festive fun &to find your perfect holiday gifts! thank you for shopping local & supporting our locals
22 December - 22 December
We will be holding an additional market prior to Christmas, as Christmas day falls on a Saturday we will be OPEN on Wednesday the 22nd of December sunrise till midday.
17 December - 19 December
The joy of Christmas. The largest model Christmas village and model Christmas carnival in Australia plus a beautiful light display.
05 December - 05 December
Featuring the Maleny Inspiration Choir and the Caloundra Community Choir under the direction of Kim Kirkman
17 December - 21 December
Imagine crossing the threshold of a magical wonderland where you’re greeted by elves, serenaded by carollers and the night is aglow with a forest of twinkling lights. Step forward and enter, ‘The Festive Garden’.
07 December - 07 December
Designing with Country through architecture, placemaking and public art.
26 November - 26 November
Just in time for Christmas, it’s Caloundra Regional Gallery’s annual artisan market!
17 December - 21 December
From 17 – 21 December come and experience The Festive Garden—a new walk-through Christmas lights experience at the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden. You’ll find Christmas lights in a magical setting, Santa and his elves, face painting and roving entertainment—all for free.
28 October - 21 October
Supporting Business Resilience and Growth
20 October - 24 October
In October 2021, the Sunshine Coast Council is partnering with entomologists and arachnologists from the Queensland Museum to undertake the first broad taxonomic study of invertebrates at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve.
24 September - 25 September
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST, ARTS FRONT + ANAT
16 September - 17 October
Climate Change and its devastating impact on the earth is the most pressing global issue of our time.
21 September - 17 October
There are many ways to participate in Sustainable House Day this year. At Renew, we're hosting four themed weeks of webinars with sustainability experts and homeowners. beginning on 21 September, as well as a program of free online events on 17th October.
30 September - 01 October
PREVENTING BRAIN AND MENTAL HEALTH DECLINE THROUGH NUTRITION, BRAIN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CONNECTION
06 June - 06 July
Chevallum State School is a small and proactive school on the Sunshine Coast that has long championed sustainability and connections to the environment. Some initiatives include a Stephanie Alexander garden, school composting, and active student leaders; they take sustainability seriously.
20 July - 16 July
Coming up next Tuesday 20th July is Plastic Free Baby with ex Triple J host and comedian, Veronica Milsom.
10 July - 10 July
For people who live alone, in a share house, and/or are on a budget.
31 July - 31 July
COME CELEBRATE PLASTIC FREE JULY WITH US! 31st JULY SATURDAY!! 8AM-11AM!!!!
24 July - 24 July
Join Sea Shepherd as we participate in the #PlasticFreeJuly 2021 challenge at our Alexandra Headlands Clean-up.
17 July - 17 July
Spring into Scavenge is back to Caloundra being run by Visionary Ocean Warriors with the support of Sunshine Coast Council, and part of the World Environment Day Festival 2021 month-long celebration!
10 July - 11 July
On Sunday 11 July, SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast will host a Mooloolaba Beach clean as part of the SEA LIFE Trust Global Beach Clean.
03 July - 03 July
Coming up this Saturday, 3rd July, exclusive to residents and staff of member councils
04 September - 05 September
Climate change and its devastating impact on the earth is the most pressing global issue of our time.
27 August - 28 August
It’s one thing to hear about Climate Change, but another thing to experience its impact first-hand.
28 August - 28 August
As the sun sets over Mount Tibrogargan, we invite you to experience a poignant cross-cultural music performance; an ode to Gaia (Mother Earth) at this time of environmental crisis.
28 August - 28 August
Hey, kids. What’s the most magical thing in your world? Is it your backyard treehouse, your favourite fairy pyjamas or perhaps the joy felt when hanging out with grandma?
28 August - 29 August
A woman who devotes her life to swimming around the world wakes up in a tiny hotel room with a melting glacier and discovers her lungs are filling up with the sea.
27 August - 05 September
Once you’ve explored our Final Call exhibition with your kids, bring them over to Final Call Kids, a dedicated creative space for children featuring a series of interactive nature based activities created by featured artist, Caitlin Franzmann.
27 August - 27 August
Join Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2021 guest judge Renai Grace for a gallery walk + talk, as she explores the forty finalist artworks exhibited at Caloundra Regional Gallery.
21 June - 05 September
The Sunshine Coast Art Prize is one of the most dynamic and prestigious visual arts awards in Australia. Now in its 16th year, this premier art event attracts entries from established and emerging artists from across the nation.
27 August - 05 September
Sites of Connection illuminates the work of artists at the intersection of creative practice and environmental research.
27 August - 05 September
Reading Between the Lines uncovers the hidden stories of the Butchulla people, the traditional custodians of K’gari (Fraser Island), through a creative examination of the K’gari Research Archive.
04 September - 04 September
Join curator Megan Williams for a Walk + Talk through Sites of Connection.
04 September - 05 September
Facing the Wild is an interactive portrait making workshop that invites children to connect with nature and explore their creative side. Acclaimed local First Nations artist Jandamarra Cadd (Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Warung) has teamed up with one of Australia’s leading outdoor education providers, Wildlings Forest School, to deliver this exploration based children’s art workshop.
04 September - 04 September
In 2021, Horizon Festival breathes new life into our most celebrated and loved event: Dawn Awakening.
27 August - 27 August
As the sun sets across the waters of Cotton Tree, we gather to pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the waterways, coastal plains and hinterlands of the Sunshine Coast, the Kabi Kabi and Jinibara peoples, and open Horizon Festival 2021.
02 September - 02 September
Held on Jinibara Country at Maleny Community Centre and in partnership with the Maleny Film Society, Here, Today begins with a screening of the critically acclaimed Warburdar Bununu; Water Shield, where a young leader is devastated when Borroloola Town Camps receive water contamination notices only to rediscover hope in the healing power of culture.
29 August - 29 August
Join Ngamumu founder and director Lia Pa’apa’a for an afternoon of yarning, laughing and weaving at this outdoor workshop where you will learn the coiling weave technique and create your very own one-of-a-kind woven earrings or pendant.
29 August - 05 September
Mimburi means ‘source’ or ‘continuous flow’ and Ninyangurra means ‘dreaming’, so Mimburi Ninyangurra means ‘Continuous Flow of Dreaming’.
29 August - 29 August
Join Ngamumu founder and director Merindi Schrieber for an afternoon of yarning, laughing and weaving at this outdoor workshop where you will learn how to make a traditional woven basket.
27 June - 01 July
Make your mark with Yanni Van Zijl, exploring climate impacts and hopes through colour and craft.
19 June - 19 June
The Queensland Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) is proud to offer Queensland residents the chance to meet with some of Australia’s leading sustainable architects.
10 June - 17 June
How do you translate bird song into art? Bird call into a single pencil line?
11 June - 11 June
Abstracting the Gardens Through Loose and Contemporary Watercolours
08 June - 07 June
Join Steve Wilson for this fascinating insight into the distinctive reptile communities that inhabit our open forest environments.
05 June - 06 June
Join guides from the Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary and contribute to a global citizen science project to track key plants and animals.
05 May - 05 May
Join watercolour artist Libby Derham as she takes you on an immersive sensory drawing walk through Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve.
08 May - 23 May
When the last tree falls will you notice? Two native timber puppets come to the rainforest for very different reasons.
14 May - 16 May
Get ready for a weekend of health, wellness & awareness!
16 May - 16 May
On the 3rd Sunday of each month, join us for live music by the beautiful Mooloolah River.
02 May - 02 May
Join us in the gorgeous Sculpture Garden at Maroochy Bushland Botanical gardens on the FIRST SUNDAY of each month for an afternoon of family friendly live music.
27 March - 27 March
This earth hour, make the #switchfornature and show your support for a renewables future!
26 March - 27 March
you're invited to a Bite-Sized World's Biggest Garage Sale Open Day on Saturday the 27th March! ♻️❤️
21 March - 21 March
On the 21 March 2021, there’ll be a renewable buzz about the streets of Noosa Junction. The FREE community event is an introduction to e-vehicles and how they can provide more sustainable travel choices for Noosa locals and visitors.
01 March - 02 March
Have your say on the future of waste and resource recovery on the Sunshine Coast, including a third bin to capture food and garden waste (FOGO) by completing the online survey
30 March - 30 March
Sub-tropical rainforest areas of northern NSW and South-east Queensland, known colloquially as ‘big scrub’, are considered national biodiversity hot-spots.
10 April - 10 April
This one day workshop is full of conversations and learning new skills.
31 March - 31 March
This is a professional development opportunity for practising artists to spend one on one time with established artist Mona Ryder.
16 March - 16 March
Bring your coffee, and meet Mona in conversation with Bec Mac at the Old Ambo, Nambour.
13 March - 17 April
Fragile Gardens is an installation of an unknown future, anxious anticipations, rites of passage and dreamlike rituals. This installation invites entry into an enigmatic setting, weaving in and out of the past and present.
06 December - 06 December
Come and join the NightQuarter RepairLab for a series of workshops to make your own upcycled Christmas decorations and gifts.
20 December - 20 December
Discarded Christmas ornaments, artificial trees and lights can languish in landfill for centuries. Fortunately there are loads of natural, recycled or upcycled alternatives that are simple and fun to make.
13 December - 13 December
Christmas doesn’t have to be expensive, wasteful or plastic-filled. Take Living Smart’s Buy Nothing new for Christmas challenge.
06 December - 06 December
Upcycle pot planters, make your own pet presents and craft your own handmade gifts for a Christmas to remember.
16 November - 13 December
Every voice in our region has value. There are many ways that you can get involved in influencing our today and our future. Contribute your ideas, submit feedback or exchange views on matters that affect you and your community.
06 December - 06 December
Launch RepairLab Workshop Series
08 November - 20 December
EMPOWERING THE COMMUNITY TO REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE
08 November - 15 November
Now in its 25th year, Planet Ark's National Recycling Week (Monday 9 to Sunday 15 November 2020) provides an important opportunity for councils, workplaces, schools and individuals to improve their recycling knowledge, build better recycling habits and build trust in recycling.
21 October - 21 October
Be part of the conversation and join the change makers crafting a more circular economy approach to business!
17 October - 17 October
Sunshine Coast Council and Stockland have partnered to deliver a series of free cycling workshops to improve your cycling skills and enjoy the wonderful separated bikeways in the "City of Colour".
24 October - 24 October
Over the years, many architects and designers have responded to the special character of the Sunshine Coast – our climate, landforms, fauna, flora, history, cultural and social identity.
12 November - 12 November
Did 2020 make you wake up and think, my life needs to be different! This is a call to action for each and every business leader in fact, for each and every human on the Sunshine Coast if:
23 November - 26 November
The Virtual Cleantech Conference & Exhibition 2020 theme is Cleantech: Fast tracking sustainable growth.
05 October - 05 October
To celebrate World Architecture Day, the Queensland Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) is very proud to partner with RENEW to offer Queensland residents the chance to meet with some of Australia’s leading sustainable architects.
15 October - 15 October
LEVEL up your practice as we explore the creative mind in a three-part Professional Development series carefully curated just for you!
02 October - 03 September
Want to know what and how to grow in the sub-tropics?
07 October - 07 October
This 8-week, after school program, covers the ethics, principles and practices of permaculture for the junior garden architect.
02 October - 03 October
Get your hands dirty again, as you learn how to build super strong compost that will enrich your garden, fill it with millions of micro-organisms and ancient minerals, and you can take some home to get you started.
01 September - 30 April
Fabric celebrates the extraordinary talents of our regions artists, designers and sustainability change-makers.
25 September - 26 September
Get your hands dirty as you learn how to build a self-feeding vegetable bed called the “Worm Lasagne” that brings minerals, life and vegetables into your garden.
25 September - 26 September
Keen to connect with your community, clean-up the area and listen to some funky live tunes?
16 September - 16 September
We are thrilled to announce that for episode #4 of the Crafting a Circular Economy event series we are headed to the hinterland at the Brouhaha Brewery in Maleny.
14 September - 14 September
They're riding into town! What’s the Big Bike Film Night all about? Sharing the best cycling short films from around the world with you!
19 August - 19 August
This episode is hosted at White's Supa IGA Baringa with White's IGA's Roz White, OzHarvest's Michele Lipner and a guest feature from Cameron McKenzie of ASPIRE PL.
12 July - 23 August
Council values engaged, resilient and inclusive communities that embrace diversity. The Major Grants Program supports not-for-profit organisations to deliver one-off projects, events and activities with broad community benefit. Applications must align to a specific grant category as detailed in the guidelines.
01 August - 02 August
Sunshine Coast Council invites you to connect, create and care for our environment when two great events combine.
22 January - 22 January
The Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards are a celebration of the contribution that individuals, community groups and organisations make in our region.
15 July - 15 July
Todd Widdicombe is on the couch with Your Mates Brewery owners, Matt Hepburn and Christen McGarry.
15 July - 15 July
Join in the video workshop, Cloth Nappies 101 with Vashti from Nest Nappies and Kelly from Strucket to chat all things Modern Cloth Nappies on Wednesday 15 July at 10am. They explore the reusable options available so you can choose the right nappy or combination of styles for you and your bub.
22 July - 22 July
Join Natasha Odgers from Natural Connections Wax Wraps Workshops on Wednesday 22 July at 10 am and learn how to make your own beeswax wraps.
17 July - 17 July
Visionary Ocean Warriors are doing a free T-shirt bag making workshop at their beach clean up on Saturday 18 July.
25 July - 25 July
Did you know a whopping 130,000 tonnes of plastic finds is way into Australian waterways and oceans every year? Replace with local marine debris.
17 July - 17 July
Fuelled by a passion for protecting our ocean life, two local teenagers are set to launch an innovative combined beach clean-up and recycled market called Seaside Scavenge.
29 June - 28 September
SPRUNGG is designed to help food and ag companies implement radical change, better innovation and more sustainable business practices.
17 June - 17 June
Has there ever been a better time to challenge how we do things? Are you wanting to expand your knowledge and work towards practicing more sustainable habits, most especially in your work environment?
20 June - 31 August
Plastic Belly is a contemporary dance performance by Sunshine Coast-based choreographer Courtney Scheu and visual artist Itamar Freed, created with the support of dramaturge Liesel Zink.
21 June - 31 August
Plastic Belly is a contemporary dance performance by Sunshine Coast-based choreographer Courtney Scheu and visual artist Itamar Freed, created with the support of dramaturge Liesel Zink.
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