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The morning will feature insight into a number of different industries and how these ‘change makers’ are taking strides to evolve industries to make them more friendly for our environment.

Get up close to a koala and sugar glider with Wildlife HQ Be serenaded by SoLar while planting Enjoy a free sausage (vegetarian option available) and small coffee from Deadly Espresso Take a selfie with Frankie the Flying Fox The plants have been provided by Healthy Land & Water.

You can register anytime throughout the challenge. Did you know that Organic materials make up about half of what Queenslanders throw out each week. That adds up–it’s estimated that Australian households spend between $2,000–$2,500 per year on food that is wasted.

Sunday 13 March (9am – 11am) - Gardening for Butterflies Join the Native Plants Qld – Sunshine Coast branch as they host a “Gardening for Butterflies” presentation.

Mayor Mark Jamieson said community members were invited to have a face-to-face chat with Sunshine Coast Council’s New Planning Scheme Project team to learn more about the proposed planning directions for our region and local areas.

Due to the ongoing Omicron outbreak across all states and territories of Australia and the subsequent reduced business and community confidence to travel we have made the decision to push the dates for NCTCE out by 5 weeks to 28-29 March 2022.

Sound Vibration Healing Experience Come along and let yourself be immersed in the wonderful state of sound vibration. A simple yet powerful experience which will move easily and without pressure throughout every part of your physical body and mental self.

Tiny Giants: Mary’s Amazing Invertebrates is a four-day public event that showcases and celebrates invertebrate species and scientific research. From Thursday 21 October - Sunday 24 October, walks, talks, workshops and events will ignite curiosity about and stewardship of the miniscule and marvellous world of insects, spiders and other creepy crawlies.

beginning on 21 September, as well as a program of free online events on 17th October. You can view our full program on our website now.

You’re invited to join in a dynamic workshop exploring ways to take control of your own brain health through conversations around the important relationship between healthy food, social connection, mindfulness, and mental engagement.

About this event Artist Yanni van Zijl presents a special workshop series exploring climate change. Children and their caregivers will create several large and colourful group artworks - playing with paint, ink and charcoal using handmade brushes and tools.

Following a degree in architecture and a successful career in interior design in England, Laura moved to Australia, intending to continue her design journey here.

Earth Hour has always been for everyone. Every year, the hour of no power turns individuals, schools, businesses and communities into a millions-strong movement, and it’s never been a more important time to make the switch.

Dont waste money on expensive Christmas presents and decorations. At these workshops you’ll discover ways to save money and have some fun at the same time.

EMPOWERING THE COMMUNITY TO REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE The NightQuarter RepairLab has a mission to empower the community to participate in the circular economy. The space provides opportunities for the community to meet with skilled local makers, artisans and craftspeople to repair and reuse furniture, clothes, jewellery, bicycles and more.

The NightQuarter RepairLab has a mission to empower the community to participate in the circular economy. The space provides opportunities for the community to meet with skilled local makers, artisans and craftspeople to repair and reuse furniture, clothes, jewellery, bicycles and more.

Attendees have the opportunity to meet with 2 architects who are experts in environmentally sustainable design, for 20 minutes each on Monday 5 October between 3-5:30pm .

From science and psychology to the mysteries of pineal gland activation, Creative Minds is a diverse exploration into creativity and how we can work with it, to peak effect.

We have diverted over 1.25 tonnes of waste, and saved over 2,400kg of C02-e emissions from our beautiful environment. We have 10 businesses onboard who are happily separating their waste, and redirecting it for a greater purpose!

Our Worm Lasagne method is energy efficient, blocks weeds and generates healthy organic produce. Then we will mix up a batch of “Magic Potion” that will enchant your soil with E.

Sunshine Coast Council is continuing its journey to develop ‘Our Resilient Coast. Our Future’, a long-term strategy to better understand the impacts of coastal hazards (beach erosion and short or long-term seawater inundation of land), and reduce impacts on our coast and communities over time.

Set to an original sound score by Harel Tsemah, and filmed on the beautiful secluded beach at Third Bay in Coolum, this work is both visually captivating and deeply sensitive to the current times.