There are many awareness days and activities you can participate in both locally and globally that allow you to take part, learn and contribute to making our world a better, cleaner place to live.
Plastic Free July
Join millions of people reducing their plastic waste.
Plastic Free July is a key initiative of the Plastic Free Foundation that allows us to work towards our vision of seeing a world free of plastic waste.It is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities.
Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics?
Join the Plastic Free July Challenge Here
National Tree Day
- Schools Tree Day Friday 31st July 2020 and
- National Tree Day Sunday 2nd August 2020
Traditionally National Tree Day is held in the last weekend in July, as this is the most appropriate day for the majority of regions.
National Tree Day, proudly sponsored by Toyota Australia, was co-founded in 1996 by Planet Ark and Olivia Newton-John. It has now grown into Australia’s largest community tree planting and nature protection event. Planet Ark is asking Australians to help us plant one million new native trees and shrubs across the country.
National Tree Day is a call-to-action for all Australians to come together and give back to their community. Annually, about 300,000 people volunteer their time to engage in environmental activities that educate individuals about the world around them. It’s a day to venture outdoors and get to know your community, and most importantly, to have fun!
2020 PUBLIC EVENTS CANCELLED
Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic across Australian communities and the ongoing uncertainty around potential restrictions on gatherings, Planet Ark has made the difficult decision to cancel official National Tree Day planting events this year.
We are still encouraging people where possible to plant in their own backyards and there are many other ways you can get involved. For other great ideas check out links below.
To help do your bit, register your name on the National Tree Day website.
