World Environment Day Festival The University of the Sunshine CoastSaturday, May 31st 2008 - 9am to 4pmYou are invited to celebrate 2008 World Environment Day The Sunshine Coast Environment Council together, with the Sunshine Coast Regional Council, the University of the Sunshine Coast and SEQ Catchments are hosting the 2008 World Environment Day Festival as part of the United Nations World Environment Day international event, themed.... 'Kick the C02 Habit - Towards a Low Carbon Economy'
in keeping with this, the Sunshine Coast theme is
'Small Footprints – Big Steps'
Artwork by Ryan Stevens of Nambour TAFE
Click Here to Visit the WED International United Nations Website
Speakers, Forums and Activities
Implementing Sustainability
The Way Forward for the Sunshine Coast Regional Council Come along and hear our new mayor Bob Abbot leading a forum on regional sustainability. Professor Ian Lowe will enlighten on the the environmental challenges we all face. Numerous workshops and discussions feature how you can reduce your environmental footprint Green Technology Exhibits
Range from all things solar, to water tanks, cars, wind generators and information on building sustainable homes Wildlife Presentations & Displays
The rare and endangered Bilby from Western Queensland will be visiting to inform and to raise awareness of the many magnificient native animals under threat. Geckos Wildlife, an interactive Oceanlife display, Queensland Museum displays and even native wildlife nest box building will be some of the attractions of the day Live Music and Entertainment
Well known live performers, including poets, and special musicians will feature on the main stage
Roaming street entertainers Natural Resource Management
SEQ Catchments, Landcare and Waterwatch Groups Community Groups
Wildlife volunteers, Wilvo’s, Bat Rescue, Permaculture and much more A Farmers Market
Locally grown and produced products from around the region Food Vendors
Locally produced wholesome fare and organic coffee will be available on the day
AND ....... Heaps of Activities for the Children
There are plenty of attractions for the kids on World Environment Day such as, a jumping castle, giant twister, bouncy pony hops, an art and craft corner, endangered species museum display with animal puzzles and activities, didgeridoo making workshop where you learn to paint and play your own didgeridoo, Oceanlife interactive workshops and displays give people the opportunity to introduce information about creatures from the ocean. There are fascinating live marine animals the children can touch, artifacts, games and information, blending ‘hands on’ interaction with science and humour, Orce crystal will host workshops and interactive displays with their magical musical trolley which has unique instruments made from recycled materials and powered with a 12 volt renewable energy system. Geckos will host wildlife shows featuring live fauna including local species of reptiles, frogs, mammals, birds, and some Australian threatened and endangered speciesas well as a static wildlife display where you can touch and interact with some animals, ET Circus will entertain with Stilt Fairies, Roving Clown, ET troupe child performers, ET Bubble bag (Sparkles) and a youth workshop. Maroochy waterwatch will host a water quality and water bug identification work shop where you can see real aquatic macroinvertebrates or water bugs from a local stream, QLD parks and wildlife and ‘Herbie’ the possum will have a display which focuses on the Centenary of Parks and things to do in your local parks and forests. Other attractions include, the healthy lunchbox workshop, sustainable consumption workshop, geocaching workshop, nestbox building workshop, school’s sustainability showcase, recycling activities and a school stage performance. Return to Top |
