Mar
28
to Mar 29
Mar
30
12:00 AM00:00
Zero Waste Day
International Day of Zero Waste
Towards zero waste in fashion and textiles.
Apr
11
12:00 AM00:00
Nature Play Week: April 11-22
Encouraging simple play opportunities in the natural environment.
Apr
22
12:00 AM00:00
May
3
12:00 AM00:00
International Composting Awareness Week: May 3-9
Better Soil, Better Life, Better Future
May
9
12:00 AM00:00
May
12
12:00 AM00:00
International Plant Health Day
The International Day of Plant Health calls on everyone to raise awareness and take action to keep plants, animals, humans and the environment healthy.
May
15
8:00 AM08:00
National Walk Safely to School Day
Annual event where all primary and secondary students are encouraged to walk and commute safely to school.
May
17
12:00 AM00:00
May
20
12:30 AM00:30
World Bee Day - Australia
World Bee Day raises awareness of the importance of protecting bees and other pollinators, the threats they have and their contribution to a sustainable future.
May
21
9:00 AM09:00
Outdoor Classroom Day - first event
A global movement to make time outdoors part of every child’s day.
May
22
12:00 AM00:00
International Day for Biological Diversity
‘Be Part of the Plan’
United Nations International Day for Biological Diversity
May
27
12:00 AM00:00
National Reconciliation Week: May 27 - June 3
‘Bridging Now to Next’
National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
Jun
3
12:00 AM00:00
World Bicycle Day
World Bicycle Day draws attention to the benefits of using the bicycle — a simple, affordable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transportation.
Jun
5
12:00 AM00:00
World Environment Day
‘Beat Plastic Pollution’
World Environment Day is the United Nations’ principal vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the environment.
Jun
8
12:00 AM00:00
World Oceans Day
An annual event that serves as a reminder of the critical importance of protecting our oceans and marine life.
Jun
17
12:00 AM00:00
Desertification and Drought Day
World day to promote public awareness of international efforts to combat desertification and drought.
Jul
1
12:00 AM00:00
Plastic Free July: 1st - 31st
Take the challenge and join millions of people reducing their plastic waste.
Jul
5
12:00 AM00:00
National NAIDOC Week: July 5-12
‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy’
Celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Jul
24
8:00 AM08:00
Schools Tree Day
Schools Tree Day is a great opportunity to inspire and educate future generations on the many benefits of trees and connection with nature.
Jul
26
12:00 AM00:00
National Tree Day
Australia’s largest tree planting and nature care event. Help plant one million native trees.
Aug
3
12:00 AM00:00
National Landcare Week: Aug 3-9
Landcare Week is an annual celebration of landcare held during the first week of August to acknowledge the Australians who are actively restoring, enhancing and protecting the natural environment in their community.
Aug
15
12:00 AM00:00
National Science Week: Aug 15-23
The 2025 theme ‘Decoding the Universe: Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language’ invites students and teachers across Australia to delve into the mysteries of the Universe.
Aug
27
12:00 AM00:00
World Lake Day
Conserve, protect and restore. Protecting lakes today for sustaining life tomorrow.
Sep
1
12:00 AM00:00
Biodiversity Month: 1st - 30th
Celebrate Biodiversity Month and promote the importance of connecting with nature and caring for nature in all its diversity.
Sep
1
12:00 AM00:00
Sep
7
12:00 AM00:00
National Threatened Species Day
A day to commemorate almost 2000 Australian plant and animal species that are listed as ‘threatened’.
Sep
14
12:00 AM00:00
Sep
14
12:00 PM12:00
National Organic Week: Sept 14-20
Taste the Difference, Feel the Difference, Make a Difference.
Increasing awareness of the benefits or organic products and farming production systems.
Sep
17
12:00 AM00:00
Sep
22
12:00 AM00:00
World Car Free Day
A day to highlight that we don’t have to accept our car-dominated society.
Sep
25
12:00 AM00:00
Sep
27
12:00 AM00:00
World Rivers Day
A day to raise awareness about the importance of rivers and encourage their stewardship.
Sep
29
12:00 AM00:00
Food Loss and Waste Reduction Day
United Nations International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction
Oct
1
12:00 AM00:00
Buy Nothing New Month: Oct 1 - 31
Buy nothing for a better future, bigger bank balance, healthier people and a happier planet.
Oct
5
12:00 AM00:00
Australian Wildlife Week Oct 5-11
Established by the Australian Wildlife Society, a week to encourage a positive relationship between humanity and nature.
Oct
11
12:00 AM00:00
Earth Science Week : Oct 11-17
Earth Science Week is a global movement that aims to increase the understanding and awareness of the importance of Earth science and its value to our everyday lives. It is an exciting opportunity to deepen our understanding of the world around us and to discover how Earth Science really is everywhere!
Oct
15
12:30 AM00:30
Ride to Work Day
National Ride2Work Day
Ride2Work helps everyday people to jump on a bike and get active on their way to work.
Oct
19
12:00 AM00:00
National Water Week Oct 19-25
Inspiring individuals, communities, schools and organisations to promote the importance of water.
Oct
19
12:00 AM00:00
Aussie Bird Count Oct 19-25
BirdLife Australia 2026 Aussie Bird Count
The Aussie Bird Count aims to engage school communities in the natural world while getting to know the birds in their local schoolyard through participation in a simple, fun, all-ages activity that can be done anywhere.
Oct
24
12:00 AM00:00
Great Southern BioBlitz Oct 24 - 27
An opportunity for all Southern Hemisphere countries to record organisms using the iNaturalist platform.
Oct
24
12:00 AM00:00
Nov
1
12:00 AM00:00
Sustainability in Schools Month: Nov 1 - 30
Join Sustainability Victoria for a range of activities and events throughout November.
Nov
5
9:00 AM09:00
Outdoor Classroom Day - second event
A global movement to make time outdoors part of every child’s day.
Nov
6
12:00 AM00:00
Frog ID Week: Nov 6 - 15
FrogID Week, hosted by the Australian Museum, is Australia's biggest frog count. Held annually, it's when anyone with a smartphone can help record frog calls through the free FrogID app as a measurement of frog health and distribution around the country.
Nov
8
12:00 AM00:00
Australian Pollinator Week: Nov 8 - 16
Raise awareness of the importance of pollinators and support their needs.
Nov
9
12:00 AM00:00
National Recycling Week: Nov 9-15
Get involved with resources, tools, and events that will help your sustainable impact. Let’s keep valuable materials in use and out of landfill.
Nov
26
12:00 AM00:00
World Sustainable Transport Day
Recognizing the important role of safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all in supporting sustainable economic growth, improving the social welfare of people and enhancing international cooperation and trade among countries,
Dec
5
9:00 AM09:00
World Soil Day
Focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources.
Dec
7
12:00 AM00:00
National Coastcare Week: Dec 7-13
Coastcare Week is an annual campaign celebrated during the first week of December that acknowledges the Australians who are actively restoring, enhancing and protecting the coastline, waterways, habitat and biodiversity of their community.
Dec
11
9:00 AM09:00
International Mountain Day
Create awareness about the importance of mountains to life, to highlight the opportunities and constraints in mountain development, and to build alliances that will bring positive change to mountain peoples and environments around the world.
Mar
27
12:30 AM00:30
Mar
23
12:00 AM00:00
Mar
22
1:00 AM01:00
World Water Day
World Water Day celebrates water and inspires action to tackle the global water crisis. A core focus of World Water Day is to support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030.
Mar
21
12:00 AM00:00
International Day of Forests
The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forest. In 2025, forests and food is the theme for the day, celebrating the crucial role of forests in food security, nutrition and livelihoods.
Mar
18
1:00 AM01:00
Global Recycling Day
This day helps recognise, and celebrate, the importance recycling plays in preserving our precious primary resources & securing the future of our planet. Every year the Earth yields billions of tons of natural resources, & they are running out. That’s why we must think again about what we throw away, seeing not waste, but opportunity.
Mar
14
1:00 AM01:00
International Day of Action for Rivers
The International Day of Action for Rivers advocates for protecting and restoring river systems and recognises the rights of communities who depend on healthy rivers for their livelihoods and wellbeing.
Mar
4
1:00 AM01:00
World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development
On this Day, UNESCO raises awareness of the role of engineering in modern life, which is essential to mitigate the impact of climate change and advance sustainable development.
Mar
3
12:00 AM00:00
World Wildlife Day
An opportunity to celebrate the many beautiful and varied forms of wild fauna and flora, to raise awareness of their many benefits to reminds us of the urgent need to step up the fight against wildlife crime and human-induced reduction of species, which have wide-ranging economic, environmental and social impacts.
Mar
1
12:00 AM00:00
Clean Up Australia Day
Clean Up Australia inspires and mobilises communities to improve and conserve our environment, eliminate litter and end waste.
Mar
1
12:00 AM00:00
World Seagrass Day
World Seagrass Day raises awareness at all levels promotes conservation of seagrasses in order to contribute to their health and development, which is important for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Feb
28
10:00 AM10:00
Sea Week: Feb 28- March 8
SeaWeek is Australia’s major national public awareness campaign to focus community awareness, provide information and encourage an appreciation for the sea.
Feb
14
1:00 AM01:00
National Regenerative Agriculture Day
Spread knowledge about the relationship between agriculture, food systems, and a healthy environment. This day highlights the regenerative methods of agriculture that supports soil health, biodiversity, ecosystems and sustainable farming.
Feb
2
9:00 AM09:00
World Wetlands Day
Raise awareness about wetlands in order to reverse their rapid loss and encourage actions to conserve and restore them.
Jan
26
9:00 AM09:00
International Day of Clean Energy
Raise awareness and mobilize action for a just and inclusive transition to clean energy for the benefitr of people and the planet.
Dec
11
9:00 AM09:00
International Mountain Day
Create awareness about the importance of mountains to life, to highlight the opportunities and constraints in mountain development, and to build alliances that will bring positive change to mountain peoples and environments around the world.
Dec
5
9:00 AM09:00
World Soil Day
Focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources.
Dec
1
12:00 AM00:00
National Coastcare Week: Dec 1-7
Coastcare Week is an annual campaign celebrated during the first week of December that acknowledges the Australians who are actively restoring, enhancing and protecting the coastline, waterways, habitat and biodiversity of their community.
Nov
26
12:00 AM00:00
World Sustainable Transport Day
Recognizing the important role of safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all in supporting sustainable economic growth, improving the social welfare of people and enhancing international cooperation and trade among countries,
Nov
10
12:00 AM00:00
National Recycling Week: Nov 10-16
Get involved with resources, tools, and events that will help your sustainable impact. Let’s keep valuable materials in use and out of landfill.
Nov
8
12:00 AM00:00
Australian Pollinator Week: Nov 8 - 16
Raise awareness of the importance of pollinators and support their needs.
Nov
7
12:00 AM00:00
Frog ID Week: Nov 7 - 16
FrogID Week, hosted by the Australian Museum, is Australia's biggest frog count. Held annually, it's when anyone with a smartphone can help record frog calls through the free FrogID app as a measurement of frog health and distribution around the country.
Nov
6
9:00 AM09:00
Outdoor Classroom Day
A global movement to make time outdoors part of every child’s day.
Nov
1
12:00 AM00:00
Sustainability in Schools Month: Nov 1 - 30
Join Sustainability Victoria for a range of activities and events throughout November.
Oct
25
12:00 AM00:00
Great Southern BioBlitz Oct 24 - 27
An opportunity for all Southern Hemisphere countries to record organisms using the iNaturalist platform.
Oct
24
12:00 AM00:00
Oct
22
12:00 AM00:00
National Water Week Oct 20 - 26
Inspiring individuals, communities, schools and organisations to promote the importance of water.
Oct
20
12:00 AM00:00
Aussie Bird Count Oct 20 - 26
BirdLife Australia 2025 Aussie Bird Count
The Aussie Bird Count aims to engage school communities in the natural world while getting to know the birds in their local schoolyard through participation in a simple, fun, all-ages activity that can be done anywhere.
Oct
15
12:30 AM00:30
Ride to Work Day
National Ride2Work Day
Ride2Work helps everyday people to jump on a bike and get active on their way to work.
Oct
12
12:00 AM00:00
Earth Science Week Week: Oct 12-18
Earth Science Week is a global movement that aims to increase the understanding and awareness of the importance of Earth science and its value to our everyday lives. It is an exciting opportunity to deepen our understanding of the world around us and to discover how Earth Science really is everywhere!
Oct
11
12:00 AM00:00