Environmental Activities
2009 Activities
The Great Northern Clean Up 2009
Due to the recent wet season and associated flooding Townsville City Council along with other North Queensland Councils (Cairns, Tablelands, Hinchinbrook) elected to postpone Clean Up Australia Day activities. The 3rd/4th of October 2009 was selected as the new date for The Great Northern Clean Up. In the tropics, October generally has more favourable weather conditions for clean up activities and will also coincide with pre-cyclone season preparations.
More information about the Great Northern Clean Up is available here.
For more information about Clean Up Australia Day visit the website www.cleanup.com.au.
Past activities
National Tree Day 2009
Sunday 2 August, 9am - 12 noon
National Tree Day…it's not just about planting trees! It's about providing shelter and protection for our native wildlife while improving our own living space! Come along and plant some local native trees and shrubs at the Borrow Pits, off Kelso Drive, Kelso from 9am – 12 noon on Sunday, 2 August. There's a free BBQ and drinks after the planting, and you'll get a native plant to enhance your own back yard.
More information about National Tree Day activities is available here.
Environment Month
June is Environment Month in Townsville. Get involved and get informed. To see what events are happening, check out the Environment Month Calendar.  (626kB)
Community Tree Plantings
Townsville City Council Environmental Excellence and Sustainability Awards 2009
Townsville's annual Environmental Excellence & Sustainability Awards recognise the environmental and sustainability contributions, achievements and commitments of local schools, community groups, individuals and businesses to achieve a sustainable future for Townsville. The awards recognise volunteers' hard works and dedication to the local community in shaping Townsville into a clean, green and sustainable place to live and work.
There are 6 categories
- Sustainability in Business Award
- Individual Initiative Award
- Neighbourhood/Local Resident Award
- Community Group Award
- Junior Schools Award (Preschools & Primary Schools)
- Senior Schools Award (High Schools, TAFE, University)
Winners will be announced at the Eco-Fiesta Celebration on Sunday 14 June 2009 at Queens Garden.
For further information please contact Integrated Sustainability Services on 4727 9000 or email sustainable@townsville.qld.gov.au
Smart Lifestyle and Sustainability Expo
The second Smart Lifestyle and Sustainability Expo will be held in the Townsville City Council forecourt, Walker St, on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June, 2009. Entry is free to the public.
The Smart Lifestyle and Sustainability Expo showcases environmental and sustainability products and services available from local suppliers. These products and services will help you to achieve your environmental and sustainability objectives in the home by saving water, saving energy, reducing waste, increase recycling, clean energy use and greening landscapes around the home.
Many of us who want to reduce our footprint but still aren't sure what steps we can take and who to talk to. The Expo will allow visitors to see demonstrations, gather information, discover new products, compare what’s in the market and make informed decisions.
More information and registration details.
Thematic Communication Workshops and Courses
Do you want to help create a sustainable Townsville?
Do you want to influence or even change your visitors' behaviour?
Do you want people to sit up, pay attention and get the point?
Thematic Communication is a tool that can help you get your message across and inspire change in your audience. This free two day intensive workshop delivered by Professor Sam Ham is a wonderful opportunity to help you inspire and provoke your audience towards action in regards to your key messages.
Professor Sam Ham will be presenting an Introductory Course/Workshop  (618KB)
16-17 June 2009
Rydges Townsville 9:00am-5:00pm
Register your participation now!
For further information please call Townsville City Council on 4727 9000 or email sustainable@townsville.qld.gov.au
Butt Free City
Townsville City is participating in the annual Butt Free City campaign from 23 - 27 March 2009 to reduce the number of cigarette butts making it into our waterways and beaches. Visit the Butt Free City page for more information.
Earth Hour
On Saturday, March 28, 2009, at 8.30pm, Townsville will be taking part in the World Wildlife Fund's Earth Hour. We'll be joining tens of millions of concerned citizens and corporations in calling for action to save our planet for future generations. Visit the Earth Hour page to find out more.
Toad Day Out
Cane Toads have been a major environmental menace in North Queensland for decades, and now finally, with the first ever Toad Day Out happening soon, you can join with the rest of your local community and play your part in reducing the numbers of this pest in a humane way. The Neighbourhood Alive program will provide entertainment for the morning, and you can find out more about our natural habitat and the damaged inflicted by toads to our native wildlife. You can also find out the positive uses for this pest. For more information on Toad Day Out, the conditions and competition prizes, visit the Toad Day Out page.
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