A week of events for all
celebrating World Environment Day 2004

Environment Week 2004
From 4th to 11th of June 2004

Red-winged Parrot (Aprosmictus erythropterus) feeding at Serpentine Lagoon

Help us celebrate World Environment Day (June 5) by taking part in Environment Week 2004.

Learn more about Townsville's unique natural environment at several of the events, take a tour through Rowes Bay intertidal zone or enjoy the atmosphere and lifestyle of Townsville at Eco Fiesta.

For further details please contact Environmental Management Services on 4727 9310

Day 1 - Friday, 4th of June

Future Leaders Congress with Reef Guardian Schools - Council Chambers

Time: 9am - 3pm
Reef Guardian Schools
Conducted by Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Supported by Townsville City Council
Contact Angela Colliver for further details on 47 500 850

Strand Night Markets

Time: 5pm to 9pm
Come along and enjoy the great atmosphere of the Strand Night Markets and see Council's Environmental Display.
Find out more about local environmental projects, environmental initiatives and details about Environment Week Events.
All Welcome

For further Information please contact Environmental Management Services on 4727 9310

Day 2 - Saturday, 5th of June

Exploring the Intertidal Zone at Rowes Bay (Kissing Point End)

Time: 3:15pm for a 3:30pm start.
Meet at The Esplanade, Rowes Bay

The tour will be led by Dr Gilliane Brodie, PhD - of the School of Marine Biology & Aquaculture, James Cook University.
Sturdy shoes, hat, and water are required. Gloves are recommended.
The tour is expected to last between 1.5 - 2 hours.
All Welcome

For further Information please contact Environmental Management Services on 4727 9310

Day 3 - Sunday, 6th of June

EcoFiesta 2004, Queens Gardens

Time: 12 midday - 5pm
Come along and celebrate Townsville's Environment.
Heaps of activities and over 40 displays.
Presentation of the Environmental Excellence & Sustainability Awards - for Sustainability in Business Award, Community Group Award, Primary School Award and High School Award (The individual Award is presented at a separate Evening Function).

For further Information please contact Environmental Management Services on 4727 9310

Day 4 - Monday, 7th of June

WALOR (What a Load of Rubbish) program

WALOR in action with a local school and the presentation of Clean Up Australia Day Certificates to several of the 13 schools that took part in the program in March this year.

For further Information please contact Environmental Management Services on 4727 9310

Day 5 - Tuesday, 8th of June

Celebrating World Oceans Day

Catchment Tour and BBQ

In celebration of work of Louisa Creek Watch Volunteers and Citiworks in partnership with EMS, CVA and Reef HQ.

Tree planting with Townsville City Council and Louisa Creekwatch Volunteers. Then take part in a Catchment Tour, Reef HQ visit and Celebratory BBQ at Citiworks.

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supporting

Day 6 - Wednesday, 9th of June

Beach clean up at Soroptimist Park, Rowes Bay with Rowes Bay Junior Rangers from Belgian Gardens State School

Day 7 - Thursday, 10th of June

Youth Environment Network

Further details soon

Meet and Greet for Environmental Volunteers and Workers

This is an annual celebration for the recognition of Environmental Volunteers within the Townsville Region and includes the Presentation of the Individual Initiative Award
For further Information please contact Environmental Management Services on 4727 9310