There are a number of environmental events held throughout the year that encourage the local community to discover the local environment, through fun hands on activities for all ages. Join in and help the environment this year! you may be surprised what you learn!

2012 Events include: 

World Environment Day

To mark World Environment Day the Rural City of Wangaratta will be hosting a dinner event, with speakers exploring how our everyday practices at home can help the environment. The evening will take place on Tuesday 5th June, 2012 and involve environmental professionals from North East Victoria, in a panel discussion.The Eco Living trailer will  display solar panels and ways to save energy and water at home.  For further information contact the Rural City of Wangaratta on (03) 5722 0888. (Image courtesy of Paul Smith)

National Tree Day

Do you want to know more about planting and caring for native plants? Sunday 29th July, 2012 is National Tree Planting Day. This year there will be a focus on learning how to plant species best suited to Wangaratta, and how you can plant for success in your garden. Planting will occur in the beautiful environment along our local creek lines. To register for National Tree Day please visit Planet Ark's website www.treeday.planetark.org. or check the Wangaratta Chronicle in July for details of Council’s community planting sites.

Sustainable House Day

Been thinking about home sustainability but don't know where to start? Finding it hard to sort through the myriad of information out there? Get involved in sustainable house day  on Sunday 9 September and visit a local sustainable home and talk to the owner about their journey and learnings. Hosted by the Wangaratta Sustainability Network and the Rural City of Wangaratta, sustainable house day gives you a chance to view local homes and gain ideas for improvements within your home. At the HP Barr Reserve visit Council’s  Eco-Living Centre (Community Centre) where Council staff will be available to answer any questions. For further information visit www.sustainablehouseday.com or check the Wangaratta Chronicle in September.

Landcare Showcase In October

The Rural City of Wangaratta joins with local Landcare groups to showcase their latest achievements at the Wangaratta Show 12th - 13th October. If you are a Landcare group wishing to promote your works, then please contact the environment department on (03) 57220 888.

My Backyard Rules – Sustainable Living Expo

This very successful annual expo will be held on Saturday 6 October 2012, at the GO TAFE Rural Industries Tone Road Campus. More than 500 people attended last year's event to learn about solar power. wise water and energy use. This is a FREE community event hosted by the Rural City of Wangaratta and Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE, helping to educate residents on sustainable gardening, sustainable programs available and sustainable living ideas and solutions. If your business or organisation is interested in becoming a stall holder at this years expo, please contact the Rural City of Wangaratta on (03) 5722 0888, or for further information visit www.mybackyardrules.com 

National Water Week

National Water Week, held between 21-27 October 2012, is a recognised national awareness week aiming to help raise public awareness to improve the communities understanding of water issues in our region. Check the Wangaratta Chronicle in September for details of events.

National Recycling Week

Do you know where your waste is really going? Why do we have to recycle? Want answers?  Then you should attend the travelling waste seminar, held during national recycling week (12-18 November 2012) an educational bus tour that takes the community directly to the issues, including the Wangaratta Recycling Centre and Bowser Landfill. Check the Chronicle in November for full details.

For further information on events please contact Council's  Environment unit on (03) 5722-0888 or email them at council@wangaratta.vic.gov.au .

Each quarter all events are published and delivered to each household in "Wangaratta Matters."

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