World Environment Day is an annual global campaign hosted by the United Nations to prevent, halt and reverse ecosystem degradation.

This year's World Environment Day celebrates the huge number of environmental restoration projects around the world, coinciding with the launch of the UN's Decade of Ecosystem Restoration. 

World Environment Day events occurring across the region this weekend from Lismore to Kyogle and Murwillumbah are focusing on what has been achieved so far in our region.

Event Schedule

Friday June 4:

6.00 pm Serpentine Art Gallery exhibition launch “Let’s Go Green”.

Saturday June 5: 

12.00 pm-5.00 pm

Lismore Environment Centre hosting in Pride Plaza: Bundjalung smoking ceremony, speakers, live music from Chris Fisher, Luke Vasella and Myki Jay.

Connect with local environment organizations and don’t miss the Q & A with a local waste collector/ recycling truck operator, and face painting by Brittany for the kids.

12.00 pm-5.00 pm

Live broadcast on River FM 2NCRFM 92.9 

7.30 am – 12.00 pm

Kyogle Environment Group will be at the Farmers Market in Stratheden Street, Kyogle (next to the library).

The stall will feature free tree giveaways and the announcement of prizes for a school art competition. 

Sunday June 6:

10.00 am – 3.00 pm Caldera Environment Centre in conjunction with the Nimbin Environment Centre and the Northern Rivers Guardians will have a workshop by the Hoopla Kids Circus, stalls and speakers amongst many other attractions. Knox Park, Murwillumbah.

For further information:

Serpentine Community Gallery,

https://www.facebook.com/SerpentineArts

Kyogle Environment Group,

https://www.facebook.com/groups/513117279711050

Lismore Environment Centre,

https://www.facebook.com/lisenvirocentre

WED event page; https://fb.me/e/2AYF1t5TP

Caldera Environment Centre,

https://www.facebook.com/calderaenvironmentcentre

Nimbin Environment Centre,

https://www.facebook.com/nimbinenviro.centre

Northern Rivers Guardians,

http://northernriversguardians.org/

WED event info,

https://visitthetweed.com.au/event/world-environment-festival/