World Environment Day was celebrated on Sunday 2nd June 2024, at our Pooh Corner Environment Centre and surrounds.

Brisbane City Council’s Jamboree Ward Cr Sarah Hutton funded the event in conjunction with WaCC and Centenary and District Environment Action (CDEA).

The Councillor’s support and resources made the day hugely successful with around ten stalls showing various sustainable solutions for use in everyday life. Guided walks for bird watching and koala spotting, and various children’s activities, and a wildlife presentation by Geckoes Wildlife were all enjoyed by those who attended.

The Jamboree Ward photographic competition was very popular with residents, including children and when the Geckoes Wildlife Show began, they all moved into the PCEC Breezeway.

Our BCC Creek Catchment Officer enjoyed educating everyone with his ‘What Scat is That’ activity enabling people to assess their skills in matching the scat to its fauna producer. Linda, Martin and staff from the Jamboree Ward were eager to show everyone the native plants that were available for free to those who wanted them. Two kids enjoyed patting the Wombat while Martin held it and the hard-working volunteers from Kiwanis Brisbane on the BBQ provided free sausage sizzle.

Dr Tam from Wildlife Preservation Society Qld had everyone fascinated when she talked about our local Platypuses.