“We are really proud of the work done, under difficult circumstances, to create a month-long program of events and activities (43 in total), focused on ecosystem restoration, and delivered in partnership with 22 organisations.” Derek Foster, President SCEC and QLD Australian Government Partnerships for Landcare Award Finalist.

After 41 years, World Environment Day Festival 2021 was re-imagined by the Sunshine Coast Environment Council into a month-long program of events and activities (43 in total). The program, delivered in partnership with 22 organisations included a range of member groups, regenerative farms, councils and businesses. The theme was ‘ecosystem restoration’ and the program included immersive and interactive experiences such as tree plantings, weeding sessions, workshops and guided walks with community groups, providing a platform to engage with new audiences and attract new donors and volunteers. This collaboration provided a platform for smaller volunteer led community groups to engage with a new audience under the World Environment Day Festival banner.