Plant a tree at the Doonan Tree Planting Festival
Help plant 1000 food trees for grey-headed flying foxes, koalas and glossy black cockatoos.
The plants have been provided by Healthy Land and Water with grant funding from the Australian Government’s investment in bushfire recovery for wildlife and their habitats.
WHEN: Sunday, June 26, 8–11am
LOCATION: Doonan Creek Environment Reserve, Verrierdale
SUITABILITY: for all ages
BOOK: https://doonanplantingfestival.eventbrite.com.au.
Pack a picnic and join the Story Seat Adventure
Make your way to Muller Park Bli Bli and join the Story Seat adventure. There will be games, story time and lots of fun. Be sure to pack a blanket, morning tea and a hat.
When: Wednesday, June 29, 9.30-11am
Where: Muller Park, David Low Way, Bli Bli
This activity is FREE and suitable for children up to five years old
DETAILS: https://library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Whats-On/For-Kids/Story-Seat-Events.
Dog Safety Week
Come and meet Sunny the mascot and enjoy an interactive reading of the children’s book, When Sammy Met Sunny.
This activity is FREE and suitable for children all ages. Registration is essential.
When: From Tuesday, June 28 to Friday July 1, 9.30–10am
Where: Various Sunshine Coast Libraries
BOOK https://library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Whats-On/For-Kids.
Build it up with your imagination
These holidays enjoy the free ‘Drop-in Build’ sessions at your local library and construct cool and colourful designs with Magnetic tiles, Crystal Climbers and Lego bricks.
This activity is FREE and suitable for children six to 12 years. No registration required.
When: From Tuesday, June 28, to Friday July 8, 9.30 -11.30am
Where: Various Sunshine Coast Libraries
DETAILS: https://library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Whats-On/For-Kids.
Celebrate the new Northern Parkland at the Mooloolaba Foreshore Festival
Be some of the first to experience Mooloolaba’s exciting new Northern Parkland. To celebrate the opening, you are invited to the vibrant and free family-friendly event – Mooloolaba Foreshore Festival – inspired by all things in, on and under the sea. Discover all the latest parkland additions including an epic adventure playground, oceanfront picnic and barbecue areas and stunning viewing decks.
When: Saturday 2 July, from 10am–9pm
Where: Mooloolaba Esplanade, from the new Northern Parkland to Main Beach
DETAILS: sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/mfr.
Try a new trail on Adventure Sunshine Coast
Adventure Sunshine Coast has more than 200 free adventures covering walking, cycling, paddling and riding trails right across the region! Find your next adventure at adventure.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Try the ClimateWatch Trail at the Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary
Become a citizen scientist at the Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary and contribute to understanding how climate change is affecting our environment.
Visit the ClimateWatch website for details. Don’t forget mosquito repellent!
DETAILS: https://www.climatewatch.org.au/trails/queensland/sunshine-coast-maroochy-wetlands-qld.