The ongoing wet weather has led to the free community World Environment Day Festival to be held at Know Park in Murwillumbah this weekend to be postponed to 13 July.
‘Unfortunately, Knox Park is too wet due to unprecedented rainfall during winter and we cannot go ahead on that oversaturated land,’ explained festival MC Chels Hood Withey.
‘This is the climate crisis in action.’
Murwillumbah Showground
The popular free community festival will be relocated to the Murwillumbah Showground on 13 July to ensure that it can go ahead.
Hosted by Caldera Environment Centre and Tweed Landcare, this year’s free festival shines a spotlight on the Northern Rivers region’s unique biodiversity while promoting practical solutions to climate and conservation challenges facing the Northern Rivers.
A range of expert speakers addressing critical environmental issues including:
- Professor Brendan Mackey (Griffith University) presenting on the Northern Rivers Adapts project – a collaborative research initiative working with Jagun Alliance to build community-led climate adaptation planning for biodiversity
- Dr John Grant (Southern Cross University) exploring why deeper soil connections are vital for food security and sustainable farming practices
- Andrew Turbill (The Bird Guy) demonstrating how bird language can deepen our connection to country and the natural world
Fun for everyone
The festival program features ocean-inspired music from Birren Slabb, heart-warming sounds by The Seeding Band, and performances by the innovative Hoopla Circus. Rainbow Power Company will present on inspiring people-led clean energy futures.
More than 20 information stalls will showcase renewable energy solutions, waste reduction initiatives, wildlife care programs, and council conservation projects. Food vans will provide refreshments throughout the day, with dedicated kids’ activities ensuring entertainment for all ages.
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