When we put a call out to our national local group network to host an event for World Environment Day, we weren’t sure exactly what would end up on the calendar. What we did know is that whatever our local groups decided to do would be fabulous.
And wow, we weren’t wrong!
Since May 30th, 10 events have been hosted around the continent, engaging more than 500 people, with three more planned for this coming weekend. Each event has been a beautiful opportunity to bring people together, build local relationships, and amplify community-led climate solutions.
Here’s a snapshot of the celebration and community care -
Tree planting northside Melbourne & North-West Tasmania: Families from our Northside Melbourne network joined forces for a local tree planting day, a wonderful, hands-on way for kids to give back to nature. Keeping the momentum going, the North West Tasmania group is heading out this Sunday to plant vital habitat for local bandicoots!
Bathurst Winter Picnic: Fifty locals braved a chilly day to hear from guest speakers about renewable energy opportunities. While the adults chatted, the kids enjoyed outdoor yoga, and group leader Amanda kept everyone warm and well-fed with an incredible campfire soup.
Western Sydney EV Expo: Over 150 locals got firsthand experience with electric vehicles and home electrification. This fantastic expo was co-hosted by our Parents for Climate Western Sydney chapter and the City of Parramatta Council.
South-East Queensland in the Park: Families enjoyed a stunning day in the Daisy Hill Conservation Park in our event co-hosted with Springwood MP Mick de Brenni. Parents and kids alike took part in bushwalk bingo, nature walks, face painting, and koala spotting, while adding beautiful messages to our Gratitude Tree.
Central Coast & The World's Biggest BBQ: Our volunteers were present at a Guinness World Record-setting event featuring 357 simultaneous BBQs! Unlike the previous record set in the US (which was powered by gas), this event was all about flipping veggie burgers on electric grills powered entirely by EVs.
Blue Mountains Toy & Clothes Swap: The fabulous team in the Blue Mountains hosted another epic swap meet — their third event in just three weeks! These swaps are creating widespread ripples of climate justice and community care through a simple focus on reuse and repair.
The heart of this movement
A huge, heartfelt thank you to our amazing volunteer leaders who contribute so much to their local communities and our national network. You are truly the heart, soul, and power of Parents for Climate.
We appreciate each and every one of you.
Queensland state MP for Springwood, Mick de Brenni, summed it up perfectly at our Daisy Hill event with his message on our Gratitude Tree - "I am grateful for every parent who is prepared to act for the next generation, for their kids, and our planet. Together we CAN make a big difefrence"
Want to get involved? Hosting an event with us can be as big or as small as you like. What matters most is creating moments to bring people together, build connected communities, and show up for the climate solutions our kids need for a safe, thriving future.
If you’d love to gather a group of parents together in your local area, reach out to our Community Resilience Manager, Bianca Sands, at [email protected]. We’d love to help you get started!