Have you got an artistic mind? Do you want to have fun, promote your work and be part of a great community initiative? Then don't hesitate: register for the "Capturing our Catchment from Creek to Coral Contest".
The contest is about designing Townsville's/Thuringowa catchment and how it is affected by human activities such as urban development, agriculture and industry.
Don't miss this unique opportunity! For more information click here
In a follow up to the highly successful Urban Nature-Youth Ecotourism Forum, held as a complimentary event to the 2006 International Ecotourism Conference, Townsville City Council Environmental Management Services coordinated the Urban Nature-Youth Ecotourism Forum II (UN-YEF II) to link with the Global Ecotourism Conference which was held in Oslo, Norway in May 2007.
The UN-YEF II was held on the 15th and 16th of May 2007 and took the form of a workshop around the Youth Ecotourism Charter Draft. Young Townsville students from year 11-12 attended the forum.
The Forum included a videoconference link with Madeleine McGann, Townsville student who represented the youth of Townsville at the Oslo conference. Students were also able to share their experience with other students from Francde, Brazil and Thailand.
To see the proceedings of the forum visit the Urban Nature - Youth Ecotourism Forum II site.
Creek to Coral Events |
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| Event | When | Description | Where |
| Capturing our Catchment Expo Launch | 7th August 2007 | Launch of Artwork exhibition displaying entries from schools and individuals participating in cometition "Capturing our Catchment from Creek to Coral" | Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Townsville |
| Schools Ocean Forum | 7th June 2007 | Youth Forum organised by the International Ocean Institute (IOI) to celebrate World’s Ocean Day.  See Flyer 400KB |
Seagulls, Townsville |
| Environment Week | 4th - 9th June 2007 | During this week we will celebrate our environment through a number of festivals and events. | Townsville |
| Urban Nature Youth Ecotourism Forum II | 15th & 16th May 2007 | Forum for young people aged 16-23 on Ecotourism and Sustainable Development. See Youth Ecotourism Forum II |
Townsville City Council and Reef HQ, Townsville |
| National Youth Week | 14th - 22nd April 2007 | National Youth Week is Australia's largest celebration of young people. If you're aged 12-25, you can showcase your talent and organise an environmental event! | Around Townsville and Thuringowa |
| National Youth Week Bandfest (launch) | 14th April 2007 | Program elements included Battle of the Bands, Physical Challenge, Skate Competition, and the State Minister's Launch. This event is coordinated by the Thuringowa Youth Council. For further details contact Council's Customer Service Centre on 07 4773 8411. | Thuringowa Riverway Arts Centre |
| Clean up School Day | Friday 2nd March 2007 | Schools' Clean Up Day is specifically designed to allow students to participate in Clean Up Australia as part of a school activity. See Clean up Australia Day |
Around Townsville and Thuringowa |
