Environmental Events

Stay up to date with all the latest upcoming environmental events and activities.

National Tree Day 2024

This year for National Tree Day, Wagga Wagga City Council has partnered with Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation to host a community tree planting event at Bomen on Sunday 28 July 2024.

National Tree Day is one of Australia's most recognisable campaigns promoting community-based action for the environment through the simple act of planting seedlings. Each year around 300,000 people volunteer their time to engage with environmental activities that educate Australians about the world around them.

Details:

  • When: 10am – 12.30pm, Sunday 28 July 2024
  • Where: Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct at Bomen Plant site: exact location supplied upon registration
  • What to bring/wear: dress appropriately for the weather, with enclosed footwear and your own gardening gloves. Also bring your own drinking cup or water bottle, and a soup mug as this a waste free event.

A free light lunch will be provided by ErinEarth.

Its free to attend but you have to register as numbers are limited.

Go to the website to register.

image of corporate logos for Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation, Wagga Wagga City Council and ErinEarth

SunSPOT Community Help Desk

Wagga Wagga City Council has recently opted into the SunSPOT solar calculator, a free and private initiative that gives you insight into solar system sizes, how many panels will fit on your roof, batteries and potential savings.

Council will be holding a Service Help Desk every Tuesday from 2:30pm - 4:30pm (with different timeslots available) at the Wagga Wagga City Library - Learning Space 3.

The help desk aims to assist those who are not tech-savvy, lack access to a computer, or missed the webinar and would like a guided walkthrough.

You can register now by calling 1300 292 442 or alternatively click on the REGISTER tab to complete registration.

Please make sure to bring your most recent electricity bill with you during the visit.

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