How to get involved with World Environment Day in South Australia

4 June 2026

Discover how South Australian councils and communities are getting involved through local events, sustainability initiatives and community activities throughout the month.

World Environment Day, held annually on 5 June, is a global call to protect and restore our environment.

Across South Australia, local councils are helping residents get involved through planting days, sustainability workshops, community groups and practical initiatives that support greener neighbourhoods and healthier natural spaces.

City of Marion

Planting with Friends
Sunday 7 June 2026, 10:00am-1:30pm

Residents can celebrate World Environment Day by joining this community planting event with Friends of Sturt River Landcare. The event gives volunteers the chance to help restore a local habitat and improve biodiversity along the Sturt River corridor.

Find out more at City of Marion

City of Adelaide

Clothes Mending Workshop
Friday 12 June 2026, 10:30am-12:30pm

Learn practical clothing repair techniques during this hands-on mending workshop in the city. The session encourages people to extend the life of their clothes, reduce waste and build everyday sewing skills.

Book your spot at City of Adelaide

City of Holdfast Bay

Family Planting Day
Saturday 13 June 2026, 10:30am-12:30pm

Families can roll up their sleeves at Pine Gully Reserve and help plant native species alongside the Friends of Pine Gully. The morning will include children’s activities, a nature scavenger hunt and a community sausage sizzle.

Join the planting day at City of Holdfast Bay

City of Tea Tree Gully

Sustainability Group
Monday 15 June 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm

Community members can connect with local environmental groups and take part in activities focused on sustainability and conservation. The group supports residents who want to share ideas, learn practical skills and contribute to local environmental projects.

Check out what’s on at City of Tea Tree Gully

City of Charles Sturt

Sustainability Saturdays at Ngutungka West Lakes
Saturday 27 June 2026, 10:00am-3:30pm

Explore practical ways to live more sustainably during Sustainability Saturdays at Ngutungka West Lakes. Run on the fourth Saturday of every month, the program encourages the community to learn new skills, share ideas and take simple environmental actions at home.

Find out more at City of Charles Sturt

City of Unley

Sustainability Collection at the Library of Things
Ongoing

Residents can borrow practical sustainability tools and resources through the Library of Things sustainability collection. The initiative helps people try new environmentally friendly products and reduce unnecessary household purchases.

See what is available at City of Unley

Planting events, sustainability workshops and community programs are helping South Australians make changes reduce waste and support the environment. Residents can connect with others, learn new skills and support local biodiversity through activities happening across the state. See what is happening at your local council.

Image credit: City of Marion