Wild Koala Day Events Australia-wide
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2023 events
Koala Alliance Victoria Launch 3 May 2023
Wednesday May 3, 2023
Wild Koala Day
Launch of Koala Alliance Victoria
Koala Alliance Victoria is a working group of organisations and individuals involved with koala welfare in Victoria, with a mission to To improve the conservation and protection of koalas in Victoria.
The alliance is formed by Koala Clancy Foundation, Ballarat Wildlife Rehabilitation & Conservation, Friends of Alberton West, Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation, Mel & the Menagerie.
More info: http://www.koalasvictoria.au/
Unconditional Love Wild Koala Day
Unconditional Love all creatures great and small Fundraiser
Wednesday 3 May 12 – 5 pm
Aldinga Shopping Centre, SA
Pine Rivers Koala Care Wild Koala Day 2023
Wild Koala Day is on again at Old Petrie Town, Queensland
When: Sunday 7 May 2023 8am – 1pm
Where: Old Petrie Town
Go to the event page for details
Moreton Bay Koala Rescue Wild Koala Day 2023
For Wild Koala Day 2023, Moreton Bay Koala Rescue are asking everyone to record a 10-20 second video about your experiences with koalas, or a short message about how we could keep koalas safe in the wild. They will compile them all into a youtube video and share.
Send it to secretary@moretonbaykoalarescue.org before 3 May.
Watch the video from Mike: https://www.facebook.com/moretonbaykoalarescue/videos/1232804857604483/
Koala Gardens Wild Koala Day 2023
Wild Koala Day field day is on again at Koala Gardens at Tuckurimba, in partnership with @NSWBCT and @petauruseducationgroupinc.
When: Wednesday 3 May 2023
Where: Tuckurimba, northern NSW
Campbelltown Bushcare Tree Planting 7 May
Campbelltown Bushcare are running their annual koala tree planting event for Wild Koala Day.
Bookings essential.
Sunday 7 May
Tree Planting
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wild-koala-day-tree-planting-event-tickets-298809135167
Kids painting Wild Koala Day 7 May 2023
Kids painting experience fundraiser by North Pine Country Park Potters
Dayboro Rd, Brisbane
Sunday 7 May, 2023
Cost: $5 per ceramic koala
Port Stephens Wild Koala Day 2023
Kids free entry to Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary on Wild Koala Day
When: Wednesday 3 May
Where: Port Stephens, NSW
Koala Action Gympie Wild Koala Day Market
Wild Koala Day Market stall
Koala Action Gympie Region
Friday 5 May, 2023 from 4.30pm
at Gympie Night Market ‘The Hall’, Gympie & District Indoor Bowls Club, 35 Graham Street, Gympie
Koala Clancy Wild Koala Day 7 May 2023
You Yangs, north of Geelong, VIC
Sunday 7 May, 2023
Cost: $30 local adults, $20 kids
Booking link: https://www.koalaclancyfoundation.org.au/event/wild-koala-day-weeding-in-the-you-yangs/
Queensland Koala Crusaders Wild Koala Day info stall
Queensland Koala Crusaders Wild Koala Day info stall at Maleny
29 April 2023
Past Wild Koala Day Events: 2022
Koala Clancy Tree Planting 4 June 2022
You Yangs area, VIC
9am Saturday 4 June, 2022
Cost: $30 local adults, $20 kids
Book here: https://www.koalaclancyfoundation.org.au/
Pine Rivers Koala Care Wild Koala Day 2022
Wild Koala Day is on again at Old Petrie Town
When: Sunday 1 May 2022 8am – 12noon
Where: Old Petrie Town
Go to the event page for details
UPDATE: This event was extraordinarily successful. Local and state MPs attended.
Koala Clancy Wild Koala Day 7 May 2022
You Yangs, north of Geelong, VIC
Saturday 7 May, 2022
Cost: $30 local adults, $20 kids, $120 tourists
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wild-koala-day-weeding-tickets-254920001587
Koala Action Gympie Wild Koala Day Tree Planting
Wild Koala Day Tree Planting
Friday 29 April
Tree planting Amamoor
Bangalow Koalas Tree Planting 14 May 2022
9am, Saturday 14 May 2022
Clunes, NSW
RSVP: president@bangalowkoalas.com.au
Bookings essential.
Unconditional Love Wild Koala Day Fundraiser
Unconditional Love all creatures great and small Fundraiser
Tuesday 3 May
Aldinga SA
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1916454341876242&id=276761502512209
Queensland Koala Crusaders Wild Koala Day tree plantings
Queensland Koala Crusaders Wild Koala Day tree plantings
16 April Eatons Hill
24 April Toogoolawah
Register: president@koalacrusaders.org.au
Bangalow Koalas Tree Planting 22 April 2022
9am, Friday 22 April 2022
Ettrick, NSW
RSVP: president@bangalowkoalas.com.au
Bookings essential.
Queensland Koala Crusaders Wild Koala Day Festival
Queensland Koala Crusaders Wild Koala Day Festival
Saturday 7 May
2pm to 10pm
Thirsty Chiefs Brewing Co, North Lakes QLD
Eurobodalla Koalas Koala Habitat Survey
When: Sunday 8 May 2022
The volunteer Eurobodalla Koala Project (EKP) will dedicate its 8th May habitat survey of a remote property in our hinterland, to Wild Koala Day. EKP continues to conduct koala habitat plot surveys on private property, as part of its database building and public awareness strategy, supporting the Eurobodalla Koala Recovery Strategy. We’re also integrating with the Coastwatchers Great Eastern Ranges/WWF South Coast Project, rehabilitating previously cleared private lands, surveying post-wildfire threatened species and piloting a virtual fencing installation. Find out more about Eurobodalla’s rare koalas and the attempt to revive them at www.eurokoalas.com
Past Wild Koala Day Events: 2021
Eurobodalla Koalas Strategy Launch 3 May
10 am, Monday 3 May 2021
Mossy Point, NSW
Official launch of Draft Koala Recovery Strategy for Eurobodalla region, southern NSW.
Koala Clancy Tree Planting 19 June 2021
Little River, north of Geelong, VIC
9am Saturday 19 June, 2021
Cost: $30 local adults, $20 kids, $120 tourists
Book here: https://koala-tree-planting-2021.eventbrite.com.au
Bangalow Koalas Tree Planting 18 May 2021
9am, Tuesday 18 May 2021
Swan Bay, NSW
RSVP: president@bangalowkoalas.com.au
Koala Clancy volunteer day 1 May 2021
You Yangs area, VIC
9am Saturday 1 May, 2021
Cost: $30 local adults, $20 kids, $120 tourists
Bangalow Koalas Tree Planting 23 April 2021
9am, Friday 23 April, 2021
Bangalow, NSW
RSVP: president@bangalowkoalas.com.au
Moreton Bay Koala Rescue Wild Koala Day
Sunday 2 May
Redcliffe Markets: koala education, merchandise, competitions
Koala Clancy Tree Planting 27 June 2021
Beremboke, north of Geelong, VIC
9am Sunday 27 June, 2021
Cost: $30 local adults, $20 kids, $120 tourists
Book here: https://koala-tree-planting-2021.eventbrite.com.au
Koala Clancy Tree Planting 5 June 2021
Stonehaven – west of Geelong area, VIC
9am Saturday 5 June, 2021
Cost: $30 local adults, $20 kids, $120 tourists
Book here: https://koala-tree-planting-2021.eventbrite.com.au
Bangalow Koalas Tree Planting 4 May 2021
9am, Tuesday 4 May 2021
Corndale, NSW
RSVP: president@bangalowkoalas.com.au
Bangalow Koalas Tree Planting 27 April 2021
9am, Tuesday 27 April, 2021
Clunes, NSW
RSVP: president@bangalowkoalas.com.au
Bangalow Koalas Tree Planting 20 April 2021
9am, Tuesday 20 April, 2021
Coffee Camp, NSW
RSVP: president@bangalowkoalas.com.au
Koala tree giveaway Koalas of Joyner
Sunday 2 May
Old Petrie Town, Whiteside QLD
Koala Clancy Tree Planting 3 July 2021
Beremboke, north of Geelong, VIC
9.30 am Saturday 3 July, 2021
Cost: $30 local adults, $20 kids, $120 tourists
Book here: https://koala-tree-planting-2021.eventbrite.com.au
Koala Clancy Tree Planting 13 June 2021
Stonehaven – west of Geelong area, VIC
9am Sunday 13 June, 2021
Cost: $30 local adults, $20 kids, $120 tourists
Book here: https://koala-tree-planting-2021.eventbrite.com.au
Bangalow Koalas Tree Planting 11 & 12 May 2021
9am, Tuesday 11 & Wednesday 12 May 2021
Pumpenbil, NSW
RSVP: president@bangalowkoalas.com.au
Bangalow Koalas Tree Planting 26 April 2021
9am, Monday 26 April, 2021
Clunes, NSW
RSVP: president@bangalowkoalas.com.au
Bangalow Koalas Tree Planting 13 April 2021
9am, Tuesday 13 April, 2021
Cedar Point, NSW
RSVP: president@bangalowkoalas.com.au
Past Wild Koala Day Events: 2020
Koala Clancy Tree Planting 27 June 2020
You Yangs area, VIC
9am Saturday 27 June, 2020
Cost: $30 local adults, $20 kids, $120 tourists
This event is booked out.
Koala Action Gympie stall for Wild Koala Day
Koala Action Gympie will have a stall at the Gympie Garden Expo.
When: Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 May
Where: Gympie Showgrounds, Gympie Qld
We have 2,020 trees to provide free to landholders doing habitat connectivity projects on their land
Koala Clancy Tree Planting 21 June 2020
You Yangs area, VIC
(if possible) 9am, Sunday 21 June, 2020
Cost: $30 local adults, $20 local kids, $120 tourists
Click here to book.
Pine Rivers Koala Care Wild Koala Day virtual event
Wild Koala Day is on again, but digital!
When: Sunday 3 May 2020
Where: in your home
What: a koala photo competition, a gallery of koala photos to share on your social media, and more!
Mornington Peninsula Koala Information Event
UPDATE: This workshop was very successful, with over 80 participants including local government representatives.
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Did you know our koala population on the Mornington Peninsula is in trouble? For ‘Wild Koala Day 2020’ join us and learn what you can do to help our local koalas.
This is a Zoom meeting for Mornington Peninsula residents and everyone else interested in koala and nature conservation. We will share what we know about koalas on the Mornington Peninsula followed by an online Q&A.
Presenters:
Dr Desley Whisson – Koala researcher and expert
Dirk Jansen – MPKC President
IMPORTANT – You have to register for this event via Eventbrite otherwise you will not receive the Zoom details: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/mornington-peninsula-koala-conservation-30087804578
Bangalow Tree Planting 14 March 2020
9am, Saturday 14 March, 2020
Binna Burra NSW
RSVP: twodogsmedia@optusnet.com.au
Bangalow Koalas Tree Planting 28 March 2020
9am, Saturday March 28, 2020
Binna Burra NSW
RSVP: twodogsmedia@optusnet.com.au
Online Tree Planting Workshops
UPDATE: These workshops were very productive. Over 50 people participated from all over NSW, QLD & VIC. We hope to run these again in 2021.
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Learn how to set up your own koala tree planting project.
Hear from two organisations: Koala Clancy Foundation VIC and Bangalow Koalas NSW, both successful & experienced koala tree planters .
Tuesday 28 April 7-9pm
Saturday 2 May 10am-12
Thursday 7 May 3-5pm
Cost: free, but you must register to receive the zoom meeting details.
Workshop is limited to 20 participants. Representatives of tree planting, animal welfare and conservation groups only.
Register by emailing Janine: president@koalaclancyfoundation.org.au
Koala Tree Planting Gympie 5 March 2020
Thursday 5 March, 2020
Kandanga, Qld
RSVP: koalas@mrccc.org.au
Koala Cover Photo Competition
We have so many awesome photos sent in by our members, so we thought we’d give you a chance to let everyone else see them!
The winning shot will be chosen by the number of likes and will be used as the cover photo for this page for the month of May to celebrate Wild Koala Day.
COMP DETAILS:
- Anyone can enter.
- Landscape photos work best
- A maximum of 3 entries per person.
- Like or react to your favourite photo and ask others to like yours.
- The photo with the most likes / reactions by 8pm Saturday, 2 May will be the winner.
- Get in early to maximise your likes.
- Enter your own photos only (no downloads from other pages etc unless they are yours)
- Koalas only
POST YOUR ENTRY on the facebook page here IN COMMENTS …….
Past Wild Koala Day Events: 2019
Koala Clancy tree planting VIC 21 July 2019
Koala Tree Planting along the rivers of the Western Plains. Koalas need these trees asap to escape the extreme heat and dryness caused by climate change.
Where: You Yangs / Little River VIC area
Cost: $30 adults, $20 kids
More details at the link.
Bangalow Koalas Tree Planting 1 June 2019
460 Bangalow Rd, Talofa NSW
9am to 10.30am
Cost: free
RSVP: twodogsmedia@optusnet.com.au
BIGGEST EVER PLANTING AND MARKS 12,000 TREES PLANTED IN 18 MONTHS!
No weeding, digging just planting 2,000 koala trees in pre-dug holes and mulching – EASY!
Wild Koala Day Toondah Harbour 3 May
Cleveland, Redlands (south Brisbane), 8am Friday 3 May. Come and meet some Toondah Koalas
Campbelltown NSW Koala Tree Planting May 4
Cook Park, Campbelltown (Sydney) NSW May 4:
To help protect and extend koala habitat Greening Australia is partnering with Campbelltown City Council and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to host a planting afternoon.
You’ll be helping us plant 3,000 local trees, shrubs and grasses to improve the vital koala corridor at Cook Park. Cook Park is a key link between the Georges River wildlife corridor and Smiths Creek, which is Campbelltown’s largest urban bushland reserve. Go to event page for more.
Mornington Peninsula VIC Nature Walk May 3
Arthurs Seat, Mornington Peninsula (Melbourne) VIC May 3 at 4.15pm.
Nature Walk: learn about koala habitat and lots of other local plants and wildlife. Meet in Rosebud at 4.15 pm for 4.30 pm walk. All ages welcome. See event page for more details.
Team Koala Tweed tree planting 25 May 2019
When: 8.30am on Saturday 25th May 2019.
Where: Kellehers Road, Pottsville Wetland (see map at link)
What will be provided: All the holes for the trees will be dug, and water, trees and weed mats provided for us to install. Spare gloves, extra water and a yummy morning tea will also be provided.
For extra information: Contact Tanya Fountain – tfountain@tweed.nsw.gov.au, 02 6670 2587 (work phone)
I hope to see you there – give me a ring if you need any more info – 0428 140 729.
Greening Australia Tree Planting May 4
Community Tree Planting afternoon, Cook Park, Campbelltown (Sydney) NSW. 2 – 5 pm. Free entry.
Pine Rivers Qld Koala & Wildlife Celebration May 5
Old Petrie Town, Whiteside (Brisbane) QLD 8am to 2pm: A community education day.
You Yangs VIC Koala Conservation Day April 28
You Yangs, near Melbourne VIC: A special Koala Conservation Day for Wild Koala Day. Help remove weeds that threaten koala habitat, and take walks to meet wild koalas with experienced Koala Researchers.
Cost: $30 adults, $20 kids
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/koala-conservation-day-tickets-56609437351?aff=es2
Adelaide, SA Fundraiser May 3
Aldinga Shopping Centre, near McLaren Vale (Adelaide) SA 1 to 5pm:
Fundraiser for koalas. Buy a koala cupcake and macaroon. Meet Rae & Honey
Koala Clancy VIC Tree Planting 23 June 2019
Koala Tree Planting along the rivers of the Western Plains. Koalas need these trees asap to escape the extreme heat and dryness caused by climate change.
Where: Bannockburn VIC area
Cost: $30 adults, $20 kids
More details at the link.
Tuckurimba NSW Koala Gardens May 3
Tuckurimba, northern NSW, May 3:
Field Day with guest speakers. See how a private property has become a sanctuary for wild koalas.
Caboolture Qld May 4 Wild Koala Day Event
Caboolture Showgrounds, (Brisbane) Qld May 4 9am to 2pm:
Moreton Bay Koala Rescue (MBKR) are hosting a community event to raise awareness of the threats Koalas are facing and to strengthen protection for koala habitats.
Food stalls, hand-made goods, kids rides, activities, educational talks/presentations.
Gold coin donation entry. Go to event page for more details.
Bangalow NSW Koala Tree Planting April 27
Ewingsdale, near Byron Bay NSW: Bangalow Koalas plan to plant 1700 Koala Trees in their Koala Corridor. All Welcome.
RSVP: twodogsmedia@optusnet.com.au
Past Wild Koala Day Events: 2018
Wild Koala Talks 5 May
Join us at this free community event to learn about the wild koalas of the Moreton Bay Region. Hear from expert presenters who have dedicated their lives to rescuing, caring, and protecting our national icon. Learn what you can do to assist your koala neighbours, and even participate in a rescue induction if you are wondering if you can step up and do even more. Presentations by Koala Action Inc, Endeavour Veterinary Ecology and Moreton Bay Koala Rescue Inc.
Gunnedah Koala Day May 9
KOALA HABITAT FIELD DAY Wednesday 9 May 2018
Come along and learn about what you can do to help koalas.
Curlewis Community Hall 10am – 3.30pm
RSVP to Lana Andrews 0407 885105 or lana@tria.org.au
Koala Clancy's Birthday Conservation Day May 6
A very special Koala Conservation Day to celebrate Wild Koala Day with the koala that started it all: Koala Clancy! There will be cakes, there will be fun, there will be koalas to see and weeds to remove! Cost: $30 adults.
Vote for the next King Koala
Just a bit of fun: 3 male koalas are vying for the top job in the You Yangs right now. Read about each of them and vote for the one who deserves to be King Koala of the You Yangs!
Pine Rivers Koala Care May 6
After last years amazingly successful event, We will be holding another Wild Koala Day on 6th May 2018 at Old Petrie Town.
Sunday, May 6 at 8 AM – 2 PM
Old Petrie Town Dayboro Rd Whiteside QLD
Past Wild Koala Day Events: 2017
Koala Gardens at Tuckurimba
WILD WALK AND WEED
Thursday May 3, 2018
9.30 am until Midday
Get out in the fresh air
Meet Jet the scat dog
A drone demo by Luke
David will talk about all things green
Smith's Creek Campbelltown Tree Planting April 29th
The Smiths Creek Bushcare Group in partnership with Council, Conservation Volunteers Australia and the NSW Government invites you to plant a tree to help enhance koala habitat in Smiths Creek Reserve.
Join us from 8am to help plant and hear all about the great grant program the group is involved in as well as how you can help.
Participants will then be treated to a sausage sizzle as the groups way of saying thanks!
Bangalow Koalas Tree Planting
Plant koala trees for the future! Sunday February 11 9am to 1pm, Bangalow, NSW.
This Wild Koala Day event was enormously successful and received media coverage.
AUCTION for Wild Koala Day April 26 to May 3
Wild Koala Day May 3rd
ALL MONEY RAISED GOES TO KOALAS
A day to celebrate wild koalas and protect their habitats to raise awareness of endangered koalas and their threatened natural habitat
Be a super hero for Koalas ❤️?❤️
I will be uploading 15 beautifully handmade koalas & Kangaroos plus lovely beautiful handmade Painted bags
Auction closes 7pm May 3rd 2018
❤️??AND GOOD LUCK ❤️??
ARROW Tree Planting 30 April
ARROW and Kilcoy Landcare Tree Planting at Toogoolawah on 30 April 2018
Planted 100 trees to finish off the project started last year.
Wild Koala Day Talk Douglas Park May 8
In celebration of #wildkoaladay join us Monday 8th of May 6:30pm Douglas Park for a talk on what we can do to help our #dropbears from dropping in on us and what to do when they do pop over unannounced, by Ricardo from Help Save the Wildlife and Bushlands in Campbelltown. Call Sophie 0418742429 for more info.
Shop to help Koalas on Wild Koala Day
REMEMBER- BUY ON MAY 3rd where 50% of all profits of sales of Marini Ferlazzo AUSTRALIANA products will be donated to Libby’s Koala & Wildlife Crusade!
PLEASE visit the website to start your wish listhttps://www.mariniferlazzo.com.au
PLEASE RSVP so that you will get a reminder to shop on Thursday May 3rd- #WildKoalaDay
Noosa Wild Koala Day Walk April 29
In Honour of Wild Koala Week we are hosting our 3rd Wild Koala Day Walk in Noosa National Park on Sunday 29th April at 9am. Bring your koala spotting eyes, a water bottle, a hat and sunscreen and come enjoy the morning with us.
The walk will be led by our local author, photographer and spotter extraordinaire Bernard Jean.
Last year we had over 50 people attend this walk and we hope to have a good turnout again this year!