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Growing microgreens at home - Gatton Campus

1 August 2024 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in Connect Week Community Gardens Workshops
Come down to the community garden to learn how to grow microgreens in your kitchen!

Commute to Curb Carbon Challenge

19 August 2024 6:00am–23 August 2024 6:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
Celebrate Sustainability Week by helping us to save CO2, just swap your keys for pedals or sneakers.

E-waste Recycling Drive

19 August 2024 8:00am–23 August 2024 5:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
Did you know? E-waste should never be thrown in your red bin. Bring your old e-waste items to Campbell Place for recycling all week!

'Re-love your pre-loved' competition

19 August 2024 8:00am–23 August 2024 5:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
To kick off Sustainability Week, we are inviting the UQ community to share their upcycled gems.

Vibrant Matter Exhibition

19 August 2024 10:00am–23 August 2024 4:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
Come and check out the Vibrant Matter exhibition at the UQ Art Museum.

Green Labs Morning Tea

19 August 2024 10:00am–10:30am
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
We invite all UQ Green Lab Representatives to join us for an appreciation morning tea while learning about ways to reduce waste in your lab.
Register

Sustainability Volunteering Information Session

19 August 2024 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
Learn more about UQ's Green Ambassador Program and Sustainability Crew volunteering opportunities.

Carousel Clothing Presentation

19 August 2024 12:30pm–1:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
Carousel Clothing is a UQ Start-up trying to fight fast fashion. Drop into this session to learn more.

Green Office Afternoon Tea

19 August 2024 3:00pm–3:30pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
We invite all Green Office Representatives to join us for an appreciation afternoon tea while learning about UQ's carbon footprint.
Register

CoralWatch, Citizen Science and Sustainability: What can I do? ( attending in-person)

19 August 2024 5:00pm–7:30pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
This event is a mixed mode webinar and workshop aiming to educate students and staff at UQ about coral bleaching events on the Great Barrier Reef. Light refreshments will be provided for those attending in person.
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Growing and using herbs in the garden - Herston Campus

26 July 2024 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in Connect Week Community Gardens Workshops
Come along to the Reconciliation Gardens and join us for a FREE workshop on herb gardening!

Gardening for renters - St Lucia Campus

25 July 2024 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in Connect Week Community Gardens Workshops
Come down to the community garden to learn how to grow a garden when you are renting!  

St Lucia Market Day

24 July 2024 10:00am–2:00pm
 
in Market Day
Are you excited for semester 2? Come to the UQ Sustainability and Community garden stalls to learn more about UQ’s sustainability initiatives and volunteering opportunities.  

Working Bee - Gatton Campus

18 July 2024 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in Connect Week Community Gardens Workshops
Come down to the community garden to Join the working bee and learn how you can get involved!

Working bee - St Lucia Community Garden

11 July 2024 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in UQ Community Gardens Workshops
Come down to the community garden to join the working bee! 

Working bee - Gatton Community Garden

4 July 2024 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in UQ Community Gardens Workshops
Come down to the community garden to join the working bee! 

Working bee - St Lucia Community Garden

27 June 2024 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in UQ Community Gardens Workshops
Looking for a relaxing activity after your exams? Come down to the community garden to join the working bee!

Working bee - Gatton Community Garden

20 June 2024 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in UQ Community Gardens Workshops
Looking for a relaxing activity after your exams? Come down to the community garden to join the working bee!

Growing and using herbs in the garden - St Lucia Community Garden

13 June 2024 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in UQ Community Gardens Workshops
Come down to the community garden for a FREE workshop on herb gardening!

Beekeeping Basics: Introduction to beekeeping for pollination - Gatton

6 June 2024 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in UQ Community Gardens Workshops
Come down to the community garden for a FREE workshop on beekeeping basics!

Beekeeping Basics - St Lucia

27 May 2024 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in UQ Community Gardens Workshops

Water Management Techniques: Conservation and Harvesting - Gatton

20 May 2024 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in UQ Community Gardens Workshops

Green Labs Training Session (Online)

16 May 2024 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Green Office and Green Labs Training

Green Office Training Session (Online)

14 May 2024 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Green Office and Green Labs Training

Seasonal Planning and Crop Rotation Strategies - St Lucia

13 May 2024 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in UQ Community Gardens Workshops

Soil health and building fertile garden beds - Gatton

8 April 2024 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in UQ Community Gardens Workshops
Get your hands dirty with our FREE gardening workshops!

Bushcare Working Bee

7 April 2024 7:30am
 
in Green Ambassador Series
Join us for a Sunday morning bushcare working bee!

Permaculture design in the garden - Gatton

25 March 2024 11:00am–2:00pm
 
in UQ Community Gardens Workshops
Enjoy the sun and blue skies at our FREE gardening workshop!

Seed saving and propagation - St Lucia

18 March 2024 11:00am–2:00pm
 
in UQ Community Gardens Workshops
Get amongst the foliage at our FREE gardening workshop!

Designing a native garden - Gatton

11 March 2024 11:00am–2:00pm
 
in UQ Community Gardens Workshops
Get in amongst the foliage for this gardening FREE workshop!

Intro to organic gardening - St Lucia

4 March 2024 11:00am–2:00pm
 
in UQ Community Gardens Workshops
Treat yourself to a lunch break at the community gardens!

UQ Clean Up Australia Day

1 March 2024 8:30am–10:30am
 
in UQ Clean Up Australia Day

GAP x Sustainability Info Session

27 February 2024 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Green Ambassador Series
Interested in getting involved in sustainability initiatives at UQ? Come along to this interactive info session and receive a FREE reusable coffee cup!

Composting 101 - Gatton

26 February 2024 11:00am–2:00pm
 
in UQ Community Gardens Workshops
Come down to the community gardens for a FREE workshop with permaculture expert Michael!

Herston Community Garden Workshop - Connect Week

23 February 2024 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in Connect Week Community Gardens Workshops
Come down to the community gardens for a FREE workshop on designing a native garden with horticultural legend Michael!

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