World Environment Day is on 5th June 2025.
Last year Lane Cove Council ‘s sustainability efforts were recognised at the Local Government NSW Excellence in Environment Awards where Lane Cove took out three Awards, including the prestigious Local Sustainability Award.
Held annually, the Excellence in the Environment Awards recognise outstanding achievements by NSW local government in managing and protecting the environment.
Last year, Lane Cove Council was awarded:
- Category winner for the Towards Net Zero Emissions Award for our programs to reduce emissions
- Winner of the Innovation in Planning Policies and Decision-Making Award for our sustainability review of our DCP
- Overall winner of the Local Sustainability Award for our work in implementing sustainability and striving for a sustainable future for our community.
Lane Cove Environment Week
Building on this base, Lane Cove Council is committed to protecting Lane Cove’s natural environment and taking strong climate action. Inspired by World Environment Day on 5 June, Lane Cove is holding a series of events from 2-8 June 2025 for Lane Cove Environment Week.
This lineup of events aims to inspire, educate, connect, and act for a more sustainable future. Get involved and help us protect our amazing local environment!
Lane Cove Environment Week Events
Coffee and Climate Session: the Australian Museum Comes to Lane Cove!
Monday, 02 June 2025 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Join Lane Cove Council and the Australian Museum for free morning tea, a mini exhibition, and discussion about innovative solutions for sustainable living.
Cove Room, Lane Cove Civic Centre, 48 Longueville Road, Lane Cove 2066
Learn How to Ferment – SOLD OUT
Tuesday, 03 June 2025 | 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM
Learn how to ferment your food to feed your gut microbes, reduce food waste and save money!
Film Screening: 2040 by Damon Gameau
Wednesday, 04 June 2025 | 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Join us on Wednesday 4th for a screening of 2040 by award-winning film director, Damon Gameau (That Sugar Film), which explores what the future could look like by the year 2040 if we simply embraced the best climate solutions already available to us. Structured as a visual letter to his 4-year-old daughter, Damon blends traditional documentary with dramatised sequences and high-end visual effects to create a vision board of how these solutions could regenerate the world for future generations. This film is being presented by Lane Cove Council as part of our World Environment Week activities to celebrate World Environment Day on June 5th. For information on other activities being run as part of this program please see here.
Food and drink: Some light refreshments will be provided before the film, so attendees should ensure they arrive with enough time to grab a small plate of food and be seated by 6:10pm. Feel free to bring your own movie snacks to consume during the film.
Harbourcare Kayak x World Environment Day
Thursday, 05 June 2025 | 09:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Come along adn paddle to clean up Lane Cove’s local waterways
World Environment Day is a chance to reflect on our relationship with the ecosystems around us and take action to make a positive local impact!
Join Lane Cove Council’s Harbourcare team for a kayak along the Lane Cove River, collecting litter along the foreshore as we explore and protect this beautiful environment.
NEW: BRING YOUR OWN kayak options available! Paid tickets include kayak hire.
If you have registered for a FREE BRING YOUR OWN KAYAK ticket, there will not be a hire kayak provided for you – please BYO!
Medium level fitness required; a little kayaking experience preferred but not necessary.
Minimum age 11 years old. Under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Bags, gloves and litter pickers provided.
Must wear enclosed shoes to attend. Wear sun-smart, light clothing that can get wet.
BYO water. COVID-safe & low waste snack & drink provided.
No corporate bookings allowed; Max. 2 tickets per group.
Please note: Refunds only available up to 7 days prior to event. Please let us know at your earliest convenience if you are no longer able to attend so that we can open tickets to the Waitlist.
Location: the kayak trip will take place along the Lane Cove River, departing from Lane Cove West.
Meeting location: provided after booking
World Environment Day: Growing Native Wildflowers
Thursday, 05 June 2025 | 09:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Learn how to grow native plants from cuttings, in keeping with the theme ‘We are #GenerationRestoration’!
In keeping with the theme, we are #GenerationRestoration, learn how to grow native plants from cuttings. This useful propagation technique can be applied to many local wildflowers such as Grevillea and Correa as well as your own garden plants.
Learning to grow plants is a great practical skill to have in creating habitat and supporting a healthy planet.
This workshop is for people aged 16 years and over.
Bookings essential, spaces limited. Please cancel your booking if you can no longer attend.
2021 – 2030 is the United Nations Decade of Ecological Restoration.
ABC Animal Walk – Lane Cove Bush Kids
Thursday, 05 June 2025 | 09:45 AM to 11:15 AM
Term activity 2 – 5 years
Encourage your child to learn their ABCs. We’ll sing the ABC song and learn the Aussie animal alphabet. We’ll also go on an ABC bush walk, make our own nature letter and decorate one of our own to take home.
Please cancel your booking and stay at home if you or your child are unwell or you’re no longer attending.
REFUNDS UP TO SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT ONLY.
- Tickets are essential for both adults and children for all activities. Once children’s spots are booked out, any remaining adult spots are NOT to be used for children. Please purchase a ticket for each child over 2 years that are attending the activity.
- Activities are for 2 to 5 years during term time, 3 to 12 years during school holidays unless otherwise specified.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult and supervised by adults at all times on the activity.
- Most activities are NOT stroller friendly, and walks are on unsealed bush tracks.
- Lane Cove Council reserves the right to alter or cancel activities.
- Safety on all our activities is always considered, however participants attend activities at their own risk and adults are responsible for their children.
- Further information – www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushkids or www.facebook.com/lanecovebushkids
Meet at: Blackman Park, far end of Lloyd Rees Drive, Lane Cove West, Blackman Park – far end of Lloyd Rees Drive, Lane Cove West 2065
World Environment Day: The Greatest Opportunity of Our Time!
Thursday, 05 June 2025 | 05:45 PM to 07:00 PM
Join Lane Cove Council for this interactive session and empower yourself in how we can all contribute to climate solutions!
The Greatest Opportunity of Our Time: Why a changing climate is the perfect backdrop for more resilient communities.
Dive in and explore what climate action looks like in 2025, examine what is changing, and what the local risks and opportunities are for us in Lane Cove.
Participants will be involved in an interactive workshop to:
- Learn how we all play a critical role in creating lasting change.
- Understand the barriers and approaches for change on a personal, community and organisational level.
- Learn about organisations and communities that are leading the charge on climate action with practical takeaways.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Presenter
Jo Taranto is a sustainability communicator and founder of Good for the Hood. She works with residents and providers to deliver climate mitigation and adaptation solutions at a grassroots level.
First Fridays
Friday, 06 June 2025 | 03:30 PM to 05:00 PM
Join Lane Cove’s Sustainability and Resilience team in celebrating World Environment Day!
With this year’s theme being Ending Plastic Pollution, there will be waste-related activities, freebies and prizes to get involved with.
See you there!
Free Event
World Environment Day – Berrys Creek
Saturday, 07 June 2025 | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Help plant seedlings and restore the bush as part of #GenerationRestoration this World Environment Day.
Celebrate World Environment Day on a guided walk through the peaceful woodland and rainforest of Berrys Creek. Discover how this urban green corridor supports a variety of native wildlife such as possums and even the majestic Powerful Owl. Then spend some time planting seedlings and restoring the bushland, doing your bit as part of #GenerationRestoration. All equipment and refreshments provided.
A partnership between North Sydney and Lane Cove bushland teams.
Bookings essential, spaces limited. Please remember to cancel your booking if you can no longer attend.
Public transport options: It is a 5-minute walk to Russell Street from Wollstonecraft Train Station.
The nearest public toilet is found at Wollstonecraft Station.
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