Why Hold an Event?
By hosting an event during Weedbuster Week you can:
- Protect our environment from the impact of weeds
- Raise awareness about the problems weeds cause
- Raise your group's profile and promote your achievements
- Connect and share ideas with other Weedbusters
- Appeal to new members, students or audience
If you are planning an event, please register it here (link to registration form), so your event becomes officially recognised.
Event Ideas
Weedbuster events can range from guest speakers to carnivals. Just think of all the ways you can promote the removal or prevention of weeds! Put your thinking caps on, let your imagination run wild!
If you're stuck for ideas, here are some of the more common weedbuster week activities undertaken by community groups, businesses and State and local government staff:
- Hold a community Weedbusting effort at your local creek, wetland or park.
- Organise a tour of weed infestation sites and rehabilitation areas for community members or school children.
- Invite a local wildlife or weed expert speaker to come to your event or talk to your community or school about the effect of weeds on our environment.
- Set up a weeds display at a shopping centre or other prominent place.
- Run a weeds awareness campaign to teach your local community or target audience about weed identification, how to prevent spread and control.
- Hold a picnic - the perfect way to get families involved through activities such as a BBQ, guest speaker, tree planting, face painting and promotional giveaways.
Remember, these are just a sample of the many different things your group can do to participate in Weedbusters week.
Organising Your Event
Weedbuster Week Event Organiser Kits are available from your State or Territory Weedbuster Week Coordinator
For help or more information on how to get started contact your
State or Territory Weedbuster Week Coordinator
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