Around Town: Feb Edition
Things to do, opportunities to connect and take action around town.
As we head into February, there are plenty of ways to get involved in environmental action, whether that’s shaping policy conversations, supporting youth leadership, building biodiversity at home, or getting your hands dirty alongside your community.
Here’s a snapshot:
Youth Conservation: How to Support the Voices of Tomorrow, Today
📅 Tuesday 10 February 2026
🕔 5:00–6:00 pm AEDT
💻 Online (Zoom)
🎟️ Free (AAEE members) | $10 waged | $5 students & unwaged
Hosted by the Australian Association for Environmental Education (AAEE), this online Learning Circle explores how educators, organisations and communities can better support youth leadership in conservation.
The session features Spencer Hitchen, a young conservationist, educator and photographer, in conversation with AAEE National President Lisa Siegel. Together, they’ll share insights on creating inclusive spaces where young voices are valued, supported and empowered.
🐝 Make Your Own Native Bee Hotel
A Valentine’s Day Workshop
📅 Saturday 14 February 2026 (Valentine’s Day)
📍 Details via Eventbrite
🎟️ Ticketed workshop
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by showing some love to local biodiversity. This hands-on workshop will guide participants through building a native bee hotel designed specifically for Australian native bees — many off-the-shelf bee hotels aren’t suitable, so learning the right design really matters.
You’ll leave with a finished bee hotel and the knowledge to help support native pollinators at home.
🎤ACT Conservation Council Town Hall
With ACT Environment Minister Suzanne Orr MLA
📅 Wednesday 18 February 2026
🕕 6:00–8:00 pm
📍 Lyneham High School Hall, ACT
🎟️ Free – registration required
Hosted by the Conservation Council ACT Region, this town hall offers a valuable opportunity to engage directly with ACT Environment Minister Suzanne Orr on key issues including climate action, nature protection, energy and water.
Minister Orr will be joined by Dr Simon Copland, Executive Director of the Conservation Council ACT Region, with time for questions and community discussion. It’s an important chance to hear about policy directions and ensure community voices are part of the conversation.
🎉 Announcement from Canberra Organic Growers Society
30 new and improved crop guides have been launched for you to navigate growing food in Canberra seasons!
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