World Wetlands Day 2018
Join us for a guided tour of the Jack Barnes Bicentennial Boardwalk to celebrate the ecological and cultural importance of our local mangroves and saltmarshes
Friday 2 February 2018 10:30 -11:30am
Location: Jack Barnes Bicentennial Boardwalk,
Airport Avenue, Cairns North 4870
Background
World Wetlands Day is celebrated internationally each year on 2 February. It marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) in Ramsar, Iran, on 2 February 1971.
World Wetlands Day was first celebrated in 1997. Since then government agencies, non-government organisations and community groups have celebrated World Wetlands Day by undertaking actions to raise public awareness of wetland values and benefits and promote the conservation and wise use of wetlands. These activities include seminars, nature walks, festivals, announcement of new Ramsar sites, newspaper articles, radio interviews and wetland rehabilitation.
Event Overview
A diverse team of specialists from the government and private sector will provide a guided tour of the Jack Barnes Bicentennial Boardwalk for one hour on World Wetlands Day 2018. The event is open to the public and will focused on appreciating our coastal wetlands and increasing awareness around the ecological and cultural importance of mangroves and saltmarshes. Bring along any questions or topics you would like to discuss with our mangrove specialists or just come along to listen. Morning tea will be provided.
Be Prepared
- Bring long sleeves and pants, covered shoes and insecticide to protect against mosquitoes and sandflies
- Bring your own drinking water
- Bring wet weather gear.. just in case
- There are limited car spaces available at the boardwalk. Please ride share where possible or cycle to the event
Please direct any questions to environment@cairnsairport.com.au