Brookfield Conservation Park - Conservation Volunteers Australia

Brookfield Conservation Park Research and Monitoring

Brookfield Conservation Park has been a research site for nearly 40 years. It is home for the endangered Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat and Malleefowl as well as rare and threatened plant species. On this project, volunteers will continue to assist with the installation of Pitfall traps for the future surveying of reptiles and small mammals. A great opportunity to spend time in the Mallee and spot some of our unique wildlife.

Blue Mountains National Park - Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area

Make a wish for World Heritage

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Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - Conservation Volunteers Australia

Tidbinbilla Volunteer Interpreter Program

Become part of a team of trained Volunteer Interpreters who help visitors at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve to better understand and appreciate the natural world. Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve is a 40-minute drive from Canberra. Volunteer Interpreters provide information to visitors at the Visitor Centre and along trails in the Sanctuary, a newly developed wetland area.

Lake St.Clair National Park - Maren Goerne

I am working for Parks and Wildlife at Lake St.Clair National Park and will be working on that day.

Coombabah Lake Conservation Park - Gold Coast City Council - Gold Coast Parks

Coombabah Wetlands Mountain Bike Ride

Riade through the relaxing forests and wetalnds of Coombabah Conservation Park.

Broadwater Parklands at Southport - Active and Healthy Gold Coast

Free Tai Chi in the Park

All National Parks in Tasmania - Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania

Free Entry

There will be no entry fee charged at all National Parks in Tasmania on World Parks Day.Come along and join in activities with our Discovery Rangers and enjoy our stunning National Parks - free of charge

Various - Elery Hamilton-Smith

Attending the Anglesea Wildflower Show

Alpine National Park - Jessica Wilson

Build a snow man!

NSW National Parks - NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

NSW National Parks will be hosting a variety of activities and events to celebrate World Parks Day

NSW National Parks manages over 800 parks across the state. To find a World Parks Day activity near you, visit www.wildwildworld.com.au and search for World Parks Day. We look forward to seeing you there!

Parramatta Park - Parramatta Park Trust

Stretch your legs and exercise your mind.

Pick up one of Parramatta Park's self-guided walking tours and learn about the history of the park when it was the Governor's Domain. Each self-guided tour will take you past monuments and sites of historical and cultural interest on former carriage drives and walking paths used by the Governor. Celebrate the bicentenary of Governor Macquarie. Contact the Trust Office for a self-guided tour brochure on 02 8833 5000 or email admin@ppt.nsw.gov.au

Barna Mia animal sanctuary - Dryandra Woodland - Western Australia's Department of Environment and Conservation

20% discount on night tours

Come and be amazed by the beautiful nocturnal native animals at Barna Mia. This is a great one for the whole family, especially the children

Cape Range National Park - Western Australia's Department of Environment and Conservation

Park entry fee waived

Cape Range National Park is located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia and entry into the park is free on World Parks Day. Come and see the amazing landscapes and wildflowers and marvel at the Ningaloo Marine Park adjacent to the park

Beelu National Park and the Perth Hills National Parks Centre - Western Australia's Department of Environment and Conservation

Free activities will be provided through the 'Nearer to Nature' program, as well as offering discounts on their school holiday activities for all bookings made on World Park Day

Visit the park for an experience that is sure to bring smiles all around! Come face to face with some cute and cuddly, and some not so cute and cuddly, native animals during a hands-on animal encounter(between 11am and 1pm). Meet Nearer to Nature’s lovable mascot, Charlie Chuditch and talk to a National Park Ranger. Take a self guided walk and use our ‘tree identification cards’ to identify the various trees that can be found along the way, and last, but definitely not least, the kids can grab free Nearer to Nature colouring sheets. Call the Centre on (08) 9295 2244 for further information or visit www.dec.wa.gov.au/phnpc

Walpole Wilderness and Walpole and Nornalup Inlets Marine Park - Western Australia's Department of Environment and Conservation

Displays and short presentations by the National Park Ranger at the Valley of the Giants

The Walpole Wilderness is a vast natural and wild landscape embracing the essence of the southern forests and coast of Western Australia. Come and celebrate World Parks Day at the Valley of the Giants between 10am - 3pm where you will be able to wander through displays on the incredible Walpole Wilderness and Walpole and Nornalup Inlets Marine Park. The National Park Ranger will be presenting a few short talks on visiting the parks in the local area, as well as handing out information about this amazing and valuable region of Western Australia. Entry is free (but usual charges apply for the Tree Top Walk). Don't miss it!

Wollemi National Park - Protected Area Workers Association of NSW

Canoe Challenge

Ganguddy (Dunns Swamp) in Wollemi National Park. 23kms east of Rylstone along Narango Rd. Canoe Challenge 2009 will be a fantastic opportunity for an overnight camp, paddle and explore in the wilds of Wollemi National Park. Bring your own canoe/kayak or hire one on-site (fees TBA). Family-friendly location and events included in the program. PAWA will provide a bbq dinner for those staying overnight. (PAWA AGM to be held Sunday morning). RSVP (for catering and event programming) to Tegan at pawa_nsw@hotmail.com by Wednesday 16th September. ...all monies raised goes to PAWA's "Equip the Amazon" project, providing vital equipment for indigenous rangers in the NE Amazon.

Centennial Parklands, Sydney, Australia - Centennial Parklands, Sydney, Australia

Hug a Tree Photo Competition

Hug a Tree for World Parks Day and you could win your very own dedicated tree in Centennial Park!

In conjunction with our friends at the Wentworth Courier, we are calling on all 'tree lovers' within the community to take a photo of themselves, a family member or friend hugging a tree.

All accepted entries will be be displayed on the Wentworth Courier website, with your own chance of voting on your favourite entry for the People's Choice Award.

All the details about this fantastic competition are available on our World Parks Day page at www.centennialparklands.com.au/worldparksday

Remember, all entries must be received by 5pm, Friday 11 September 2009.

Centennial Parklands, Sydney, Australia - Centennial Parklands, Sydney, Australia

Park After Dark tours

Centennial Parklands will be holding three very special Park After Dark tours on the evening of Saturday 19 September 2009.

Discover the life in your park after dark - join our Park Rangers spotlighting possums, flying foxes and other night creatures. Bring your own torch.

As a World Parks Day special price, the price of these highly popular tours is just $9.50 per person - what value for such entertainment and adventure!

Booking details are available from our website: www.centennialparklands.com.au/worldparksday

Centennial Parklands, Sydney, Australia - Centennial Parklands, Sydney, Australia

Join the Friends of Centennial Parklands

Do something for your park and for yourself today by joining our Friends of Centennial Parklands program.

For as little as $55 per year, you can receive benefits and discounts throughout the Parklands and selected businesses, access event ticket discounts and big discounts on Centennial Parklands programs and school holiday activities.

The best benefit of all is that your $55 goes directly to the Centennial Parklands Foundation (www.yourparklands.org.au) to help in the replacement and planting of trees, restoration of the Parklands pond system, development of educational and community facilities and ensuring Centennial Parklands is here for future generations to enjoy.

To join, simply visit www.friends.net.au and join today!

Centennial Parklands, Sydney, Australia - Centennial Parklands, Sydney, Australia

Centennial Parklands soon to launch Facebook site

Centennial Parklands is soon to be on Facebook (www.facebook.com). We plan to launch our new Facebook site on World Parks Day - Saturday 19 September 2009.

The Facebook site will become a fantastic resource for park visitors and anyone interested in knowing what's on when, who, how and where in Centennial Parklands.

So remember to look us up and become a fan to ensure you are in the know.

Centennial Park - Crosbie Lorimer

Spend time in on of Sydney's best parks

Chiltern-Mount Pilot National Park - Deidre

Take photos of the brilliant wildflowers

Blue Mountains - Tracey

Fundraising walk for MS 27km on the Oaks Fire trail from Woodford to Glenbrook

Yea Railway Park - Friends of Yea Railway Park

We will be conducting a free Sausage sizzle and Devonshire Tea between 12 noon and 1pm. Come and welcome in Spring by having a play at the playground, try out your skills at the skatepark or just soak in the ambience of the Railway precinct.

Hylands House and Gardens - Chelmsford Borough Council

As part World Parks Day Hylands House and Gardens Chelmsford Essex will open its doors and invite you to explore for free! There will be Guided Tours, Costume Displays and you can discover the secrets of Hylands' past with our 'Hylands Uncovered' exhibition. There will be family activities in the gardens including the "Trail of Wishes" (see separate event). Carriage rides from Hawthorne Horses will also be available. On Monday, free public transport will be running throughout the day to and from Shopmobility in Chelmsford town centre and Hylands House. The Heritage Open Days take place Sunday 12 & Monday 13 September, 10am to 5pm - Last entry 4pm Entry: explore for FREE!

The Gardens Community Garden - The Gardens Residents Association (GRA)

We are holding the GReAt BIG BUG Fair 1pm to 4pm with many making activities about bugs - build a bug hotel and bug mask - a willow bug and much much more and outdoor screening of ANTZ 7pm to 9pm in the evening Location: The Gardens Community Garden (GRA) Doncaster Gardens, off Stanhope Gardens, Harringay, London. N4 1HX

Tsing Yi Park - Cynthia Wong

I'll have my breakfast at Tsing Yi Park, then take some photos of its pond, birds and plants, and post them on my blog.

Akashi Kaikyo Park - Parks and Recreation Foundation

"Awaji Autumn Flower Festival 2009" begins from September 19 to October 25. Come and enjoy stunning autumn flowers including cosmos and Dahlia. On Sundays and holidays during the period, events will be held including volunteer guided walks mainly focusing on flowers in the park and mini workshop of container gardening and "kokedama (moss ball)bonsai".

Musashi Hillside Park (304ha) - Parks and Recreation Foundation

Maple Festa begins from September 19 to November 3. Enjoy autumn fully with your friends and families through sports events or other events that delight your eyes or taste-walking class, tree climbing, grass ski class, pony riding, fishing, guided nature walk, chrysanthemum display, local food fair.

Takino Suzuran Hillside Park (192.3ha) - Parks and Recreation Foundation

"Hanging basket workshop" is held under the slogan "Let's make a hanging basket using sweet-scented chocolate cosmos flowers!"

Bihoku Hillside Park - Parks and Recreation Foundation

"Autumn Festival" will be opened from September 12 to October 18. Enjoy one and a half million colorful cosmos flowers. More than 80 cultivars are planted! During the period, various events will be held including "Kagura" performance(Shinto music and dance), music concerts and cultural experiences.

Showa Kinen Park - Parks and Recreation Foundation

"Let's play music with leaves!" Come and play a whistle using grasses and leaves in the park. Volunteers tell children how to make a whistling sound.

Showa Kinen Park - Parks and Recreation Foundation

Cosmos Flower Festival begins from September 19 to November 3. Come and enjoy spectacular 5.5 million cosmos flowers with your friends and families. Eight different cultivars are planted. During the period, various events will be held, including guided walks, birdcarving display, and outdoor installation using pruned branches.

Cornwall Park - Cornwall Park Trust Board

Cornwall Park 'Adventure Trail'

A fun adventure trail in your park. Gather your team together! be it family or friends, or colleagues' and join our group adventure trail. Learn all about Cornwall Park's rich heritage as you tackle quiz questions and challenges in the Park on World Parks Day 2010. An fun activity for all ages. Prizes to be won. Taking place Saturday 18th September 2010, between 10am-3pm. Register at huialodge@xtra.co.nz, www.cornwallpark.co.nz

Gisborne Parks - Gisborne District Council

Visit your local park and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine

We are advocating for the people of Gisborne to get out in to the fresh air and enjoy our local parks on World Parks Day

Ngati Otara Park, 100R Otara Road - Manukau City Council

Otara Spring Clean

Annual Community clean up of local sports park and stream network 9am - 11.30am After the big rubbish clean up, there will be environmental education, free BBQ and fun activities for the kids

Otari Native Botanic Garden - The Botanic Gardens of Wellington, New Zealand

Open day and plant sale

Celebrate Conservation Week and Spring Festival at Otari-Wilton’s Bush Open Day 2009.Saturday 19 September, 9am - 3pm. Plant propagation workshop, seminars and demonstrations, guided walks through gardens and forest,native plants for sale from 11am. For more information and the day’s programme check www.Wellington.govt.nz or phone 499 4444.

Dairy Farm Nature Park - Keneric Ng

To visit my country newly opened Dairy Farm Nature Park with a friend.

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve - Valerie Liu

Visit our primary forest in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Almondilla Park - Santa Rosa Heights Community Council (SRHCC)

LAUNCH OF FOOD PARK AND EXPANSION

The Santa Rosa Heights Community in Trinidad and Tobago launches its Community Food Park and Expands its Eco-Social Vision.

John Bryan State Park - Maribeth Kambitsch

Go camping with my Husband and step daughter. Look at the stars and smell the forest and river.

San Rafael Swell - V

Go camping with a conservation group

Marvin Gaye Park - Bike Ambassador Program

We will be teaching people how to fix their bike! 11am to 3pm. DDOT and WABA

Marving Gaye Park - Community in Bloom

Dancing, drumming, singing and shouting our appreciation for the community where we learn play and LIVE! 11am-3pm

Cape Town Civic Centre - City Parks Department, City of Cape Town

Our Parks Our Space

4 Day exhibition depicting concepts that may emerge in future park designs. Exhibition divided into 4 areas reflecting various user groups namely toddlers, youth, adults and senior citizens. The message that we would like to convey is that parks play an important role in the life of communities irrespective of the age of the individual. The benefits of having parks and the possibilities it presents for adding to the quality of life of communities will be shared and communicated over the 4 days. Furthermore, the futuristic take in terms of the design and layout highlights the importance of having to produce park designs that respond to the changing urban environment and the changing needs of urban communities. The exhibition has been designed and constructed by the staff of the City of Cape Town Parks Department and has been supported by various partners such as the MTN Science Centre.

Jan S Marais Nature Reserve - City Parks Department, City of Cape Town

Our Parks Our Space

The Western Cape Branch of the Institute for Environment and Recreation will be hosting a day of fun-filled activities taking place at 3 public open space facilities within the Stellenbosch Municipal area. Events planned for the three open spaces reflects the different activities that can take place in public open spaces and parks. The main event will be held in a designated nature reserve and will highlight the importance of managing biodiversity and environmental protection. The second park, adjacent to the river will reflect the more passive activities, such as art and crafts which can take place in an open space and the third venue, known as Die Braak, will host as series of sporting activities in which people can participate, reflecting the possibility of having active recreation in the public space or park. Visitors to the event will be encouraged to take the 5km circular route to visit the respective parks and the activites that will take place there, as part of a family fun walk, aimed at encouraging all members of the family to participate in the event. Other events on the day include nature walks in the nature reserve, music and other entertainment, games, face painting, jumping castles, activities for the young and old.