Use the map below to find an event near you.
Note: our events are currently being held online & many are available nationally.
National Leaders Meet Up
Join us for our first National Leaders Meet Up of the year!
Starting time: 7pm AEDT/6pm AEST/4pm AWST
A Zoom link and agenda will be shared prior.
This is a key meeting for you to collaborate with leaders across the country on the campaigns we're each working on 🌳
We also will be sharing on reflections from the volunteer summit and checking in on our actions!
Please review our Group Purpose & Objectives below:
To create a collaborative learning and sharing space for community leaders nationally and address the following objectives:
- Create a space for collaborative development of our collective skill sets
- Create a space to share and address collective challenges and opportunities as experienced in community groups
- Build our collective consciousness, culture and understanding of organising strategy including the importance of organising for growth and power
- Create a network representative of the national TWS community who engaged on campaign timelines and plans, and provide feedback on local implementation
Rally for Reform: Demand stronger nature laws now!
What’s Happening?
We’re joining forces with our friends at Queensland Conservation Council to rally for stronger nature laws. Together, we’ll demand:
- Protections to end rampant deforestation.
- A plan to stop extinctions of iconic species like koalas and greater gliders.
- Public accountability for environmental decisions.
Come and be part of this powerful community gathering. Let’s show the government we won’t back down when it comes to protecting nature.
RSVP now to join us on Thursday, 30 January!
Why We’re Rallying
Queensland is a deforestation hotspot. Every hour, the equivalent of 7 Suncorp Stadiums of forests and bushlands are bulldozed—destroying critical habitats for koalas and other wildlife. Meanwhile, developers and corporations driving this destruction have the government’s ear.
Australia’s forests and wildlife need stronger protections before it’s too late. A powerful new national environmental law could stop deforestation, prevent extinctions, and ensure the public has a fair say in environmental decisions.
But we need to show the federal government that Australians demand action. That’s where you come in.
Event Details:
📅 When: Thursday, 30 January 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
📍 Where: Commonwealth Parliament Offices, 1 Eagle Street, Meanjin/Brisbane
🧢 What to Bring: A hat and a water bottle
Why Your Voice Matters
Every person at this rally strengthens our message. Together, we’ve already signed petitions, engaged MPs, and raised awareness about deforestation. Now, let’s take our campaign to the streets and show the government that the community is united for nature.
RSVP today and join us as we fight for stronger protections for Australia’s forests and wildlife.
Sydney Cooks River Welcome Meet-Up
Start the new year connecting with like-minded people who live near you!
Join our Cooks River Wilderness Society group to meet locals and chat about what we've got planned for the next few months.
Cooks River Welcome Night
Tuesday, 04 February 6:30 – 8:00pm
Burwood Community Hub, 6 Conder St Burwood, NSW, 2134
This is an opportunity to learn what it's like to volunteer for the Wilderness Society and be part of a community of people tackling local environmental concerns as well as national issues like deforestation and biodiversity loss.
See you there!
Cooks River Wilderness Society group
Please RSVP so we have an idea on numbers. All are welcome, so please share with your networks and invite friends and family.
Southside Social
Start the new year connecting with like-minded people who live near you! If you love beautiful forests and want to protect them, this event is for you.
Join us for our 'Southside Social' to meet locals and chat about what we've got planned for the next few months.
Come along to talk about protecting nature, the forests and the need for decision makers to listen.
Southside Social Night
Thursday, 6 February 6:00 – 8:00pm
The Windsor Castle, 89 Albert St, Windsor.
*Some snacks and drinks provided.
This is an opportunity to be part of a community of people tackling local environmental concerns as well as national issues like deforestation and biodiversity loss.
Be sure to RSVP so we know you are coming. See you there!
WA Alcoa Pinjarra Protest
Bauxite miners Alcoa have been strip-mining the jarrah forests for 60 years, through deforestation loopholes in environment laws, without any public scrutiny and without Noongar Traditional Owner’s free, prior and informed consent.
They now have massive expansion plans to destroy more vast swathes of ancient jarrah forest, while toxic dust from their refinery puts the health of local Pinjarra residents in jeopardy.
None of Alcoa's rehabilitation meets government standards and is simply greenwashing a destructive industry, whose reckless mining is destroying ancient forests, pushing wildlife to extinction and threatening our community's health and water supplies.
Join us and the End Forest Mining Alliance to let Alcoa and the Labor Government know that as long as the health of our communities and forest are at stake, no amount of greenwashing will make up for the destruction Alcoa is causing!
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This protest will take place over multiple locations. We will be meeting outside Alcoa's Pinjarra office at 11am and moving to nearby locations afterwards.
🤝Sydney East Social meet up 😎
Start the new year connecting with like-minded people who live near you!
Join our Sydney East Wilderness Society group to meet locals and chat about what we've got planned for the next few months.
Sydney East Social Meet Up
Thursday, 13 February 5:30 – 7:00pm
Shakespeare Hotel, 200 Devonshire St, Surry Hills
This is an opportunity to learn what it's like to volunteer for the Wilderness Society and be part of a community of people tackling local environmental concerns as well as national issues like deforestation and biodiversity loss.
See you there!
Sydney East Wilderness Society group
A 2024 trivia night event hosted by the Sydney East Wilderness Society group for our New Nature Laws campaign.
Eastside Social Night
Start the new year connecting with like-minded people who live near you!
Join The Wilderness Society and friends for our Eastside Social to meet locals and chat about what we've got planned for the next few months.
Come along to talk about protecting nature, the forests and the need for decision makers to listen.
Eastside Social Night
Thursday, 13 February 6:00 – 8:00pm
Ramblers Ale Works, 96 Riversdale Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122
*Some snacks and drinks provided.
This is an opportunity to be part of a community of people tackling local environmental concerns as well as national issues like deforestation and biodiversity loss.
Be sure to RSVP so we know you are coming. See you there!
NJF Tourism Report launch
The Wilderness Society is launching a Curtin University report on nature-based tourism opportunities in WA's Northern Jarrah Forests with a community forum in Dwellingup.
This event will showcase the tourism potential of the Northern Jarrah Forest and will explore opportunities for nature-based activities like hiking, mountain biking, and cultural tours.
Hear from expert speakers on the environmental, cultural, and economic benefits of preserving WA's precious natural landscapes and have your say on the tourism opportunities that you would like to see in this world-class biodiversity hotspot.
Perth- Jarrah Forest Campaign Night
WA's Northern Jarrah Forests are some of the most beautiful, diverse and vulnerable forests on Earth.
But right now, bauxite mining companies, Alcoa and South32 are seeking huge expansions which could give way to the disturbance of over 100,000 hectares of forest and decades of destruction all the way until 2075.
Fortunately we have a plan, but we need your help to ensure decision makers are hearing loud and clear that our communities want an end to forest mining now!
Join us to hear how you can take action against forest mining, get involved, and together we can ensure the jarrah forests are protected for generations to come.
Food and drink provided, just bring yourselves! 🍕🍻
Campaigns Night Feb 2025
Join us for an inspiring evening where you’ll dive into the campaigns The Wilderness Society is working on to protect Australia’s unique forests, rivers, and wildlife. For over 40 years, we’ve fought to defend nature and have achieved incredible wins—but there’s still so much to do, and we need your support.
This campaigns night is your opportunity to learn about the key issues we’re tackling across the continent and how you can make a difference. Whether you’re an experienced supporter or just starting out, this is the perfect chance to connect with like-minded people and take meaningful action together.
What You’ll Learn:
- Explore the campaigns we’re leading across the continent
- Hear updates on our recent wins and upcoming moments directly from our campaigners.
- Discover practical ways to contribute to these efforts, from volunteering to taking local action in your community.
WHEN: Wednesday, 26 February,
NSW, VIC and TAS - 7PM
QLD - 6pm
WA - 4pm
WHERE: Online via Zoom (link will be shared via email after you RSVP)
WHO: Anyone passionate about protecting nature—whether you’re new to the movement or a long-time supporter.
Why Attend?
This is more than an event; it’s a chance to get the knowledge and tools to make a real impact. Learn how you can be part of campaigns that stand up for the places we love and ensure a better future for our environment.
Let’s come together, learn, and act to protect nature in 2025!
Be sure to RSVP to secure your spot.
