Biodiversity Month is every September
Australia celebrates Biodiversity Month in September to encourage people to connect with and care for nature. Biodiversity includes the variety of plants, animals, microorganisms and the ecosystems they form. The Australian Government's Biodiversity Month page is the official starting point for the observance and suggested activities.
This is an evergreen household activity guide, not an event booking page or a listing of confirmed local events. September 2026 has passed at the time of publication, but you can use these activities now or plan for the next September. Confirm dates and access arrangements with the organiser before travelling to an event.
Week one: notice what is already there
Choose a safe spot in a garden, courtyard, balcony or nearby public space. Spend a short period observing without disturbing wildlife. Record the date, weather and what you see: flowers, insects, birds or leaf changes. Return to the same spot another day.
A photograph or drawing is enough; you do not need to identify every species immediately. Avoid touching unfamiliar plants or animals, collecting wildlife or entering private land. If sharing observations publicly, be careful with precise locations of sensitive wildlife and follow the platform's guidance.
For children, use simple prompts: what moved, what flowered, and what changed since last time? Make the activity suitable for their age and the setting's supervision requirements.
Week two: choose one habitat improvement
Ask your council or an indigenous nursery about a plant suited to your area and available space. Check its mature size and care needs before buying. A small planting that survives can be a useful starting point. Our native garden guide explains how to build a local plant shortlist and plan around paths, services and children's spaces.
If planting is not possible, learn about the habitat in a nearby reserve or a local community project. Contact the organiser before attending a working bee; age limits, tools, clothing and registration may apply. Do not introduce plants into public bushland yourself.
Week three: connect household habits with waterways
Choose one routine that keeps litter or inappropriate waste out of the environment. Secure loose rubbish, check the correct recycling stream and follow local disposal instructions for chemicals. Keep wash water and cleaning products out of stormwater drains. Your Home's stormwater guidance explains why runoff matters to waterways.
Look at garden watering too: inspect leaks and avoid sending irrigation onto paving. Our water-saving guide helps you choose a practical change. Record what you changed rather than claiming a specific ecological benefit you have not measured.
Week four: learn locally and keep the habit
Read your council's environment pages, check a nearby botanic garden or reserve's official program, or look for an established local conservation group. Use the organiser's current listing for dates and registration; an old festival article may remain searchable for years.
Review your observation notes. Choose one activity to continue monthly, such as photographing the same planting or checking whether your new plants need care. Add a reminder to your own calendar and make the task small enough to maintain.
If you arrived from a former My Green Life event link, the historical event listing is no longer operated here. This guide provides the ongoing September observance and household activities without claiming that Simply Maid organises the former event. See our sustainable-home guide for related water, energy and waste actions.
About this guide
Prepared with AI assistance using the sources linked in this guide. Sources checked on 14 October 2026. This is original Simply Maid guidance, not a republication of the former My Green Life website.
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