Green Drinks
SCEC hosts Green drinks bi-monthly the 2nd Thursday of the month throughout 2026. You can find details and register for the next Green drinks here. Save the dates for these amazing Green drinks events also, they will be held on:
- Thursday, 12th March,
- Thursday, 14th May,
- Thursday, 9th July,
- Thursday, 10th September
- Thursday, 10th December.
World Environment Day Festival (WEDFest)
The Sunshine Coast Environment Council has been hosting WEDFEST since 1979. In recent times this much loved community event has been a one-day festival held at Cotton Tree or University of Sunshine Coast. During the 2020 -2022 restrictions the event morphed into month long series of smaller events. This has been a popular model also, with some tangible outcomes for nature. You can read more about the fabulous history of WEDFest here.
This year, WEDFEST 2026 continues to follow the format of a month long series of events. We so look forward to bringing you these events in partnership with our Members. Find out more and get involved in this year's amazing WEDFEST 2026 events here.
Les Hall Young Conservationist Award
The journey of every great conservationist begins with a passion for the environment and a desire to protect it.
Dr Les Hall embodied this spirit — a man of action, with vision, innovation, and a relentless drive to safeguard Australia’s wildlife. His legacy continues to inspire future generations to get on the ground and make a real difference.
In honour of his remarkable contribution to wildlife conservation, this award recognises an individual or group of young people on the Sunshine Coast who have shown passion, creativity, and commitment, achieving outstanding results for wildlife and nature. Find out more.
SCEC Froggie Award
We are delighted to welcome back the Sunshine Coast Environment Council Froggie Award as part of the Biosphere Awards. The Sunshine Coast Biosphere Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals, community groups and organisations across our region. The much-loved and highly respected Froggies were established by SCEC in 1995, with the successful awards becoming a Sunshine Coast institution for almost 20 years. From 2026, the Sunshine Coast Environment Council Froggie Award will be presented as an overall environmental excellence prize, selected from all Biosphere Award nominations. Every Biosphere Award nominee is automatically eligible for this special recognition, with one individual, community group or organisation honoured as a standout champion of conservation and environmental leadership. Including the celebrated ‘Froggie’ in the Biosphere Awards program ensures the Sunshine Coast’s most inspiring environmental achievements are recognised and amplified, fostering connection to nature and a thriving future for our region.
Regional Environmental Round Tables
In the lead-up to SCEC's participation in twice yearly Ministerial Round Tables with the Qld Environment Minister of the day, SCEC hosts Regional Environmental Round Tables with our Member Groups to discuss the most pressing current environmental issues for our Region.
Information on SCEC Membership can be found here.