The Noosa Biosphere is throwing a birthday party to celebrate its third birthday.

Noosa Biosphere Governance Board representative Tony Haslam said the community was invited to the celebrations to be held at Noosa Woods on September 19, 2010. 

He said the Noosa Biosphere designation was awarded partly because of the community’s passionate involvement in making the region a better place and the celebrations were a chance to thank the community. 

“Particular emphasis will be made on welcoming our many local community organisations to come and showcase their activities in a free, fun and entertaining environment,” Mr Haslam said.

The Noosa Biosphere Day will not only showcase community groups and activities, it will also include educational forums and speakers on a wide variety of topics, including ‘Climate Proofing the Biosphere’.

Waste recycling and minimisation will underpin the day’s activities, along with each of the Sector Boards putting together information about current projects and opportunities.

“The three functions of a Biosphere reserve are conservation, sustainable development and learning, i.e. sharing information, education and research,” Mr Haslam said. 

“The Biosphere Day will meet these objectives by sharing information and increase the understanding within our community about what can be done to further enhance and protect our way of life.”

Mr Haslam said community groups were invited and encouraged to get involved and should go the Noosa Biosphere website to get more details.

“We are currently in the process of contacting as many different community groups as we can, so if you haven’t been contacted and would like to get involved please contact us at comms@noosabiosphere.org.au,” said Mr Haslam

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

UNESCO granted biosphere status to Noosa on September 20, 2007.  The Noosa Biosphere Ltd operating structure was incorporated in December 2008 following the formation of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council.