Come along to the many workshops and panel discussions at Ecofiesta to hear from local and national experts.

Gain practical knowledge you can apply at home or at work.

Connecting the Watts (10:30am)

Connecting the Watts (10:30am)


Join Council’s Energy Management Advisor for the latest information on how to integrate solar, battery and an EV (plus other tips and tricks) to make dollars and sense of renewable energy.
Composting with Costa (11:45am)

Composting with Costa (11:45am)


Australia’s favourite garden gnome Costa and our local compost queen Jaide are back to help you dig the earth and grow vegetables with humour and humus.

Designing with the Tropics (1:15pm)

Designing with the Tropics (1:15pm)


Join Costa and Council’s City Architect for a conversation about lush landscaping, healthy homes and resilient renovations.

Lifestyle Medicine (2:30pm)

Lifestyle Medicine (2:30pm)


What do you think health is? And how can you be more in-tune with your health and the health of the planet? Join Daniel Schmid, local health practitioner for a conversation about Lifestyle Medicine and its origins.
Connected communities (3pm)

Connected communities (3pm)


Strong communities don't happen by accident – they grow through everyday connections. Whether it's a friendly chat over the fence, helping a neighbour, or getting involved in local activities, these connections build trust, belonging and wellbeing.

Join Maree Grenfell from Once Upon Tomorrow to explore why knowing your neighbours matters, how strong social connections help us thrive in everyday life, and why they become even more important during times of disruption and change.

Through local examples and conversation, you'll discover simple actions you can take to strengthen connections in your neighbourhood and help create a more connected and thriving Cairns.

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Film Screening: Ocean with David Attenborough (4pm)


David Attenborough draws on a lifetime of experience to reveal Earth’s most spectacular underwater habitats while exposing the Ocean's biggest challenges, Attenborough’s message is one of hope: the opportunity for marine life recovery on an unprecedented scale is within reach.

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