Nature Book Week: Launceston festival

Schedule

Sun Oct 19 2025 at 12:00 am to 04:00 am

UTC+11:00

Location

Prince's Square, Launceston | Launceston, TS

Spring has finally sprung in the beautiful Kanamaluka region and we are so excited to celebrate The Wilderness Society's National Nature Book Week with our community.
Come along for a family-friendly BYO picnic to celebrate our love for nature and books together!
Featuring live book readings, campaign updates, interactive banner painting, seed bomb making, kids' circus space hosted by SuperSillyUs Circus, and more!!
To get into the spirit of Nature Book Fest, feel free to come dressed in a nature-inspired costume. Prizes for best dressed adults and kids.
BYO picnic rug and lunch. Entry by gold-coin donation.
Let us know you're coming via the ticket link.
RSVP: www.wilderness.org.au/nbw-launceston-fest
We can't wait to see you there!
In the meantime check out the Karajia & Environment Award for Children's Literature Shortlist here: https://www.harryhartog.com.au/pages/wilderness-society?_pos=1&_sid=551f390b0&_ss=r%3Futm_source%3Dweb&utm_medium=wilderness

Where is it happening?

Prince's Square, Launceston, Australia
The Wilderness Society Launceston Campaign Centre

Host or Publisher The Wilderness Society Launceston Campaign Centre

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