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CVA Celebrates Women in Conservation on International Women’s Day 2026

In celebration of International Women’s Day this year, which takes place on the 8th of March, Conservation Volunteers Australia recognises Women on Country and invites everyone to take part in our Women’s Day events. 

International Women’s Day is a global occasion recognising the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, while also serving as a call to action for gender equality. 

This year’s theme, Give to Gain, encourages a mindset of generosity, collaboration and shared support. It highlights the power of reciprocity, when people, organisations and communities give generously, opportunities grow, connections strengthen, and outcomes for women improve. 

Each year, CVA celebrates International Women’s Day with events taking place across the country. Find out more below about upcoming events near you, and get inspired by our incredible CVA project officers and how they’ve celebrated IWD in the past. 

Celebrating Women on Country in Australia this IWD

International Women’s Day is also a beautiful opportunity to proudly celebrate Women on Country, acknowledging the vital role women play in caring for, protecting and sustaining Australia’s natural and cultural landscapes. 

Women on Country refers to the enduring and deeply rooted connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have with their traditional lands and waters. For tens of thousands of years, Indigenous women have acted as custodians of knowledge, culture and care, maintaining strong relationships with Country that continue to guide land and sea management today. 

International Women’s Day is also an opportunity to celebrate all women working in conservation today. From wetlands and coastlines to bushland and urban environments, women are leading projects, supporting volunteers and driving positive environment change nationwide. 

In the spirit of Give to Gain, this International Women’s Day we invite everyone to recognise, support and celebrate women’s leadership in conservation and caring for Country, strengthening our shared commitment to an inclusive and sustainable future. We cordially invite you to attend a CVA event in your area in celebration of IWD.

Attend CVA Events Across Australia to Celebrate Women on Country

Join us in celebrating this important day and Women on Country by attending an event near you. We have events planned in Perth, Adelaide, Gladstone, Sydney, and Hobart.

Women in Conservation Spotlight Event – Perth 

Join CVA in celebrating Women in Conservation with a speaker summit featuring three leading WA conservation scientists:

• Professor Jessica Meeuwing – Director, Marine Futures Lab
• Dr Harriet Mills – Program Leader, Perth Zoo Science
• Dr Kit Predergast – Native Bee Scientist

The event also includes a morning of hands-on wetland restoration activities, as well as an afternoon of hands-on bee hotel workshops. 

Venue: The Wetland Centre, Bibra Lake

Date: 6 March 2026

Time: 9am – 1:30pm

🌸 Register here to attend this event

International Women’s Day – Adelaide

Join CVA for a day of connection and conservation. This event involves hands-on weeding to give native plants the best chance to thrive, followed by a creative craft workshop.

Venue: Barker Inlet Wetlands

Date: 20 March, 2026

Time: 10am – 1pm

🌸 Register for this event here

International Women’s Day – Gladstone

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, we welcome you to attend a special tree planting event with a special guest, Ian, from Native Bees Australia. Connect with like-minded people, give back to nature through planting, and learn about our native bees.

Venue: Boowon Park, Callemondah

Date: 11 March, 2026

Time: 9am – 12pm

🌸 Register for this event here

International Women’s Day Weaving Workshop – Sydney

Celebrate with us through a weaving workshop with Aunty Karleen Green, where you get to take your creations home. Aunty Karleen has been leading weaving workshops using natural fibres and traditional techniques for over 30 years and this is a great opportunity to learn something new, celebrate the women in your life and connect with your community.

Venue: Syd Frost Memorial Hall, Hawthorne Reserve

Date: 18 March, 2026

Time: 10am – 12pm

🌸 Register for this event here

Kelp Basket making with SETAC – Hobart

Make a kelp basket with us, have a yarn and celebrate International Women’s Day! Join us as we learn from Nicole King, Working on Country Ranger at South East Tasmanian Aboriginal Cooperation (SETAC), how to make natural kelp baskets, as well as string using raffia. Take some time out and learn something new while Nicole shares her knowledge and talks on the cultural significance of this craft. 

Venue: Christopher Johnson Memorial Park

Date: 10 March, 2026

Time: 10am – 12pm

🌸 Register for this event here (limited spots available)

 

🌟 These events have been made possible with the support of Chevron Australia 🌟