The next World Wetlands Day is on Monday, 2 February 2026. The global theme is “Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage”. As part of these international celebrations, Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre will host an event on Saturday, 7 February 2026 to celebrate the cultural heritage of our local wetlands. The event will open with a Bunurong Land Council smoking ceremony and welcome to country, followed by Indigenous led walks in the wetlands area, stalls featuring Indigenous arts and crafts, children’s activities, environmental stalls, citizen science displays and a free BBQ.