The Toowoomba & Region Environment Council (TREC) has been operating for 19 years and endeavours to link the Toowoomba community with various local environmental action groups, covering climate action groups through to wildlife carers. One of TREC's main methods of engaging Toowoomba locals is through organising and stallholding at events throughout the year. Without these events, TREC would struggle to reach certain audiences, such as youth. Larger events, such as Earth Unplugged, aid in raising awareness of TREC and, as a result, the numerous environmental action groups working within the region.