Location: Queen Street Mall
Type: Event
Organiser: Qld Department of Environment and Heritage Protection
Contact: Check website
Cottage Talk: The Challenge of the Cane Toad
Location: The Cottage
Type: Event
Organiser: Dale Borgelt
Contact: [email protected] or 0408 741 035
For more info, click here.
Go bush & meet an Oriole!
The latest issue of Feather Fascination reveals some interesting facts about the Olive-backed Oriole, a colourful bird which is commonly encountered in our urban landscapes, particularly in parks and gardens with fruit-bearing trees. Orioles love their berries!
Click here for an interesting read!
New Environmentally Focussed Apps
Two recently released apps will no doubt attract South East Queenslanders who have a passion for the environment.
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Australian Bird Feeding and Watering Study
One of the most common ways people interact with birds is by providing food and water.
The Australian Bird Feeding and Watering Study is a national Citizen Science initiative being conducted by researchers at Deakin University and Griffith University. It s focus is on the interactions people have with birds in their own backyards, as this can have a huge impact on bird diversity and abundance.
The study entered its third week during 15-23 August but the team is still very keen to invite new participants before it closes on August 28 .
If you provide food and/or water for birds and would like to take part, please visit their website.
Breaking Bad Habitats
Click here to read more in the August edition of Jim Butler’s Feather Fascination.
—— !!! NEWSFLASH !!! —— Help Rescue Rowena!
SUNDAY 7 AUGUST!
We are seeking volunteers for a new Buschcare group to restore Rowena Park. This lovely parkland is located alongside Moggill Creek, adjacent to Rafting Grounds Reserve.
Our inaugural working bee will be Sunday 7 August commencing at 9am for 3-4 hours. Refreshments will be provided as our way of saying thank you.
This is a beautiful parkland and it provides a wonderful open space to spend a Sunday morning so please come and join us! Be sure to wear closed shoes and bring gloves and a hat!
Check out the flyer for more details and directions, or give Malcolm a call on 0418 552409.
What do you think about water?
- Is water something you only think about during drought?
- Are you worried about the cost of water?
- How confident are you about water security for all Australians in the future?
The Australian Water Association is an independent, not-for-profit association for water professionals and organisations.
It has launched a national 10-minute survey to explore opinions and priorities about key water issues in Australia. The survey closes on 12 August, 2016.
Have your say and help spread the word about this important survey!
Click here for more info and to contribute to about the survey.
Feel free to pass this on to your friends and contacts.
Native Plants Show
Location: Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium
Type: Event
Organiser: Native Plants Queensland
Contact: http://www.npq.org.au/
For more info, click here.
Autumn Plant Sale
Location: Grovely TAFE, via Woking St off Dawson Parade, Keperra
Type: Event
Organiser: Native Plants Queensland
Contact: http://www.npq.org.au
Make sure to visit NPQ’s annual Autumn Native Plants Market at Grovely TAFE. Entry is free. You’ll find a wide range of native Australian plants for sale, as well as books, refreshments and an information stand where all your questions can be answered.
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