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  • Carnival in the Bush

    Carnival in the Bush

    Each year the FEP holds a community Open Day at one of our parks. This year we are joining the Carnival of Flowers activities and hosting a Carnival in the Bush at J E Duggan Park. We would love members to attend and to bring their friends and family to participate. A Bush Cafe will…

  • QWaLC eNews – 11 Sep

    eNews from Queensland Water and Land Carers includes information about Landcare Awards (FEP is a nominee), Threatened Species Bake Off, NAB Foundation Community Grants, Grassroots Environmental Grants, and more.

  • Carnival in the Bush

    Carnival in the Bush

    Each year the FEP holds a community Open Day at one of our parks. This year we are joining the Carnival of Flowers activities and hosting a Carnival in the Bush at J E Duggan Park. We would love members to attend and to bring their friends and family to participate. A Bush Cafe will…

  • FEP AGM

    FEP AGM

    When: Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 2 pm Where: Seminar Room C, Toowoomba Library, 155 Herries Street Guest speaker: Mitchell Roberts (Nature photographer and Bunya2Borders Coordinator) will give an illustrated talk about the Glossy Black Cockatoos and Greater Glider projects in our region. Business will include annual reports and election of office bearers and committee…

  • Blind Snake at Rogers Reserve

    Blind Snake at Rogers Reserve

    We found a blind snake in Rogers Reserve, Highfields on Friday. It is probably a bit over 300mm long with a little forked tongue. We think that it is called a Blackish Blind Snake Anilios nigrescens. This is the first time that I have seen one of these interesting snakes. They have a dome shaped…

  • DDEC News Sep 26

    DDEC News Sep 26

    Darling Downs Environment Council has published its September Newsletter. It has news about upcoming events including DDEC AGM on Wednesday, 16 September, tree planting at Gummingurru in October, Highfields Tall Trees forum on Wednesday 23, September and much more.

  • Peacehaven News

    Peacehaven News

    The September edition of the Peacehaven newsletter has been published. This month’s issue features Plant of the Month, the Golden Everlasting Daisy (Xerochrysum bracteatum) along with updates from the Nursery and a note from the President highlighting recent projects and the wonderful contributions of volunteers.

  • National Tree Day

    National Tree Day

    Join Toowoomba Regional Council in celebrating National Tree Day by assisting with planting trees on Sunday, 13 September.

  • Battle of Meewah Commemoration

    Battle of Meewah Commemoration

    The Battle of Meewah (September 12, 1843) was part of the frontier wars, the battle for land that took place across our vast continent. It was significant because it demonstrated great courage and valour as well as diplomacy. Some years ago a local group initiated an annual commemoration on the date of the battle. It…

  • QWaLC eNews 28 Aug

    QWaLC eNews 28 Aug

    eNews from Queensland Water and Land Carers includes information about National Biosecurity Week, Landcare Photo competition, 2026 Threatened Specie Bake Off, Grant programs including Queensland Environmental Legacy Grants, and more.