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Open Day – Sep 26
This is a Date Claimer for our next Open Day which will be held at Duggan Park on Sunday 20th September from 8.30am to 12pm. This year the Open Day will be included in the Carnival of Flowers programme. It will be well advertised in the Carnival of Flowers booklet and also on the Carnival website. We…
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QWaLC eNews 27 Mar
Queensland Water and Land Carers has published a new edition of its online newsletter. Items include: 2026 Landcare awards, preparation for the Great Glossy Count (Black Cockatoo), nominations for the Queensland Volunteering Awards, and much more.
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The Escarpment Park Friend – Mar 2026
This issue highlights the celebration of Ray Addison’s 100th birthday, reports on a rare bug found in Nielsen Park and the bumper crop of Bunya Nuts, and shares the views of a volunteer at Highfields Falls. There is also a report on the survival of trees planted at Highfields Falls and news about FEP activities.
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Heads-up: TRC Thank You
Please Save the Date for the Annual Mayoral Volunteer Thank You Morning Tea, which will be held on Monday, 18 May, from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. This event recognises and thanks volunteers who contribute through Council‑managed volunteer activities, as well as volunteers from community groups/organisations that work closely with Council under formal written agreements. A formal invitation will be emailed…
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Forest Fever Disco & Gourmet BBQ
We’d love you to join us for a fun community night out while supporting the protection of Toowoomba’s trees and wildlife. Forest Fever Disco & Gourmet BBQ Fundraiser📅 Saturday 11 April 2026⏰ 6:00pm – 10:00pm📍 Wilsonton Lutheran Church Hall, 431 Bridge St, Wilsonton This special fundraiser will support the work of the Darling Downs Environment…
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More funding opportunities
Representatives of FEP met with staff of Toowoomba Regional Council last week. During the meeting TRC confirmed that they have signed up to Grant Guru, which has been valuable in providing alerts for potential funding opportunities. While some grants are not suitable, the group was encouraged to review previous successful recipients to help identify potential…
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Funding opportunity
Environmental and Heritage Preservation – Promoting sustainable practices in agriculture, land management, and the protection of environmental and cultural heritage assets. Eligibility:Community groups and not-for-profit organisations that deliver benefits to the communities surrounding the New Acland Coal Mine, including those within the Toowoomba Region, are invited to apply. Funded projects must align with one of the following priority areas: …
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Nature Calls – Photography Contest
Toowoomba Field Naturalist Club Inc. is celebrating 75 years as a club with a photography contest. Submit a high-resolution photograph (3.5 MB or more) to promote the natural world in our Toowoomba region. It may include landscapes, flora or fauna. Ends 31 March 2026. Winning images will be featured on the TFNC blog. Maximum 3…
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Fire management in grassy woodlands
Lockyer Uplands Catchments Inc is promoting a community workshop on Fire management in grassy woodlands: Science and practice workshop, Saturday 11th April, 9:30am-11:30am, venue tba Bookings essential. For further information contact LUCI.
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Glossy Black Cockatoo workshops
Lockyer Uplands Catchments Inc is promoting a community workshop on Glossy Black Cockatoo Breeding and Nesting Behaviour as part of the B2B Corridor project Registration is essential as numbers will be limited – Killarney or Ravensbourne For further information contact Mitchell Roberts, B2B Coordinator.