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  • Heads-up: TRC Thank You

    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…

  • Forest Fever Disco & Gourmet BBQ

    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…

  • More funding opportunities

    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…

  • More funding opportunities

    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: …

  • Nature Calls – Photography Contest

    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…

  • Fire management in grassy woodlands

    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.

  • Glossy Black Cockatoo workshops

    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.

  • DDEC News Mar 26

    DDEC News Mar 26

    Darling Downs Environment Council has published its March Newsletter. It features news about upcoming events, the Renewables Done Right campaign, video recording of the Homes and Trees: Planning a Liveable Toowoomba Region event, and more.

  • FEP News

    FEP News

    Minutes of the February meeting of the FEP Management Committee have been posted in the Member area on this website. Login using the link at bottom right of the page to access the member area.

  • Crows Nest Nursery Open Day – 7 Mar

    Crows Nest Nursery Open Day – 7 Mar

    The nursery will be open 8 am – 12 noon this Saturday, 7 March. The Crows Nest Community Nursery helps to support native wildlife by propagating indigenous trees, shrubs and ground cover plants that occur naturally within, and beyond, our regional boundaries. If you want to encourage birds, bees and butterflies to visit your garden,…