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LUCI Spring Walk with Martin Bennett
Lockyer Uplands Catchments Inc (LUCI) is hosting a guided walk in Ravensbourne National Park on Saturday, 24 October. Arrive at 8 am for an 8:30 am start. Expect the walk to take 2 hours and be followed by morning tea. Registration is required and can be done by email to info@lockyeruplandscatchmentsinc.org.au Meet at the Blackbean…
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FEP Newsletter
The FEP Newsletter, The Escarpment Park Friend, is published approximately quarterly and back issues are available on the FEP website. Like any publication its existence and success depends on the availability of content that interests its readers. In this case that will be mainly FEP members who will be the people best placed to contribute…
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Aussie Bird Count
BirdLife Australia is promoting Aussie Bird Count: a fun, easy way for all of us to take a national snapshot of the birds around us as we connect with nature. With just 20 minutes, you can help build a picture of how our feathered friends are faring and contribute to something that really counts. The…
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QWaLC eNews – 24 Sep
eNews from Queensland Water and Land Carers leads with information, including how to register, about the 2026 Landcare Awards Ceremony on Saturday, 10 October. FEP is nominated for an award. Other stories include Containers for Change reforms, 2027 National Science Week grants, Qld Museum’s ID It Series, the National Glossy Black-Cockatoo Forum, and more.
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Jubilee Park consultation
Toowoomba Region Council has initiated a consultation on future upgrades to Jubilee Park. Residents are invited to have their say on the proposed upgrades now that a concept design is available for community feedback. The trailhead upgrades form part of the broader Toowoomba Escarpment Mountain Bike Project, which aims to create new trails, upgrade existing…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…