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Toowoomba Bird Observers Jul 25
Toowoomba Bird Observers July newsletter is available. Bird of the month is the Australasian Darter. There are stories about recent and upcoming walks, about the raptor census, and more.
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Local Field Trip Opportunities
All FEP members are invited to join Crows Nest Community Nursery volunteers in plant field trips, led by Lisa Churchward. Lisa is the manager of Crows Nest Community Nursery, and a very experienced and knowledgable plant person. Trip 1: Goombungee Tip: Thursday 7 August. Please meet Lisa at 1.20pm at the Goombungee Bottle Tree Park toilet block. We will…
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LUCI Update
Lockyer Uplands Catchments Inc has published a quarterly update. It includes a variety of material including pieces about birds of the area, flora and fauna, a recent walk, and a rewilding project in Scotland.
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Wildflowers of the Darling Downs
Condamine Country Plant Group now has its new book, Wildflowers of the Darling Downs, available for purchase. It’s a selection of 49 species from across the Downs, each with a brief description and full-colour photograph. It’s available for $15 at www.condaminecountry.com/publications/, and can be posted for a further $5. The full suite of books authored to date by…
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Healthy Cities Grants
Landcare Australia in conjunction with Bupa is offering Healthy Cities Grants. The grants are to support environmental community groups and organisations to establish native plants (trees, shrubs and groundcovers) across Australia in urban and peri-urban landscapes to support positive health outcomes for people and the planet. Follow the link for more information.
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QWaLC 21st celebrations
In 2025 Queensland Water and Land Carers celebrates 21 years supporting our member groups across Queensland. There will be events at locations including Toowoomba on Saturday, 30 August at 10 am. Register to attend.
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TRC Community Support Grants
Toowoomba Regional Council’s 2025/26 Community Support Grants are now open. This year there will be only one grant round, which will remain open for six weeks until 12 August. You can check your eligibility via the link below: Grant programs & sponsorship If you aren’t ready to apply now or are seeking additional funding, we…
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DDEC July News
Darling Downs Environment Council has posted its July newsletter which highlights recent achievements, including raising $9441.13 for the EOFY campaign. It also mentions upcoming events, such as the Full Moon Winter Warmer and a picnic with the Highfields Tree Defenders. The newsletter includes information about the state budget, DDEC’s AGM, environmental awards, and more. Read…
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Deforestation and land clearing
The Wilderness Society has published a report, Drivers of deforestation and land clearing in Queensland. It is available online as a downloadable PDF (embedded below). Findings:
