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  • Shaping Renewables on the Downs Forum
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    Shaping Renewables on the Downs Forum

    DDEC is inviting interested citizens to attend an important event in the future of renewable energy in the Downs region. As well as hoping as many as possible can attend they are also looking for a few volunteers to help facilitate the breakout discussion tables on the day. Volunteers will get the gratitude of DDEC…

  • Amaroo microforest – postponed
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    Amaroo microforest – postponed

    Cyclone Alfred is arriving more slowly than expected. This event has been postponed to a date to be notified. Watch the Facebook page for updates. A bit more than a year ago, Amaroo Environmental Education Centre planted approximately 900 seedlings in a microforest. The plants have grown well but would benefit from some maintenance work. If…

  • DDEC News – Mar 25
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    DDEC News – Mar 25

    The Darling Downs Environment Council Newsletter for March 2025 has been circulated by email and a PDF version appears below. Items include:

  • Panorama Crescent progress
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    Panorama Crescent progress

    John Gouldson reports that Crows Nest Community Nursery was the source of plants for revegetation of Panorama Crescent Park. About 75 native trees and 60 pots of native grasses were planted. The images below show some of the growth after about 6 years.

  • Redwood Park Madeira Challenge
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    Redwood Park Madeira Challenge

    A huge thankyou to all who made it down to Redwood Park to weed this morning. In attendance were the Trybooking registrants for the fully subscribed Redwood Park Madeira Challenge and members of the Toowoomba Bushwalkers Club.They were ably supported by six of our regular weeding team.  A total of 95 work hours were clocked…