Category: Event
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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…
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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…
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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…
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FEP Open Day – 8 March
FEP Open Day for Parks Week 2025 will be at Williams Park, Highfields. There is a full program for the day with something to interest people of all ages and backgrounds. Knowledgeable guides will lead walks to observe birds, insects, local geology, and nocturnal animals.
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Amaroo microforest maintenance – 9 March
On 11th November 2023 Amaroo Environmental Education Centre planted approximately 900 seedlings in a micro forest. It now needs some maintenance, so if you have an hour to spare to remove weeds and add mulch please come along. Details and registration via Facebook event.
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Backing onto Bush Workshop – 1 March
Backing Onto Bush workshops are a half-day session for peri-urban and rural residential landholders to learn about fire ecology and what keeps the bush healthy. This half-day session includes: Walk away from the workshop with the ability to: Location: Steve Jones Community Centre, 1 Honan St, Withcott QLD 4352 Time: 9:00 – 1:00pm RSVP and…
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FEP Open Day – 8 March
The Friends of Escarpment Parks is hosting our Open Day at Williams Park in Highfields this year on Saturday, March 8th as part of Toowoomba Regional Council Parks Week. FEP has recently started working there and although it is not a large park, it has the added interest of Klein Creek running through the middle.…
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SOLD OUT – Redwood Park Madeira Weed Challenge
SOLD OUT – 31 January 2025 Fifteen volunteers are invited to clear a half acre of rampant, smothering Madeira Vine. Redwood Park is home to many vulnerable species and has great biodiversity. Friends of the Escarpment volunteers are unable to bring this particular area under control on their own. They need 4 hours of your…
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Puffins to Penguins
On Wednesday 22 January at 10.00am Toowoomba Bird Observers member, Ann Alcock, will be doing a presentation titled “Puffins to Penguins” at Cobb & Co Museum. Ann will be talking about these birds as well as others she photographed on a recent trip to the Sub-Antarctic Islands to the south of New Zealand. Everyone welcome…
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2025 Open Day – Date claimer
Each year in March Toowoomba Regional Council celebrates Parks Week. FEP participates by hosting an Open Day in one of the parks where FEP members work. In 2025 TRC Parks Week will be 3 – 10 March. FEP will host its Open Day event at Williams Park in Highfields on Saturday, 8 March. The event…