Category: News
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Weed Spotters Bulletin – Sep 26
Weed Spotters Network Queensland has published its September Bulletin. Read it online or subscribe to receive it by email.
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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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Eastern Yellow Robin
Highfields Falls group recently enjoyed a visit from an Eastern Yellow Robin.
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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…
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DDEC News Sep 26
Darling Downs Environment Council has published its September Newsletter. It has news about upcoming events including DDEC AGM on Wednesday, 16 September, tree planting at Gummingurru in October, Highfields Tall Trees forum on Wednesday 23, September and much more.
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Peacehaven News
The September edition of the Peacehaven newsletter has been published. This month’s issue features Plant of the Month, the Golden Everlasting Daisy (Xerochrysum bracteatum) along with updates from the Nursery and a note from the President highlighting recent projects and the wonderful contributions of volunteers.
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Heal Our Bushland! BioBlitz 2026
Following our recent cultural burn at Amaroo Environmental Education Centre, we are inviting our wider community to join us for the next step in our ongoing work to care for and connect with Country. Heal Our Bushland! BioBlitz 2026 will be held on Saturday 5 September, from 1:00–3:00pm at Amaroo EEC. The afternoon will focus on weed removal, bush…