Tag: FEP
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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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Using Clever Fire to restore landscapes
Fire is often seen as something to fear, but the right sort of fire can actually become a powerful tool for healing and protecting Country. On August 1st, a group of about 50 people gathered in the bushland behind the Amaroo Environmental Education Centre in Kleinton to see this firsthand during a cultural burning demonstration…
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The Escarpment Park Friend – Jul 2026
This is the final issue by longtime editor, Penny McGowan. FEP thanks Penny for her work on the newsletter over several years. This edition has stories about the naming of John Swarbrick Park, new parks adopted by FEP at Tobruk Drive and Franke Scrub, fire an identification, 2026 Open Day, and more.
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Koala sighting in Jubilee Park
An FEP committee member recently received an email message from a family living in the Jubilee Park area: Just thought I’d share a bit of exciting news. Yesterday Ben was riding through the Jubilee Park bike trails and spotted this beautiful koala on the Defibrillator Track. It was the first one we’ve ever seen in…
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FEP Committee news
Your FEP Committee met on Wednesday, 15 July and discussed numerous matters. The minutes will be posted on this website when available but, in the meantime, points of interest include: Date claimer for FEP AGM: Saturday, 12 September at 2 pm in the Toowoomba Library meeting rooms. All members are welcome to attend. There will…
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Visit Franke Scrub
When: Saturday, 27 June from 9:30 amWhere: Franke Scrub (see map on the park page) Our Park Visit tomorrow is to Franke Scrub at Highfields. Franke Scrub is the most recent park to join with FEP and is a small area of only a few acres. It has a high bio-diversity level with 37 dry-rainforest tree species, 18 types of shrub,…
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TRC community grants program
The refreshed application forms for Councils three new grant programs are now available for preview. The three grants consist of micro grants up to $1,000, minor grants from $1,001 up to $10,000 and major grants from $10,001 to $150,000. A media release announcing the upcoming grant round has just been released: Community groups invited to…
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FEP members invited to collect seed for Crows Nest Community Nursery
Crows Nest Community Nursery (CNCN) supplies local native species for FEP volunteers to plant for regenerating our bushland parks. Last week Lisa Churchward, the manager of CNCN joined the FEP and the Toowoomba Council Conservation and Pest Management team to distribute seed collection packs. Packs include resources and detailed instructions on how to collect and…
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Fire Ant Awareness
Fire ants have been found in the Cotswold Hills area. That heightens the need for the fire ant awareness training session which is taking place next Tuesday, 30 June. There was an excellent response, and the session has now reached maximum room capacity. Unfortunately, this means it won’t be able to accommodate any additional attendees or…