Tag: TRC
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Heads-up: TRC Thank You
Please Save the Date for the Annual Mayoral Volunteer Thank You Morning Tea, which will be held on Monday, 18 May, from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. This event recognises and thanks volunteers who contribute through Council‑managed volunteer activities, as well as volunteers from community groups/organisations that work closely with Council under formal written agreements. A formal invitation will be emailed…
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More funding opportunities
Representatives of FEP met with staff of Toowoomba Regional Council last week. During the meeting TRC confirmed that they have signed up to Grant Guru, which has been valuable in providing alerts for potential funding opportunities. While some grants are not suitable, the group was encouraged to review previous successful recipients to help identify potential…
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Funding opportunity
Environmental and Heritage Preservation – Promoting sustainable practices in agriculture, land management, and the protection of environmental and cultural heritage assets. Eligibility:Community groups and not-for-profit organisations that deliver benefits to the communities surrounding the New Acland Coal Mine, including those within the Toowoomba Region, are invited to apply. Funded projects must align with one of the following priority areas: …
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Crows Nest Nursery Open Day – 7 Mar
The nursery will be open 8 am – 12 noon this Saturday, 7 March. The Crows Nest Community Nursery helps to support native wildlife by propagating indigenous trees, shrubs and ground cover plants that occur naturally within, and beyond, our regional boundaries. If you want to encourage birds, bees and butterflies to visit your garden,…
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SEQ Ecological Restoration Framework
Local councils in South East Queensland have undertaken ongoing ecological restoration work in partnership with the community to maintain, enhance and protect our natural environment and its biodiversity. Restoration work in South East Queensland controls weeds, re-establishes wildlife corridors and assists the recovery of ecosystems that are degraded, damaged, or destroyed. The 10 councils of…
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Housing & Nature: A Community Forum
Protect Trees Toowoomba and the Darling Downs Environment Council invite you to a community forum bringing together industry, local government and housing advocates to discuss practical pathways forward to deliver housing affordability and supply while also safeguarding urban canopy, biodiversity and community wellbeing. Laurel Bank Hall, Wednesday, 4 March, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Speakers include: See…
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Safety Manual
The FEP Safe Work Procedures Manual has been available for download from the website on the Volunteer and Park Care pages. Following a recent suggestion that it should be more easily accessible when needed in the field it has now been linked from the icon (seen in this post) that appears at top right on…
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Tavern Talk – 30 Oct
Friends of Peacehaven Botanic Park Inc. have announced October Tavern Talk which is open to all. Speaker: Robert CampbellTopic: The Big Picture: Council & Community collaboration at Peacehaven Park — Past, Present & FutureDate: Thursday 30 October 2025Time: 6 pm for 7 pm presentationPlace: Highfields TavernCost: No charge (but purchase your own dinner and drinks) …
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Cranley Escarpment – Have your say
Toowoomba Regional Council invites you to Have Your Say on Cranley Escarpment Park! Cranley Escarpment is a large bushland reserve that offers recreation, open space and bushwalking trails. Upgrades have been scheduled by Council to meet local park recreation standards, to activate and enhance the park area through minor embellishments that provide opportunity for social…