Tag: wildlife
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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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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…
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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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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…
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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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H5 bird flu
The Invasive Species Council is promoting action in response to the threat of H5 bird flu. Read their newsletter and consider adding your name and/or donating.
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QWaLC eNews – 29 Jul
eNews from Queensland Water and Land Carers includes information on the 30 July webinar about spotting H5 bird flu, updates to Fire ant biosecurity zones, grant programs, Landcare Week 3 – 9 August, National Science Week 15 – 23 August, 2026 Queensland Volunteering Conference, and more.