Tag: wildlife
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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.
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LUCI Update Jul 2026
Lockyer Uplands Catchments Inc has published its quarterly update for July 2026. It includes information about a new biocontrol for lantana, the Bunyas to Border wildlife corridor project, planting for butterflies, rock wallabies in the Lockyer, and more.
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Nest box workshop
Following the success of our April nest box workshop, Tiff and Sandy are excited to be hosting another nest box workshop on 9 August. In April’s workshop , we built around 12 nest boxes that are now finding homes in local schools and learning communities, giving children the opportunity to observe wildlife throughout the seasons…
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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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Cultural burn at Amaroo
Amaroo Environmental Education Centre is pleased to invite you to join a Cultural Burn Learning Experience on Saturday 1 August 2026 (pending permit approval and weather conditions). This special afternoon provides an opportunity to learn from Cultural Fire Practitioner Robbie Williams and the Fire Lore ranger team about the traditional practice of Cultural burning and its role in caring for Country. Participants will…
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Darling Downs Wildlife Hospital
Wildlife Carers and supporters in the local area are driving a campaign for the establishment of a regional Wildlife Hospital as an alternative to having to transport wildlife in need of hospital treatment to Brisbane. The Darling Downs Wildlife Hospital Inc aims to establish a regional wildlife treatment and rehabilitation facility to support wildlife carers,…
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QWaLC eNews – 15 Jul
eNews from Queensland Water and Land Carers includes information on the 30 July webinar about ACNC registration, nomination details for the Landcare Awards, changes to fire ant biosecurity zones, H5 bird flu, Trees for Bees, National Tree Day on 26 July, and more.
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QWaLC eNews 1 Jul
eNews from Queensland Water and Land Carers includes a 30 July webinar about ACNC registration, nomination details for the Landcare Awards, how to spot H5 avian flu, NAIDOC Week, Healthy Cities Landcare grants, Trees for Bees, and Landcare Week in August.