by Nina Obermair | 21 May 2022 | Uncategorised
On Tuesday the 24th May at 7.30pm at The Gap State Primary School, we will have our first working group meeting. To guide us through the meeting we have prepared terms of Reference. Our volunteer Conor has been busy behind the scenes and prepared two project plans for...
by Nina Obermair | 12 May 2022 | Uncategorised
Increasingly creative ways of using these hard to recycle materials are being found. For example, Ploys collect your pre-loved mattresses, pool toys, and rubber boast to turn them into trendy bags and accessories. Walkabout creek discovery center is a collection point...
by Nina Obermair | 10 May 2022 | Uncategorised
While apps are everywhere and help us find our way order food or keep in touch with our friends, who knew that there even is a special app that one can use to report platypus sightings. This is just one of the many ecologically focused technology innovations in...
by Nina Obermair | 26 April 2022 | Uncategorised
Prof Hugh Possingham Queensland Chief Scientist was our guest speaker on the 26th April. We are very grateful for the amazing presentation that Prof Possingham gave. He explained the importance of tackling climate change and spoke to us about the actions every person...
by Nina Obermair | 25 April 2022 | Uncategorised
This year June 19, there will see the return of the very popular sustainability and science showcase event at the Queensland Museum. This is an amazing opportunity to mix and mingle with scientists (for example Dr Tobias Smith, a bee researcher with UQ’s School...