We had a most informative seminar at Walkabout Creek Discovery Center this week. Rangers Lisa and Kristie presented us with facts and figures about the Platypus and specifically with key activities that we as a group and community can undertake to improve the...
We are very excited to hear Lisa Owen - Ranger in Charge and Kristie de Jong - Wildlife Supervising Ranger at Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre speak to us about the Platypus next week. Both have personally looked after Platypus during their stellar career. Could you...
We are so excited, next week Tuesday we have been invited to visit Walkabout Creek to learn about the platypus. Did you know that the Walkabout Creek Rangers are experts in looking after the Platypus. You may recall the Platypus swimming around in their wildlife zoo?...
A large number of government and non-government organisations have come together to create a report card for the health of Southeast Queensland's waterways that sustain our living. The Gap is within the lower Brisbane area and unfortunately its not great news with...
The program for this year's Green Heart Fair looks interesting. There are many talks between 9 and 2 from keeping bees to better recycling. You can swap clothes, pick up free plants and generally learn about activities to increase sustainability. This year the fair is...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 of...