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Our What's On green diary is a free service to groups and organisations, concerned with the Australian environment and wildlife, that wish to bring their activities to the attention of our readers. Please keep your submissions as brief as possible and be sure to include all necessary contact details.
To advertise here contact our webmaster. |
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Peaks to Points Festival
A two week program of events celebrating the diverse natural environment of greater Brisbane’s southern region, from the dramatic heights of Flinders Peak near Ipswich, to the tranquil waters of Moreton Bay. The Festival showcases the activities of local community and environmental groups that are working to improve the environment. |
Various locations. Opening event 18 July Oxley Creek Common, Sherwood Rd, Rocklea |
17 July – 1 August |
Visit their website for details or contact Rachel Grant, Peaks to Points Festival Communications Manager by email or phone 0416 222 653. |
Wildlife Expo
Join Scenic Rim Branch and meet quolls, cockatoos, bettongs, and other animal neighbours of the Scenic Rim. Watch wildlife artists at work, learn about wildlife conservation, meet wildlife carers, find out where to see wildlife and how to identify species. |
Arts and Information Centre, Beaudesert |
Sunday 18 July |
Please contact Ronda Green or visit their website. |
Scenic Rim Wildlife Amateur Photographic Competition
Run in conjunction with Scenic Rim Wildlife Expo. Two open categories and two categories for children under 12 years – free to enter. Entries displayed at Arts and Information Centre. |
Arts and Information Centre, Beaudesert |
Sunday 18 July |
For entry forms, conditions and costs visit their website and submit your digital images here.
Categories include Wildlife of the Scenic Rim and Australian wildlife in its natural environment. |
National Tree Day Walk
Join WPSQ Bayside branch on a walk along the Thorneside to Aquatic Paradise foreshore to observe the foreshore vegetation and wildlife. |
Thorneside & Birkdale, Redlands. |
7.30 - 9.30am Sunday 25 July |
Email Steve or call him on 07 3824 0522. |
Wild Logan
Join Logan City Council and see if you can spot some of the many native animals that live in Logan. Includes a live wildlife show, a bird walk hosted by BrisBOCA, a waterbugs activity, tree planting, environmental information stalls and a free sausage sizzle. |
Spring Mountain Reserve. Entry via Tully Connection Road, off Spring Mountain Drive, Greenbank. |
9am - 12pm. Sunday 25 July |
Contact Logan City Council on 07 3412 3412. |
PlatypusWatch Workshop and Survey at Wolston Creek.
Catchment Join platypus expert Anna Muscat to learn all about this enigmatic species, followed by a survey along Wolston Creek, where you may spot a platypus! |
Bullockhead and Sandy Creeks, Wacol, Brisbane. |
1pm – 6pm Sunday 31 July |
Contact Caitlin at Wildlife Queensland on 07 3221 0194 or email for more information and to register. |
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Wildlife Land Fund Campout
Interested in heading north, and visiting the Wildlife Land Fund Ltd's Bukkulla Conservation Reserve near Marlborough, north of Rockhampton.
The well-appointed and peaceful campsite is accessible by conventional vehicles. |
Bukkulla Conservation Reserve near Marlborough, north of Rockhampton |
7 - 13 August |
Please contact Jill on 07 5444 2707, or email for more details and to register interest. |
Quoll Discovery Day, Granite Belt
Come and find out all about one of Australia’s carnivorous marsupials, see what a quoll-proof poultry pen looks like and meet a live quoll. |
Ballandean Soccer Hall |
10am – 1pm Sunday 29 August |
RSVP essential. |
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Moggill Creek Platypus Survey and Festival
Join in this annual count of Platypus in Moggill Creek. Free post-survey breakfast. |
Brookfield Hall, Brookfield |
Date and time to be advised. |
Contact Dale Borgelt or visit their website. |
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Queensland Wildlife Artists
A variety of wildlife art exhibitions held in Cleveland, Logan, Kenilworth and Mt-Cootha. |
Various Locations |
From June to November |
Visit their web site for more details. |
Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland, Brisbane Branch - Environmental & Wildlife education speaker programme |
Royal Geographical Society of Queensland, 237 Milton Rd, Milton (UBD 21 L1)
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7.30pm 4th Tuesday of each month (except January & December) |
Email the branch or refer to their newsletter. |
Queensland Reptile and Amphibian Club |
Queensland Museum, South Brisbane, Queensland, Theatre level 2
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every 2nd Wednesday of every second month at 7.30 |
Contact Secretary Alma Searle +61 7 3200 0266 |
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