Welcome to Wildlife Queensland Fraser Coast Branch.
The Fraser Coast Branch of the Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland has a very long and credible history in the protection of local wildlife.
Our Branch engages members and the local community through a range of activities including:
- monthly Nature Walks
- monthly Wildlife Talks in Hervey Bay and Maryborough Libraries
- school visits and workshops.
By invitation, we have representation on the Environmental Advisory Group with Fraser Coast Regional Council. Through an agreement with the University of the Sunshine Coast, the Branch is sponsoring a university Prize which is awarded each year to the highest performing Fraser Coast student in ANM102 Endangered Animals and their Conservation.
Other Branch activities include:
- Production and publication of the quarterly 20-24 page newsletter Wambaliman (see below) in both hardcopy (grayscale) and electronic form. It includes reports of meetings and events as well as opinion pieces of members and nature notes.
- We also have a monthly Wildlife Matters column in two local newspapers.
- Our Facebook page is an active source of information and exchange of thoughts.
All these activities go towards encouraging branch members and the community to understand and appreciate the wildlife and natural places of the Fraser Coast.
Branch constitution
Wildlife Queensland Fraser Coast Branch Constitution
Branch meetings
Day/Date: Meets on the third Sunday of the month
Time: 2.00 pm
Where: Usually at Halcro Street Community Centre, Pialba
Contact: President, Vanessa Elwell-Gavins
Mob: 0428 624 366
Email: vanessa.egavins@gmail.com
Events and activities
Nature Walks
Participation in our monthly walks is free for members of Wildlife Queensland Fraser Coast. Non-members will be asked to make a $5 donation per walk. Most walks are on the first weekend of the month.
Download the 2021 Nature Walks program
For more information, please contact John Williams at williams17@bigpond.com.
Fraser Coast Backyard BioBlitz Workshop
When: Friday, 30 April 2021; 1.30 – 3.30 PM
Where: Hervey Bay Library (main seminar room), Old Maryborough Rd, Pialba
Find out how to participate in our Backyard BioBlitzes and how to take photos of wildlife. Limited numbers. Please RSVP asap to Vanessa (tel: 0428 624 366 or email vanessa.egavins@gmail.com).
Fraser Coast BioBlitzes 2021
- Fraser Coast Summer Backyard BioBlitz (13-14 February 2021)
Read a Summary of Observations made on the iNaturalistAU website.
Fraser Coast BioBlitzes 2020
- Fraser Coast Spring Backyard BioBlitz #5
Read a Summary of Observations made on the iNaturalistAU website. - Fraser Coast Backyard BioBlitz #4
Read a Summary of Observations made on the iNaturalistAU website. - Fraser Coast Backyard BioBlitz #3
Read a Summary of Observations made on the iNaturalistAU website. - Fraser Coast Backyard BioBlitz #2
Read a Summary of Observations made on the iNaturalistAU website. - Fraser Coast Backyard BioBlitz #1
Read a Summary of Observations made on the iNaturalistAU website.
Wildlife Talks in the Library
This free, monthly event includes a fabulous line-up of wildlife talks. Everyone welcome.
- 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm, third Friday of the month at Hervey Bay Library
- 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm, last Friday of the month at Maryborough Library
NOTICE: In response to COVID-19, Fraser Coast Libraries will remain closed until further notice.
For further information, head to Fraser Coast Regional Council website.
Email: frasercoast@wildlife.org.au
Newsletter
Wambaliman is a 20-24 page quarterly newsletter published by the Wildlife Queensland Fraser Coast Branch. It includes reports of meetings and events as well as opinion pieces of members and nature notes. Download the latest editions below.
2021 editions
Newsletter archive
Contact details
Wildlife Queensland Fraser Coast Branch
PO Box 7396, Hervey Bay, Qld 4655
Email: frasercoast@wildlife.org.au
Facebook: @WPSQFraserCoast
Contact us today to get involved with our branch and support Wildlife Queensland in your local area. |