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2021
May | June | July
Ongoing events
May 2021
Fraser Coast Autumn Backyard BioBlitz
Make observations anywhere between Gympie and Agnes Water any time that weekend – for as long or as little time as you have available. Don’t forget to lodge your observations on the iNaturalist website (or download the app) as soon as possible after you make them.
various
Saturday, 15 May to Sunday, 16 May 2021
Protected Areas Matter Symposium
This special 1-day symposium brings together some of our top wildlife and conservation experts to explore and discuss the importance of protected areas for wildlife conservation. Limited tickets available. Don’t miss out!
Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens Auditorium, Brisbane, Qld
Sunday, 23 May 2021; 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
History of Peel Island – WPSQ Bayside Branch May Meeting
WPSQ BB presents: A talk by local historian Peter Ludlow on the ‘The History and Maintenance of Moreton Bay’s Peel Island’. Peter will also look at Peel’s future when the island will be placed under the full control of the Quandamooka People, under whose guidance a new era of tourism and cultural exchange holds great promise. General Public Welcome, booking required for entry. Enjoy the club facilities, food is available.
Redland Multi Sports Club, Cnr Bailey and Randall Rd, Birkdale, QLD 4159
Friday, 28 May 2021; 7.00 am to 9.30 pm
Conserving Greater Gliders in the Logan Region: a Workshop
Join Wildlife Queensland’s Queensland Glider Network and Logan City Council for a fascinating free 2-hour workshop on Saturday, 29 May to learn about our amazing greater gliders and how you can help this vulnerable species. Limited tickets. Don’t miss out!
Underwood Park Hall, 982 Underwood Road, Priestdale, QLD 4127
Saturday, 29 May 2021; 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm
June 2021
Saving Swallowtails Conference
The Swallowtail and Birdwing Butterfly Trust is hosting an online conference to celebrate World Swallowtail Day on Saturday, 12 June 2021. The worldwide videoconference will be in two sessions, Eastern time-zone 08:00 – 11.00 UTC and Western time-zone 17:00 – 20.00 UTC. In all, 14 papers from top researchers will look at what is being done to protect threatened species.
online – via Zoom.
Saturday, 12 June 2021
July 2021
Ongoing Events
Wildlife Queensland Bayside Branch
Monthly talks by Wildlife Queensland Bayside Branch
Free event. All are welcome to attend the free monthly environmental talks presented by Wildlife Queensland’s Bayside Branch.
Redland Multi Sports Club, Cnr Bailey and Randall Rd, Birkdale, QLD 4159
Monthly (refer to Facebook page for dates) on Fridays @ 7:o0pm
Wildlife Queensland Brisbane Branch
Monthly talks by Wildlife Queensland Brisbane Branch
Free event. All are welcome to attend the free monthly environmental talks presented by Wildlife Queensland’s Brisbane Branch on the fourth Tuesday of most months.
Albion Peace Hall, 102 McDonald Road, Windsor, Qld
Monthly (refer to Facebook page for dates) @ 7:30pm
Wildlife Queensland Fraser Coast Branch
Monthly Nature Walks by Wildlife Queensland Fraser Coast Branch
Participation in the 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.
Nature in the Library Talks by Wildlife Queensland Fraser Coast Branch
Free event. A fabulous line-up of wildlife talks. Everyone welcome.
- 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm, third Friday of the month at Hervey Bay library
- 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm, fourth Friday of the month at Maryborough Library
NOTICE: In response to COVID-19, Fraser Coast Libraries will remain closed until further notice.
Wildlife Queensland Sunshine Coast Branch
Faunawatch Regular Survey and walks – Wildlife Queensland Sunshine Coast Branch
FaunaWatch is a community-based program run by Wildlife Queensland’s Sunshine Coast Branch.
- Faunawatch regular survey – Maroochy Botanical Gardens
- Fourth Monday walks – various locations
Refer to the Faunawatch webpage for dates and locations.
