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Today is World Water Day

It’s World Water Day today,

This year the theme is Water and Food Security.  Please take the time to buzz around the website to learn more about the global issues surrounding water.   Click here for more information.

 

 

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Beach kids headed to the hills for Junior Landcare day out

Thirty year six children from Pacific Paradise State School got their hands dirty on June 21st to take part in an ENERGEX Junior Landcare Activity day with Maroochy Waterwatch.

The day was made possible by funding from ENERGEX as part of a partnership with Landcare Queensland worth over $260,000.

Federation Park in Palmwoods was the location for the day, where the Junior Landcarers planted native species, including the iconic Piccabeen Palm which gives the community of Palmwoods its name.

They also investigated the water quality of Paynter Creek, under the expert guidance of Maroochy Waterwatch.

Maroochy Waterwatch also had a few surprises planned, which saw the students getting a workout under the supervision of Angelique Lahey, who as well as being an environmentalist, she is also a qualified gym instructor.

Angelique said, “We wanted this to be a day to remember for the children so I threw in a few fun physical activities to really make sure the children remember what they’ve learnt about caring for their local environment.”

“Many of these children spend a lot of time enjoying the ocean so we want to get them thinking about how looking after creeks in the upper catchment makes for a cleaner sea.”

The children also played the ENERGEX Energy Awareness Game, to share ideas about saving energy at home and at school.

Justin Ward, project coordinator for Landcare Queensland said, “By giving children the chance to get their hands dirty planting trees and investigating their local environment, we hope to help nurture a new generation of Landcarers.”

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3-10 July NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC stands for the National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. Its origins can be traced to the emergence of Aboriginal groups in the 1920s which sought to increase awareness in the wider community of the status and treatment of Indigenous Australians.
Today, NAIDOC is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and an opportunity to recognise the contributions of Indigenous Australians in various fields.
Activities take place across the nation during NAIDOC Week in the first full week of July. All Australians are encouraged to participate.
For further information, go to http://www.naidoc.org.au

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Sat 18th June Richmond Birdwing Butterfly Vines available at Yandina Markets

Come and visit our stall at the Yandina Markets, 18th June, to talk all things Richmond Birdwing Butterfly.  Vines will be available for sale, plus we will have Birdwing Butterfly face painting for the kids and Birdwing Butterfly kite making.

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16th June Worm Farming and Composting Workshop

Learn how to farm worms and how to compost correctly with EnviroComon Thursday 16th June.   Starting at 9:00am to 10:30am here in the backyard of the Nambour office, Donaldson Rd, Nambour.

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Riversweep Sunshine Coast

Sunday 15th May – The Great Riversweep – 9:00am to 12noon – The crap keeps coming after the floods and we need your help to clean up the Rivers on the coast.  If you have a canoe, boat or tinny you can be part of the action.  RVSP to the office is essential for logistics.  BBQ lunch provided.

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Recycling Centre Tour

Tuesday 10th May – Tour of the Resource Recovery Centre – 9:30am to 11:30am – Learn about proper recycling and how we can limit the amount of rubbish that goes to landfill.  RSVP to the office as numbers are limited.  Morning tea provided.

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Botanical Tour

Tuesday 3rd May – Botanical Tour with Ashley Sewell – Meet at Rustic Cabin at 9am for a full day of learning about trees, forestry, regional ecosystem mapping and interesting conversations.  RSVP to the office as numbers are limited.

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Maroochy River on Show

Be watching Channel 7’s Great South East this Sunday 27th March @ 5:30pm to see the Maroochy River Trail on show.   After 6 months of rescheduling because of rain, we finally ended up with a corker of a day with the River so beautiful and the wildlife on show.

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Clean up Australia Day

Clean Up Australia Day – Sunday, 6 March 2011
Business Clean Up Day – Tuesday, 1 March 2011
Schools Clean Up Day – Friday, 4 March 2011

http://www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/

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