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19 JULY - 3 AUGUST
Peaks to Points
Festival
13
JULY
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Plant ID Workshop,
Cliveden Ave
JUNE
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This Month's CreekCare Locations
10
JUNE
- OCCA Bi-Monthly
Meeting
15 JUNE
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Bird-scaping
Francis Outlook
15 JUNE
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Flora Walk, Stable Swamp Creek
JUNE/JULY
- Environment and Community Grants Updates
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Peaks to Points Festival
2008 The official P2P program is now out! The Peaks to
Points Festival celebrates 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 aims
to raise awareness of this special area and showcase the activities of
local community and environmental groups working to improve the
environment, through a program of interactive and fun-filled events.
Please click on the link to visit the P2P website.
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Plant ID Workshop -
Cliveden Ave Reserve The
first in OCCA’s 2008 series of Plant ID Workshops. Join David Sparks at
the Cliveden Avenue Reserve (Oxley Creek end of Cliveden Avenue) for a
fun and informative morning. Whether you are a beginner or an expert,
you’re sure to have a great time on this plant ID day
Who: All are welcome
Where: Cliveden Avenue reserve (Oxley Creek end of Cliveden
Avenue)
When: Sunday 13th July 2008
Time: 9.30am -12.30am Morning tea to be provided (feel free to
pitch in some stuff!)
What to bring:
Yourself and Plant ID questions
For more information please contact David Sparks on 0403323585
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CreekCare - Locations for
June
For a map of CreekCare Locations please click
here
CreekCare dates for June. As usual, please spread the word!
All dates are 7:00am start so don't forget to rug up! You can always
come a little later and stay till 9:00.
June 5th Cliveden Avenue Reserve Corinda
June 12th Pennywort Creek, cnr Cliveden Ave and Pratten St Corinda
June 19th Corinda Golf Club, Cliveden Avenue Corinda
June 26 to be confirmed but likely at Benarrawa Bushcare, Corinda
Also during June CreekCare is helping out at Sanitarium Moorooka with
their staff tree-planting day and all CreekCarers are invited to attend.
It is on Wednesday June 4th. Please eMail me for more information if
you're interested. It runs from approximately 10:00am to 1:00pm with
lunch provided.
For more information or to have your Bushcare
group added to the roster please contact OCCA
on 3278 2899
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OCCA Bi-Monthly Meeting
Our
bi-monthly meetings are a great way to catch up on what's happening
in the catchment.
-- OCCA Interest Group Reports
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Water
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Biodiversity and Land
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People & Communities
WHERE:
OCCA Catchment Centre,
Brisbane Markets Shopping Centre, Rocklea (Upstairs beside Aquarium Shop
next to Subway)
WHEN:
Tuesday, 10th
June, 2008
5.30 PM
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What to plant in
Francis Outlook?
Join Councillor Matthew Bourke and the
Custodians of Francis Outlook to discuss what plants should be used
to bird-scape the western boundary of Francis Outlook. On the day we
will examine:
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a draft project proposal for Francis Outlook
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how to attract little birds to your backyard
and
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common weeds of the area and how to treat them
Location:
Francis Outlook, Dewar Terrace, Corinda
Date and Time:
Sunday 15th June, 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm
This project, “Bird-scaping Francis Outlook” is
funded by the Brisbane City Council Environment grants. It will help
raise awareness of little birds and how to attract them back into your
suburb.
If you have any questions or would like to know more
about the project please contact the Oxley Creek Catchment Association
on 3278 2899 or
occa@flatrate.net.au
There will also be a free plant giveaway for attendees.
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Flora
Walk - Stable Swamp Creek Join OCCA's David Sparks and
Peter Michael as they traverse the Oxley Creek Common to find out what
lies along the banks of the wild Stable Swamp creek.
Who: All are welcome
Where: Oxley Creek Common
When: Sunday 15th June 2008
Time: 9am -12am with BBQ lunch at 12.30ish
What to bring:
Wear
Sturdy shoes
(Long sleeved shirt and trousers are advised as well...)
Water,
Sunscreen
(if you are not time pressured),
Field books
and a
Magnifying glass
(if you have one).
Expect the unexpected!
Hope to see you all there for what should be a great botanizing trip!
For more information please contact David Sparks on 0403323585
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Upcoming Environment and Community Grants
Westpac Operation Backyard is a Westpac
employee grant program which provides funding for
environmental projects that Westpac employees are
involved in as volunteers.
OPEN: Now
CLOSE: N/A
INFORMATION:
Email here for details
Coles Junior Landcare School
Garden Grant
VISY Junior Landcare
Recycling Grant
Australia Post Junior
Landcare Biodiversity Grant
Through the Junior Landcare Grants
Program, any school or organisation that would like to
involve their students in landcare projects, in
conjunction with local landcare groups, can apply for
grants to assist them with the cost of their projects.
The program targets major issues relevant to our natural
environment including:
Water quality/conservation, Waste
reduction/recycling, School Gardens, Biodiversity, Land
OPEN: Now
CLOSE:
1st August 2008 and 24th October 2008
INFORMATION:
Click Here
Green Schools Connect is a partnership between
Conservation Volunteers Australia and the Vodafone
Australia Foundation to assist schools with their
environmental projects.
OPEN: Now
CLOSE: 30 June
INFORMATION:
Click Here
"Community groups, including local
landcare groups across Australia, can now apply for
yearly grants of up to $3,300 (including GST) to help
improve their local community and environment, through
the Australia Post Landcare Community Development Grants
Program.
The grants can fulfil a community
groups’ “wish list” and directly fund a community
project, help buy much needed tools and equipment, or
help raise awareness and encourage more community
members to get involved. The flexibility in the
allocation of funds aims to help groups in their ability
to grow within the community. "
OPEN: Now
CLOSE: 19th
September 2008
INFORMATION:
Click Here
The ‘Best Tea, Best Water' Grants
Programme is offering a new round of grants to
community groups and schools to improve water
quality in their local area.
The Grants Programme is an initiative
of Landcare Australia and its partner Dilmah Single
Origin 100% Pure Ceylon Tea. Through the grants,
landcare community groups and schools around
Australia will now have better ability to monitor
and improve the quality of their water in their
local area.
Grants of up to $1,650 (inc GST) are
up for grabs. Schools and community groups are able
to apply for the following:
Water quality testing kits for
community groups and schools
Water quality testing training
Water quality testing kit consumables
and additions
OPEN: Now
CLOSE:
31 October 2008.
INFORMATION:
Click Here
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Ecological Restoration
Workshop
- Cliveden Ave!
Oxley Creek Catchment
Association invites you to a 3 hour workshop on the practical side on
Ecological restoration. With case studies on Cliveden Ave Bushcare and
Pennywort Creek Bushcare sites, this is your chance to ask questions,
and learn all there is to know about Weed ID and treatment, Site
planning and how to incorporate natural regeneration in your site. This
workshop is the last in the series of ecological restoration in an urban
catchment funded through the Exchange incentive grant.
Where:
Cliveden Ave reserve (UBD ref Map 198 R7)
When: Sunday 18th November
2007,
8am-11am
Morning tea will be
provided.
If there are any
questions please contact OCCA on (07)3278 2899
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Help OCCA plant over 1300 trees in
November!
The Oxley Creek Catchment Association's Biodiversity
services team needs your help! We are planting 1300 trees in the month
of November, and all are welcome to help out. There are three planting
events to choose from:
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- 900 trees
at the Spring Mtn Wetlands on Saturday November 10th at
7am. There is going to be a fish snapshot as well conducted by
Beaudesert Shire Council.
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- 300 trees
at Greenwood Lakes on Saturday November 17th at 8am and
again all welcome!
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The
sites have been prepped and are ready to be planted so bring yourself,
your family and friends and enjoy a great start to the weekend.
All events include a FREE BBQ lunch!
Please visit
www.oxleycreekcatchment.org.au for more information or contact David
Sparks on (07) 3278 2899 or
occa@flatrate.net.au
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Capture Nature through
Your Fingertips
A Digital
Photography Workshop for Beginners
Join the Oxley Creek Catchment Association on a nature digital
photography workshop. See the Brisbane River, wetlands, flora and birds
through your camera lens as you have never seen them before.
Professional Brisbane photographer Tony Anderton (Sacred
Life of Water exhibition, Riverfestival 2006, 2007)
will guide you through some tricks of the trade and how to get the best
out of your camera. The workshop continues with a group
walk-in-the-field photography session with expert advice to direct you
to the best photo opportunities and offer individual explanation as
needed.
The workshop guarantees a fun and educational time. It will be an
excellent chance to learn more about nature and instil awareness for
protecting our waterways and biodiversity, whilst getting to know your
camera better.
All participants are advised to wear comfortable outdoor footwear,
bring sunscreen, insect repellent, hat and a water bottle. Adults with
no photography experience are welcomed, but all participants must bring
their own digital camera.
The cost is $5 for OCCA Members $15 per non-OCCA member.
Limited numbers are available so book now to secure your spot!
Date: Saturday, 13
October 2007
Venue:
Sherwood Arboretum,
Jolimont Street, Sherwood
Time: 3pm to 6 pm
Bookings
on 3278 2899 or email to
occa@flatrate.net.au
DOWNLOADS :
FLYER
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Spring Mountain Wetland Community Day
Learn about the
unique fish and flora of Spring Mtn wetlands
Join
Oxley Creek Catchment Association and Beaudesert Shire council as we
plant 900 trees and conduct a fish snap shot at Spring Mountain
wetlands.
Free
refreshments and BBQ lunch will be provided
WHERE: Spring Mtn Reserve, Tully connection Rd. UBD 277 D10
WHEN: Saturday November 10th Start at 7.00am. Fish snapshot at 11am
Contact OCCA on (07) 3278 2899 or occa@flatrate.net.au for more details
DOWNLOADS :
FLYER
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Oxley Creek Flora Walk
- Archerfield Wetland
The second in our series of walks through the catchment,
the
flora walk will focus on plant ID, from beginner to advanced. Hosted by
David Sparks,
OCCA's Field and Conservation Extension Officer, participants are sure
to see a plethora of natives and weeds and many plants which will have
us all stumped!
Where:-
Archerfield Wetlands - meeting point to be confirmed - please contact
OCCA for more information.
When:-
Saturday 19th August with a 9:00 am start (Dave will be there from
8:30am, so look out for a beat up white van!).
Who:-
All are welcome.
Contact:-
David Sparks on 0403323585.
What to bring:
Wear
Sturdy shoes
(Long sleeved shirt and trousers are advised as well...)
Water,
Lunch,Sunscreen
(if you are not time pressured),
Field books
and a
Magnifying glass
(if you have one).
If there are any
questions please do not hesitate to contact David on the above number
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Wetland Restoration Workshop
- Spring Mtn wetlands
How to ecologically restore a wetland.....
Join Oxley Creek Catchment Association as we discover:-
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How wetlands function
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What the impacts urbanisation will have on our
wetlands
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How to start restoration work in a wetland
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Common weeds and the approaches needed to effectively
manage them in an urban wetland
Speakers on the day include:
Margaret Greenway from Griffith University
Cassie Burns from Wetland Care
Jen Ford
And also a guided bird walk with Rod Bloss from BrisBOCA
Where: Spring Mountain wetlands UBD 277 D10
When: Saturday September 15th, birdwalk
starts at 7am, speakers at 9am
RSVP: by September 1st
Morning tea and lunch will be provided
Please bring your own chair!!
DOWNLOADS :
FLYER
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