Do you want to learn more about the area or the catchment that you live in?
Do you know what native plants are best suited for your garden?
Or what is the best way to help the native animals that live in your garden?
We have regular free community activities that can help you to learn how to live a more environmentally friendly and sustainable way.
You could easily improve your garden so that it attracts more native animals and is more environmentally friendly. | |
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How can you get more information?
1. You can call us or email us and ask questions.
2. You can have a look on this website at the free local events, activities and projects that are happening in your area.
3. You can register with us to recieve a regular e-newsletter.
4. You can become a member of the Catchment Group or your local bushcare team or both! | |
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|  | Witness Australia's King Tides with Green Cross Australia
You can help witness the effect of a king tide in the Bayside area at high tide from from 22-24 January (8.30-10.30am) and on 8 and 9 February (9:30-11am).
The king tide marker in your area is measured at:
Brisbane Bar, 23 January 9.39am
We would like you to take the time to take some photo's of your local area during the times listed above, then simply send your photo's to Charlie Robinson on
charlie.robinson916@gmail.com
Charlie will then upload them onto the Green Cross Website under the BCCG banner !
Thanks in advance for your help!  | |
| Meeting Notification - 24th January 7pm
The next general members meeting of the Bayside Creeks Catchment Group is scheduled for a 7pm start on Tuesday 24th January at the Wynnum Manly Leagues Club on Wondall Road.
Our guest speaker will be Pearl Symonds of the Queensland Frog Society.
As a follow up to the presentation by Harry Hines last year, on Tuesday night Pearl will run us through a Frog Survey in nearby Wynnum Creek.
Initially Pearl will present a powerpoint presentation on the most common frogs that occur in the area and talk about her own local experience as an avid frogger.
Then we will be going outside (weather permitting) and Pearl will show us Frog surveying techniques in the carpark at the Leagues club. | |
| Upcoming Projects
Nesting Box Auditing Program across several parklands in Bayside Creeks Catchment (Grant received);
Lota Estuary Recovery Project (Grant received);
Bayside Wetlands Recovery Plan – Stage 2 (Grant received);
Wynnum North Reserve Restoration Project (Caltex confirmed as a sponsor, further Grant submitted to Caring For Country - Open Call);
Event Equipment Grant (Grant received)
Frog Monitoring Program - First monitoring training happening at the General Members meeting on the 24th January 2012 | |
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Lota Creek Reserve Bushcare Group Working Bee
Where: Lota Reserve,
When: Intermittently
More info: Marion Weedon - 3393 3563 | |
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Melaleuca Environmental Park Bushcare Group Working Bee
Where: Melaleuca Environmental Park, Clifton Street, Lota
When: Intermittently
More info: Dianne Cliffe - 3396 8808 | |
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Harman's Reserve Bushcare Group Working Bee
Where: Harman Reserve, Gannon Ave, Manly
When: Third Sunday of the month
More info: Grace Coyle - 0417 284 483 | |
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Mookin-bah Reserve - 108 Bushcare Group Working Bee
Where: 108 Greencamp Road, Wakerley Bushcare Group Map Ref: 163 F16
When: Last Saturday of the month 6:30-8:30 am in the Summer and 7:30 - 9:30am in the Winter
More Info: Ian Curtis - 0419723354 or Doreen Draheim 3396 5558 | |
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Wynnum Municipal Reserve - Wynnum Creek Warriors Working Bee
Where: Wynnum Municipal Reserve, Tingal Road (Opposite Barton's Bayside Holden)
When: 4 times a year (A watering Bee will be held in September, call to register and find out what date!).
More info: contact Len White on 3396 8084 | |
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