Landcare celebrates Steve Irwin Day

A landcare group in the Burnett Mary Region has helped to remember the late Steve Irwin.

Barung Landcare, based in Maleny on the Blackall Range together with Queensland Landcare and Landcare Australia held interactive workshops and educational displays at Australia Zoo as part of “Steve Irwin Day” celebrations late last year.

Barung nursery staff and volunteers conducted hands on training in propagating native plants, a competition on naming local endangered species, and prizes of chocolates in the shape of Mary River turtles.

Barung staff member Fuschia Collard said that visitors to the displays were very interested in learning about the local environment and what they could do to help.

“There was a real sense in the crowd of 5000 people that more has to be done to help our environment,” she said.

"It is important for people to see the difference that can be made in the environment in their local area by doing something as simple as planting appropriate native species.”

“We always encourage people with the message that "the right plant, in the right place, at the right time" can make a difference.”

Ms Collard said that the Mary River turtle chocolates were very popular and an effective way of raising awareness of endangered species.

“It really made people think about this turtle and its future, and I thank the Tiaro Landcare for donating the chocolates – it helped to make a fantastic day.”

She said Australia Zoo staff were very enthusiastic about Landcare being involved in the day.

“We even had a visit from Steve and Terri's young son Bob Irwin,” she said.

Barung is supported by the Burnett Mary Regional Group through the National Landcare programme.

To find out how to help the Barung or Tiaro Landcare groups, phone John Muir, Regional Liaison Officer, on 5494 3151 or click here.

Bob Irwin inspects Barung Landcare's display at Australia Zoo

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