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What's on in the Region Come and learn about our rare turtle! There was movement on the river bank for the word had passed around, that the
White Throat Snapping Turtle was laying her eggs! Yes, this rare turtle (Latin
name, Elseya albagula) was identified only a few years ago by the committed efforts
of the staff at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is found only in
the Fitzroy, Burnett and Mary catchments.The turtle is known to be one of the
largest species of freshwater turtles and is currently laying her eggs in nests
across our catchment. However, the species is under threat as the freshly laid
eggs are hunted down and dug up by dogs and foxes before they get a chance to
hatch. So the Burnett Catchment Care Association
(BCCA), Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) and the EPA want to help prevent this
from happening.
If you’re interested in participating in this work, or just want to know more
about this amazing turtle, please join us for an information morning at St George
Hall, South Kolan on July 3 at 10am. Please RSVP for catering purposes to BCCA
office at 07 4165 3551
 Coca-Cola Regional Scholarships Program is offering 34 scholarships worth $2000
each for students studying Agriculture related subjects and are members of Agriculture
Show Societies. Applications for Scholarships close 30 June 2008. For further
information or application information contact Geoff Fader at gfader@bigpond.net.au, or visit: http://www.acas.asn.au/coca-cola/
Tiaro Weed Worries field day on Sat 19th July. This event has a great range of
speakers & practical demonstrations have been organised. Please note: RSVP
is required to assist with catering. For more information contact Marilyn at Tiaro
Landcare on marilyn.connell@bigpond.com
Annual Farm Forestry Bus Trip on Saturday 19th July. From 8.30am to 4.30pm leaving from Pomona.
Costs are $25.00 per person or $20.00 per person for NDLG volunteers. Morning
Tea and Lunch provided. This is a day of touring farm forestry developments and
native forests in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. For more information please contact
Kaara Shaw at Noosa Landcare on 54 85 2313 or 0403854 348
Dairy Day 2008 – Qld Dairyfarmers Organisation (QDO) and Dairy Industry Assoc
Aust (DIAA) are joining together to hold a one day conference at Ipswich on 22nd July 2008 in conjunction with the QDO Annual General Meeting. Contact Kylie
Booth (07) 3238 4223 at QDO for details.
Saturday 2 August – Sunday 3 August 2008 – Bunya Mountains National Park
Saturday from 11am into the evening and early Sunday until noon.
Join in a weekend of celebrations at Queensland’s second oldest national park. Saturday’s official welcome (11am) will be followed by a sausage sizzle lunch and afternoon of guest speakers, walks, displays and kids’ activities. In the evening catch a slideshow, take a spotlight walk or share some stories. Spend Sunday exploring the park and catching up with rangers, local experts and old friends. For more information phone: 4699 4334 |
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