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New Floral Emblem for Brisbane - have your say till 18 April

Brisbane City Council is asking residents to have their say on the introduction of an additional floral emblem for Brisbane.

The new floral emblem will be additional to the existing floral emblem, the Poinsettia. 

 

The initial survey is open from 7 March to 18 April.  Community consultation will help inform a shortlist of potential native species that represent Brisbane’s local environment.  Residents will then be invited to have their say and vote for their favourite floral emblem from the shortlist later in the year. Some suggestions include

 

Brachychiton discolor, Qld lacebark

Syzygium luehmannii, riberry - already widely planted as street tree in Brisbane

Harpulllia pendula, tulipwood - already widely planted as street tree in Brisbane

Grevillea robusta, silky oak

Araucaria cunninghamii, hoop pine

Acacia fimbriata, Brisbane wattle

Stenocarpus sinuatus, Firewheel tree

Buckinghamia celsissima, Ivory Curl tree – already widely planted as a street tree

Follow the link below to do the survey, or visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au and search for ‘floral emblem’   Have your say at https://feedback.brisbane.qld.gov.au/jfe/form/SV_0qArEXDI7UBzqse

 

Fridays

8 – 10am - Volunteer Native Nursery - 9 MacDevitt St, Coopers Plains - We prepare seeds, re-pot seedlings, clean pots, and transfer plants. No prior experience is necessary. Come and get your hands dirty or just pop in for a chat.

 

Saturday

08:00-10:00 - Monthly Gabba Garden Working Bee - Gabba Hill Community Garden - all welcome! You don't have to be a garden member, just turn up, meet some neighbours and join us as we keep this special little corner

 

Sunday

08:00-10:00 - Maintenance working bee - Yoorala St Community Garden - Come and help look after the garden. Share the harvest and enjoy some morning tea with us.

SUNDAY AT 08:30 - Rosewood Scrub Arboretum Working Bee - Rosewood Scrub Arboretum, Peace Park, Rosewood. Ipswich

Monday

2023 Forum - People Reconnecting with Nature – abstracts registration close 10 April

The Hut Environment and Community Association (THECA) is hosting a forum on the theme ‘People reconnecting with Nature' on Saturday 10 June. THECA is calling for people to submit abstracts for papers to be included.

 

The forum will be held at the Queensland Centre for Advanced Technologies (QCAT) Pullenvale, and will feature Professor Richard Fuller, University of Queensland, as the keynote speaker.

 

The forum will explore issues surrounding engaging children, adults, organisations and all levels of government in connecting people back to nature following the restrictions caused by the Covid pandemic, discussing what motivational tools were used; and how was success of engagement assessed or measured. Presentations can also deal with what ongoing encouragement is being used successfully to continue projects or achieve long-term goals.

 

The Forum themes are Natural Environment Connections, Big Picture Philosophy, Backyard Connections, and Economic and Social Benefits. Presentations will be 15-20 minutes duration, with a panel Q&A session at the end of each thematic segment. All authors of accepted proposals will be asked to prepare a summary of 500–800 words for inclusion in the booklet distributed to participants. Presentations are invited, which explore issues such as aspects of reconnecting people to nature focusing on objectives and/or strategies, methods used to attract volunteers and helpers, and how success was gauged

 

Contact THECA if you are interested in making a presentation. Abstracts (500 words max) and Biographies (100 words max) are due by 10 April 2023. Please forward abstracts and biographies, and any queries, to Greg Siepen gregory.siepen1@gmail.com

Tuesday

Tuesday Common Carers -  11,  April - The Tuesday Common Carers meet at the Oxley Creek Common every Tuesday from 7 - 9am. To weed and plant trees. Thats the oxley creek common, sherwood road rocklea.

TUESDAY, 11 APRIL 2023 FROM 08:00-13:00 - Ocean Crusaders - Bulimba Creek Clean Up - 1308 Lytton Road,#Unit T7,Hemmant, There are only 5 spots available on the boat each day. Please reserve a ticket on Eventbrite

TUESDAY, 11 APRIL 2023 FROM 10:00-12:00 - Fascinating frogs (and toads!) - school holiday workshop Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee - Bring the kids to learn about different species of frogs in the local area and how to identify toads. We will look at different frog habitats, the life cycle of a frog and how to build a frog hotel. - This event is aimed at primary school children (with their parents/carers) but everyone can enjoy the fascinating world of frogs.

Tuesday 13:30-15:30 - Volunteer Native Nursery - 9 MacDevitt St, Coopers Plains - We prepare seeds, re-pot seedlings, clean pots, and transfer plants. No prior experience is necessary. Come and get your hands dirty or just pop in for a chat.

 

WEDNESDAY, 12 APRIL 2023 FROM 08:00-09:30

Our Beaches - Microplastics Workshop (Age 12+) - Join marine experts to learn about how microplastics and marine debris affect our Gold Coast beaches and ocean that surrounds our home. Make a difference by learning how your actions can help our ocean and beach health today and into the future. Spots are limited so make sure you book your ticket. Suitable for ages 12+ - Kropp Park

Success Street Park Working Bee – Wednesday 12 April

Rockpress and OCCA volunteers continue to work at Success Street Park at the corner of Success Street and Beatty Road, Acacia Ridge. The next working bee will be Wednesday 12 April from 7.30 – 9.30am 

 

WEDNESDAY, 12 APRIL 2023 FROM 10:00-12:00 - The buzz about native bees - school holiday workshop Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee - This hands-on workshop is designed to be an introduction to the fascinating world of Australian Native bees. It's best suited to children aged 5 to 12 and their accompanying adult/s.