Get involved – Activities for 2012 will be on the 3rd Saturday of each month from April to November. Generally a late afternoon (for the cool) – a few hours of helping the local environment is rewarding and fun.
Emu Park Bushcare News
This is the best place to come to catch up on the latest news from the Emu Park Community Bushcare Group
Activities for 2012
Sunday, January 15th, 2012Join us to celebrate 10 years of protecting Bicentennial Lagoon!
Thursday, January 20th, 2011Celebrate World Wetlands Day 2011 on Sunday 13 February at Bicentennial Lagoon in Emu Park, with a great family day including displays, native plant giveaways, free sausage sizzle, tours to nearby Kinka Wetland (where you can try bird watching!) and fun activities for kids like face painting, colouring competition and wetland bug ID. The day [...]
Group gets award
Saturday, December 4th, 2010The Emu Park Community Bushcare group has recently received an award from the Capricorn Pest Managment group for our work against weeds in the area. Accepting the award in the community group category is Cliff Bunn (centre). It was the on-going work of Cliff and other volunteer’s in the Cocoanut National Park that particularly impressed the [...]
Marine Parade Project
Sunday, September 26th, 2010Bushcare are working with the council at Tanby Point to improve the dune area along Marine Parade. Areas cleared for the new bike path have been mulched and tree planting will occur in 2011. The Northern end of dune area, will be slashed and grass regrowth poisoned. Revegetation will then occur in this area also. [...]
Free Weed Workshop
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010Come and learn about beach scrub and why it’s gaining recognition as a must have on the Capricorn Coast, and the local weeds that threaten our great outdoors. This free workshop is being held on Saturday, 26 June 2010 at Mulambin Beach (Emily Morgan Park on the Scenic Highway). Starting at 8:30am, the day will [...]
Photo Competition
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010Celebrate World Environment Day by entering Photo Comp! Prizes for best Adult and Childrens entries. Free Entry! Details here.
Community Tree Planting
Saturday, February 13th, 2010Emu Park Community Bushcare assisted Rockhampton Regional Council with a community tree planting in Hartley St, Emu Park on Saturday 20th February. Despite the rain, 100 seedlings were planted and off to a good, wet start!
New year: new opportunities
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010Do you want to get more involved in 2012? Make new friends? Why not join a flexible and informal group that allows you to join activities when it suits you, get your hands dirty and help the environment? Resolve to make a difference Emu Park is a great place to live. The relaxed atmosphere and [...]
