SUNDAY 02/03/14
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celebrate the sea festivalAs part of National Seaweek and Clean Up Australia Day, NQ Dry Tropics is hosting a celebration of the sea!
Combat pollution on the beach and foreshore of Pallarenda, and learn what YOU can do to conserve and protect the Catchment to Coast! FREE FAMILY FUN ● Marine scientists and community champions’ talks ● Traditional Owner bush tucker walk ● Community groups interactive activities ● Free food, music and entertainment ● Children’s games, face painting , jumping castle and slides Celebrate the Sea is a non-profit event that appreciates the in-kind contributions and support from local organisations and businesses. If you would like to be involved, support or contribute to this ever-growing event, please contact jay.jackson@nqdrytropics.com.au for further details. |
SUNDAY 02/03/14
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Clean Up Australia Day - Bushland Beach Clean Up
Join us in this national clean up initiative to make Australia beautiful. Townsville City Council will host a community clean up event as part of Clean Up Australia Day. Please join us to clean up the foreshore at Bushland Beach. Meeting and registration site will be on the right hand side of Marina Drive as you are travelling towards the boat ramp. Rub Out Rubbish for good this Clean Up Australia Day! Get together with the local community and let's make this shoreline sparke! What You Can Do: Bring a hat, gloves, sun safe clothing and closed in shoes. Save our coastal environment by picking up rubbish at beautiful Bushland Beach. Join us for a free barbeque, face painting and refreshments afterwards! Get connected with your local neighbourhood community for a good cause.
Where: Marina Drive - Bushland Beach QLD 4818 When: 8am - 10am For information contact: www.townsville.qld.gov.au On the day contact Megan Taylor/Sri Suryati-Schnatz via mobile on 0437 431 855. Clean Up Australia Day - other locations To find a clean up event near you, go to www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au Random Acts Of Tidiness, Magnetic Island 'Random Acts Of Tidiness is a movement that encourages the whole community to participate in cleaning up after litter louts, and encourages everyone to take pride in their surroundings. Although we are very fortunate that many residents already take a bag for litter when they walk, we encourage everyone to be litter and rubbish conscious. As part of the Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday 2 March, remember to take a spare bag with you wherever you go, whether it's a walk down the roadd, on the beach or at the end of your street. Every bit helps.For ore information: www.whatsonmagneticisland.com.au/ |
SATURDAY 08/03/14
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OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL AUSTRALIAAt the Ocean Film Festival Australia our vision is to inspire you to explore, respect, enjoy, and protect our oceans. Film is at the heart of the Ocean Film Festival Australia and we aim to share the best films from around the globe with our audiences.
The Ocean Film Festival Australia will include a unique selection of films of varying lengths and styles covering topics such as the oceanic environment, marine creatures, ocean related sports, coastal cultures and ocean lovers. Riverway Arts Centre: 7pm - 10pm |
Saturday 08/03/14
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Permablitz Part 1: Preparation of Wicking Beds
Pre-assembly and painting of two wicking beds and a herb cube to be installed at Western Suburbs Kindergarten. Come and see various working examples of wicking beds and learn the first steps of assembling them. Bring water, a hat and a plate of food to snack on for lunch after we've put things together. Remember many hands make light work!
Where: Sunshine Edible Food Garden, up the dirt road behind Rotary College, James Cook University Townsville Campus When: 9am For more information see: Permaculture Townsville's Facebook Page |
SunDAY 09/03/14
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Rowes Bay Boardwalk Opening & Wetland Tour
Celebrate the completion of the Rowes Bay Wetlands Boardwalk and Learnscape!
Townsville City Council is pleased to open the new Rowes Bay Wetland Boardwalk which takes visitors deep into the wetland – home to hundreds of native birds and animals. The wetland is a special place and the new boardwalk, sponsored by Origin, is equally special. It is made completely from recycled milk bottles and plastic bags and is another great showcase for our Sustainability Centre. Help us celebrate our local wetland with plenty of family friendly activity for the kids. Explore and discover your own backyard! Free BBQ and soft drinks, Ranger Dan Wildlife show, CVA ‘Catch the Water Bug’ activity, Guided Wetland Tour, Sustainability House and Garden Open Day. Where: Rowes Bay Sustainability Centre, 56 Cape Pallarenda Road Rowes Bay QLD 4810 When: 9am - 12pm, Free For more information please call Integrated Sustainability Services on 1300 878 001 |
thursday 13/03/14
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Food for Thought Townsville Monthly Gathering
We share handmade food and discuss lots of local-related and food-related topics. Bring a plate of food to share and a friend or partner if you like! Gold coin appreciated to cover venue costs. This is a BYO venue so alcoholic grape juice allowed. We have supplies for tea and coffee and filtered water.
Where: QCWA hall (corner of Denham and Walker Streets in the City) When: from 6pm - 9pm For further info contact Food for Thought Townsville via Facebook |
Saturday 15/03/14
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Permablitz Part 2 -
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Saturday 29/3/14
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Earth hour 2014
Calling all residents of Planet Earth…It’s Lights Out for the Reef.
Earth Hour was founded by WWF in Sydney in 2007 and has now been embraced by 7001 cities and 152 nations across the globe. And in 2014, Earth Hour will focus attention on one of the world’s most iconic and threatened places: Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. As always, Earth Hour only works if you’re part of it. So we’re launching a special Earth Hour television event with Channel Ten to reveal the true story of what’s happening to the Great Barrier Reef due to climate change and more. Then we’ll turn out our lights to make a stand for our reef. Join Townsville City Council, the WWF and people around the world in the largest voluntary action by turning off all your lights (and other electrical devices) for at least an hour. When: Saturday 29th March, 8.30 to 9.30pm |
Sunday 30/03/14
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Toad Day Out
Townsville City Council invites you to join the Operation Toad Day Out!
Get together with your friends, schools or scout groups and organise your very own Operation Toad Day Out this year. The challenge is to capture as many Cane Toads as you can, but they have to be captured alive and presented unharmed. Help to protect and free your local area from this invader. Cane Toads have been a major environmental menace in North Queensland for decades. If left unchecked, Cane Toads will damage our natural habitat and threaten our local frogs population, not speaking of many other native animals that see the Toads as prey and succumb to their poison. You too can join with the rest of your local community and play your part in reducing the numbers of these pests in a humane way. FREE event! Sponsored by Reading Cinemas and King Pin Bowling. Where: Riverway, 20 Village Boulevard, Thuringowa Central When: 8.30am to 12pm For more information contact: Events and Protocol & Integrated Sustainability Services on 1300 878 001 |