Take a look at our latest photos from Kids Day!
They tell their own story: the day was fun-filled and happy, with the added bonus that everyone learned a thing or two about our natural environment, too!
Many thanks to our Public Relations Officer, Dale Borgelt, for sharing her pictures.
Giant cockroaches are ALWAYS a favourite!
Learning all about native bees at work“Moggill Creek is greener, healthier and more stable thanks to the hard work of the Kenmore State High School Parents and Citizens Association.”
This is an observation which has been made on the Healthy Land and Water Awards website.
The initiative and hard work of the school’s Parents and Citizens Association has been recognised with the announcement that it is a finalist in the Healthy Land and Water Awards – Water Warrior Category for 2018.
The school has for many years nurtured and protected the creekside areas in its environs so this is a very fitting and well deserved achievement!
You can click here to open the website and read in more detail about the activities the group has been undertaking as part of its Environment Restoration Program.
The awards night will be held on 27 July.
The MCCG is delighted that the school has been recognised and we wish them every success!
Kids plunged into a variety of activities with a focus on nature. Senses were on high alert!
These photos show the kids getting up close and personal with the critters in Martin Fingland’s Geckoes Wildlife Presentations.
But they did lots more, too !
They learned about what’s alive and kicking in our waterways.
They acquired new skills – like identifying plants!
Little fingers and minds were busily engaged making bracelets throughout the day.
And little thumbs became “green thumbs” as they potted plants to take home!
And we must acknowledge the tireless efforts and energy of our Public Relations Officer, Dale Borgelt, who is the dynamo behind these wonderful days.
CAN’T WAIT FOR NEXT YEAR !!! (Keep it free – the 2nd Sunday in June)
(photos courtesy of Jim Pope)
Paul Campbell has shared with us a lovely shot of a Striated Heron.
Predominantly a coastal water bird, to our knowledge this is the first time a photo of the species has been taken in the catchment.
We have added the photo and information about its size and feeding habits to our Field Guide to Rare and Vagrant Birds in the Catchment.
Many thanks Paul, for allowing us to include your photo.
Click here to open the list and double click on the thumb-nail image to expand it.
Hint: You can browse down the list or, to search, press CTRL + F, then type Stria
and abundant in chromosomes!!!
The Azure Kingfisher is arguably one of the prettiest and most colourful birds in our catchment. These little kingfishers live across the top end of Australia and right down the east coast, all the way to Tasmania.
An interesting fact: humans have 46 chromosomes in their bodies.
Click here to open the June issue of Jim Butler’s Feather Fascination and learn all about the Azure Kingfisher, including just how many chromosomes their petite bodies hold!
Are you concerned about the destructive effects of plastics on our global environment?
The theme of this year’s World Environment Day on Tuesday 5 June is “Beat Plastic Pollution“.
And right across the world, there is a groundswell of many people taking action!
What can you do about it?
Make a start by taking a look at the World Environment Day website and be inspired by anti plastic pollution initiatives that are happening globally!
More info is also available on the United Nations website.
And, closer to home, this growing global movement is being celebrated at a World Environment Day Festival at Cotton Tree on Saturday 10 June. For more information, check their Facebook page.
We can all play our part and maybe World Environment Day 2018 will provoke some ideas about what each of us can do to join the Beat Plastic Pollution revolution!
Cat’s Claw Creeper poses a MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL THREAT to our catchment.
We are holding two free information sessions to offer guidance and to generate discussion about the best approaches to eradicate this invasive curse.
The two sessions are identical and open to anyone.
Everything you need to know is provided in the flyer below.
COME ALONG AND JOIN THE CRITICAL CAT’S CLAW CREEPER CRUSADE!
Our MCCG Chairman Jim Pope wears many hats! One of them is leader of the Huntington-Tuckett buschare group.
Jim has noticed that during recent weeks a mystery person has literally pitched in to continue his group’s work of spreading mulch at Blackbutt Place Park.
Thank you so much to our mystery mulcher for your efforts!
It has lightened our load considerably and is of great help to us.
ps: if you’d like to join Jim’s next working bee or find another group that suits you, please check our Working Bee Calendar.
And this is our opportunity to recognise our very dedicated crew of volunteers.
Weeds never stop growing but our volunteers never give up!
They generously donate their time once a month (or more often!) to wipe out the weeds in our various bushcare sites and replace them with sustainable local species.
Members and volunteers, you work is invaluable and we sincerely thank you for your ongoing care and commitment.
Some members of our Huntington Tuckett bushcare team (May 2016)
National Volunteers Week runs from 21 to 27 May. See our Facebook page for more info!
Location: Upper Brookfield Community Hall
Type: Workshop
Organiser: Land for Wildlife
Contact: Catherine Madden – 0497 559 546
The MCCG is holding two free information sessions to the community to offer guidance and generate discussion about the best approaches to eradicate the invasive Cat’s Claw Creeper. There is a choice of dates. The other identical session will be held Friday 8 June.
