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Hi Gecko Supporters,
Gecko is well into the year having taken another step towards planning our future at last Wednesday’s General Meeting. With David’s leadership we identified likely trends in the next 5 -10 years that Gecko members must consider in setting our direction. These added up to continuing with the growth economy in a world beset with climate change with extreme weather events, and loss of biodiversity and more technological advances. At the next meeting we will be considering how Gecko members will manage in these trends and what Gecko might look like. Please come along and be part of this discussion in April.
Events Coming Up:
Transition Town Gathering – 6.30pm Saturday 18th February at Gecko House. Come long with a plate and beverage to share and hear what the Steering Committee has been up to and how you can be part of our emerging sustainable community.
Better Life Bookclub – 4-6pm Sunday February 19th at David Wyatt’s home, 3 Mango Lane, Ecovillage in Currumbin Valley. The book is “Cradle to Cradle” by W. McDonough & M. Braungart. Bring some nibbles and a beverage.
Guest Speaker Night – 6.30pm Wednesday 22nd February at Gecko House. Topic is Birds of Currumbin Estuary II with George Lewis. Birds I was a sell out so get there early for a seat.
Conservation Partnerships Grants – Closes on 24th February Gold Coast City Council is providing small grants for landholders wanting to restore bushland and protect wildlife on their property. Go to http://sustainablegc.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/ncap/index.html to apply.
Earthship Biotechure – 6.45pm Friday 24th February, Cerum Theatre, (Bldg 6) Bond Uni. Film, Lecture by Michael Reynolds and panel discussion on this unique form of sustainable housing.
Clean Up Australia Day 9-11am Sunday 4th March Gecko will be hosting a “Clean Up Australia Day” site from Gecko House in Currumbin. All volunteers are requested to register the interest & join the site on:http://www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/Currumbin+Creek+nr+Gecko. You can register other sites as well on the CUAD website.
Calling all Gecko members! Here is your opportunity to participate in a Gold Coast City Council survey of koala populations in our local area. Be a part of a team undertaking Spot Assessment Technique and Strip Transect field surveys and be a part of the Gold Coast City Council’s Elanora-Currumbin Waters Koala Conservation Planning Project. Read More…
Lamington National Park is calling this coming March, as O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat prepares for Autumn Bird Week. According to expert guide Tim O’Reilly there are more than 160 species of sub-tropical birds that make their home in the rainforest and Autumn Bird Week is a perfect opportunity to discover some of these shy creatures. Read More…
The friendly Nicoll Scrub Bushcare Group has resumed activity and will meet again at 7.30am on Sunday 26 February 2012, all are welcome. Read More…
The January 2012 edition of LeafTales is out! All the latest news, views and Gecko going-ons. Read More…
Clean Up Australia Day is rapidly approaching and Gecko is calling for participants. Read more…
For a once-only EVER joining fee, starting from just $16.50, we urge you to become a valued member of Gecko today. Gecko would not exist without its members and there has never been a more important time to join us. Its not so much the membership money which is important, but knowing that we have your support in greater numbers in order to further our aims of a more environmentally sustainable Gold Coast. Join with us today. Read more…
