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The Education Edition of Our Newsletter is Out Now!
The latest edition of Out and About, Gecko’s Newsletter, is out now. This one has a focus on our education programs and activities. Click here to read the latest edition.
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Gecko Talks Coordinator – Volunteer Vacancy
Gecko Talks is a free, monthly environmental talks series aimed to inform the general public and raise awareness. The topics range from academic research on our native flora and fauna to sustainable and ethical business and investment practices and local and global advocacy campaigns. A volunteer position is now open for a person to coordinate monthly Gecko Talks nights, which are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month (February-November) at Currumbin RSL.  The role Read more…
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Give the gift of protecting nature!
Lend a voice and a helping hand to our natural environment and gift a Gecko Friends membership this Christmas. By gifting a Gecko Friends membership, you will support the environmental work that we do to educate and advocate for the benefit of our natural environment. All Gecko Friends payments are tax deductible. Click here to find out more about Gecko Friends program
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Summer school holiday programs available now
Our popular EcoDiscoverers’ school holiday programs are now available for bookings! All EcoDiscoverers’ programs are written by qualified teachers and delivered by expert environmental educators. The programs develop our children’s connection to their natural environment through knowledge and hands-on exploration, and adventure. Click here for program details and bookings
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Nominations for the Annual Environmental Awards 2022 are now open!
The 2022 Annual Environmental Awards are now open for nomination. These awards are a celebration of all the outstanding environmental work done by the community on the Gold Coast. Over the past 24 years, Gecko has had the pleasure of presenting an award to over 800 individuals, groups and organisations for their inspirational contribution to the preservation of our natural environment. We are looking for individuals, groups or organisations that go above and beyond in Read more…
Campaign Reports
March 2022
2022 – March Report by Lois Levy March Campaign Report 2022Volunteers are wanted to help with all these campaign actions.Submissions due – nilMail Out20220211_Sub_Qld_Resources-Industry_Plan20220208_Ltr_MinEnvironment_NP20220208_ltr_GCBulletin_CurrumbinEcoPark20220218 _Ltr_Council_Mountain_Bikes20220223_Ltr_Ministers_StateDevt_Environment_Beachbars20220227_Ltr_LisaTimoney_Eco-ParkMail In:20220303_Email_FromLisaTimoney Gecko Campaigns groups the matters that arise under four broad headings of climate change; biodiversity; protection of public open space; liveability and planning sustainability. Climate Change:Strategy:- Goals – to increase public awareness; maintain research of Climate Council and Skeptical Science websites; investigate involvement in the GC student strike movement Read more…
Campaign Reports
Jan Feb 2022
Planned Coomera Connector & M1 Motorcross & 4 wheel driving now allowed in Nerang National Park and permission gradually spreading to other National parks January and February 2022 Campaigns Report by Lois Levy Volunteers are wanted to help with all these campaign actions.Submissions due – nilMail Out20211206_Objection_Water Mine_Numinbah Valley20220114_Sub_QREZ20110110_Discussion_DES_Animal Relocation Discussion Paper20220128-LTR_Ministers for TMR/Environment20220126_ltr_MinisterWater_Moratorium20220127_Sub_Federal Treasury_Budget20220201_ltr_Central CofC_BeachBars20220206_Submission_DES_EPAMail In:20211123_Reply from_GCCC_Fauna-Bridges Gecko Campaigns groups the matters that arise under four broad headings of climate change; biodiversity; protection of Read more…
Biodiversity
Protect Gold Coast Beaches & Homes from Flooding because of Climate Change
Local Groups Fear Gold Coast Beach Erosion and Homes Flooding if Climate Change is not reduced to 50% by 2030 Fearing serious damage to homes and hinterland rainforests along with flooding, tourism and community groups want urgent action to cut carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2030.Gold Coast tourism and community groups are uniting to urge cutting carbon emissions by half by 2030, fearing serious damage to city beaches, hinterland rainforests and flooding. The trigger Read more…
Current Campaigns
Light Rail Stage 4 Burleigh to Boyd St Tugun Public Consultation
The public consultation of the concept plans for the light rail stage 4 finished on 17th September. While there were certainly plenty of opportunities for residents of the southern Gold Coast to view the concept drawings and talk with Transport and Main Roads (TMR) officers, there were few answers to questions. Gecko’s full submission is available on web site – https://gecko.org.au/campaigns/liveable-and-green-city/
Events
Gecko’s AGM and Trivia Night 16th October in Gecko Hall
Gecko are holding their 32nd Annual General Meeting on October 16th and would like to invite all to attend this event to hear about the activities Gecko has been involved with over the past year and welcome in our new Committee. If you believe you possess the skill and passion to serve on our management committee, we would be happy to receive your nomination by our closing date on October 1st. Nomination forms are available at Gecko Reception. Gecko would like to cordially invite all their members* to attend and vote in the new committee for 2021 – 2022. After our AGM, we will be holding a trivia night hosted by Captain Plastic (aka Anthony Hill). This promises to be a fun filled evening. Refreshments will be served. Visit gecko.org.au for more information