Calendar | Gecko – Gold Coast and Hinterland Environment Council

May 2013

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			1	2 Smart Living Workshop 10:00 am Smart Living Workshop @ Currumbin RSL 10:00 am Detox Your Home – Learning to Live Without Harmful Chemicals Save Money and Help the Environment with this informative workshop brought to you by Currumbin RSL, Gold [...]	3 The Planting Festival The Planting Festival (all-day) 3-5th May Planting Festival at Woodford. Plant Seed Grow Ideas www.theplantingfestival.com Grants Committee Meeting 9:15 am Grants Committee Meeting @ Gecko House 9:15 am All members interested in being part of this rewarding group are invited Campaigns Committee Meeting 10:00 am Campaigns Committee Meeting @ Gecko House 10:00 am All members who would like to join experienced members in this exciting group are welcome. Rabbit Radio Online 11:00 am Rabbit Radio Online @ RABBIT RADIO 11:00 am Friday morning talks 11 am -12 noon and 12.30- 1.30pm "Life Changing Talks" - register and log in to: http://rabbitradio.com.au/life-changing-talks-kym-oconnell/	4 The Planting Festival The Planting Festival (all-day) 3-5th May Planting Festival at Woodford. Plant Seed Grow Ideas www.theplantingfestival.com Glossy Black-Cockatoo 9:00 am Glossy Black-Cockatoo @ Pottsville Environment Park 9:00 am A workshop will be held before the event at the Pottsville Environment Park on Saturday 4 May from 9am to 11am. please contact Marama Hopkins on [...]
5 The Planting Festival The Planting Festival (all-day) 3-5th May Planting Festival at Woodford. Plant Seed Grow Ideas www.theplantingfestival.com	6	7	8 Management Committee Meeting 6:30 pm Management Committee Meeting @ Gecko House 6:30 pm Mancom members discuss the future of Gecko and possible solutions to immediate problems	9	10 Rabbit Radio Online 11:00 am Rabbit Radio Online @ RABBIT RADIO 11:00 am Friday morning talks 11 am -12 noon and 12.30- 1.30pm "Life Changing Talks" - register and log in to: http://rabbitradio.com.au/life-changing-talks-kym-oconnell/	11 A Sustainability Showcase A Sustainability Showcase @ Brisbane Square Library (all-day) A Sustainability Showcase - Brisbane Square Library, Saturday 11th May to follow the Strategies for Sustainability conference on 23rd March, are bringing Nicole Foss back [...] Wetland Bushcare at Nerang 8:30 am Wetland Bushcare at Nerang 8:30 am Wetland Bushcare at Nerang - on the 11th May 2013 we will be replanting the wetlands and we need your help. 7.00am for those setting [...] Linking you Locally 10:00 am Linking you Locally @ Elanora Library 10:00 am “Linking you Locally” event to be held at GCCC Elanora Library on the 11th May 2013 – 10am-2.00pm. Call Andrew on 5581 1671 or email [...] Rock the Gate Concert Fundraiser 1:00 pm Rock the Gate Concert Fundraiser @ Expressive Ground, 1:00 pm Speakers, merchandise, information, children’s activities, Displays, films, music, refreshments. Please support the battle against coal seam gas which is affecting our food and water security. [...]
12 Better Life Bookclub 4:00 pm Better Life Bookclub @ Gecko House 4:00 pm The book for discussion is “Greenwash”by Guy Pearse, about the false advertising of companies claiming they are environmentally responsible, and a review of the Greencross [...]	13	14	15 Rabbit Radio-Green Week 11:00 am Rabbit Radio-Green Week 11:00 am Lynda will be speaking about the exciting events planned for this year's Green Week to be held in June. Register and Listen in at http://rabbitradio.com.au National Parks Assoc. Public Seminar 5:45 pm National Parks Assoc. Public Sem... @ Mt Coot-Tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium 5:45 pm Hanging in the Balance- 12 properties bought to become national parks are still not gazetted by the Government. Will there ever be a new national [...]	16 Climate Responsive Cities–Seminar 12:30 pm Climate Responsive Cities–Seminar @ Nerang BiCentennial Community Centre, Auditorium. 12:30 pm Thursday 16th May 12.30- 1.30pm at Nerang BiCentennial Community Centre, Auditorium. Speaker is Mara Bun, CEO of Green Cross. RSVP awarren@goldcoast.qld.gov.au light refreshments at 12 [...] Environment Alliance Meeting 6:30 pm Environment Alliance Meeting @ Nerang RSL 6:30 pm Meeting to be held in the air conditioned comfort of Nerang RSL.	17 Grants Committee Meeting 9:15 am Grants Committee Meeting @ Gecko House 9:15 am All members interested in being part of this rewarding group are invited Campaigns Committee Meeting 10:00 am Campaigns Committee Meeting @ Gecko House 10:00 am All members who would like to join experienced members in this exciting group are welcome. Cross Border Campaigns Meeting 10:00 am Cross Border Campaigns Meeting @ Gecko House 10:00 am A collaboration between Qld and NSW people keen to preserve the environment in both States. Rabbit Radio Online 11:00 am Rabbit Radio Online @ RABBIT RADIO 11:00 am Friday morning talks 11 am -12 noon and 12.30- 1.30pm "Life Changing Talks" - register and log in to: http://rabbitradio.com.au/life-changing-talks-kym-oconnell/	18
19 Glossy Black-Cockatoo Glossy Black-Cockatoo (all-day) Glossy Black-Cockatoo annual birding day - Sunday 19th May, Tweed Shire Council and birding volunteers are undertaking a survey. A workshop will be held before [...] Surfrider Foundation Board Swap and Fish sizzle Surfrider Foundation Board Swap ... (all-day) Surfrider Foundation Board Swap and Fish sizzle Sunday, 19 May 2013 10:00am Justins Park, Burleigh Heads. Reduce \| Reuse \| Recycle Surfboards You'll find short boards, [...]	20 Stop CSG – Tara Surge QLD Stop CSG – Tara Surge QLD (all-day) Stop CSG - Tara Surge QLD is made up of residents, locals and supporters of people battling the rapid expansion of CSG in rural communities. [...]	21 Southport Archaeological Seawall Dig Southport Archaeological Seawall... @ Broadwater Parkland, (all-day) As part of National Archaeology Week 2013, Council of the City of Gold Coast is inviting members of the public to participate in a public [...] Stop CSG – Tara Surge QLD Stop CSG – Tara Surge QLD (all-day) Stop CSG - Tara Surge QLD is made up of residents, locals and supporters of people battling the rapid expansion of CSG in rural communities. [...]	22 Southport Archaeological Seawall Dig Southport Archaeological Seawall... @ Broadwater Parkland, (all-day) As part of National Archaeology Week 2013, Council of the City of Gold Coast is inviting members of the public to participate in a public [...] Stop CSG – Tara Surge QLD Stop CSG – Tara Surge QLD (all-day) Stop CSG - Tara Surge QLD is made up of residents, locals and supporters of people battling the rapid expansion of CSG in rural communities. [...] Rabbit Radio 11:00 am Rabbit Radio 11:00 am Lois will be speaking about the ever changing environment and challenges faced by Gecko and its supporters. Register and Listen in at: http://rabbitradio.com.au Guest Speaker Night 6:30 pm Guest Speaker Night @ Gecko House 6:30 pm Ian Murray and Paul Benhaim are experts in the use of hemp as a food and as a building material. Doors open at 6.30 pm. [...]	23 Stop CSG – Tara Surge QLD Stop CSG – Tara Surge QLD (all-day) Stop CSG - Tara Surge QLD is made up of residents, locals and supporters of people battling the rapid expansion of CSG in rural communities. [...] World Turtle Day World Turtle Day (all-day) Celebrate by picking up plastic rubbish around your beaches and waterways so they do not end up in our ocean and are swallowed by turtles [...] Kids Teaching Kids 4:15 pm Kids Teaching Kids 4:15 pm Kids Teaching Kids Professional Development seminar – Thursday 23rd May 4.15-5.30 pm Silkwood School, 39 Shepherd Lane, Mt. Nathan. Register email vanessa@kidsteachingkids.com.au	24 Stop CSG – Tara Surge QLD Stop CSG – Tara Surge QLD (all-day) Stop CSG - Tara Surge QLD is made up of residents, locals and supporters of people battling the rapid expansion of CSG in rural communities. [...] Currumbin Beach Cleanest beach 2013 9:45 am Currumbin Beach Cleanest beach 2013 9:45 am Currumbin Beach Cleanest beach 2013 Celebration – Friday 24th May at 9.45, Currumbin SLSC. RSVP n.edwards@griffith.edu.au ; 07 555 288 23 Rabbit Radio Online 11:00 am Rabbit Radio Online @ RABBIT RADIO 11:00 am Friday morning talks 11 am -12 noon and 12.30- 1.30pm "Life Changing Talks" - register and log in to: http://rabbitradio.com.au/life-changing-talks-kym-oconnell/	25 March Against Monsanto March Against Monsanto (all-day) March Against Monsanto- May 25th Online March! Besides our 330 Real Marches! the world will March Against Monsanto!Join local Events: http://bit.ly/ZTDsk8https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ah7h2ApbBPnpdGhOMElaSVg1QUQtRlJQWm1FaUZISlE#gid=0 How do I participate [...] Stop CSG – Tara Surge QLD Stop CSG – Tara Surge QLD (all-day) Stop CSG - Tara Surge QLD is made up of residents, locals and supporters of people battling the rapid expansion of CSG in rural communities. [...]
26 Federation Walk Planting Day Federation Walk Planting Day (all-day) Federation Walk Planting Day – Sunday 26th May 7.30 am Meet at the car park opposite Sea World roundabout, Seaworld Drive The Spit. www.federationwalk.org	27 Communities in Control Conference 2013 6:15 am Communities in Control Conferenc... 6:15 am Communities in Control Conference 2013. At Moonee Ponds, Melbourne information http://www.ourcommunity.com.au/control/control_article.jsp?articleId=5607	28 Communities in Control Conference 2013 6:15 am Communities in Control Conferenc... 6:15 am Communities in Control Conference 2013. At Moonee Ponds, Melbourne information http://www.ourcommunity.com.au/control/control_article.jsp?articleId=5607	29	30	31 Grants Committee Meeting 9:15 am Grants Committee Meeting @ Gecko House 9:15 am All members interested in being part of this rewarding group are invited Campaigns Committee Meeting 10:00 am Campaigns Committee Meeting @ Gecko House 10:00 am All members who would like to join experienced members in this exciting group are welcome. Rabbit Radio Online 11:00 am Rabbit Radio Online @ RABBIT RADIO 11:00 am Friday morning talks 11 am -12 noon and 12.30- 1.30pm "Life Changing Talks" - register and log in to: http://rabbitradio.com.au/life-changing-talks-kym-oconnell/