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Clean Up Australia Day is this coming Sunday! The Gold Coast has over
90 sites registered so join a clean up near you and do your bit for the
environment. Read more...
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Twelfth Hour Climate Change Workshop |
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Join us as we present a new series of interactive workshops at Griffith
University, beginning on March 18th. The failure to reach meaningful
agreement on carbon emission targets at the Copenhagen conference has
raised the stakes in terms of what all citizens can do to bring about
urgently needed change. Read more...
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Stunning Gecko website images
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Gecko recently launched its new website and we have managed to secure
some spectacular Gold Coast Images from award-winning photographer Wayne
Sorensen and specialist aerial photographer Graham Weeks. We welcome
your input and feedback on the site. Read more...
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Gecko’s environmental education arm is rapidly growing and we need
helpers to assist our teachers in guiding students on field trips,
and/or assist with research for our innovative programs. Read more...
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We have some new 2010 volunteers and the office has been buzzing lately
with a number of projects on the go. We still have a few jobs to be
filled. If you would like to have a go at any of these jobs, or would
like to introduce us to someone you know who could Read more...
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Similar to a ‘book club’, interest is sought in starting a regular
‘green’ discussion group to discuss relevant environmental issues in the
relaxed and beautiful atmosphere on the balcony at Gecko House by
Currumbin Creek. Read more...
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Gecko Regen's Team Building "Retreat"
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Gecko Regen held its inaugural “Retreat” for over 20 of its staff at
Bornhoffen PCYC, in the beautiful Numinbah Valley on 17-18 November
2009. It was (and continues to be) an extremely powerful event providing
direction, strengthening bonds and increasing morale for our employees.
Read more...
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The “Life Changing Docos” group are presenting the second in a series
of documentaries at the Gold Coast Arts Centre on March 10. Foodmatters
is a hard-hitting, fast paced look at our current state of health. Read more...
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Conservation Councils Round Table
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Gecko representatives recently attended two of the three days of
discussion between the conservation councils from around the State,
facilitated by the Queensland Conservation Council. These Round Tables
used to be held regularly and were sorely missed when funding for them
disappeared for a time. Read more...
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Sustainable Planning Act Forum
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Around 30 people attended a recent community forum hosted by Gecko to
investigate the changes of this act from the old Integrated Planning
Act. Forum presenters gave an excellent overview and highlighted areas
needed for future campaigning. Read more...
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A global social experiment has been developing to create sustainable
communities and is a recent response to challenges posed by climate
change and peak oil. The Transition Handbook is an ambitious resource
that begins with setting out the background to the movement and profiles
a number of transition initiatives in the UK, NZ and Australia. Read more... |
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We use water all
the time in our daily lives yet are little aware about the impact of
water usage on the production of products we eat, wear and use. You will
be amazed! Read more... |
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Stormwater harvesting gains ground
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An innovative and holistic initiative has been tested in the NSW town
of Orange for the past year. The council was the first in NSW to adopt
harvested stormwater on a large scale in preference of individual
rainwater tanks. This processed water is then reticulated back into the
town supply and has huge potential to ease water shortage problems. Read more... |
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Richmond Birdwing Butterfly Workshop
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A free community workshop will be held at Ingleside State School in the
Tallebudgera Valley to learn about this rare butterfly and provide
information about how to assist in its survival. RSVP ASAP and receive a
free butterfly vine. Read more...
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The koala gets its name from an ancient Aboriginal word meaning “no
drink” because it receives over 90% of its hydration from the Eucalyptus
leaves it eats. The koala is the only mammal, other than the Greater
Glider and Ringtail Possum, which can survive on a diet of eucalyptus
leaves. Read more...
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$ave money, green your home for FREE
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Gecko now offers you a totally free service to save you money on your
energy and water bills, all while greening your home – and even if you
are renting. Book in with Ben. It’s valued at $250. You’ll also receive a
$50 voucher to buy a green product of your choice! Read more...
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High energy-consuming desalination plants underpinning future water
security for South East Queensland shows that the region’s population
growth is unsustainable, say environmentalists. Read more...
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Breaking the bottled water habit
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As you sip on your next bottle of bought water, consider the numerous
environmental issues generated by the massive rise in bottled water
consumption. Read more...
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Gecko Library |
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Gecko’s environmental resource library contains over 2,500 items in the
collection. New titles are added on a regular basis. If you require
assistance on a particular topic, please call ahead so we can have a
volunteer librarian on hand to assist.
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What's on? |
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Find out what's on, in and around Gecko and the green community. Check out the latest postings on the Gecko calendar as well as the adventures of Gecko's Walk with Wildlife... |
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Membership |
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Membership is based on a joining fee, starting at only $16.50. Please
also consider giving Gecko membership as a gift to friends, family...
and even enemies! Read more...
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