What I do changes the world

To actively promote, conserve and restore the natural environment and improve the sustainability of the built environment of the Gold Coast region in partnership with our member groups and the wider community.

PROMOTE

Gecko promotes learning about our environment

National Parks & EcoTourism Forum

06/05/2021

Queensland has the lowest percentage of national parks and protected areas in Australia. At 5 % of land area, our State Government has a long way to go to reach…

Gecko Talks – 26th May in Currumbin RSL – Mosquitoes are Important

03/05/2021

GECKO TALKS-Dr. Skinner is a disease ecologist and a post doctoral researcher at prestigious Stanford University in the USA. She is now based in the Gold Coast. In her talk…

Offshore cruise ship terminal Philip Park (002)

True Risks of Oceanside Cruise Ship Finally Revealed

14/04/2021

Cruise terminal tribute to Prince Philip or a promise to save the park named in his honour? It is time for the Mayor to abandon the Oceanside cruise terminal. The…

Community Composting Program

06/04/2021

COMMUNITY COMPOSTING PROGRAM-As part of their wider sustainability program, Palm Beach Currumbin High School has a Sustainability Hub on the school grounds and as part of the Hub, the school…

PRESERVE

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PROTECT

Get Involved in GECKO

Become a Member

Join the Team and promote, protect, educate, encourage, support or advocate for Gecko’s aims and objectives.

Volunteer

Get involved with Gecko in the way that suits you. No matter what your skills or experience, we welcome you to take a look.

Become a Friend

Gecko Friends are our Champions of the environment. Donating a small monthly gift and assisting with caring for our natural environment.

Make a Donation

Gecko is a Not for Profit Association and relies on funding from grants and donations. Big or small, your donation is appreciated.

Gecko Climate Action Network

You don’t need to be an Academic or expert to lead a successful Action, you simply need the desire to make a difference, the passion to sustain you and the will to take action.

Calendar

Events, gatherings, talks and meetings from Gecko and the wider community. Here you will find all you need to know to join in, collaborate, participate or be entertained.

Bush Care

Join a group and actively restore the natural vegetation of sites around the Gold Coast and improve the habitat for native wildlife.

Hall Hire

Gecko Hall is available for hire, by the hour, by the day or regular repeat bookings. Click here to book or enquire.

Feature image credit

Image credit Romain Delaire @Mainraw