Gecko Talks – Seedling or Weedling? Expand the Bush by Knowing the Difference Gecko Talks – September 25th at Currumbin RSL Many Gold Coasters volunteer their time conducting bush regeneration and removing environmental weeds to allow endemic species to flourish naturally. However, identifying the seedlings from the weedlings can be challenging. If you are keen to learn how to spot native seedlings and their imposters, […]
We all know the diseases mosquitos can spread. But few of us know much about the tiny insectivores working tirelessly on our behalf to control those mozzies.
That’s where Professor Maria Nicolae comes in, championing the cause of microbats.
‘They play very important roles in controlling the insect population. But they’re under extreme pressure for survival everywhere, pressure that we can help relieve,’ she says.
GeckoTalks-24 July in Currumbin RSL – Following 18 months of consultation with the community and key stakeholders, The Spit master plan was released by the Queensland Government on 25 May 2018.
The Spit master plan provides for a low-rise future for The Spit and strikes a balance between the protection of environmental and community values and the realisation of appropriate development opportunities.
Few people know the outstanding marine world of the Gold Coast’s near-reefs as well as acclaimed underwater photographer, Ian Banks. Now you can see some of his stunning photos—and learn more about our fascinating marine life—in an upcoming free presentation. 6.45pm on 26th June at Currumbin RSL.
The debate on climate change is rightly focused on the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gases. But whatever our success or failure in mitigating emissions, we must now also ask how the harmful impacts of a rapidly-changing climate affect living on the Gold Coast—and beyond.
Migratory shorebirds perform mind-blowing journeys and are among the most amazing and elusive creatures on earth. While they visit the Gold Coast annually, most of us don’t recognise them.
Australian bush food is all around us. The problem for many of us is understanding what we’re looking at.
If you are keen to know more about bush food—and a special local bush food garden—don’t miss the Gecko Talk on Wednesday, February 27.
With more than 30 years of local research and experience in our botanical landscape, David is our November guest speaker. Come along and be inspired. Wednesday 28th Currumbin RSL.
Gecko Talks – 26 September – How You Can Help Koalas, Native Birds—and Your Pets—Thrive If you’re interested in making life better for your pet—and keen to learn more on how you can help vulnerable koala or native bird populations —here’s the talk for you. Dog attacks continue to occur in our city; our vulnerable koalas need protecting and our native birds are threatened by […]
“Earthman” John Palmer OAM, is an experienced environmental educator with four decades of experience and knowledge of Australian natural environment, local bushtucker, nature tours and Indigenous Australia. He is, and has always been, truly one with nature and taken his connection and love for it to great heights by actually living in a tree at one point of his life!
John believes in celebrating our environment and looking for positive connections with it. He uses music, human interaction, art and any other means suitable to do that. He calls his concept of connecting us, the land, the flora and fauna, “The Opera of Existence” and wished to share this concept with us in an engaging and interactive way.
Come along, leave your daily worries behind, open your mind and celebrate the beauty of our world and your place in it through this interactive presentation!
