If you would like to be part of a group activity, meet new people and are willing to help make a difference to the local environment - then come and join us on some of our exciting conservation projects!
We have many projects in South East Qld and across the country. These are some of the ones we have coming up:
Yamahra 'Bartopia' Nature refuge
17th -21st November
24th -28th November
15th -19th December
29th December -2nd January
The Border Ranges on the border of Queensland and New South Wales are home to an abundance of flora and fauna as well as diverse landscapes including Mt Barney and Mt Lindsay. These spectacular mountains can be seen from Brisbane on a clear day. This project is located within Yamara Nature Refuge that borders Mt Barney National Park and is part of the headwaters of Logan River. It is surrounded by 18,000 hectares of World heritage Wilderness - it's the ultimate bush escape and not to be missed! Participants on this project will be assisting the friendly landholders with weed management and revegetation.
Conondale Ranges Great Walk Project
1st -5th December
Pull on some boots and visit the beautiful ranges to the west of the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Help build a long-range walking track that winds it way through sub tropical rain forest and tall timber country while taking in some superb views of the stunning Conondale Ranges.
Nothern Hairy Nosed Wombat Project
5th -16th January 2009
19th -30th January 2009
Once wide spread throughout Queensland the Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat is now one of Australia’s most endangered species with only a single population of 110 individuals remaining in the Epping Forest National Park in central Queensland. The largest of Australia’s 3 wombat species, Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombats live in groups in a harsh semi arid environment, feeding and socializing at night to escape the heat of the day. Historically the Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat has declined due to competition with cattle and sheep for food, drought and predation by dingoes. Today, protected in a National Park the population is at risk of genetic inbreeding which could ultimately lead to the demise of the population. Fire and disease are also major threats which could wipe out the entire population. To improve the prospects for this iconic Australian species Conservation Volunteers will be working with the EPA to establish a second population of wombats at St George in south east Queensland. This unique volunteer experience will involve constructing a 5km predator proof fence to protect the new wombat population from dingoes and foxes. Field studies of flora and fauna may also be undertaken to gain an understanding of the environment in which these animals live. Other measures are also being taken to save the Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat including research into their behaviour and reproductive biology in the hope of establishing a captive breeding program.