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Emu Park Bushcare

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25.01.2022 Plant of the month - Casuarina the Turtle's Friend Ow Ow Ow - that's the sound of barefoot beach goers finding She-Oak pine cones underfoot. Ok there's also some swearing! Did you know that the She-Oak or Casuarina equisetifolia tree is vital to keeping turtle numbers up? As the temperatures on the dunes gets higher with higher summer temperatures, the shade cast by these trees helps to prevent the nests from cooking and helps regulate the temperature that sets hatchling g...ender. Also a key food for the red-tailed black cockatoo, these tough trees occur all along our Qld coast, performing the essential service of keeping the dunes in place so the turtles have a spot to nest and the high tide stays out of our living rooms. Even after a cyclone, any knocked over provide structure for the sand to acrete around, speeding up dune recovery. Well worth a few ows getting to the beach. See more

24.01.2022 Plant of the Month - Weeping Cabbage Palm (Livistona Decora) Once upon a time, every pioneer, bushy, or miner wore a hat made from the fibre of this palm, a trick probably learned from First Nations people who also used the fibre for weaving. A great food plant for birds and bats, and those spiky fronds make a safe haven for many critters whether on the tree or on the ground. Fairly common around here, there is a nice stand of them at the Kinka turnoff.

22.01.2022 World Wetlands Day 2nd Feb Emu Park Bushcare's first site was the Bicentennial Wetlands in Emu Park. Celebrate World Wetlands day this week and all the good they do - filtering water, nurseries for fish and wildlife wonderlands- with a stroll down to our own little wetlands. It's nice shady spot with BBQ's and opportunities for birdwatching. https://www.worldwetlandsday.org/

20.01.2022 Plant of the Month - Sticky Hop Bush Early Pioneers thought they could use it to make beer as the seed bracts looked like hops. Not sure how that worked out but we don't today so - probably not well. What you see are not the flowers but the seeds. They put on a good show late winter, early spring. This is a beachscrub early coloniser, a small tree with a 'live fast die young' attitude like a wattle. Provides food for various birds and butterflies and had medicinal use for Original Australians. We have planted quite a few along Marine Parade. Look out for them when walking the bike path. [Dodonaea Viscosa]

20.01.2022 Hi Everyone, we are now allowed gatherings of up to 10 people with suitable social distancing, so I thought we might try for an activity. When: Saturday 31st May 3-5pm Where: Lions Park, Pattison St Wear: Sun smart clothing, gloves, sturdy shoes (long pants and sleeves recommended).... Bring: water bottle We will give the site a once over for weeds and maybe a little water if required. Hope to see you there. Julianne

11.01.2022 A great article on reducing light pollution. So relevant to us in turtle country. https://theconversation.com/turn-off-the-porch-light-6-easy

09.01.2022 Weed Alert! Our Shire is undergoing an infestation of Barleria Repens or Coral Creeper. This attractive, scrambling creeper is a garden escapee that just does too well in our Shire. Its very important that we get control of this plant before it becomes naturalised and impossible to control. A new working group has been formed to work together to tackle our creepy friend. If you are interested in participating or know of an infestation in your area you would like to report,... please get in touch. If you find a small area at your place, pull it out and dispose of it in the wheely bin. Do not compost or take to council green waste. For more information, see our website: http://www.emuparkbushcare.org.au/weed-alert.php Spread the word, not the weed!

08.01.2022 Council have a survey open about waste. This is a big opportunity to share your ideas about reducing waste and making better use of our resources. Let them know what you think. https://getinvolved.livingstone.qld.gov.au/waste-management

07.01.2022 A New Zealand kayak and glacier guide has turned her hand to wilderness weeding, and is loving it! With COVID-19 restrictions being relaxed in Australia many Bu...shcare, Landcare and Coastcare groups will be starting up again, so why not join your local group? We've got a huge list of them on our website https://invasives.org.au/project/get-involved/

07.01.2022 LSC Community Volunteer Programme, we get a mention. https://www.livingstone.qld.gov.au//Community-Volunteer-Pr

05.01.2022 THROWBACK THURSDAY This Saturday marks the 50th anniversary of the Singing Ship at Emu Park! The majestic monument commemorates the area's legacy of the hi...storical explorations of Captain James Cook, who sailed into this bay in May 1770. We encourage you to share your happy snaps visiting the Singing Ship in the comments below

04.01.2022 Controversial Coconuts The answer to the question "what don't you want falling on your head" and synonymous with the tropics, the coconut has so many uses, it's known as the tree of life. Like so many celebrities, it's also a bit of a selfish brat, forming dense groves, thick with dropped fronds that exclude other plants and make it difficult for turtles to nest. De-nutting for public safety costs councils big $$. They grow easily from dumped nuts, so if you care about your rates, the environment (and your nut), its definitely best to keep your nuts (and fronds) to yourself, or take them to the council green-waste. If you are looking for that tropical feel, may we suggest a Pandanus - for stilted perfection and genuine Qld coastal charm?

04.01.2022 Critter of the month! Sand Bubbler Crabs. These little crabs live life on the edge, filtering food from the sand and leaving behind the little balls you see covering the beach. When the tide comes in, they hide in their burrows under a tiny bubble of air. Natural enemies - birds and 4WDs. Some think beaches are lifeless places, but tis not so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XJtq2d_lFs

02.01.2022 Take a moment to participate in a wellbeing survey with KPMG and Landcare Australia. Info gathering exercise to find away to articulate the people benefits of volunteering or working within the broader environmental movement and Landcare. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LPZMKD7