Reef Friends-Reef Kids in Trinity Beach, Queensland, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Reef Friends-Reef Kids

Locality: Trinity Beach, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 439 419 372

Address: Po Box 172 4879 Trinity Beach, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 ***Praise for taking action for childrens rights with courage and strength.*** Good luck is wished for their movement to protect common and civil rights against ecoside. https://www.abc.net.au//class-action-against-envi/12640596

24.01.2022 Happy Father's Day (cue the Dad jokes!) Here in #Australia there are some fantastic #wildlife fathers, read more about them below 1 Emu - Dad incubates the ...egg without drinking, feeding, defecating or leaving the nest. Chicks stay with their father for around four months. 2 Giant Water Bugs - not only does the male carry all the fertilised eggs upon his back, he strokes them lovingly with his back legs to ensure a steady flow of fresh water passes over them. 3 Seahorses - after the mama seahorse deposits eggs into his pouch, it’s dad who fertilises, incubates and gives birth to their offspring. 4 Cassowary - Dad incubates and guards the eggs for 50 days, then raises the chicks solely. Tag your special Dad and share your best dad jokes with us in the comments below! What is our favourite Dad joke... What do you call a lazy baby kangaroo? A pouch potato Water bug image Wiki Commons Highcrown seahorse image Queensland Museum

24.01.2022 [REEFBITES ALERT] 2020 has been one of the most difficult years for humanity not only because we are facing a worldwide pandemic but also because many of our UN...'s Biodiversity targets were not met. Specifically for the coral community, we are saddened that Target 10: By 2015, the multiple anthropogenic pressures on coral reefs, and other vulnerable ecosystems impacted by climate change or ocean acidification are minimized, so as to maintain their integrity and functioning, was not met in either 2015 nor 2020. Read our latest article by Carla Elliff to learn more about these targets and how we're moving forward.

23.01.2022 Only 3 WEEKS until AELA’s Earth Laws Asia Pacific Conference: Earth, Sea, Fire, Spirit! To celebrate, we would like to start introducing some of our guest speak...ers... 1 Dr Mary Graham, Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Queensland and Kombumerri First Nations person 2Professor Brendan Mackey, Griffith Climate Change Response Program, Australia Register now! https://events.humanitix.com/earth-laws-asia-pacific-confer

21.01.2022 Did you know that more than 80% of the world's terrestrial biodiversity can be found in forests? Learn more about the importance of forests in supporting biodiversity http://ow.ly/M5Da50CgnDl IUCN Forest

21.01.2022 Lots of interest today in the Reef Discovery Course... The A-Z of the Great Barrier Reef! The Reef Discovery online course is a convenient online education pack...age which aims to improve knowledge and understanding of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, its cultural connections, biological diversity, management and protection and how best to interpret this information to visitors. The comprehensive training course is a free online course covering the A-Z of all things Great Barrier Reef and how best to share that knowledge with visitors. Designed as a primer by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, the course aims to inspire people to learn more about the Reef, how valuable it is and how to deliver accurate information about it in an interesting and memorable way. This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in the Great Barrier Reef a passion for discovery. Great course for marine educators to improve your knowledge about the Great Barrier Reef. It consists of 10 modules and is a one-stop-shop course that synthesises and describes the World Heritage values of the Reef and the latest science and management information in a contemporary format. On completion of the modules, you will be sent a certificate of completion. (Please note this is not an accredited course). To receive your invitation, email [email protected] with your details. www.gbrmpa.gov.au//eye-on-t/reef-discovery-online-learning

21.01.2022 ****Top tips to save our species**** 1-Use renewable power/energy systems 2-Support land care and weed prevention 3-Plant species gardens to support specific species 4-Sponsor a species ... 5-Volunteer for species care/hospital organisations 6-Write to your council or government for local species protection plans 7-Be a citizen scientist 8-Use ethical products 9-Buy local produce and organic 10-Recycle, repurpose and replace for sustainable options See more

15.01.2022 Scientists play an important role in increasing our understanding of our planet. Today for #WorldScienceDay, UNESCO is celebrating Science for and with society.... World Science Day for Peace & Development highlights the important role of science in society and the need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging scientific issues. It also underlines the importance and relevance of science in our daily lives. Last year, Dr Finkel travelled to University of Tasmania during #NationalScienceWeek to encourage support for the wide number of regional events during National Science Week and shared his love for #science with students. The Office of the Chief Scientist is promoting science in our daily lives through the #STEMEverywhere campaign, highlighting the #STEM behind everyday activities. You can get involved in the campaign by visiting our website here: chiefscientist.gov.au/STEMeverywhere. Find out more on World Science Day here: bit.ly/3jS30Ms

14.01.2022 ****Top indigenous stories**** 1-Rainbow fish 2-Rainbow Serpant 3-The frilled lizard 4-The lizard who came from nowhere ... 5-The pelican babies 6-Moon and morning star 7-The first man in the southern cross See more

14.01.2022 *****NATURE LEARNING, WALK, ART, EXERCISE, GAMES, FUN, INFLATABLES AND CHALLENGES**** *****Join us at FOTRA ECO ADVENTURE***** ******BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL ON EVENT PAGE******* $4.50 for all activities, entry and participations 10:30am-12:30pm plant community walk... 13:00pm-15:00 ocean wonder water challenges See more

11.01.2022 Looking for isolation activities? We have you covered. Download our free ocean conservation themed colouring-in book below.

10.01.2022 KNOW WHAT YOU SEE !!!! Join me for a journey in time, country and tropical heritage. STAY HERE THIS YEAR QLD GOOD TO GO

10.01.2022 ****Great big thanks from us and all those of whome received gift filled shoe boxes containing hand made toys by Marlin Coast Mens Shed last year. This year we are coordinating our campaign with covid-19 safety, we have an extra month for collection workshops with our national collection week in November 16-22. Can your club or group help us to bring joy across the Asia Pacific. Donations of toys can be made by email for collection at; [email protected] p: 0439 419 372

09.01.2022 The latest issue of 'Future Learning' Magazine is now available online. In this Sustainability themed issue we interview the Chairperson of Clean Up Australia, ...Pip Kiernan; we talk to Katie Norman from the Sustainable Schools Network; we hear from Zoe Eather at My Smart Community, and go across the ditch to talk to Chris Edwards the CEO of Green School New Zealand. See more

09.01.2022 Don’t forget to have your say on our plans to protect the Great Barrier Reef for the next 30 years. The Queensland and Australian governments are reviewing the ...Reef 2050 Long-Term Sustainability Plan to ensure that it continues to focus on the right priorities and actions to support the health and resilience of the Reef. The draft updated Reef 2050 Plan includes a greater emphasis on climate change and its impact on the Reef. It also seeks to empower communities to take stronger action to protect the Reef. The Reef is under significant pressure but with strong local, national and global action to address the greatest threats, it can be sustained as a living natural and cultural wonder of the world. Consultation on the draft plan closes on 30 September 2020. Have your say at https://haveyoursay.awe.gov.au/reef-2050-plan #Reef2050Plan

08.01.2022 We will be recoding a FB Live of our World Tourism Day Breakfast tomorrow from 7.20am. The FB Live will include a Welcome to Country, Minister Kate Jones speech, special guest speaker Leanne Kemp and more.

08.01.2022 Meet the new climate action Super Heroes challenging you to learn about recycling, countering misinformation, saving energy, conserving water, and more! #ActNow and complete special environmental-focused challenges at home, or at school. https://bit.ly/3p1XEkW

07.01.2022 A big thank you to the Cairns community for supporting our family business and embracing the ‘Containers For Change’ scheme to ensure a sustainable future. We ...have established new friendships, formed strong relationships with many local schools, clubs and organisations and together saved more than 1.5million drink containers from landfill through our refund points. #nationalrecyclingweek #cairns #palmtreerecycling #containersforchangeqld #recycle #ourplanet #ourhome #circularliving #mindful #eco #sustainable #fnq #cairnsliving #cairnslocal #tencents #containerdepositsystem

06.01.2022 It is prime tree planting season! Learn about the best time, location and the steps you need to take to plant and care for your new tree. http://ow.ly/6nxU50BAbNc

05.01.2022 We are excited! One month to go til the Aussie Backyard Bird Count! Australia’s largest annual bird count event is back for its 7th year! Held between 192...5 October, the Aussie Backyard Bird Count is a great way to connect with the birds in your backyard, no matter where your backyard happens to be. You can count in a suburban backyard, a local park, a patch of forest, down by the beach, or the main street of town. In fact, you don't even have to leave home, making it the ultimate Covid-safe activity! To take part all you need is 20 minutes and your favourite outdoor space. Not only will you be contributing to BirdLife Australia's knowledge of Aussie birds, but there are also some great prizes on offer. Head over to the Aussie Backyard Bird Count website and register as a Counter today! https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/ The yearly bird count gives us a snapshot in time of bird numbers around the nation so if you’ve participated before and are raring to go remember the app doesn’t kick in until the count begins on 19 October (one month to go!). #AussieBirdCount See more

05.01.2022 KNOW WHAT YOU SEE !!!! Join a journey in time, country and tropical heritage. ***TRINITY ECO TOUR***PACK 1; 2 Hour tour Experience a guided tour explaining the evolution of our reef to rainforest and what gives our National Parks World Heritage Status. ***Awesome Supernatural Times*** STAY HERE THIS YEAR QLD GOOD TO GO

04.01.2022 Always was, always will be!!!! What does that mean for Indigenous First Nation people? For Friends of the reef Associates director it means; It is a community of blessings, resource, land and talent for country. Learn more and explore the 2020 theams of NAIDOC through activities. https://www.sbs.com.au//celebrate-naidoc-always-was-always

04.01.2022 The summer rains are upon us & Barron Falls (Djabugay: Din Din) is flowing! Over the next few months, the volumetric flow rate of water over the gorge may r...each almost 265,000-megalitres in a day, compared to drier times of the year when the mean daily flow can sit as low as 350-megalitres That's 265,000-million litres! Water levels still vary through this time, so if it's flowing, be sure to make a beeline to this amazing Wet Tropics World Heritage Area icon Enjoy incredible vantage points from Skyrail Rainforest Cableway & Kuranda Scenic Railway or self-drive to Kuranda Village IG/_sarahlatham #exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #summergreat See more

04.01.2022 We have a new website! Come and explore all our new content here: https://terrain.org.au/ A heads-up: Some older content has been moved to the Wet Tropics Plan ...for People and Country website at www.wettropicsplan.org.au, and if you have links from your own websites to ours, you may need to update them. See more

03.01.2022 Can your community business help us to acquire together a campaign of donations and shoeboxes to send across the world????????? Please contact community coordinator Chelsea P 0439 419 372 E [email protected]... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZBhCoygXQs#dialog

03.01.2022 [REEFBITES ALERT] Did you know that corals have existed for way longer than we have? They go back to the dinosaur age. Read this very short but educational arti...cle by Evan Quinter to know more about the history of ancient coral reefs Happy Wednesday!

03.01.2022 Calling all primary and middle school science teachersFuture Makers have released four free STEM PD workshops online! These workshops give you access to Queens...land Museum resources inspired by treasures from the State Collection, exhibitions, and research that all relate directly back to the middle years Australian Curriculum. You can enrol in the following 11.5 hour courses: - Lost in Space - Earth Shattering Science - Revealing Marine Ecosystems - What’s in a name? Classification Explained. All workshops are designed to strengthen pedagogy within the classroom and are suitable for a range of experience levels. Enrol here: http://ow.ly/cpIs50Bxv67 #qldscience

01.01.2022 National Recycling week starts tomorrow. Celebrating with a colour in comp for the kiddies. .. ... ..... you can pick one up at either PTR site or download fro...m our website (link in bio) return it or take a and tag us to enter. 1/3 $30 @earth_toys vouchers to win, this can be used online too ! ..... Winners announced on closure of Recycling week, Sunday 15th Nov. GOODLUCK #recycle #recyclingfamily #cairns #cairnsliving #containersforchangeqld #change #changemaker #eco #environment #ourplanet #notinlandfill #makescents #tencents #containerdepositsystem #containerdepositscheme #cleanqld #fnq #footprint See more

01.01.2022 Could Queensland restore the reef with aquaculture?