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Kuranda EnviroCare

Locality: Kuranda, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4093 8989

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25.01.2022 A bold new vision to make the Far North Australia's eco capital is gaining traction. "The Green and Blue" plan aims to create jobs and save the environment, a...nd it's already got the backing of influential MPs. www.7NEWS.com.au #qldpol #7NEWS

23.01.2022 Calling all past volunteers involved in the Kuranda Yellow Crazy Ant Community Taskforce. I'll be at the Kuranda Envirocare nursery tomorrow morning between 10:00am-12:30pm if you would like to pick up your t-shirt.

21.01.2022 MONTHLY SPEAKER MEETING 7.00pm Thursday, 12 November, 2020 Kuranda Recreation Centre, Fallon Road. "OUR LIFE WITHOUT PLASTICS"... Our very own local adventurers Mathilde Gordon and Lucy Graham have been living a life without plastic (as much as possible!) for over 5 years. Their adventurous kayaking expedition over 2000km down the North West Passage from Juneau (Alaska) to Vancouver Island (Canada) highlighted the issue of plastic in our oceans and raised funds for Tangoroa Blue Foundation. Come and hear all about their epic journey accompanied by the Documentary Film "Changing Tides" . see facebook page Passage adventures for more info Presentation followed by supper. https://www.facebook.com/passageadventures

20.01.2022 Those of you interested might like to take this National survey on feral cats.

20.01.2022 CAIN CREEK TRIAL PLOT WATERING MEET AT SITE SATURDAY 21st, November. 7.30 am... 67 Monaro Close, Kuranda. We need willing volunteers to water our trial plot trees, please wear closed in shoes & hat, bring water bottle, (gloves, repellant provided). Followed by morning tea at Nursery.

19.01.2022 Come and meet the Scientist who has put Kuranda on the global biodiversity list hot spot! this Sunday 13th Sept. 3 till 4pm at Kuranda Recreation Centre, Fallon Road Dr Conrad Hoskin, Evolutionary Biologist, is an engaging, stimulating science communicator and will present Family connections among our special Kuranda frog " There'll be afternoon tea after the talk and a chance for a chat with Conrad and others. To be a COVID safe event, we are restricted to 40 seats so please use this link to book https://www.trybooking.com/BLLNZ or contact Cathy on 0419 624 940.

19.01.2022 Support growing for a stimulus package for the north focussed in the reef and rainforest environments.

18.01.2022 KURANDA TREE FROGS ON CAIN CREEK A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS!... 400 trees planted extending the frog habitat.

17.01.2022 A little bit of rain has the frogs out in full chorus. Come and check them out. We're venturing out on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7:15pm. Call Cathy on 0419 624 940 to arrange the meeting spot.

17.01.2022 The sticky ant traps are now set. Who would like to join the Taskforce this Saturday to pick up traps?

16.01.2022 Volunteers needed. Four spots left. Check the details below. Kid-friendly 7+years with accompanying adult.

14.01.2022 Happening next weekend. Contact Ciara at [email protected] to join.

14.01.2022 Have you registered yet? Come along to discover opportunities to take action with like-minded people, and make sure our economic recovery is not ‘business as u...sual’. We need our Far North Qld community to turn up, turn out and get LOUD - to make sure our region is heard this election. We need to be a strong collective voice as stewards of two World Heritage Areas. We need you talking and writing to our decision makers, community members, family and friends. Join the IN-PERSON #GreenBlueRecovery Campaign Launch Event (In Person) RSVP here: https://cafnec.org.au/.../greenbluerecovery-campaign.../ When: 7:00pm-8:00pm Tuesday 29th September Where: Downstairs at Cominos House, 27-29 Greenslopes Street, North Cairns OR Join the ONLINE #GreenBlueRecovery Campaign Launch Event (Online) RSVP here: https://cafnec.org.au/.../greenbluerecovery-campaign.../ When: 5:00pm to 6:00pm, Wednesday 30th September

14.01.2022 We have 1 space available for this Saturday morning. Join us for chats with locals, meet like-minded people, morning tea of scones and jam while playing your part in protecting our environment from yellow crazy ants.

14.01.2022 In stock NOW. The stunning Phaius australis, Swamp Orchid, Australia's largest native orchid species! Endangered and protected, buyers will given a species Tag Number. Flowering stock limited $30, we have a number of immature plants $25, which will flower in 12 months. Our volunteer Vern has been propagating with huge success. Nursery Myola Road, Open Saturday 10.00am - 12.00noon, Monday and Thursday 9.00am - 12noon.

11.01.2022 CAIN CREEK PLANTING TRIAL PLOT. Join us on SATURDAY 31st OCTOBER, Meet at site 67 Monaro Close Kuranda, 7.30am We are planting the final 90 trees, holes will be pre-dug. Mulching and initial tree height measurements. Wear closed in shoes, bring hat and water bottle, (gloves and repellent provided). 10.00am morning tea at site. We are trialing 3 methods, Steam Weeding/Mow and Mulch/Herbicide.

11.01.2022 A chance encounter for cassowaries and their young to meet. The rare sighting was captured near Cassowary House, Kuranda in 1996/7 by Mike Trenerry. The male on the right is in the process of dropping to the ground in a submissive position as the female behind walks into view. The image captures what looks like a cassowary family making a heart shape around a chick.

11.01.2022 Attention all Yellow Crazy Ant Community Taskforce volunteers: We are calling for volunteers to door-knock residents on Green Forest Road, Kuranda on 21 Novemb...era great opportunity to engage with the local community! Your job will be to chat with residents about yellow crazy ants and seek permission for Wet Tropics Management Authority staff to enter and survey properties at a future date. If you’d like to take part, please contact Ciara on 0411 193 720 or [email protected]. See more

10.01.2022 No yellow crazy ants were found in any of the sticky traps picked up last weekend by the Taskforce.

09.01.2022 SATURDAY 29TH AUGUST VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY Site inspection of Cain Creek Community planting, infill and watering. We will meet at Nursery on Myola Road at 8.00am for start at site 67 Monaro Close 8.30am. Returning to Nursery by 10.00am for morning tea. Wear closed in shoes & hat, remember sunscreen and waterbottle. Tools, gloves and repellant provided.

09.01.2022 Be the best local tour guide you could be. Here's something everyone could be involved with !

09.01.2022 MONTHLY SPEAKER MEETING We have CHELSY MALONEY Terrain NRM Topic: "CASSOWARY CREDITS" Please join us to hear Chelsey explain how Terrain NRM is working with private industry, government, scientists, indigenous groups and wildlife experts to explore the potential of a new ecosystem service market scheme called "CASSOWARY CREDITS" Put simply, Cassowary Credits would involve a payment from an investor such as a corporation entity, philanthropist or Government to a land... manager to improve habitat for Cassowaries. WHEN: Thursday 3rd September, 7-9pm. WHERE: Kuranda Recreation Centre, Fallon Road. Presentation followed by supper. ALL WELCOME!

08.01.2022 We’ve been successful in our application benefiting the critically endangered Kuranda Tree fog and Southern cassowary by adding to essential habitat ! This grant will allow us to complete the restoration of the creek flood plain with weed removal and add another 4500 to create a wider wildlife corridor to the creek and council road reserve on Cain creek connecting through to the Barron River. Thanks for all who contributed and the support we’ve received.

07.01.2022 Lucky we don’t have fire ants in Cairns..

06.01.2022 Come join our Community Planting on the 14th November. To increase habitat for our Kuranda Tree Frog and Southern Cassowaries.

05.01.2022 Community training is available. Learn about community organising and leadership.

04.01.2022 4pm today on zoom

03.01.2022 Such a pleasant way to spend about 90 mins on a balmy evening. Fireflies should be lighting the darkened trees ! Don't forget your torch, camera and closed in shoes

03.01.2022 EVENT POSTPONED UNTIL NOVEMBER.

02.01.2022 Join our WEED WARRIORS Regina and Sarah who have been weeding the twin figs site. They are trying to eliminate Turbina, a native of tropical America. It can totally blanket vegetation and is a serious threat to rainforest margins. This vine is listed as an UNDESIRABLE plant in the Wet Tropics! SATURDAY 15th August, 8.00am at Nursery on Myola Road. Carpool to site. Parking on Myloa roadside opposite High Chaparrel turnoff.... Bring Hat, closed in shoes, water bottle, (gloves & repellant) provided. Return to Nursery by 10.00am for morning tea.

02.01.2022 Wow, great techology!