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Nosworthy Park Bushcare

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25.01.2022 Pittosporum viscidum in flower in Nosworthy Park. When was the last time that you went for a walk in Nosworthy Park? ''Adopt the pace of Nature. Her secret is patience''. Ralph Waldo Emmerson.

25.01.2022 Thankyou Jaguar/Sonia and the Joey's (baby scouts) for doing a Clean Up Australia Day rubbish collection in Nosworthy Park.

25.01.2022 Community Karaoke B.B.Q. this Saturday July 18 from 1p.m Nosworthy Park, Hall Ave. Corinda. Karaoke will be hosted by Kristy, a long-time distinguished karaoke entrepreneur. Most food will be provided. B.Y.O drinks. Please inform Paddy if you can attend and if you are bringing a potato salad or dish. Please let Paddy know; ph.0407-929-792. At the B.B.Q. we will be having a cake to celebrate the Birthday of local icon and community resident, the popular and funny man, the great ''G.K'' George.

24.01.2022 The humble Cordyline with a spray of purple buds recently photographed by Marie Hollingworth in Nosworthy Park, Corinda, Brisbane.

23.01.2022 Free Family Fun, Food and Entertainment. A great time was had by all who attended the Community Picnic at Nosworthy Park onSunday afternoon, June 21st. with free entertainment by Mirasol and a delicious barbecue. ''A special thanks to Mirasol and Darren for a wonderful afternoon of entertainment. A special thanks to Chrissy and Eric for the bulk of the food!! Thanks also to Karl and Judy and Jazzy for making the Spring Rolls! Also thanks to Chris for providing electricity for entertainment. Finally, a big thanks to the Community for providing wonderful toys and books.'' (For the Smith Family Foundation). Paddy O'Donnell, Community Picnic Organiser. Leah on guitar with Mirasol. Photos courtesy of Paddy O'Donnell.

23.01.2022 Have you gone for a walk in Nosworthy Park lately? "Adopt the pace of nature. Her secret is patience." Ralph Waldo Emerson #freshair... #birdsong #exercise See more

23.01.2022 Coming up fast, we hope to see some new faces at our AGM this year - lunch will be provided

23.01.2022 #Save the Date; Sunday June 21 for a Picnic in the Park. Free fun in Nosworthy Park for all the family. Please bring along a book or toy to donate to the Smith Family. For more information or to let Paddy know you are planning on attending, please phone him; 0407-929-729.

23.01.2022 A great time was had by all who attended the Community Picnic at Nosworthy Park with free entertainment by Mirasol and a delicious barbecue. ''A special thanks to Mirasol and Darren for a wonderful afternoon of entertainment. A special thanks to Chrissy and Eric for the bulk of the food!! Thanks also to Karl and Judy and Jazzy for making the Spring Rolls! Also thanks to Chris for providing electricity for entertainment. Finally, a big thanks to the Community for providing wonderful toys and books.'' (For the Smith Family Foundation) Video courtesy of Paddy O'Donnell, Community Picnic Organiser. James on guitar.

22.01.2022 A bespectacled gentleman for your Wrensday Victorian photographer Amber Noseda took this once in a lifetime shot of this male Superb Fairy-wren and his fly su...nglasses. This Fairy-wren was oblivious to me laying in the grass, watching him bounce about after the hover flies perched on the white daisies, Amber says. Amazingly, I captured him grabbing the fly and turning to face me with the wings shielding his eyes like sunglasses. Have you visited our Birding at Home page yet? There are so many ways to keep busy and have fun while #birdingathome ! Find out more at https://www.networkbirdlife.org/birding-at-home Male Superb Fairy-wren by @Great Ocean Photography

22.01.2022 My neighbour here at the retirement Village in Toowoomba found this bug. Does anybody know what it is?

22.01.2022 You may have been witnessing large numbers of these beautiful blue butterflies around the coast recently and wondering what they are and where they came from. B...lue Tigers (Tirumala hamata) are one of the longest lived species of butterflies often surviving for up to 6 months. Older butterflies are recognisable by their faded wings with frayed edges. In drought times adults tend to congregate in large numbers along sandy gullies or creek-beds in north-eastern Queensland. Then after rain in spring and summer they disperse and migrate south down the coast searching for new foliage of their larval food plant the corky milk vine (Secamone elliptica) to lay their eggs. This vine contains a number of poisonous chemicals that help protect the immune caterpillar and butterfly from predation. As the weather cools during March-May, the butterflies begin their long migration back up north to central and northern Queensland. Its only on the occasional year when a long drought has been followed by rain at the right time that we witness the spectacular mass migration and dispersal of these beautiful creatures. Thank you Dr Lisa Ryan, Environmental Education Officer, Sunshine Coast for this article and thank you Judy Leitch for this beautiful image! See more

22.01.2022 The results are in from Clean Up Australia Day and over 635,000 people volunteered across the country last Sunday. This amazing collective effort removed an est...imated 15.5 thousand tonnes of rubbish from our creeks, beaches, bushland and streets. Thank you again to our 30 amazing volunteers who joined us and I hope that we can all be inspired by these incredible results. Just an hour of your time can make a difference to our environment.

21.01.2022 Work in Progress ''Before'' shots of where we are going to address redirecting water back onto the dry slope instead of having it all go down the rock channel and into Oxley Creek. Rocks play a part in slowing the water flowing over surfaces in Nosworthy Park. Logs will be placed to redirect water onto the dry slope, then plants will be added. The next Working Bee at Nosworthy Park is this Saturday morning, August the 1st. New volunteers are welcome. All tools provided. Please bring your own morning-tea to have at 10.00a.m after the Working Bee. Photos and text courtesy of Marie Hollingworth.

21.01.2022 #naturewalk #birds #creek When was the last time that you benefited from a walk in Nosworthy Park? Nestled amongst the trees, alongside Oxley Creek, is this peaceful walk with Mother Nature.

21.01.2022 Nosworthy Park Bushcarers are a small group of dedicated volunteers who meet on the first Saturday morning of the month for a Working Bee. They spend two hours restoring and rehabilitating the nature reserve between Nosworthy Park and Oxley Creek. They are in need of an extra pair of hands. Are you that person willing to dedicate two hours once a month on a Saturday morning? The Working Bee starts at 7.30 a.m in the summer and you can enjoy morning-tea afterwards. It is a great way to get outdoors in nature, meet new friends and learn new skills. There is no need to bring anything, except your own water-bottle, as all tools and morning-tea are supplied. Huge termite mound, home to a family of Kookaburras. Photo courtesy of Marie Hollingworth.

21.01.2022 OCCA hosted Clean Up Australia Day at the Oxley Creek Common this morning. Many thanks to all our volunteers including staff from Market Organics, kayakers and ...a number of families who scoured the Common, the creek and the roadside. We got 16 bags of plastics, rubber, styrofoam and general rubbish as well as dustbin lid, a container of sump oil, a couple of crates and a crab pot. See more

20.01.2022 Oxley Creek Catchment Association - Biodiversity Services Unit - are seeking skilled workers in the environmental rehab field. Contact us if you feel you meet t...he following criteria: - You have a love for the environment - You can work alone or as part of a team - 2 years experience in the Bushcare industry - Tertiary qualifications in Conservation & Land Management (Cert III) - You can handle full days of manual field work - You have excellent plant ID skills for both native and introduced species - You hold a manual drivers license - You have an ACDC ticket - MR license (useful) - Chainsaw license (useful) - You have the ability to love the office dog (Tilly) Please feel free to share with your networks. If you think you can provide us with the above, contact Chris or Josh at [email protected]

20.01.2022 Drought Stress. Pictured is a Harpulia Pendula tree, situated in the Sherwood Arboretum. Harpulia Pendula are not deciduous so for this reason, are often used as street trees in Brisbane. This tree has not only dropped nearly all of its leaves, but also produced a massive amount of seed in an effort to survive the dry conditions and ensure the survival of the species, even if this particular tree dies. Photo and text courtesy of Marie Hollingworth.

20.01.2022 Can't find anything at the shops to wash your hands with? Don't worry, Nature provides! The leaves of the Soap Tree (Alphitonia Excelsia) contain Saponin, w...hen crushed and mixed with water will lather and wash your hands . Soap trees are common in Brisbane and have a distinct glossy green upper surface and a white/silvery under surface. Not only is the Soap Tree usefully for washing your hands, it is also fast growing, making it an excellent pioneer species for bush regeneration. Indigenous tribes also used the leaves and roots to treat headaches, muscle pain, insect bites and gastric upset. But most impressively, it was traditionally used to catch fish! When crushed leaves and seeds are placed in shallow water, The Saponin breaks down the surface tension of the water, leading to de-oxygenation which stuns the fish and causes them to float to the surface, making them much easier to catch!

19.01.2022 Bushcarer's for Nosworthy Park meet on the first Saturday morning of the month for a Working-Bee. From 8a.m in the winter, followed by morning-tea.The next working bee is scheduled for Saturday, July 4th. More volunteers are welcome. All tools supplied but please bring your own morning-tea and water-bottle. There is lots to gain from joining a Working-Bee; meet new people and make new friends, learn about your local habitat, get some free exercise out in the fresh air whilst listening to the sounds of nature. A pair of Brolgas feed at one end of the lagoon, around dawn, at Myall Park Botanic Gardens. The Brolga is a large grey crane with a featherless red head and grey crown. Photo courtesy of Carolyn Mason.

18.01.2022 'The trouble with water - and there is trouble with water - is that they're not making any more of it" Marq De Villiers, 'Water,' quoted in 'The Water Dreamers: the remarkable History of our dry Continent'.

18.01.2022 Applications are still OPEN for our next Greening Jimboomba PAID traineeship project commencing in mid January 2021!! Kick off the new year with a new career! C...ontact Allison ASAP to check your eligibility, find out more and register your interest! Phone 0423 610 687 or email [email protected] #skillingqueenslanders See more

18.01.2022 Come and care for your local bushland habitat. Get outside and get active. Learn new skills and connect with people in your local community. The next Working Bee for the Nosworthy Park Bushcare Group is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5th. starting at 8a.m New volunteers welcome. All tools provided but please bring your own morning-tea to have after the Working-Bee at 10a.m. Nosworthy Park is situated next to the Corinda Bowling Green on Hall Ave.

18.01.2022 #curiouscockatoo #habitatbrisbane #bushcare #oxleycreek

17.01.2022 The Community Picnic in the Park, held on Sunday afternoon, June 21st. was enjoyed by everyone who attended, as you can see from the photos. ''A special thanks to Mirasol and Darren for a wonderful afternoon of entertainment. A special thanks to Chrissie and Eric for the bulk of the food! Thanks also to Karl and Judy and Jazzy for making the Spring Rolls! Also thanks to Chris for providing the electricity for the entertainment. Finally, a big thanks to the Community for providing wonderful toys and books.'' (For the Smith Family Foundation) Paddy O'Donnell, Community Picnic in the Park organiser. Photos courtesy of Patrick O'Donnell. James on guitar with Mirasol.

16.01.2022 Saturday, June 6th at 8a.m is the next scheduled Working Bee for the Nosworthy Park Bush care Group. Nosworthy Park Bushcarer's are a small but very dedicated group of people who work very hard to restore and revegetate Nosworthy Park. More volunteers are welcome. There are many benefits to volunteering; #meet new people #learn new skills #learn about your local bush habitat #get free exercise whilst working outdoors in the fresh air. The Working-Bee is followed by morning-tea in the rotunda at 10a.m. Sadly, due to Covid 19 restrictions, morning-tea can no longer be provided, so please bring your own. Please comment below if you wish to attend the Working-Bee. Before and after photos below; The Park during the 1974 Floods, courtesy of Trevor Sweatman, and the Park today.

16.01.2022 Sunday June 21 Free Fun for all the Family in Nosworthy Park. Live entertainment, free sausage-sizzle and steak. Enjoy a fun day out and support the Smith Family at the same time. For more information or to let Paddy know you are going, please phone him; 0407-929-729.

15.01.2022 Community Karaoke B.B.Q. Saturday July 18 from 1p.m Nosworthy Park, Hall Ave. Corinda. Karaoke will be hosted by Kristy, a long-time distinguished karaoke entrepreneur. Most food will be provided. B.Y.O drinks. Please inform Paddy if you can attend and if you are bringing a potato salad or dish. Please let Paddy know; ph.0407-929-792. At the B.B.Q. we will be having a cake to celebrate the Birthday of local icon and community resident, the popular and funny man, the great ''G.K'' George.

15.01.2022 Don't forget to get your entry in for the Queenslands Natural Wonders Photography Awards. This gives you budding photographers and nature lovers a chance to br...ing together two passions! We cant wait to see your entry. Just for a little extra inspiration, check out one of last year's winning photos from Jannico Kelk. https://awards.queenslandconservation.org.au/

14.01.2022 #bushcare #working-bee #yourinvitation #familyfriendly Come and care for your local bushland habitat. Get outside and get active. Learn new skills and connect with people in your local community. The next Working Bee for the Nosworthy Park Bushcare Group is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5th. starting at 8a.m New volunteers welcome. All tools provided but please bring your own morning-tea to have after the Working-Bee at 10a.m. Nosworthy Park is situated next to the Corinda Bowling Green on Hall Ave.

14.01.2022 Pardalote or Peep-wrens are a very small, brightly coloured bird native to Australia. Pardalotes build nests in deep, horizontal tunnels, like this one drilled into an earth bank at Nosworthy Park. Volunteers play a vital role in bushland revegetation, restoration and maintenance. The Nosworthy Park Bushcare Group, a small but dedicated group of volunteers, hold a Working-Bee on the first Saturday morning of the month from 7.30 to 9.30 in the summer, followed by morning-tea.... New volunteers are welcome. All tools are supplied so all you need to bring is your own water-bottle. Nosworthy Park is situated on Hall Ave. Corinda, adjacent to the bowling green, and there is plenty of parking. The park is one of the few remaining places where you can still gain access to Oxley Creek, via a walking track at the back of the park. This track also meanders through the beautiful bushland. Photo of Pardalote courtesy of Wikipedia; photo of the burrow courtesy of Marie Hollingworth. See more

13.01.2022 There is an abundance of Butterflies in Brisbane. This one is a Blue Triangle. Photo courtesy of Marie Hollingworth.

11.01.2022 The Brisbane City Council have advised that from Saturday, May the 16th. Community Bushland Restoration Activities can recommence with best practice hygiene and social distancing in place. The next Working Bee for the Nosworthy Park Bushcare Group is scheduled for the first Saturday in June, the 6th. starting at 8a.m. Please bring your own morning-tea to have in the rotunda after the Working-Bee at 10a.m. Nosworthy Park Bushcarers are a small but very dedicated group of people who would love to welcome extra volunteers to join them on a Saturday morning. Maintenance and watering are the planned activities for Saturday the 6th. of June. Please comment below if you are intending to volunteer or have any questions.

10.01.2022 Magnificent flowering of Wattles where the bamboo had been. While these grow and flower quickly, they are short lived. Slower growing permanent trees are growing amongst them. Photo courtesy Marie Hollingworth.

09.01.2022 The Benefits of Joining a Bushcare Group; #Learn about your local, natural environment and receive expert advice. #Meet new, like-minded people and make new friends. #Learn new skills and learn how to use new equipment and tools. #Protect and care for the environment with restoration training. ... #Get outdoors in the fresh air and stay active. #Free to join. #Free morning-tea. Saturday Morning, the 4th. of April starting at 7.30a.m is the next scheduled Working-Bee for the Nosworthy Park Bushcare Group. At this stage, the Brisbane City Council have not cancelled Bushcare Working-Bees and social distancing can be practiced whilst participating. There is no need to bring anything, except your own water-bottle. Wear long sleeves and trousers to protect from mozzies, and a hat. New volunteers welcome. Nosworthy Park is situated on Hall Ave. next to the Corinda Bowling Green, and there is plenty of parking. Bushcarer's work in the nature strips adjacent to Oxley Creek. Nosworthy Park is one of the few remaining places where you can still get access to the Creek. Dream Catcher or Spider's Web? Does anyone know what this is? The photo was taken this week by Marie Hollingworth, in Nosworthy Park?

09.01.2022 #freshair #exercise #birdsong ''Adopt the pace of nature. Her secret is patience.'' Ralph Waldo Emmerson. Have you gone for a walk in Nosworthy Park lately? A native bush, Callicarpa, in flower in Nosworthy Park. Photo courtesy of Marie Hollingworth.

09.01.2022 Update; due to the new Social-distancing restrictions, the Brisbane City Council have advised that Bushcare Groups are no longer able to meet. Nosworthy Park Bushcare Working-Bees, held on the first Saturday morning of the month, are now cancelled until further notice.

06.01.2022 Join us here TOMORROW on Facebook Live: Parrots in your Backyard, hosted by Dean Ingwersen! 12:00pm AEST / 11:30am ACST / 10:00am WA To help everyone who is no...w #BirdingatHome, we are have kicked off a weekly live series on Facebook where our bird experts will be taking questions and talking about what we love best - birds. Dean is our Woodland Bird Program Leader, and is fully primed to answer your questions about parrots in your backyard! Dean will talk about parrots we see every day, as well as threatened species such as the Swift Parrot so if you've got a query, post your question below! Even if you are an expert birder, we encourage you to join in for a chat and please spread the word to all the bird and nature lovers in your life. Thursday April 16: Join us live here on the BirdLife Australia Facebook page Parrots in your Backyard with Dean Ingwersen 12:00pm AEST / 11:30am ACST / 10:00am WA Image: Dean holding a Critically Endangered Regent Honeyeater which, along with the Swift Parrot, is one of priorities of BirdLife Australias Woodland Bird Program.

06.01.2022 Bird feeding brings the joys of wildlife to people young and old! Want to bring wildlife into your backyard the right way? Hint: you'll need more than seed! ~ Jerry chats with Professor Darryl Jones about providing a responsible and diverse snack tray!

06.01.2022 The environment of Nosworthy Park has come a long way since the first working bee of the Nosworthy Park Bushcare Group (NPBG) in October 2004. Before then, many years of the park passed, trodden by the grazing animals of a farm. Once this wound up the expanse of what became grassland was mown by a tractor and slasher in a couple of hours spinning around the only trees the now about 100 year old Melaleuca bracteata endemic to the area. Wedding photos were taken beneath ...Continue reading

03.01.2022 Flindersia Australis, commonly known as Crows Ash, Flindosy, or Australian teak, in spectacular flower in Nosworthy Park and a close-up of Flindersia Australis flowers. These are followed by five-fingered, spikey woody capsules. Photos and text courtesy of Marie Hollingworth, Co-ordinator and founding member of Nosworthy Park Bushcare.

03.01.2022 A big ''Thank you'' to everyone who attended the Community Barbecue on Saturday at Nosworthy Park. Thanks to those who brought food. A Happy Birthday to George, who had a great time, and a big thanks to Kristy for Karaoke. Also a ''thank you'' to Paddy's mother, Rosemary, who made the Corvette Birthday Cake for George, (his dream car).

03.01.2022 Volunteers play a vital role in Bushland revegetation and restoration. The Nosworthy Park Bushcare Group comprises a small group of only about six volunteers, so they are seeking more volunteers. Nosworthy Park Bushcare Group was established in 2004, and is one of six Bushcare Groups in the 4074 district. Nosworthy Park was originally a farm, and is located beside the Corinda Bowling Green on Hall Ave. At the rear of the park, behind the covered picnic table, is the entrance ...to a footpath. This footpath is one of the few remaining places where you can still gain access to Oxley Creek and the bushland adjacent to the creek. Nosworthy Park Bushcare Group meet on the first Saturday of the month, from 7.30a.m to 9.30 a.m for a Working Bee, followed by morning-tea. You are welcome to join and there is no need to bring anything as all tools and morning-tea are supplied. Please cover up in long trousers and long sleeves as the mozzies are quite bad at this time. See more