Redtail Hill in Grantham, Queensland, Australia | Environmental conservation organisation

Redtail Hill

Locality: Grantham, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 437 238 719

Address: 16 Wilkinson Place 4347 Grantham, QLD, Australia

Website: https://www.facebook.com/Flora4FaunaQLD

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17.01.2022 This majestic raptor is a fire-wielding ninja: Is there anything cooler than a bird of prey that can spread fires using lit sticks, and is so sneaky, it can out-scavenge an ibis? Read more....

17.01.2022 Heat Wave Alert - 6 things Aussies can do to help wildlife right now: Australian summers can be tough for people and animals and while many of us can endure the hottest days with the help of air conditioning and plenty of fluids to keep us hydrated, our wildlife friends can suffer terribly during extreme heat, and even die. Here are 6 ways you can help make the difference between life and death for wildlife during increasingly hot and dry Aussie summers! ... Read more....

14.01.2022 FIRE BAN Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has imposed a local fire ban for South East region residents - including the Lockyer and Somerset The... local fire ban will be in place from 00.01am Saturday, 28 November for residents in the Logan, Scenic Rim, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Somerset and Gold Coast areas. Current and upcoming fire conditions are perfect for bushfires to ignite and spread quickly. Under a local fire ban all open fires are prohibited and all Permits to Light Fire which have been issued in the designated areas have been cancelled. Fires lit for the purpose of cooking or providing warmth are allowed however must be used within a proper constructed vessel (such as barbeque, pizza oven, fire pit) where the fire cannot escape or cause embers to drift. The use of power tools may be used during a local fire ban however QFES encourages people to use these with extreme care and ensure adequate equipment is available to extinguish any fire which may start. This may include having a person available to watch out for any ignitions that occur. The ban is expected to remain in place until 11.59pm Wednesday, 2 December.

11.01.2022 It's that time of the year again where the Grantham siren must be tested Today at 12pm, an audible test will be conducted. This test will begin with "Atten...tion! Attention! We will shortly conduct a test of the Grantham warning system. This is only a test. I repeat this is only a test." Find out more about the siren and when it is used: https://www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/siren

07.01.2022 Severe Weather Update: Severe to Extreme heatwave for eastern Australia. Video current at 1 pm AEDT Monday 30 November 2020. Know your weather. Know your risk.... Stay up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings at http://ow.ly/eYZL50CxFyH and listen to advice from emergency services. ABC Emergency

07.01.2022 A guide to helping our native animals with the heat this summer: A guide to helping our native animals with the heat this summer While we enjoy the summer holidays returning to our air-conditioned abodes when it gets too much our native animals, especially our koalas and birds, can find it difficult to cope with the sweltering heat and limited water sources. Here’s how you can help them out this summer!... Read more...

06.01.2022 Severe Weather Update: exceptional heatwave across eastern Australia, with severe to extreme fire dangers. Video current at 1.30pm AEDT Friday 27 November 2020.... Know your weather. Know your risk. Stay up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings at http://ow.ly/lka050Cw5Bl and listen to advice from emergency services. SA Health | NSW Health | Queensland Health

05.01.2022 Upcoming Event Reminder Native Plant Sale This Sunday the 29th of November 2020: * Last Native Plant Sale for 2020 * Flora 4 Fauna - Australia is hosting a Native Plant Sale at our Redtail Hill - Bushfood & Biodiversity Project this Sunday, 29th of November 2020.... The sale address is: 16 Wilkinson Place, Grantham, 4347, QLD. The sale will start at 9am and finish at approx. 12pm. * We request everyone bring a carry bag / cardboard box or two to safely transport the plants you may purchase. The plants for sale are either standard tube stock or larger mega-tube rectangular pots and are priced from $5, $10 & $15 each. * Discounts available on bulk purchases and selected items! Our aim is to replace the wide range of useful native vegetation that has been cleared in and around Southern Queensland and (via the public) give back to the native fauna, the flora, they so critically depend upon. While simultaneously benefiting the human population by learning about, planting and consuming the wide range of native Australian bushfoods, medicinal plants, fauna attractors and utility trees we have available! For more information about the sale, go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/814486302644788/ Looking forward to seeing you at the there! Flora 4 Fauna Australia: https://www.facebook.com/Flora4FaunaQLD

02.01.2022 Volunteer Opportunity Reminder - This Saturday 29.11.2020: For those who contacted us about volunteering, we will be meeting this Saturday from 06:30am to 10:30pm, in order to beat the heat! We have a range of activities on at the moment, including weeding, fertilising, drought-proofing, watering, greenhouse work and bagging / labelling plant products, etc. ... If you would like to join us, please wear / bring appropriate sun-smart clothing for working outdoors, a sun hat, sunglasses, insect repellent, closed shoes and a water bottle. The address is: 16 Wilkinson Place Grantham, 4347, QLD. * This is a great way to learn more about our native flora and fauna in a practical and enjoyable way! Light refreshments available throughout the day! Please RSVP by either messaging this page or email: [email protected] Flora 4 Fauna - Australia.

01.01.2022 Event Reminder Native Plant Sale TODAY - Sunday 29th of November 2020: * This will be our last (public) plant sale for 2020 * Posting a reminder that we are hosting a native plant sale today, Sunday the 29th of November 2020 at our Redtail Hill Bushfood & Biodiversity Project 16 Wilkinson Place, Grantham, 4347, QLD.... There will be hundreds of fantastic native and endemic plants available for sale, from dozens of species, including rare, hard-to-come-by and critically endangered plants such as: - Aniseed Myrtle (Syzygium anisatum); - Blue Tongue (Melastoma affine); - Burdekin Plums (Pleiogynium timorense); - Finger Lime (Citrus australasica); - Fringed (Golden) Wattle (Acacia fimbriata); - Flinder’s Plum (Planchonella eerwah); - Gumby Gumby (Pittosporum angustifolium); - Midyim Berry (Austromyrtus dulcis); - N. Asparagus (Geitonoplesium cymosum); - Native Currant (Carissa ovata); - Native Frangipani (Hymenosporum flavum); - Native Grape (Cissus hypoglauca); - Native Mint (Mentha satureioides); - Native Lemongrass (Cymbopogon refractusis); - Native Raspberry (Rubus probus); - Ruby Saltbush (Enchylaena tomentosa); - Sweet Sandpaper Fig (Ficus opposita); - Majenta Lillypilly (Syzygium paniculatum); - Wilga (Geijera parvifolia); and many more great native food, medicinal, fauna attracting and tool sources! All of the plants on offer have many different uses to us, the native flora, fauna and the environment and will make a huge difference to all when planted! * The full plant list and all the relevant information about the sale is on the event page! ** Xmas is on the way and if you are looking for a unique, meaningful and practical present to give, come down and have a look at the wide range of plants we have available that are suitable for pots, planter boxes, balconies, urban gardens, etc. For more information about this event and the specials available, go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/814486302644788/ "Together, we can all make a difference"! Looking forward to seeing you at the sale! Flora 4 Fauna - Australia.