Working together for a healthy,
connected catchment.
We've got some upcoming events listed below, starting with our November Open Day this Saturday! We also want to invite all members, volunteers and supporters to our Christmas Morning tea on Friday 6th December at Belmont Services Club in Carina. Details below.
B4C Sustainability Centre November Open Day Saturday 2nd Nov, 9am-12pm.
At B4C Sustainability Centre, Cnr 1358 Old Cleveland Rd & Wright St (entrance off Wright St), Carindale.
At 9.30am there is a presentation by Professor Catherine Lovelock on BLUE CARBON. This is followed by morning tea (gold coin donation / free for members). Also enjoy a tour of our outdoor classroom and native plant nursery. Bring a book to swap at our book swap and stock up on Boomerang Bags, jam etc. (please note we're cash only - no EFTPoS sorry). No need to RSVP.
ABOUT THE GUEST SPEAKER: PROF CATHERINE LOVELOCK
Catherine is Professor in the School of Biological Sciences at The University of Queensland. Her research focuses on climate change and its impacts on coastal plant communities as well as the role of coastal wetlands in climate change mitigation or Blue Carbon. She is a member of the International Scientific Blue Carbon Working Group of The Blue Carbon Initiative. She leads projects in Australia and internationally focused on climate change adaptation, carbon sequestration and restoration of mangroves. She is lead author for the Wetlands chapter for the 2019 refinement of the IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories.
B4C Annual General Meeting Wednesday 13th Nov, 10am | B4C Sustainability Centre
Get an update on our recent activities and how we've progressed this year. All positions declared vacant. People can nominate or second just one position or more if they wish. Return signed nomination forms to Heather by 10 November in person or via b4c@bulimbacreek.org.au
Morning tea provided. All members welcome. Please RSVP (just reply to this email) so we have an idea of numbers for catering.
Seeding Success Forum – Innovation in Restoration
Sunday Nov 17, 8.30am-3.30pm.
Seven Hills Hub Community Centre, 28 Tallowwood St, Seven Hills The BCC Community Conservation Partnerships Program invites you to the 2019 Seeding Success Forum - Innovation in Restoration. This event explores how innovations in technology, ecology and the conservation industry can impact on our bush care practices. Speakers includes:
Dr. Ash Tews, CSIRO - recent trends in the use of AI technology in habitat management.
Stefan Hattingh, B4C Landcare Services Manager - innovative methods of rodent control in bushcare settings.
Jutta Godwin, Education Officer, Cubberla-Witton Catchments Network - development and implementation of a local community education program.
Peter Brenton, Atlas of Living Australia - development of the ALA and how it can be used as a tool to drive community engagement.
Dr. Sandra Tuszynska, Environment Coordinator Woodfordia - the role of fungi in soil health and ecosystem restoration.
Dr. Lyndall Plant, Urban Forester - innovations in quantifying and valuing the ecosystem service benefits of urban forests.
The Owl Whisperer Saturday 16th November, 9.30am | Jimboomba Library
Saturday 23rd November, 10am | Logan Hyperdome Library
Join wildlife carer & ecologist, Stefan Hattingh (B4C Landcare Services Manager), as he talks on habitat loss of local owls in urban areas, the impact of rat poison leading to their decline and the nest-box projects offering hope. Free, booking required. Details & book >>
Keep an eye on our events page for more events as they are added.
ABOUT THE GUEST SPEAKER: PROF CATHERINE LOVELOCK
Get an update on our recent activities and how we've progressed this year. All positions declared vacant. People can nominate or second just one position or more if they wish. Return signed 
The BCC Community Conservation Partnerships Program invites you to the 2019 Seeding Success Forum - Innovation in Restoration. This event explores how innovations in technology, ecology and the conservation industry can impact on our bush care practices. Speakers includes:
Saturday 16th November, 9.30am | Jimboomba Library
