Science at Seven
It is enjoyable and inspiring to participate in the excitement of a young child actively exploring the natural environment. Small children are fascinated by the world around them, ask innumerable … Continue reading Science at Seven
Nature-based Play: Getting kids outside the Mapleton State School way
Nearly all of us have memories from childhood of being outside and being a part of nature whether it was making a cubby up a tree or playing in the … Continue reading Nature-based Play: Getting kids outside the Mapleton State School way
Looking back on 17 years of Land for Wildlife South East Queensland
About the middle of 1998 three newly appointed Land for Wildlife Officers (I was one of them) and their regional coordinator met for the first time at Woodend Nature Reserve … Continue reading Looking back on 17 years of Land for Wildlife South East Queensland
Property Profile: Pioneering Conservation near Childers
This 2.35 ha property at Doolbi near Childers has been owned by my family for 108 years with habitat rehabilitation starting in 1976. The habitat is now 40 years old … Continue reading Property Profile: Pioneering Conservation near Childers
Celebrating 4000 Land for Wildlife Properties
In mid-December 2015, Land for Wildlife South East Queensland reached a milestone with the registration of our 4000th property. This achievement was celebrated on the stunning 4000th property owned by … Continue reading Celebrating 4000 Land for Wildlife Properties
Property Profile: Remnant Forest as Refuge
Living with wildlife in their natural habitat is one of life’s great privileges. We have enjoyed that privilege for 35 years here on our two hectare property at Greenbank. After … Continue reading Property Profile: Remnant Forest as Refuge
Property Profile: Magnificent View and Dramatic Cliffs at Flagstone
Thirty-nine years ago my husband and I bought a property in the upperLockyer Valley with the aim of raising our three sons on land that would engage and inspire them. … Continue reading Property Profile: Magnificent View and Dramatic Cliffs at Flagstone