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Slade Point Reserve Beautiful Walk

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Teal St, Slade Point

1.45pm Saturday 30 July 2016

The Mackay Conservation Group is holding its third Beautiful Walk for 2016.

This walk will be held at the Slade Point Reserve and we will meet at the end of Teal Street in Slade Point.

We will guide everyone along the track through Moreton Bay ash forest, weeping paperbarks and grasslands, with the opportunity to learn about bird life, plant species, as well as conservation projects that are ongoing and the establishment of the reserve. Keep an eye out and you might spot a Black-faced monarch or one of the other 130 species of birds that live here. 

Please ensure you bring along a hat, mosquito repellent, a water bottle, as well as your family and friends. Come and explore this hidden gem, we hope to see you there!

You can RSVP here.


POSTPONED: Slade Point Reserve Beautiful Walk

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SORRY, WE HAVE HAD TO POSTPONE THIS EVENT FOR TWO WEEKS. MORE DETAILS WILL BE POSTED SOON.

The Mackay Conservation Group is holding its third Beautiful Walk for 2016 at Slade Point Reserve.

Slade Point Reserve contains the only coastal dune and wetland systems close to Mackay. Come and explore this hidden gem!

Learn about the conservation history of this special place as we wander through Moreton bay ash forest, weeping paperbarks and grasslands. Keep an eye out and you might spot a Black-faced monarch or one of the other 130 off birds that live here.

This event is open to the public and totally free. 

This walk will be held at the Slade Point Reserve and will take all walkers through the circuit, with informal addresses about bird life, plant species, conservation projects that are ongoing and the establishment of the reserve.

Don't forget your mosquito repellant, walking shoes, sunscreen and sun protection, water, snacks & your friends and family!

July 09, 2016 at 1.45pm - 4pm

Slade Point Reserve, Teal Street, Slade Point

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Shellgrit Creek Beautiful Walk

walk.jpgCalling all MCG peeps and Mackay locals! RSVP to come along to our second Beautiful Walk for 2016.

We will be meeting at Quota Park (crnr of Binnington Esplanade and Bridge Road) and walking all the way down to the mouth of Shellgrit Creek.

Some of the topics we may be hearing about include the history of Far Beach, environmental impacts that affect the area, natural foods as well as a small splash of bird watching (speaker list will be posted at a later date).

Far Beach ajoined mouth of the Pioneer River until a large cyclone, Eline, changed the course of history and the river. We can see evidence of the dynamic coastline of Mackay on this walk.

 

Numbers are limited, so book early.

Make sure you bring a hat and a water bottle. See you there!


Town Beach Beautiful Walk

Last weekend we took a little walk along the northern end of Town Beach to a part of the coast not often visited. It is a small part of the coastline that shows what the shoreline looked like before the extensive modifications in the 1960s. Once again our volunteer experts were a great asset, explaining the relationships between different aspects of the environment.

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Beautiful day at local Town Beach

Over 30 people enjoyed a fun and social afternoon stroll along Town Beach for our Beautiful Walk in May. Clear skies, warm weather and the low tide proved the perfect mix for the group to learn more about Mackay's iconic beach!

Joined by three guest speakers, the attendees were given a special insight into the natural value of the area. Patricia Julien spoke about the geographical history that has completely reshaped Town Beach. Cyclones, coastal processes and development have transformed the shoreline to something different over only a few decades.

Mackay & Districts Turtle Watch Association spokesperson, Fay Griffin, explained the significance of our region for sea turtles. While Town Beach isn't a major nesting site, Mackay's coastline is dotted with areas used frequently by nesting turtles. All species of sea turtles are considered to be endangered or vulnerable, making our local shores an incredibly important area in the conservation of these wonderful animals.

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Beautiful Walk with the waders at Shellgrit Creek

The arrival of the waders is one of the most anticipated events for Mackay's bird and nature lovers!

Waders include species such as oystercatchers, curlews, dotterels and sand plovers. These little shorebirds follow the warmer weather by migrating annually between Australia and countries as far away as Siberia, China and Japan! After their incredible journey to Mackay, these birds spend the next 6 months (Oct - Mar) on our coasts, resting and feeding. 

To welcome the waders, we are excited to be holding a Beautiful Walk at Shellgrit Creek on Sunday 21 October. Joining us will be BirdLife Mackay to help with bird identification and talk to us about their behavior and migration paths. 

Join us for this opportunity to see the waders up close, get outdoors and enjoy it with other like-minded people!

Bookings are essential to secure your spot!

RSVP HERE!

WHEN
Sunday 21 October, 8:30am - 10:30am
WHERE
Illawong Drive
South Mackay, Queensland 4757
Australia

Contact: 
Emma Barrett · [email protected] · 0437742747


Special Beautiful Walk for September

We're excited to invite you to our next Beautiful Walk at the Lex Creek Nature Refuge on Sunday 16th September, in the spectacular Eungella region! We will be taken for a private tour of the property by the owner Colin Creighton, who was awarded an Australian Medal for his innovative work in environmental science and sustainable agriculture. The majority of Colin's property is rainforest, which rolls down to Broken River - a popular site to spot the elusive platypus. 

In addition to conserving rainforest on his land, Colin practices sustainable grazing, where livestock are crash grazed and fenced off from waterways which lead into the Great Barrier Reef. His property also includes a plantation of native Hoop Pine, garlic crops and partially supports two share farmers and their families.

Join us on this special Beautiful Walk, as we walk through rainforest and farmland, spot wildlife and learn how agriculture and environmental conservation can coexist!

Bookings are essential to secure your spot!

RSVP HERE!

WHEN
Sunday 16 September, 10am - 2pm
WHERE
Lex Creek Nature Refuge and Silky Oaks
Crediton, Queensland 4757
Australia

Contact:
Emma Barrett · [email protected] · 0437742747


Beautiful Walk at Blacks Beach

Our next Beautiful Walk will be at Blacks Beach Reserve. Come along for a Sunday afternoon stroll through the tranquil trail to the beach. Along the way, we will walk through a diverse range of habitats such as woodland, mangrove and coastal ecosystems. Each of these habitats support a fascinating range of plants and animals.

Joining us will be guest speakers who will talk about the value of mangroves and the importance of Blacks Beach for a number of native animals, including some unusual ant species!

Where: Blacks Beach

Meet: End of Pacific Drive

Time: Sunday 24 June, 3pm - 5pm

The Beautiful Walks program has been running for 4 years and is the Mackay Conservation Group’s most popular event. The walks are held in natural locations around Mackay and highlight the environmental beauty of the region. The event is held monthly, open to the public and free to attend.

To secure your place for the Beautiful Walk, RSVP by clicking here.


Beautiful Walk program relaunched for 2018

Beautiful Walks are back! As the new Community Outreach Officer, I’m excited to invite you to the first Beautiful Walk for 2018. It will be held at the Kommo Toera Trail, which winds through a paperbark wetland and is an area full of diverse plant and wildlife species. Guest speakers will also be on hand to talk about the importance and ecology of the area.

Where: Kommo Toera Trail. Keeleys Rd, Slade Point

When: Sunday 20 May, 3pm - 5pm

The Beautiful Walks program has been running for 4 years and is the Mackay Conservation Group’s most popular event. The walks are held in natural locations around Mackay and highlight the environmental beauty of the region. The event is held monthly, open to the public and free to attend.

To secure your place for the Beautiful Walk, RSVP by clicking here.

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Beautiful Walk at the Botanic Gardens

If you're coming along to the Beautiful Walk this Sunday at the Botanic Gardens, we're meeting at the South Sea Islander Hut. Call Peter on 0402 966 560 for more info.

 

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