Wildlife Festival

Hosted by Logan and Albert Conservation Association and Wildlife Tourism Australia, sponsored by the former Beaudesert Shire Council through the Community Environmental Assistance Grants Program and Community Events Program
........September 2008

The first Wildlife Festival of its kind in Australia - come along and help us celebrate our wonderful wildlife!

A month-long celebration of our wildlife including two full days of WIldllife Expo and our final wildlife workshop for the year

Compettitions for school students are being held in conjunction with the festival,contact Ronda Green
A wildlife photography competition is being held in conjunction with the festival, to be judged by well-known nature photographers Tony Groom and Glen Threlfo.
This is alreay gearing up to be a big event. With additional sponsorship we can make it even more special. If you would like to contribute $50, $100, $200 or more and be recognized for same on PR for the event, contact Ronda Green Current sponsors: Beaudesert Shire Council (major sponsor), Araucaria Ecotours, Lillydale Host Farm, Binna Burra Lodge, Andy Remainis, Andrew Isles Bookstore, Lions Club (Beaudesert)
Like to run a stall and/or an exhibit? Can't attend but would like a marketing opportunity for wildlife tourism, wildlife conservation, natural history organization? contact Ronda Green

Schedule of events for festival

Saturday-Sunday 30-31st August Wildlife Weekend at Binna Burra. Lamington Natural History Association. Nonmembers welcome. Small mammals, birds, ecological interactions... Walks, talks, and the beginnings of what will be an on-going monitoring program of mammals, birds and other wildlife around Binna Burra. Enjoy the wonderful rainforests, see and learn about the local wildlife. Contact Tina Robertson: ph 02 6629 8339

Sunday 7th September Threatened Species Day. No special activities planned, but much is happening already throughout Australia, and it is a day set aside to remember the demise of the Thylacine (Tasmanian 'tiger') and consider what we can do to prevent other species vanishing from our planet

Friday and Saturday 12-13th September:

Wildlife Expo!

Two days of entertainment and education for all ages. FREE ENTRY
Beaudesert Information and Arts Centre, Mt Lindesay Highway, Beaudesert (near High Schooll)

Meet quolls, dunnarts and other local wildlife not often seen, join in activities, talk to wildlife workers and volunteers, see higi-quality wildlife art and photography, learn about the diverse array of wildlife we have in our region

Friday12 September and Saturday 13 September 10.00am – 7.00pm : displays, talks, films, meetings, activities

Activities, displays and talks (click here for detailed schedule) include:

• WONDERFUL DISPLAYS OF LIVE WILDLIFE – koala, potoroo, gliders, quolls, reptiles, frogs…. .
• Local wildlife behaviour and ecology Feeding wildlife – should we or shouldn’t we?
• Wildlife art and artists
• Wildlife carers
• Natural history organizations
• Environmental consultants
• Conservation organziations
• Bat care and conservation
• Careers with willdife Myth-busting – common wildlife misconceptions
• Where and how to see wildlife (wildlife parks, tours, ecolodges, National Parks,..)
• Children’s nature-puzzle/treasure-hunt, nature games, recycled animal art and other activities.
• Wildlife Photos: display of entries in competition (first prize: 2 nights at award-winning Lillydale Farmstay)
  ($5 entry per photo, three categories: for details contact Ronda Green: see below)
• Drawing of raffles for wildlife conservation; eagle painting (above right) by Andy Remainis and other prizes
• Student wildlife competitions

Interested in holding a stall or providing an activity at the Expo? Contact Ronda Green (see below)
(Sample of stall-holders: Focus on Frogs, RSPCA, Andy Remainis, Wildlife Warriors, LNHA, Gecko, Eco Art, WTA, LACA, BatCare, QWRC, EPA)

Saturday 20th September 2.30 - 7.00pm Wildlife and Sunset at Destiny, Boonah. Gentle bushwalk seeking wildlife, meet donkeys, watch sun go down over Great Divide, billy tea around fire (bring own snacks). Destiny Eco Cottage. RSVP Heike 5463 2643 or mobile 0405 495 797.

Saturday 27th September 10.30 – 4.30pm Our wildlife, past, present and future (final wildlife workshop)
The Centre, Brisbane St., Beaudesert (adjacent Scenic Rim Council Headquarters).

The Border Ranges region harbours one of the highest diversities of wildlife in Australia. This workshop includes a final celebration of our local wildlife, a summary of previous workshops and outlook for the future

Sunday 28th September 10.30 – 4.30pm Grand opening of Wildlife Information Centre, Running Creek. Tour of Info Centre and Araucaria property, nature tails, children’s activities, refreshments

Hosted by Logan and Albert Conservation Association and Wildlife Tourism Australia, sponsored by the former Beaudesert Shire Council
Enquiries: Ronda Green at platypuscorner@bigpond.com or 07 5544 1283

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Wildlife Photography Competition
September 2008

Sections:

A. Animal-animal interaction. Two different species of native wildlife or between two members of the same species – could be fighting, meeting, courting, feeding, chasing, playing …..
B. Plant-animal interaction. Native animals (any type: mammals, birds, insects…) feeding on native plants (fruits, flowers, leaves..)
C. Any other wildlife photo

Entry fee $5.00 per photo. Up to A4 size, mounted on stiff cardboard ready for display (make cheques payable to Wildlife Tourism Australia)

Photographers retain copyright, but photos will be displayed in public places in September 2008, including the 2 days of Wildlife Expo at the Beaudesert Information and Arts Centre, to showcase the wildlife of our region

FIRST PRIZE; 2 nights accommodation at award-winning Llllydale Host Farm, Mt Barney (good opportunity to photograph more wildlife). Other book prizes

Photos may have be taken elsewhere, but must show wildlife that could be found within the Scenic Rim

Send to Dr Ronda Green, vice-president Wildlife Tourism Association, 1770 Running Creek, via Rathdowney Qld 4287 by 31st August 2008

WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT WILDLFE WORKSHOP 27th SEPTEMBER

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Booking Form for stall-holders

Wildlife Expo
Friday and Saturday 12-13th September 2008
Beaudesert Information and Arts Centre, Mt Lindsay Highway Beaudesert (near High School)
Further info: www.wildlifetourism.org.au or contact WTA vicechair Ronda Green platypuscorner@bigpond.com

Commercial stalls $50; Nonprofit stalls $20.
(total, for 2 days)

All booking fees donated to wildlife conservation

Copy and paste the following, then either print out and send with cheuque (Wildlife Tourism Australia, c/- Ronda green, 1770 Running Creek Rd., Rathdowney Qld 4287) or email your info to Ronda and send cheque separately

Name of organization, company etc (if relevant)

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Commercial or nonprofit? ……………
Note: If selling items to raise money for a charity or nonprofit organization, it will be classed as nonprofit. If selling for private income pr primarily promoting a commercial business, even without actively selling on the day, it will be classed as commercial.

Name of contact person …………………………………………………………..

Phone no. ………………………… Mobile ………………………………..

Email …………………………………………………………..

Postal address ………………………………………………………………………………..

Preference for outdoor or (limited!) indoor space …………………………..

Do you need power (sites with power will be limited)? ……………………

Would you like to run an activity or a talk/video once or more during one or both days (no charge)? Please describe briefly. If providing an activity but no stall – still no charge

Friday (for school students)
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Saturday (for general public)
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Payment (please circle one): cheque / cash / direct deposit
Details for direct deposit: ANZ Bank, BSB 016 376, Ac No. 485005386 Ac Name: Wildlife Tourism Australia
Cheques should be made to Wildlife Tourism Australia, Inc.

Mail to: Dr Ronda Green, vice-president WTA, 1770 Running Creek Rd., Rathdowney 4287 (please do not send cash by mail)

General Enquiries to: Dr Ronda Green. platypuscorner@bigpond.com 07 55441283

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Schedule of events for Wildlife Expo

Friday 12th September (some times may be changed - please check closer to day)

Other events soon to be announced when schedule is organized

Saturday 13th September (some times may be changed - please check closer to day)

Other events soon to be announced when schedule is organized

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