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Queensland - Calendar of Events

World Wetlands Day — 2 February 2013

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The Australian Government produces a web-based Calendar of Events for World Wetlands Day each year. If you have a World Wetlands Day activity that you would like advertised before 2 February, please contact wetlandsmail@environment.gov.au.

What's happening and where
  
Event

CQ Wonderous Wetlands - Well, What do you know?

Activities Wetlands Display -
  1. Visit FLOW Visitors Centre, Rockhampton - Fun, Free, Interactive
  2. Take the QUIZ ...Are you a Wetland Whiz?
  3. Register for Wetland Updates and field trip opportunities
Organisation Fitzroy Basin Association - FLOW Visitors Centre
Contact Sharyn Lowth
Cost Free
Booking/registration Email - flow@fba.org.au / Call 4999 2806
Time, Date and Location 4 February - 8 February
Open - Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm
FLOW Visitors Centre, Corner of East and Denham Streets, Rockhampton
Further information Groups - by arrangement
- Hands on children activities
- Group Talks
- Curriculum links - tailored to teacher requirement
flow@fba.org.au
   
Event

World Wetlands Day at Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre
Activities
  • Creative Creatures - arts and crafts (suitable ages 6-12)
  • Catchment Cleanup - Join a catchment cleanup at Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre.
Organisation Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre (Brisbane City Council)
Contact Brisbane City Council's Contact Centre on (07) 3403 8888
Cost Free
Booking/registration Bookings are essential, call Brisbane City Council Contact Centre (07) 3403 8888 (24 hours)
Time, Date and Location Saturday 2 February 2013
  • Creative Creatures 10.30am - 12noon
Sunday 3 February 2013
  • Catchment Cleanup 9:30-11:30am
Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre, 31 Paperbark Drive, Boondall, Queensland, 4034
Further information All children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more details visit the Brisbane City Council website .
   
Event

World Wetlands Day Celebration at Whyte Island
Activities A sausage sizzle, a beachside clean-up and a planting at the beautiful Whyte Island at the Port of Brisbane.
Organisation Landcare Queensland, Port of Brisbane, Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee (B4C)
Contact Wayne Cameron at B4C on 0413 476 736 or email b4c@bulimbacreek.org.au
Cost Free
Booking/registration Register by Thursday 31st Jan 2013 (to ensure adequate catering is provided) with Wayne Cameron at B4C on 0413 476 736 or email b4c@bulimbacreek.org.au
Time, Date and Location 9:00am - 11:30am Saturday 2 February 2013
Whyte Island, Port of Brisbane, Port Drive, Lytton, Qld
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