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Waterwatch Queensland
Tuesday, 17 October 2017
Waterwatch QLD – A New Regional Citizen Science Project The Waterwatch program was successfully facilitated by Natura Education from 2009 to 2016. During this time we connected with over 250,000 students, teachers and members of the community to share with them the values of fresh water environments and our catchments. We would like to see
Laying the Foundation
Tuesday, 17 October 2017
Minimising the cost of infrastructure development How can planning new infrastructure be achieved more effectively, given the pressing concerns of environment and money? Can making a saving and ensuring environmental sustainability be a reality? CLICK HERE FOR YOUR OBLIGATION-FREE REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS ON YOUR PROJECT There are many hundreds of thousands of kilometres of
- Published in Consulting
Our incredible habitats: Queensland’s perched lakes
Wednesday, 27 September 2017
Have you ever heard of a perched lake? Perhaps you have been lucky enough to visit one but didn’t realise just how special it really is? For me, a recent visit to one of these amazing lakes, Lake Poona near Rainbow Beach, has inspired me to want to learn more! Perched lakes are also known
Planting a native tropical garden is easier than you think
Tuesday, 05 September 2017
The tropical or Balinese garden style is a very popular one in Australia. In fact many urban gardens lend themselves to this garden style with lots of shaded areas to be found close to buildings. And of course with many of us wanting to recreate our ideal holiday setting at home, it is no wonder
- Published in GroNative, Sustainable living
VIDEO: Back from the Brink – Part 5: The Albert’s Lyrebird
Thursday, 24 August 2017
In this latest instalment of ‘Back from the Brink’ we meet Naturalist Jeff Eller who tells us all about the Near Threatened Albert’s Lyrebird (Menura alberti) living in the beautiful forests of Tamborine Mountain. Jeff shares his passion for this spectacular bird and what work is being done to help it survive into the future.
- Published in Back from the Brink, Education, Resources, Videos
Money grows on trees – Measuring the $$ value of vegetation
Tuesday, 15 August 2017
Okay, I know money doesn’t actually grow on trees. But it might as well. In fact, the dollar value of trees is scientifically measurable. Research actually shows that trees are providing genuine economic benefits to people that are truly worth protecting. Just one example is one that we tend to think of first: trees improve
- Published in Consulting, GroNative, Sustainable living
Connecting people to nature – A challenge of the modern world
Monday, 07 August 2017
Humans have co-existed with other beings in the natural world for ages, but how would you define your connection with nature? Humans are born as a part of nature, and it explains why many of us tend to both crave and seek out ways of connecting with it. However, chances are for most of us,
- Published in Community, Consulting, Education, Sustainable living
VIDEO: Back from the Brink – Part 4 (Cont.): The Phrygian Bee Orchid in Turkey
Tuesday, 25 July 2017
Welcome back for the second part of our story about the Phyrgian Bee Orchid, filmed in the beautiful mountains of Turkey. Join Yasemin Konuralp, botanist and tour guide, to find out her ideas of how this tiny orchid can be better protected into the future. Also find out what she has decided to do to help
- Published in Back from the Brink, Education, Resources, Videos
VIDEO: Back from the Brink – Part 4: The Phrygian Bee Orchid in Turkey
Monday, 17 July 2017
After a short break we return to our ‘Back from the Brink’ video series with Part 4, which was filmed far away in the mountains of Turkey. Meet Yasemin Konuralp who is a botanist and tour guide, and who has a true passion for teaching others about the endangered Phyrigian Bee Orchid. This tiny orchid
- Published in Back from the Brink, Education, Resources, Videos
