Meditation and Mindfulness – Helping to deal with stress
Tuesday, 07 November 2017
by Natura Pacific
Does life stress you out at times? Well you are certainly not alone! In fact nearly one in four Australians reported moderate to severe stress levels according to The Australian Psychological Society’s 2014 National Stress and Wellbeing in Australia Survey[1]. While we cannot eliminate every source of stress, thankfully we can increase our capacity to
VIDEO: Back from the Brink – Part 6: Richmond Birdwing Butterfly
Friday, 20 October 2017
by Natura Pacific
Join us as we visit the amazing rainforest of Tamborine Mountain to learn all about the beautiful Richmond Birdwing Butterfly (Ornithoptera richmondia). Nick Moore, manager of the Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk, shares with us his knowledge of this vulnerable species as well as what efforts are being made to help its population recover… If you are interested
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Re-greening the Gold
Tuesday, 17 October 2017
by Natura Pacific
The Re-greening of the Gold Coast Natura Pacific is working on a very exciting new re-greening project that involves local government authorities right across South East Queensland. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BEING PART OF RE-GREENING THE GOLD! Logan, Ipswich, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Scenic Rim are all focusing on bringing back native bushland for wildlife and recreation
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Waterwatch Queensland
Tuesday, 17 October 2017
by Natura Pacific
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
Our incredible habitats: Queensland’s perched lakes
Wednesday, 27 September 2017
by Natura Pacific
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
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VIDEO: Back from the Brink – Part 5: The Albert’s Lyrebird
Thursday, 24 August 2017
by Natura Pacific
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.
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Albert's Lyrebird, bird calls, bird survey, forest bird, lyrebird, rainforest, Tamborine, Tamborine Mountain, threatened, threatened species
Connecting people to nature – A challenge of the modern world
Monday, 07 August 2017
by Natura Pacific
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,
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biodiversity, community, connection, green cities, kids in nature, live feed, nature, technology, urban green, wildlife camera, wildlife surveillance
VIDEO: Back from the Brink – Part 4 (Cont.): The Phrygian Bee Orchid in Turkey
Tuesday, 25 July 2017
by Natura Pacific
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
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VIDEO: Back from the Brink – Part 4: The Phrygian Bee Orchid in Turkey
Monday, 17 July 2017
by Natura Pacific
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
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World Environment Day – What is it all about?
Friday, 30 June 2017
by Natura Pacific
Just a week or two ago, we celebrated World Environment Day. Now, you’ve probably heard about “Earth Day”, but not as many of us have heard of “World Environment Day”. Why is that so? While both days have a similar objective, to help raise awareness for us all to help protect the environment, The are
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