UPCOMING EVENTS
WORLD RIVERS DAY
Sunday 24 September 2023
A celebration of the world’s waterways. Rivers all over the globe face an array of threats, and only through our active involvement can we ensure their health in the years ahead.
SPRING IN THE MARY PHOTO COMPETITION
Monday 25 September – Wednesday 1 November 2023
Send in your Spring snaps from around the catchment to win up to $250 in cash prizes! Categories include Open, Junior, Rural, Wildlife, River and Creeks, People’s Choice and Coastal and Estuary.
Sponsored by Murray Views, Burnett Mary Regional Group, Noosa & District Landcare Group, HQPlantations and the Greater Mary Assoc..
Winners will be announced on Saturday 11 November via the MRCCC Facebook page.
SAVE THE KOALA DAY
Friday 29 September 2023
Last year, our beloved Koala was declared an endangered species. Founded by the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF), this day aims to raise awareness of the threats Koalas face such as loss of habitat, disease and injury, lack of food due to dieback, vehicles, dogs and much more.
Want to know how to help? Head to the AKF’s website via the link below.
NATIONAL WATER WEEK
Monday 16 – Sunday 22 October 2023
National Water Week makes a splash across Australia each year by inspiring communities and organisations to work together on water issues and future fixes.
National Water Week reminds everyone that water must be used wisely – and celebrates water innovation and achievements supporting Australia’s sustainable future.
#NationalWaterWeek
AUSSIE BIRD COUNT
Monday 16 – 22 Sunday October 2023
The Aussie Bird Count is for all ages and involves observing and counting the birds that live near you, be it in your garden, the local park, the beach or even outside your office window!
By submitting your sightings within a 20 minute period, you will help BirdLife Australia develop an understanding of local birds while getting to know the wildlife on your doorstep.
CATCHMENT CRAWL
Wednesday 4 & Thursday 5 October 2023
The MRCCC Team will set off on a two-day expedition testing water quality throughout the Mary catchment, starting from the headwaters in Conondale and working downstream to River Heads in Hervey Bay.
For more information, contact the MRCCC on 5482 4766 or admin@mrccc.org.au.
Keep up to date with the teams via our Facebook page.
MRCCC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday 24 October 2023
Our AGM will take place at the TribalLink Cultural Activity Centre located at 70 Obi Obi Road, Mapleton.
Hear from the MRCCC Team about projects and activities that have taken place throughout the past year.
RSVPs are required. To register your attendance, contact MRCCC on 5482 4766 or email admin@mrccc.org.au.
BAT WEEK
Tuesday 24 – Tuesday 31 October 2023
Bat Week is an international, annual celebration designed to raise awareness about the need for bat conservation. Bats are amazing creatures that are vital to the health of our natural world and economy. Although we may not always see them, bats are hard at work all around the world each night – eating tons of insects, pollinating flowers, and spreading seeds that grow new plants and trees.
THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY
Friday 27 October 2023 – 10:00am – Gympie Regional Library
A Presentation by MRCCC Chairman Ian Mackay
The Mary River is home of some unique creatures, not to mention a human community passionate that they be looked after and the river not be dammed. Tim Flannery once said, “it’s not the biggest, it’s not the longest, but I reckon it’s one of the most important rivers in Australia.”
ANNIVERSARY OF ‘NO DAM’ DECISION
Saturday 11 November 2023
This year marks the fourteenth anniversary of that fateful day former Federal Environment Minister, Peter Garrett, said no to the Traveston Crossing dam proposal. A victory for the Mary Valley Community, the Mary River and all of the creatures that inhabit it!
