WELCOME TO THE COMMUNITY FOR COASTAL AND CASSOWARY CONSERVATION
We at C4 wish you a fantastic 2023!
What to do on a hot and humid day on the Cassowary Coast in northern Queensland? This young cassowary knew exactly what to do when it came upon a puddle of water...cool water to boot! Go to cassowary photos under the 'Our Environment' drop down menu above.
Gateway to the Nursery which is open on Tuesdays & Fridays from about 9:30am until 2:00-pm. If you wish to volunteer this is the time to do it.
This is what we do regularly
If you would like to be involved keep an eye on our Face Book page (click on the button at bottom of this page) for information relating to future plant-outs and other events.
The property in the photos below is 'Gurrbum' (Emerald Dove) and it was purchased by QTFN (Queensland Trust For Nature) & C4 (Community For Coastal & Cassowary Conservation).
If you would like to be involved keep an eye on our Face Book page (click on the button at bottom of this page) for information relating to future plant-outs and other events.
The property in the photos below is 'Gurrbum' (Emerald Dove) and it was purchased by QTFN (Queensland Trust For Nature) & C4 (Community For Coastal & Cassowary Conservation).
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The fruit eating cassowary, whose numbers have plummeted since clearing for agriculture and housing began, is critical to the survival of many rainforest tree species with big seeds dispersed only by cassowaries which stand two metres tall.
As well as being a keystone ecological species, the southern cassowary is an important attraction for visitors to the region. Its impressive size, combined with its black plumage, blue and red neck and wattles and a distinctive ‘horn’ (casque) on its head make the cassowary a memorable sight. The southern cassowary’s range in Australia is limited to the rainforests between Townsville and the Daintree, with Mission Beach being one of the most likely places for people to see a cassowary in the wild. Click on button above to view video. |
A young Cassowary
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The C4 Display Centre has plenty to offer visitors to Mission Beach. You can learn about our local environment and the history of C4 or check out the many different wildlife/plants/nature and children's books on offer.
The Display Centre is open from 10.00am to 2pm Monday through Friday.
The Nursery is open from about 9:30am to 2pm on Tuesdays & Fridays.
The Display Centre is open from 10.00am to 2pm Monday through Friday.
The Nursery is open from about 9:30am to 2pm on Tuesdays & Fridays.
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