See what happens when the Townsville Grammar students lend a helping hand in cleaning up the 'Mist House' at C4. Check out the slide show below.
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The Wet Tropics Bird Workshop starting Saturday 3 September at Lake Barrine. Click on the PDF at the right for more information
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The Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Garden Project (See the slide show below) August 2022
QEJ Treeplanting Project Commemorative Plaque unveiled.
Mission Beach's Tree-planting Project to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II was the venue for a small gathering for a plaque unveiling on Saturday 25th February. Guests included the Honourable Shane Knuth MLA, State Member for Hill, Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Nolan and his wife Marsha, Councillors Jeff Baines and Renee McLeod and C4 members.
Luckily there was a break in the rain for the official unveiling though the group retired back to the C4 Environmental Display Centre for refreshments afterwards.
In their speeches, Mr Knuth MLA and Mayor Nolan acknowledged the memory of HRH Queen Elizabeth II and her interest in growing and protecting trees, thanking the Federal member, the Honourable Bob Katter MP, and the Australian Government for making the funding available and the local community for the on-ground work of getting local species of plants back to enhance the visual aesthetics of the site.
C4 President Mr Peter Rowles also thanked the contribution of the Mission Beach community, businesses and schools for the preparation of the site and the community plantings. He commented on the high level of community interest in seeing the growth of plants with diverse leaf shapes and colours and, in time, flowers. Mr Rowles also acknowledged the support of Federal and State Members, the CCRC Mayor and Councillors and praised the local Council for providing the site, encouraging further collaboration to benefit the community.
C4 acknowledges the Djiru people, traditional custodians of the land on which this project is growing, and pays respect to their elders past and present. C4 also pays respect to the spirit of the country which continues to nurture all of us and anticipates the emergence of future leaders who will continue cultural and environmental stewardship.
Mission Beach's Tree-planting Project to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II was the venue for a small gathering for a plaque unveiling on Saturday 25th February. Guests included the Honourable Shane Knuth MLA, State Member for Hill, Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Nolan and his wife Marsha, Councillors Jeff Baines and Renee McLeod and C4 members.
Luckily there was a break in the rain for the official unveiling though the group retired back to the C4 Environmental Display Centre for refreshments afterwards.
In their speeches, Mr Knuth MLA and Mayor Nolan acknowledged the memory of HRH Queen Elizabeth II and her interest in growing and protecting trees, thanking the Federal member, the Honourable Bob Katter MP, and the Australian Government for making the funding available and the local community for the on-ground work of getting local species of plants back to enhance the visual aesthetics of the site.
C4 President Mr Peter Rowles also thanked the contribution of the Mission Beach community, businesses and schools for the preparation of the site and the community plantings. He commented on the high level of community interest in seeing the growth of plants with diverse leaf shapes and colours and, in time, flowers. Mr Rowles also acknowledged the support of Federal and State Members, the CCRC Mayor and Councillors and praised the local Council for providing the site, encouraging further collaboration to benefit the community.
C4 acknowledges the Djiru people, traditional custodians of the land on which this project is growing, and pays respect to their elders past and present. C4 also pays respect to the spirit of the country which continues to nurture all of us and anticipates the emergence of future leaders who will continue cultural and environmental stewardship.
American Universities International Program
A visit to C4 by Baylor University and Virginia Tech in June 2022. The two schools are part of the American Universities International Program. C4 Secretary Peter Trott gave a presentation on what C4 is all about and what our goals are, including sharing knowledge of the area’s natural values and rehabilitating critical or degraded habitat, including cassowary corridors such as Lot 66 and Gurrbum. This is the first visit of the group since the shutdown by covid in 2019.
A visit to C4 by Baylor University and Virginia Tech in June 2022. The two schools are part of the American Universities International Program. C4 Secretary Peter Trott gave a presentation on what C4 is all about and what our goals are, including sharing knowledge of the area’s natural values and rehabilitating critical or degraded habitat, including cassowary corridors such as Lot 66 and Gurrbum. This is the first visit of the group since the shutdown by covid in 2019.
A General Meeting/Picnic at Gurrbum to show off the success of the many plant-outs held over the past few years. May 2022
Cornish College in Victoria (Rustic Pathways) April 2022
April 2022. This is the second group to visit C4 from Cornish College in Victoria. The students helped to pull out a lot of vegetation from the creek opposite the Visitor center and then planted a lot of trees in the cleared out area. More photos can be viewed at: https://www.cassowaryconservation.asn.au/past-projects--events.html
 Cornish College and members of C4. A slide show of the effort put forth by the college can be seen by clicking here: https://www.cassowaryconservation.asn.au/past-projects--events.html
Group B from Cornish College in Victoria (Rustic Pathways) did some serious weeding & planting in the creek across from the Visitor Center during their visit...Well Done!
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Students from Cornish College in Victoria (Rustic Pathways tour group) helping out in the C4 Nursery during their first visit to Mission Beach.
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Cornish College in Victoria. This group (Group A) was listed as 'Rustic Pathways' and were very helpful during their time at C4 working in the nursery. April 2022
Townsville Grammar June 2021
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Don't miss the upcoming 'Rehearsed Reading' of To Kill A Cassowary...tickets can be purchased from C4 in the Display area. Cash Only Please.
Tickets are now on sale for the rehearsed reading of To Kill a Cassowary at C4Theatrette next Thursday, September 19 at 6.30 (for 7pm start).
The performance features two of the original Sullivans cast, Steven Tandy (Last Drinks, Sea Patrol) and Ingrid Mason (Picnic at Hanging Rock), teamed with local teacher Tia Jolly.
The new play, by local writer Laurie Trott, is a comedy with a message. Retired bulldozer driver Amos Hardy is crook. He desperately wants to protect his precious rainforest block, his ‘atonement’, on the shores of Floriade Bay, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, from developers. Leading the charge is his estranged daughter Paula. She cannot see the natural value and beauty of the place for the potential dollar signs reflecting off the glistening waters of the Coral Sea. She wants to clear the land and build a high-end gambling tourist resort. But first she has to get it. Over Amos’ dead body!
This is a play about inheritance and legacy and finding balance so we do not unwittingly destroy the values that make this such a special place.
Tickets are $10 (cash only please), include a free drink and nibbles, and are available from C4 office or
by calling 0407 966965.
A Q and A with the author and cast will be held after the show.
Tickets are now on sale for the rehearsed reading of To Kill a Cassowary at C4Theatrette next Thursday, September 19 at 6.30 (for 7pm start).
The performance features two of the original Sullivans cast, Steven Tandy (Last Drinks, Sea Patrol) and Ingrid Mason (Picnic at Hanging Rock), teamed with local teacher Tia Jolly.
The new play, by local writer Laurie Trott, is a comedy with a message. Retired bulldozer driver Amos Hardy is crook. He desperately wants to protect his precious rainforest block, his ‘atonement’, on the shores of Floriade Bay, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, from developers. Leading the charge is his estranged daughter Paula. She cannot see the natural value and beauty of the place for the potential dollar signs reflecting off the glistening waters of the Coral Sea. She wants to clear the land and build a high-end gambling tourist resort. But first she has to get it. Over Amos’ dead body!
This is a play about inheritance and legacy and finding balance so we do not unwittingly destroy the values that make this such a special place.
Tickets are $10 (cash only please), include a free drink and nibbles, and are available from C4 office or
by calling 0407 966965.
A Q and A with the author and cast will be held after the show.
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Director of BIOTROPICA AUSTRALIA
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Fungi Workshop in the Coastal Wet
Tropics, Innisfail
March 15-16th 2019
Just a reminder about the upcoming fungi workshop co-hosted by Johnstone Ecological Society and the Queensland Mycological Society. A flyer is attached below with all the details.. Places are limited, so if you want to come, register as soon as possible.
Johnstone Landcare has committed to contributing $100 towards the cost of bringing up one of the authors of the new Pocket Guide being launched in conjunction with the workshop, who will be one of the workshop presenters. In consideration of our involvement, Landcare members are offered a discounted price of $10 for the workshop (you will see on the flyer that the general price is $15). The registration charge is to partly cover catering for Saturday lunch and other refreshments.
Pay your registration fee to the JES bank account, giving your name as the reference. Then email JES secretary Chris Head advising him of your name and the fact that you have paid your registration.
Bendigo Bank
Account Name: Johnstone Ecological Society Inc
BSB 633-000
Account No. 113737464
Reference: Your name
Tropics, Innisfail
March 15-16th 2019
Just a reminder about the upcoming fungi workshop co-hosted by Johnstone Ecological Society and the Queensland Mycological Society. A flyer is attached below with all the details.. Places are limited, so if you want to come, register as soon as possible.
Johnstone Landcare has committed to contributing $100 towards the cost of bringing up one of the authors of the new Pocket Guide being launched in conjunction with the workshop, who will be one of the workshop presenters. In consideration of our involvement, Landcare members are offered a discounted price of $10 for the workshop (you will see on the flyer that the general price is $15). The registration charge is to partly cover catering for Saturday lunch and other refreshments.
Pay your registration fee to the JES bank account, giving your name as the reference. Then email JES secretary Chris Head advising him of your name and the fact that you have paid your registration.
Bendigo Bank
Account Name: Johnstone Ecological Society Inc
BSB 633-000
Account No. 113737464
Reference: Your name
AUIP - American Universities International Program
A number of American universities visited C4 this year (2019) as they have in the past. University of Florida, Arizona, Texas A&M, Baylor and Clemson were all treated to lectures on what C4 represents and some even got stuck into working in the arboretum for a while as the slide show below shows.
A number of American universities visited C4 this year (2019) as they have in the past. University of Florida, Arizona, Texas A&M, Baylor and Clemson were all treated to lectures on what C4 represents and some even got stuck into working in the arboretum for a while as the slide show below shows.
A reminder that on Thursday evening in the Theatrette there will be a free screening of two films. 'The Undamaged' - a film by the Balkan River Defence group and beforehand, we will also do a screening of a short film 'Bubugo', about a kayaking school on the Nile. The film's creator Filip Tomazic will present this.
Synopsis
The Balkan Peninsula cradles Europe's last wild rivers and supports abundant wildlife and healthy, intact ecosystems. These rivers are The Undamaged – clean, pristine, and undammed. With over 2,700 small and large hydro power plants planned or under construction in the Balkans, corruption and greed are destroying the last free-flowing rivers of Europe. Follow the Balkan Rivers Tour, a crew of whitewater kayakers, filmers, photographers and friends who decided to stand up for the rivers, travelling from Slovenia to Albania for 36 days, kayaking 23 rivers in 6 countries to protest the dams and show the world the secret, wild rivers of the Balkans. The film honours everyday people and local activists who are fighting to defend rivers and aims to spread the word of the plight of these rivers.
For further details, ring C4 40687197 or Peter R 0429179152
Synopsis
The Balkan Peninsula cradles Europe's last wild rivers and supports abundant wildlife and healthy, intact ecosystems. These rivers are The Undamaged – clean, pristine, and undammed. With over 2,700 small and large hydro power plants planned or under construction in the Balkans, corruption and greed are destroying the last free-flowing rivers of Europe. Follow the Balkan Rivers Tour, a crew of whitewater kayakers, filmers, photographers and friends who decided to stand up for the rivers, travelling from Slovenia to Albania for 36 days, kayaking 23 rivers in 6 countries to protest the dams and show the world the secret, wild rivers of the Balkans. The film honours everyday people and local activists who are fighting to defend rivers and aims to spread the word of the plight of these rivers.
For further details, ring C4 40687197 or Peter R 0429179152
Happy Easter to all C4 members and supporters.
A quick reminder that if you don't have other commitments on Saturday morning 20 April, C4 is having a community planting on Old Tully Road between El Arish and Feluga. This is our first on the newly-acquired block and will strengthen the importance of this area as wildlife corridor between Mission Beach and the World Heritage forests stretching to the Tablelands.
Come along to see the project and meet similarly-minded people.
Planting starts around 8am. The area has been prepared so it won't be heavy work. A BBQ and refreshments will be provided to keep your energy levels up.
Whether you can help for the whole morning or only for an hour, be part of a project that will make a difference. Whatever your skill level, there will be something you can help with.
We've grown the trees in the nursery. Now they need a chance to grow in the landscape.
For more details or to let us know you're coming, please ring Peter Rowles (0429179152) or Peter Trott (0407966965). [Helps with numbers for catering]
A quick reminder that if you don't have other commitments on Saturday morning 20 April, C4 is having a community planting on Old Tully Road between El Arish and Feluga. This is our first on the newly-acquired block and will strengthen the importance of this area as wildlife corridor between Mission Beach and the World Heritage forests stretching to the Tablelands.
Come along to see the project and meet similarly-minded people.
Planting starts around 8am. The area has been prepared so it won't be heavy work. A BBQ and refreshments will be provided to keep your energy levels up.
Whether you can help for the whole morning or only for an hour, be part of a project that will make a difference. Whatever your skill level, there will be something you can help with.
We've grown the trees in the nursery. Now they need a chance to grow in the landscape.
For more details or to let us know you're coming, please ring Peter Rowles (0429179152) or Peter Trott (0407966965). [Helps with numbers for catering]
Life Members Honoured
Elaine Siddons (right in photo) was on the spot when C4 started in the late 1980's, when it was incorporated in 1994 and when it began campaigning to save Lot 66. Until last year she was a member of the management committee and membership coordinator.
In recognition of her contribution as the longest-serving committee member, Elaine was elected as our first Honorary Life Member.
Former president, Brenda Harvey, who was a founding member and a key figure through many years of C4 activity, has also been made an Honorary Life Member. Brenda's daughter Rhona Harvey is on the left in photo above. The Honour Board is made of recycled silky oak.
Elaine Siddons (right in photo) was on the spot when C4 started in the late 1980's, when it was incorporated in 1994 and when it began campaigning to save Lot 66. Until last year she was a member of the management committee and membership coordinator.
In recognition of her contribution as the longest-serving committee member, Elaine was elected as our first Honorary Life Member.
Former president, Brenda Harvey, who was a founding member and a key figure through many years of C4 activity, has also been made an Honorary Life Member. Brenda's daughter Rhona Harvey is on the left in photo above. The Honour Board is made of recycled silky oak.
Upcoming Events for 2019
AUIP - American Universities International Program
University of Florida arrives at 9:15am on the 22nd of May and head to C4 Theatrette
University of Arizona arrives on the 24th of May. From 9am to 1pm in C4 Theatrette and surrounds
Universities of Baylor and Texas A&M arrive on 30th of May. In Theatrette from 9-11am
March 15-16 2019 - Fungi Workshop in the Coastal Wet Tropics, Innisfail.
In conjunction with the Queensland Mycological Society (QMS), the Johnstone Ecological Society (JES) will co-host a
Fungi Workshop in the Coastal Wet Tropics, Innisfail. Click here to read Flyer: http://www.cassowaryconservation.asn.au/
Presenters include national and international experts in their field
AUIP - American Universities International Program
University of Florida arrives at 9:15am on the 22nd of May and head to C4 Theatrette
University of Arizona arrives on the 24th of May. From 9am to 1pm in C4 Theatrette and surrounds
Universities of Baylor and Texas A&M arrive on 30th of May. In Theatrette from 9-11am
March 15-16 2019 - Fungi Workshop in the Coastal Wet Tropics, Innisfail.
In conjunction with the Queensland Mycological Society (QMS), the Johnstone Ecological Society (JES) will co-host a
Fungi Workshop in the Coastal Wet Tropics, Innisfail. Click here to read Flyer: http://www.cassowaryconservation.asn.au/
Presenters include national and international experts in their field
Maria Creek Transformation 2018
Upcoming Events for 2018
1 December - C4 Christmas party in the C4 theatrette at 5pm with guest speaker Steve Nowakowski who has a passion for Hinchinbrook Island
Bring a plate to share and something to drink after the presentation by Steve
2 November - Wet Tropics Tour Guide Field School 9am to 4;30pm. In the C4 theaterette.
A possible field trip to Lacey Creek at 3:45pm
28-30 October Lot 66. Queensland Trust for Nature (QTFN) will be in town to erect Nature Refuge signs on Lot 66 at Wongaling Beach
31 August - C4 AGM at 6pm in the theaterette followed by a talk about rare and threatened fish in our
short and steep local streams by Freshwater Ecologist Dr Brendan Ebner from CSIRO
30 August & 4 September - Tully Kindergarten visits to C4
29 June-1 July - Mission Beach Community Cassowary Festival. On Saturday 30th June a beach side marquee and stage will host guest speakers, live music, competitions and performances, including an open mike for anyone with a message about 'Mission Beach Naturally - a Magic Place'.
AUIP - American Universities International Program
1 June - Arrival of the University of Baylor and Texas A&M University for Introduction to C4 at 9:30am
27 May - Arrival of Arizona State University for Introduction to C4 at 9:00am followed by lecture by Peter Trott on
Rainforest fragmentation and development conflicts followed by a Cutten Brothers Walk guided by PT at 11:45am
23 May - Arrival of University of Florida for Introduction to C4 at 9:30am
13 April - A 'workshop' by Birdlife Northern Queensland from 9am to 4pm in the C4 theaterette
A visit to C4 by the Townsville Grammar School 2018
July 2017
Townsville Grammar visited C4 as part of their Biodiversity & Species Conservation studies.
Townsville Grammar visited C4 as part of their Biodiversity & Species Conservation studies.
Events - 2016
In October 2016 C4 had a visit from the Silkwood Kindergarten and the cassowary was of course a highlight. The slideshow below is what the students presented to C4 in appreciation.
Leaden flycatcher (Myiagra rubecula)
Do you water & feed birds in your yard?
The Australian Bird Feeding and Watering Study 2016 is a citizen science initiative being conducted by researchers at Deakin University and Griffith University. Our interests are the interactions people have with birds in their own backyards, as this can have a huge impact on bird diversity and abundance. One of the most common ways people interact with birds is through providing food and water.
If you might be interested in the Australian Bird Feeding & Watering Study.
Click here for info
The Australian Bird Feeding and Watering Study 2016 is a citizen science initiative being conducted by researchers at Deakin University and Griffith University. Our interests are the interactions people have with birds in their own backyards, as this can have a huge impact on bird diversity and abundance. One of the most common ways people interact with birds is through providing food and water.
If you might be interested in the Australian Bird Feeding & Watering Study.
Click here for info
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Townsville Grammar School 2016
True tropical conditions greeted students and staff during the annual visit to C4 on March 11 2016. The 29 students were taking part in their Baccalaureat program, a course requirement in which they must get out of their comfort zone and do some work to benefit someone else and then report on the process. With four staff getting down and dirty too, the students cleared weeds, dug holes and planted nearly 100 trees along Rockingham Drive on part of Lot 66. The group had, on their arrival at C4, inspected the nursery, loaded up the plants and tools and listened to a presentation on the work of C4 including our role in securing Lot 66 as a cassowary corridor and why it is important to cassowary survival on the Cassowary Coast. Photos below by Peter Trott |
C4 President Peter Rowles explaining how to properly plant a plant to the students of Townsville Grammar. Photo by Peter Trott
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How To Give Our Oceans A Break
Tangaroa Blue activist Angelika Volz is at C4 on Friday, May 20, 2016 giving a presentation on the work that has helped 40,000 people and partners clean debris from more than 1400 beaches around Australia.
After gaining a Master of Science in biology in her native Germany, Angie travelled to Australia and volunteered in a number of conservation programs.
Her first contact with marine debris was a visit to the “apparently pristine” Cape York where she was shocked and dismayed by the litter on some remote beaches.
She worked as a tour guide in the Daintree but now devotes her time to Tangaroa Blue Foundation fighting marine debris with a scientific approach and working on solutions to the problem around Australia.
Her presentation includes facts and figures about impacts of marine debris, where it comes from and where it goes and even what is happening on the Cassowary Coast.
The presentation starts at 6pm and will be followed by a discussion session.
Refreshments will be available after the meeting.
For more information contact C4 Secretary, Peter Trott, 0407 966965 or email C4mission@gmail.com.
American Universities International Program
As part of the American Universities International Program Arizona State University visited C4 on the 22nd of May 2016 for an introduction about C4 and a lecture in the theatrette by C4 Secretary Peter Trott about Rainforest Fragmentation and Development Conflicts. Twenty-six students and three staff members attended.
The group was first met by C4 President Peter Rowles for a intro into C4 and a break in the rain gave the group an opportunity to check out the beach.
Following on after Arizona State, we had the University of Florida and then two Texan universities, Baylor and Texas A & M.
The slide show below is of their visits.
As part of the American Universities International Program Arizona State University visited C4 on the 22nd of May 2016 for an introduction about C4 and a lecture in the theatrette by C4 Secretary Peter Trott about Rainforest Fragmentation and Development Conflicts. Twenty-six students and three staff members attended.
The group was first met by C4 President Peter Rowles for a intro into C4 and a break in the rain gave the group an opportunity to check out the beach.
Following on after Arizona State, we had the University of Florida and then two Texan universities, Baylor and Texas A & M.
The slide show below is of their visits.
The American Universities International Program has been bringing post-grad students to the Cassowary Coast and the hinterlands of FNQ for a number of years now and we all look forward to their visits. The schools shown below were here in late May and early June 2015.
10 June. The last of the AUIP universities to make their way to C4 were Virginia Tech and Brockport (New York). Despite the inclement weather the students got stuck into identifying plants on the foreshore behind C4 and also took in a couple of talks from President Peter Rowels and Secretary Peter Trott before heading off to their next destination.
28 May. Arizona State University rolled up on Thursday morning for a introduction and tour of C4 followed by a rainforest fragmentation and conflicts with development lecture from C4 Secretary Peter Trott which was then followed by a walk on the Cutten Brothers Track.
28 May. Arizona State University rolled up on Thursday morning for a introduction and tour of C4 followed by a rainforest fragmentation and conflicts with development lecture from C4 Secretary Peter Trott which was then followed by a walk on the Cutten Brothers Track.
Painted Grasshawk - Neurothemis stigmatizans stigmatizans - male. At Lot 66
Events - 2015
September. The second World Cassowary Day was held in Mission Beach in the arboretum at C4 on the 26th of September 2015 and was a huge success with well over 3000 people in attendance on the day. Check out the World Cassowary Day page and follow the links for much more information about the day and cassowaries!
10 June. The last of the AUIP universities to make their way to C4 were Virginia Tech and Brockport (New York). Despite the inclement weather the students got stuck into identifying plants on the foreshore behind C4 and also took in a couple of talks from President Peter Rowles and Secretary Peter Trott before heading off to their next destination.
28 May. Arizona State University rolled up on Thursday morning for a introduction and tour of C4 followed by a rainforest fragmentation and conflicts with development lecture from C4 Secretary Peter Trott which was then followed by a walk on the Cutten Brothers Track.
24 May. The University of Florida was the first of eight American universities to visit C4 this year as part of their American Universities International Program in far north Queensland.
24 May. Another event worth mentioning was a Lot 66 plant-out the almost filled up the front area of the land fronting Tully Mission Beach road. All the Guinea grass was removed to open up the area for planting. NO trees were removed during the clearing. Have a look at the photos on the 'News' page.
15-17 May. St. Patricks College of Townsville visited C4 as part of their Geography Camp over the weekend and provided us with some extra hands while doing a plant-out at Lot 66. You can view a slide show on the 'News' page.
25 March. Are you interested in the 'Green Army'? If so read the following and act!
Green Army -Mission Beach
Conservation Volunteers Australia will be running a Green Army team in the Mission Beach area based at the C4 nursery. The project runs for 26 weeks and involves working outside, doing tasks such as weeding, planting and seed collecting. Participants will be paid a training wage for which you obtain your First Aid, OHS plus 3 components of Cert ll in CALM. So if you think this may be the stepping stone you have been looking for to obtaining a job in the Conservation or other related industries such as Environmental or Agriculture, please go to http://www.conservationvolunteers.com.au/green-army , scroll down the page till you find the Queensland Projects and click on B0270013701G- Mission Beach. You must apply online and be aged between 17 to 24
If you are interested in applying but have transport issues, we will be having pick up and drop off points to help alleviate this problem.
For more information please call CVA Cairns office on 40320844 or Jo Senior on 0475965816.
13 March. Townsville Grammar once again visited C4 and put in a few hours of solid work around the gardens and in the nursery for which we are grateful. Their work definitely spruced up the look of the place. There is a slide show of the event on the 'News' page.
September. The second World Cassowary Day was held in Mission Beach in the arboretum at C4 on the 26th of September 2015 and was a huge success with well over 3000 people in attendance on the day. Check out the World Cassowary Day page and follow the links for much more information about the day and cassowaries!
10 June. The last of the AUIP universities to make their way to C4 were Virginia Tech and Brockport (New York). Despite the inclement weather the students got stuck into identifying plants on the foreshore behind C4 and also took in a couple of talks from President Peter Rowles and Secretary Peter Trott before heading off to their next destination.
28 May. Arizona State University rolled up on Thursday morning for a introduction and tour of C4 followed by a rainforest fragmentation and conflicts with development lecture from C4 Secretary Peter Trott which was then followed by a walk on the Cutten Brothers Track.
24 May. The University of Florida was the first of eight American universities to visit C4 this year as part of their American Universities International Program in far north Queensland.
24 May. Another event worth mentioning was a Lot 66 plant-out the almost filled up the front area of the land fronting Tully Mission Beach road. All the Guinea grass was removed to open up the area for planting. NO trees were removed during the clearing. Have a look at the photos on the 'News' page.
15-17 May. St. Patricks College of Townsville visited C4 as part of their Geography Camp over the weekend and provided us with some extra hands while doing a plant-out at Lot 66. You can view a slide show on the 'News' page.
25 March. Are you interested in the 'Green Army'? If so read the following and act!
Green Army -Mission Beach
Conservation Volunteers Australia will be running a Green Army team in the Mission Beach area based at the C4 nursery. The project runs for 26 weeks and involves working outside, doing tasks such as weeding, planting and seed collecting. Participants will be paid a training wage for which you obtain your First Aid, OHS plus 3 components of Cert ll in CALM. So if you think this may be the stepping stone you have been looking for to obtaining a job in the Conservation or other related industries such as Environmental or Agriculture, please go to http://www.conservationvolunteers.com.au/green-army , scroll down the page till you find the Queensland Projects and click on B0270013701G- Mission Beach. You must apply online and be aged between 17 to 24
If you are interested in applying but have transport issues, we will be having pick up and drop off points to help alleviate this problem.
For more information please call CVA Cairns office on 40320844 or Jo Senior on 0475965816.
13 March. Townsville Grammar once again visited C4 and put in a few hours of solid work around the gardens and in the nursery for which we are grateful. Their work definitely spruced up the look of the place. There is a slide show of the event on the 'News' page.
St. Patricks College, Townsville, visits C4
A visit by St. Patrick's College from Townsville on the weekend of the 16th of May 2015 was highlighted by a tree plant-out at Lot 66, our second plant-out since all the Guinea grass was removed at the site at the end of April. The eight St. Patrick students were part of a Geography Camp that focussed on the general geography of the area and the impact of development. Despite the adverse weather conditions the students and teachers enjoyed the opportunity to help with the revegetation of Lot 66 and we here at C4 thank them for their effort.
A visit by St. Patrick's College from Townsville on the weekend of the 16th of May 2015 was highlighted by a tree plant-out at Lot 66, our second plant-out since all the Guinea grass was removed at the site at the end of April. The eight St. Patrick students were part of a Geography Camp that focussed on the general geography of the area and the impact of development. Despite the adverse weather conditions the students and teachers enjoyed the opportunity to help with the revegetation of Lot 66 and we here at C4 thank them for their effort.
Townsville Grammar School Visit C4 - 2013 & 2015
(The students and teacher at left visited on a wet and windy day at C4, but despite the inclement weather were able to work a bit in the nursery and attend a couple of talks given in the theaterette by C4 President Maurice Franklin and Vice President Peter Trott.)
On the 21st of March 2013 & the 13 of March 2015 Townsville Grammar School visited C4 as part of the schools International Baccalaureate program.
The IB employs a 'broad liberal' curriculum which encourages engagement outside the wold of scholarship. Students, in addition to their 6 academic subjects are involved in studies in the understanding of knowledge (how, what and why) including morality and ethics, these are facilitated through a subject called Theory of Knowledge. Whilst at school they also author a 'school level thesis' (called an Extended Essay) on a topic of personal interest to them.
And here comes the part that relates to their interaction with C4.
The IB prescribes that its students interaction their local, regional, national and international communities in active, creative and service contexts. This prepares them for engagement with a range of communities and exposes them to experiences that broaden them as individuals and members of teams. All activities and projects embarked on need also to be reflected on, it is through this reflection (journaling) that personal understanding and growth is achieved.
The key areas that students address through CAS (Creativity, Action and Service include: -
Increased your awareness of your own strengths and areas for growth?
Undertaken new challenges?
Planned and initiated activities?
Worked collaboratively with others?
Shown perseverance and commitment in their activities?
Engaged with issues of global importance?
Considered the ethical implications of their actions?
Developed new skills?
On the 21st of March 2013 & the 13 of March 2015 Townsville Grammar School visited C4 as part of the schools International Baccalaureate program.
The IB employs a 'broad liberal' curriculum which encourages engagement outside the wold of scholarship. Students, in addition to their 6 academic subjects are involved in studies in the understanding of knowledge (how, what and why) including morality and ethics, these are facilitated through a subject called Theory of Knowledge. Whilst at school they also author a 'school level thesis' (called an Extended Essay) on a topic of personal interest to them.
And here comes the part that relates to their interaction with C4.
The IB prescribes that its students interaction their local, regional, national and international communities in active, creative and service contexts. This prepares them for engagement with a range of communities and exposes them to experiences that broaden them as individuals and members of teams. All activities and projects embarked on need also to be reflected on, it is through this reflection (journaling) that personal understanding and growth is achieved.
The key areas that students address through CAS (Creativity, Action and Service include: -
Increased your awareness of your own strengths and areas for growth?
Undertaken new challenges?
Planned and initiated activities?
Worked collaboratively with others?
Shown perseverance and commitment in their activities?
Engaged with issues of global importance?
Considered the ethical implications of their actions?
Developed new skills?
Below on the left is a short slide show of the visit by the Townsville Grammar School in 2013. On the right is a slide show of some of the QITE volunteers that have helped out in the past in the C4 nursery. QITE (Quality Innovation Training & Employment). Below these two is another visit from Townsville Grammar on 13 March 2015
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Left to right: C4 President Maurice Franklin, artists Cheryl Bigger, Jan Critchell & Sally moroney and Tony O'Malley from Terrain, NRM, Innisfail.
Mission Artists 'Rainforest exhibition 2013
The Community for Coastal and Cassowary Conservation were pleased to be invited by Mission Artists Inc. to award prizes for the art work in their 'Rainforest exhibition' , which best depicted the rainforest at Mission Beach. A book: 'Repairing the Rainforest' plus a voucher at C4 were presented to Sally Moroney for her painting 'Where the Rainforest meets the Sea (Cockle Beach)' and Jan Critchell for a series of paintings 'Rainforest Journey'.
Artists have a long history of involvement with Mission Beach and its conservation. These include E.J. Banfield, author and beachcomber, John Busst (who with Judith Wright and other influential people are credited with saving Ellison Reef from coral mining which led to the formation of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority), Bruce Arthur, Deanna Conti and Helen Wiltshire. The local contemporary artists continue this great tradition. Artists generally leave a small environmental footprint but make a tangible contribution to the local economy as well as promoting the area's beauty and so bring visitors to the area. Well done to Mission Artists Inc. for a great night with many varied and interesting artworks. The 'Rainforest exhibition' runs until 9 October.
The Community for Coastal and Cassowary Conservation were pleased to be invited by Mission Artists Inc. to award prizes for the art work in their 'Rainforest exhibition' , which best depicted the rainforest at Mission Beach. A book: 'Repairing the Rainforest' plus a voucher at C4 were presented to Sally Moroney for her painting 'Where the Rainforest meets the Sea (Cockle Beach)' and Jan Critchell for a series of paintings 'Rainforest Journey'.
Artists have a long history of involvement with Mission Beach and its conservation. These include E.J. Banfield, author and beachcomber, John Busst (who with Judith Wright and other influential people are credited with saving Ellison Reef from coral mining which led to the formation of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority), Bruce Arthur, Deanna Conti and Helen Wiltshire. The local contemporary artists continue this great tradition. Artists generally leave a small environmental footprint but make a tangible contribution to the local economy as well as promoting the area's beauty and so bring visitors to the area. Well done to Mission Artists Inc. for a great night with many varied and interesting artworks. The 'Rainforest exhibition' runs until 9 October.
Will Neville-Smith (Chair MB Touirism) & Maurice Franklin (President C4) about to plant a tree in the arboretum on World Environment Day.
WET TROPICS Management Authority Regional Board Meeting
The Wet Tropics Management Authority held a regional board meeting at the C4 conference room on Wednesday the 5th of June 2013 and also planted a tree in the arboretum with the help of Dijru representative Leonard Andy, Mission Beach Tourism's Will Neville-Smith and C4's President Maurice Franklin and Vice President Peter Trott.
The Wet Tropics Management Authority is charged with managing the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area according to Australia's obligations under the World Heritage Convention.
In 1990 the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments agreed on a framework to manage the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. They decided to establish a small agency based in Cairns which would be responsible for managing the Area. The Authority was officially established under the Wet Tropics World Heritage Protection and Management Act 1993.
Under the primary goal of the World Heritage Convention, the Authority must provide for the implementation of Australia's international duty to protect, conserve, present, rehabilitate and transmit to future generations the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage area.
The Wet Tropics Management Authority held a regional board meeting at the C4 conference room on Wednesday the 5th of June 2013 and also planted a tree in the arboretum with the help of Dijru representative Leonard Andy, Mission Beach Tourism's Will Neville-Smith and C4's President Maurice Franklin and Vice President Peter Trott.
The Wet Tropics Management Authority is charged with managing the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area according to Australia's obligations under the World Heritage Convention.
In 1990 the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments agreed on a framework to manage the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. They decided to establish a small agency based in Cairns which would be responsible for managing the Area. The Authority was officially established under the Wet Tropics World Heritage Protection and Management Act 1993.
Under the primary goal of the World Heritage Convention, the Authority must provide for the implementation of Australia's international duty to protect, conserve, present, rehabilitate and transmit to future generations the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage area.
Dijru representative Leonard Andy, Associate Professor Peter Valentine (Chair WTMA), Maurice Franklin (President C4), Will Neville-Smith (Chair MB Tourism) & Peter Trott (Vice President C4).
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Peter Rowles (C4), Dr Alistar Birtles (Director WTMA), Professor Peter Valentine (Chair WTMA), Will Neville-Smith (Chair MB Tourism), Angi Metveyev (MB Visitor Information Centre), Andrew Mclean (CEO MTMA), Maurice Franklin (President C4), Alf Joyce (Director MTMA), Leonard Andy (Dijru TO), Peter Trott (VP C4), Cameron Sharp (QPWS) and Sandy Levis (WTMA).
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University students from USA visit C4
 Ohio State University students at C4 on the 15th of May 2013.
University students from Ohio State visited C4 on Thursday 16 May as part of an American Universities International Programs (AUIP). They were addressed by C4 President Maurice Franklin, Peter Trott and Jeff Larson in regards to the aims of C4. This was the first group of a number of different American universities scheduled to visit in the coming months. 
Texas A & M University rolled up to visit C4 on 5 June as part of their Queensland tour.
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OSU students after lecture by C4.
 Clemson University students 22 May.
description of this particular program is as follows: Australia - North Queensland: Humans and the Environment Program Description This 3.5-week experiential program uses the theme of sustainable development to explore the relationship between people and their natural environment. North Queensland boasts some of the most diverse and remarkable natural resources in the southern hemisphere. Known as the Sunshine State, Queensland is home to lush green rainforests, the remote Outback, and the spectacular marine diversity of the Great Barrier Reef. |
Our experiential education focuses on learning through guided action. Students spend about 70% of their time traveling thestunning national parks, forests, wildlife reserves, coastlines, andislands of North Queensland under the guidance of knowledgeable field professionals.
We begin our program on Magnetic Island, just offshore from the city of Townsville, taking classes with experts from prestigious institutions such as the University of Queensland, James Cook University, and the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. This is followed by a 3-week field study of North Queensland.
A typical itinerary includes snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef, hiking and wildlife viewing in the Daintree rainforest, and experiencing Aboriginal culture and wildlife of the Outback.
We begin our program on Magnetic Island, just offshore from the city of Townsville, taking classes with experts from prestigious institutions such as the University of Queensland, James Cook University, and the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. This is followed by a 3-week field study of North Queensland.
A typical itinerary includes snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef, hiking and wildlife viewing in the Daintree rainforest, and experiencing Aboriginal culture and wildlife of the Outback.
40 Pennsylvania State University students attended a lecture by C4 on 23 May
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Students from the University of Florida, Richmond and Wake Forest, all part of the American Universities International Program visited C4 on the 29th of May.
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Virginia Tech University was the last of the American Universities to visit C4 for this year. They visited on the 9th of June.