News flash
Taken from Council's Redlands Snapshot, which appears every Tuesday in The Bayside Bulletin. This issue: 9 July 2008.
IndigiScapes
Bird Identification Workshop
The Redlands is home to many of Australia's most beautiful bird species. If you've always wanted to learn more about birds but didn't know where to start, come to the IndigiScapes Bird Identification Workshop.
When: Sunday 20 July 8.30am-2pm (with an optional afternoon field trip)
Where: IndigiScapes, Runnymede Road, Capalaba
For just $5 per person (plus a $25 deposit fully-refundable on the day), you will get a beginner’s guide to the fascinating world of birds and how to identify them. The fee also includes morning tea and an optional field trip after lunch to practice your skills.
Bookings are essential. Phone 3824 8611 to reserve your place.
National Tree Day
Biggest 2008 tree planting
Help us celebrate National Tree Day by joining our biggest tree planting for 2008. This year we are going to plant 5,000 plants in one day to widen the vegetation corridor along Hilliards Creek. We’ll need many hands to help!
When: Sunday 27 July 9am-1pm
Where: opposite Hilliards Park Drive, Wellington Point
BYO: closed-in shoes, hat and water
We will provide all the tools and gloves and a free BBQ for all participants.
The best parking options are off Sturgeon Street, near the creek (UBD 185 G10). See you there!
For more information call IndigiScapes on 3824 8611.
Wellington Point Reserve
A parking reminder
To ensure you get the most from your trip to Wellington Point, residents and visitors are reminded to follow the clearly marked parking instructions.
Local Laws Officers and Police enforce parking regulations at the Wellington Point Reserve to improve the road safety for pedestrians and vehicles, ensuring parking is available for park users.
Restrictions include (but are not limited to) only parking in marked bays and parking signage for disability parking, vehicles with boat trailers, no stopping, no parking and bus and taxi zones.
Penalty infringement notices will be issued to illegally-parked vehicles.
More information, ph 3829 8502 or 3829 8537.
Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grants
Get started on your submission
Forms are now available for people wanting to apply for the next round of Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grants, which close on 30 September 2008.
The RADF Program, established in 1991, is a highly successful state and local government partnership supporting Queensland’s professional artists and arts practitioners. The program focuses on developing quality art and arts practice for, and with, regional communities.
You can download application forms and other relevant information at the art gallery website. More information: Cultural Development on 3829 8484 or e-mail gallery@redland.qld.gov.au.
Fun in the Parks
Free outdoor fun for kids!
Come along for a morning of free games and activities at ‘Fun in the Parks’, for kids aged four to 12 years.
Where to find us:
Tuesday 8 July Yeo Park, Thompson St, Victoria Point
Wednesday 9 July Dunwich Oval, Junner St & Ballow Rd, Dunwich
Thursday 10 July Maridale Park, Brosnan Dr, Capalaba
Each event runs 9am to noon and parents are encouraged to stay with their children and enjoy a free morning tea.
Daily programs are subject to cancellation due to wet weather and ground conditions. More information, ph 3829 8751.
Recycling tips
Don’t place recyclables in plastic bags. Use a tub or basket to transport recyclables from your kitchen to your recycling bin.
You don’t need to peel labels off as they are removed during the recycling process.
Plastic bottles and plastic lids can be recycled. Just ensure the lids are separated from the bottles before recycling them.
To conserve water, you don’t need to rinse items before placing them in a dishwasher. Just ensure they are clean of food scraps.
Visit for more recycling information.
Hanover Drive Park, Alexandra Hills
Draft Master Plan – have your say
Open for public comment 7 July - 4 August
A draft landscape master plan has been developed to enhance this park in the future and Council is seeking your feedback to finalise the plan.
For more information and to submit your feedback visit or contact Environmental Management on 3829 8946.
Open Council meetings
Tuesday 8 July
Development Assessment Committee 10am
Wednesday 9 July
Planning & Policy Committee 9am