Northern Catchments Network Inc. 4th Annual General Meeting Welcomes New Committee Members
Welcome to our new President - Simon Lawrence
Vice President - John Wrench
Treasurer - Carolyn Eaton
Secretary - Libby Zeller
Committee Member - Russel Denton
Committee Member - Steven Bell |  |
Northern Catchments of Brisbane, Qld, Australia
Northern Catchments Network Incorporated
" There was once a perfect corridor which seemed to go on forever. It was the perfect fauna bridge, extending in every direction but not made of stuff. The story of the great corridor was told and retold by its people by heart, and from the heart and spirit, rhythmic and true to the beat of the song sticks". Narrated by John Wrench, 2009, "Mountains to Mangroves - the Past 10 Years", Life Member, Northern Catchments Network Inc. The Northern Catchments Network comprises community groups with environmental conservation foci. We operate in the northern catchments of Brisbane that include Nundah / Downfall Creek, Cabbage Tree Creek, Nudgee Creek and Bald Hills Creek. The Network comprises passionate and dedicated individuals that have a great deal of local area knowledge, committed to making a difference on the ground. Many members contribute to the Network through - bush regeneration tasks
- collecting and propogating native seeds
- applying for grant funding
- bookkeeping
- developing this website
- performing administrative duties
- representing our Network at the Brisbane Catchments Network bi-monthly meetings and festivals
- presenting at and attending the monthly Northern Seminar Series.
- Initiating environmental conservation projects that can bridge into the arts and research
The options for creative input into the Network are unlimited. As a Catchment Network, we are able to achieve greater - Practical outcomes, like bush regeneration and riparian zone restoration
- Apply for and manage external funding for projects as an incorporated community organisation
- Engage in community and school group catchment environmental education programs
- Protection of our waterways and biodiversity through research and collaborative projects
- Facilitation of community partnerships and networks
 | | Get Involved
Community conservation groups and individuals participating or interested to become active in fauna and flora research or conservation, environmental education, water quality testing, indigenous perspectives in catchment care, or linking the arts with environment are warmly invited to collaborate efforts with the NCN Inc. As an incorporated not-for-profit organisation, we have successfully applied for government and non-government funding to advance numerous on-the-ground projects with the sole objective of improving the ecological and social values of our northern catchments of Brisbane. If you are not sure what it is you want to contribute to the NCN, please just talk to us - everyone has some skill or talent that can contribute to our community-based projects. Join through our Members / Subscription link at the bottom of the Get Involved page or simply click on the Become a Member link on the left! Alternatively, email the Creek Ranger on donna.edwards@brisbane.qld.gov.au | |
| | Final Day Living Down from Downfall - Sunday 13th May 2012
10am - 3pm - Downfall Creek Bushland Centre. 815 Rode Road, McDowall.
For the fabulous group of people that have joined in on the Living Down from Downfall program, we have one last program coming up on Mother's Day, 13th May.
One lucky participant who has attended all of the 4 Living Down from Downfall sessions will be eligible to go into the draw for the major prize of an accommodation and tour package kindly sponsored by Kingfisher Bay Resort - Fraser Island!
Paul Bishop, Actor for Change, will be giving a presentation and drawing the prizes! It will be a day to remember!
Any queries, please call the Creek Ranger - Northern Catchments on 07 3407 0865! | |
Living Down from Downfall to be Launched April 2012!
Five fabulous events from April 15th to May 13th. One lucky participant will walk away with greater awareness of local natural values, new friends and an accommodation package to Kingfisher Bay Resort - Fraser Island!!! Watch this space for more details - click on the image for full brochure.
Inquiries to Northern Catchments Creek Ranger - 07 3407 0865 or donna.edwards@brisbane.qld.gov.au | |
New Sub-Committees in Operation
Adopt Your Creek and Water Sub-Committees now in formation. If you would like more information about these exciting, hands-on projects, please contact the Northern Catchments Creek Ranger on 0419 175 446. Water quality testing has begun - all welcome to attend training and participate in this exciting data collection activity!
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Clean Up Australia Day 2012 - Cattle Dip Site
NEWSFLASH!!
The bush regeneration project at the Cattle Dip site at 980 Gympie Road, Chermside, continues. Great efforts have been made by members of the Northern Catchments Network, the Dera Sacha Sauda group, Brisbane City Council Creek Ranger and field services group, and members of the public.
On Clean Up Australia Day, Sunday 4th March, community members also attended to assist the NCN and Creek Ranger with removing bags of disposable and recyclable rubbish, as well as removing another 9 cubic metres of weeds. Great effort team! Want to help us? Call the Creek Ranger on 0419 175 446 or 07 3407 0865! | |
Members of Dera Sacha Sauda engaged in bush regeneration at the Cattle Dip site
The Cattle Dip Site Project Leaping AheadThe Northern Catchments Network, in conjunction with the Brisbane City Council, Chermside and District Historic Society, Mountains to Mangroves and the Dera Sacha Sauda community group, have been working together to breathe life back into an historic site at Chermside. The Cattle Dip was rediscovered in 2007 when bush regeneration work was commenced on site. Since this time, the NCN has successfully gained grant funds from Brisbane City Council to continue to restore native flora, to support the fauna corridor, from Mountains to Mangroves.
Since project inception in May 2011, the NCN members, Brisbane City Council staff and the Dera Sacha Sauda members have removed approximately 100 cubic metres of weeds including masses of guinea grass, cobbler's pegs and Singapore Daisy. On National Tree Day, 31st July 2011, an interpretative sign, featuring the historic significance of the site, was unveiled by Cr. Fiona King and the NCN, and 103 more endemic plant species were planted by the public on the day. This was to mark 103 years of history since the Kedron Shire Council opened the facility to eradicate ticks from cattle coming in from northern grazing country on their way to Brisbane markets.
For more information regarding work on the site, please call the Northern Catchments Creek Ranger on 0419 175 446 or email donna.edwards@brisbane.qld.gov.au | | | Cabbage Tree Creek Catchment | | |
Bald Hills Creek Catchment | | |
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