Wildlife

Springfield Photography Club had a nice break over the holiday period, and returns to meeting every second Wednesday at Aveo Springfield.

Springfield Photography Club: back in focus for 2024

Daniel Bouwmeester January 24, 2024 2 min read 0

After a nice break over the Christmas and New Year period, Springfield Photography Club picked back up again last week. Springfield Photography Club meets fortnightly at Aveo Springfield. Meetings are usually held every second Wednesday from 7pm until 8:30pm. It is a time for each of us to be able to share our expertise, including…

Read More...
Summer is the perfect time to spot koalas as it’s koala breeding season, and koalas are on the move through Springfield.

Summer is the season for koala spotting

Daniel Bouwmeester December 30, 2023 4 min read 0

Did you know that South East Queensland has the highest concentration of koalas in the state? by Luise Manning President, Springfield Lakes Nature Care, Inc. However, since February 2022 the status of the koala changed from vulnerable to endangered. Although this is not good news, the change in status does mean an increased level of…

Read More...
As the summer weather heats up, help keep your pets cool with these top tips courtesy of RSPCA Queensland.

Keep your pets cool over summer

Daniel Bouwmeester December 15, 2023 3 min read 0

Cool pets have cool owners – so, as the weather heats up, help your furry friends stay cool with the following information courtesy of the RSPCA. Emma Lagoon, spokesperson for RSPCA Queensland, said water and shade are the biggest things to remember this season. “Chances are if you feel hot, so does your pet,” Emma…

Read More...
Springfield Lakes Nature Care and other wildlife preservation groups are working tirelessly to help restore the numbers of Greater Gliders.

Endangered Greater Gliders need Greater Springfield’s trees

Daniel Bouwmeester December 9, 2023 3 min read 0

Local nature groups are working tirelessly to help restore the numbers of Greater Gliders (Petauroides volans). In the last 20 years, glider populations have plummeted across the south-east by as much as 80% and endured extreme habitat loss during bushfires. Accordingly, in 2022, the Threatened Species Scientific Committee recommended the federal government uplist Greater Gliders…

Read More...
World Soil Day, December 5, focuses on the importance of healthy soil and advocates for the sustainable management of soil resources.

Soil: a precious resource

Daniel Bouwmeester November 27, 2023 3 min read 0

by Luise Manning President of Springfield Lakes Nature Care World Soil Day is held annually on December 5 to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil. It also advocates for the sustainable management of soil resources. It is a unique global platform that celebrates soils and empowers and engages citizens to improve soil health….

Read More...
A large plot of bushland north of Springfield is a proposed site for a development that inadequately considers native wildlife, locals argue.

The plot thickens with new Bellbird Park proposal

Daniel Bouwmeester November 22, 2023 3 min read 0

A large plot of bushland north of Springfield is the proposed site for a new residential development, which locals argue does not appropriately consider native wildlife. The land is just across Woogaroo Creek from Springfield and Camira and sits in the easternmost pocket of Bellbird Park, along Eugene Street and bound by Fiona Street. Named…

Read More...

Fishing competition lures local anglers

Daniel Bouwmeester November 20, 2023 2 min read 0

Next month sees the return of the annual Charlton’s Fishing ‘Springfield Lakes Pest Fishing Competition’ – with the goal of clearing out Springfield’s invasive fish species. On Sunday, December 3, locals from near and far are invited to Spring Lake, the major lake in Springfield Lakes, from 7am to 2pm, with a chance to win…

Read More...
The federal government will now implement greater protections for plants and animals through new species recovery plans.

Federal action on feral cats for Threatened Species Day

Daniel Bouwmeester November 12, 2023 4 min read 0

The federal government will now implement greater protections for plants and animals through new species recovery plans including an action plan on feral cats. Public consultation on the plan is open until December 2023 via the government’s environment department website. Blair MP Shayne Neumann welcomed the announcement on National Threatened Species Day, September 7. “We…

Read More...

A first ‘portal’ of call

Daniel Bouwmeester November 3, 2023 3 min read 0

Ever felt like volunteering, but had no idea where to begin or whom to ask? Ipswich City Council’s Better Impact Volunteer Portal is a great place to start. Around 400 volunteers from across the Ipswich region currently help the Council run smoothly thanks to accessibility tools like the Volunteer Portal. The portal lists all currently…

Read More...
Ever felt like volunteering, but had no idea where to begin? Ipswich City Council's Better Impact Volunteer Portal is a great place to start.

A first ‘portal’ of call

Daniel Bouwmeester August 1, 2023 2 min read 0

Ever felt like volunteering, but had no idea where to begin or whom to ask? Ipswich City Council’s Better Impact Volunteer Portal is a great place to start. Around 400 volunteers from across the Ipswich region currently help the Council run smoothly thanks to accessibility tools like the Volunteer Portal. The portal lists all currently…

Read More...