Regular Events
Current Projects
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Regular Events
Einbunpin Festival. This is Sandgate’s annual fair, held on the last Sunday of July at Einbunpin Lagoon. KSBA typically has a double stall with a themed display.
Clean Up Australia. KSBA has organised a cleanup site every year since CUA’s inception.
Laurie's Beach Walks. Started by Laurie Jeays in 2006 and now under the able direction of Pam Verney, these are free monthly sojourns onto the Sandgate beach to look for shells, worms and all things interesting. Contact www.facebook.com/KSBAINC
Bushcare at Dowse Lagoon. The Dowse Lagoon bushcare group was formed in 2021 and meets 6.30-8 am every Wednesday.
Contact Frank on 0421 488 622.
Contact Frank on 0421 488 622.
Bushcare at Curlew Park. The Small Bird Reserve bushcare group was formed in 2013 and meets on the 2nd Sunday of every month, 7-9.30 am.
Contact Frank on 0421 488 622.
Contact Frank on 0421 488 622.
Current Projects
Dowse Lagoon Habitat Project. Twenty-five years ago Dowse Lagoon, along with Third Lagoon and Moreton Bay, was declared a RAMSAR-protected wetland. This makes it a “wetland of international significance”. In recent memory it has been filled, dredged, walled, bestowed with an island, planted and then replanted, but most of all left to fend for itself. The result is a place rich in birds and weeds, and one which is changing rapidly.
Unlike Einbunpin Lagoon, Dowse still retains considerable ecological importance and is probably a key stopping point for birds travelling between Boondall Wetlands and Tinchi Tamba. Our belief is that allowing “nature to take its course” will not provide the best outcome for the animals who use the lagoon. Our challenge is to understand what is happening, separate good from bad, determine how best to intervene and, above all, make sure that the solution is not worse than the problem. The best outcome will be a lagoon that is, once again, a “wetland of international significance” that draws visitors from far afield.
The first major outcome from this work was the Ramsar Anniversary Habitat Planting held on 20 Oct 2018, on the 25th anniversary of the declaration. About 1000 wetland plants were put in below the Bowls Club on a site which had previously been cleared of weeds. Maintenance of the site is being done every Wednesday morning.
Come along, see what is happening and perhaps help for a while. Our Bushcare group meets 6.30-8 am every Wednesday. Contact Frank on 0421 488 622.
Unlike Einbunpin Lagoon, Dowse still retains considerable ecological importance and is probably a key stopping point for birds travelling between Boondall Wetlands and Tinchi Tamba. Our belief is that allowing “nature to take its course” will not provide the best outcome for the animals who use the lagoon. Our challenge is to understand what is happening, separate good from bad, determine how best to intervene and, above all, make sure that the solution is not worse than the problem. The best outcome will be a lagoon that is, once again, a “wetland of international significance” that draws visitors from far afield.
The first major outcome from this work was the Ramsar Anniversary Habitat Planting held on 20 Oct 2018, on the 25th anniversary of the declaration. About 1000 wetland plants were put in below the Bowls Club on a site which had previously been cleared of weeds. Maintenance of the site is being done every Wednesday morning.
Come along, see what is happening and perhaps help for a while. Our Bushcare group meets 6.30-8 am every Wednesday. Contact Frank on 0421 488 622.
Gateway Motorway Bruce Highway upgrade KSBA is participating with the TMR Project Group in the environmental protection planning for the wetland environments to be affected by the Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway Upgrade. These wetlands contain both endangered ecosystems and fauna, and are adjacent to the Ramsar listed Moreton Bay. We are also concerned about the Eastern Grey Kangaroo population of Tinchi Tamba Wetland Reserve and are working to improve the future outcome for these roos.
Shorncliffe Escarpment Vegetation. KSBA is advocating for a vegetation management plan that provides for views, protects from erosion, and establishes local vegetation that is attractive for both people and wildlife. This project aims to pressure Council into developing a vegetation management plan for the entire escarpment to ensure the stability of the cliffs and to promote bio-diversity.
