May 12, Whitsunday Catchment Landcare meeting

Please be advised that the next General Meeting of Whitsunday Catchment Landcare is to be held on Tuesday May 12 at 7.00pm at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre.

 

Cath Maclean, Regional Liaison Officer, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority will be conducting a Presentation on "The Reef Guardian Program".

Cooking for One or Two Queensland Health program

Are you an adult who lacks confidence in cooking meals?
Do you find it hard to cook for just one or two people?

 This is a 6 week program - every Tuesday starting from May 12, 10:30am - 1:00pm.
At the Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre. Lot 2 Hazelwood Court, Cannonvale
 Adults who would like to cook their own quick and healthy meals are invited to participate in the cooking for One or Two program.
 Learn about:
• Healthy eating
• Food safety and hygiene
• Food labels and claims on packages
• Managing weight
• Value for money when shopping
• Guidelines for drinking alcohol
 Each week, as a group participants prepare and enjoy a main meal and dessert.
 Cost: $50 - this includes main meal and dessert at five sessions and a recipe book. This can also be paid off over the six weeks.
 Contact: Kylie Nankivell from the Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre on 4946 7850 to register

April 30, FREE Lantana Control Field Day

All are invited to a

FREE Lantana Control Field Day

Thursday 30th April 2009 from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm (latest)

at Bill Camm's property at the end of Jansen Road: turn south off Shute Harbour Road near Mt Marlow. Look for the signs.

The field day will showcase a range of control methods:

• good pasture management
• use of fire
• mechanical control – bobcat with lantana fork
• chemical control – cut/stump, basal bark & foliar spraying
• splatter gun - great for forested areas and steep country
• biological control – the latest research 

There will be staff from WCL, Department of Primary Industries & Fisheries (DPI&F) & Local Government present on the day to help answer your questions.

BYO chair. Morning Tea will be provided. Please wear closed in shoes and hat.

RSVP: for catering purposes please call Caroline Sandral from DPI on 4967 0607 by Monday 27 April.