The Spot-A-Koala week is launching late September to encourage community participation in conserving the Ipswich Koala population.To coincide with Save the Koala Day on 28th September, residents are encouraged to survey their property, go for a walk in a Council Park or Reserve and look anywhere else there might be koalas and upload any sightings along with an image and location details to: spotakoala@ipswich.qld.gov.auHow to spot a KoalaLook for claw marks visible on the trunks of eucalypt trees – Koalas produce characteristic scratch marks when climbing treesLook for a still, furry animal up a tree – Koalas sleep up to 18 hours per dayKeep an eye and camera out for koalas during Spot-A-Koala week from 28 September – 5 October and play a key role in establishing a koala monitoring program in Ipswich.
Category: Ipswich City Council Highlights
Adventure Race Australia
MD ARA Queensland Series & Family Adventure ChallengeDate: Sunday 25 OctoberWhere: Kholo Gardens, Riverside Drive, Muirlea, Ipswich, QLDBe part of one of Australia’s most exciting sports. Adventure racing is a non-stop, mixed gender event that combines trail running, mountain biking, adventure challenges, teamwork and navigation using a map and compass.AUSTRALIA’S premier adventure race, The Mountain Designs ARA hits the ground in Ipswich this October with an exciting range of courses to suit every adventurer from complete novices to hardcore racers. Three innovative courses are on offer including the EXPLORE course for complete beginners (no map reading skills required), RAW course for new comers and a HARDCORE course for experienced racers.The family adventure challenge will run along-side the MD ARA Queensland series offering a great chance for families with young kids aged 5 years and up to get out and take on a new challenge.Places are limited. For more information including the full
Adventure Race Australia
MD ARA Queensland Series & Family Adventure ChallengeDate: Sunday 25 OctoberWhere: Kholo Gardens, Riverside Drive, Muirlea, Ipswich, QLDBe part of one of Australia’s most exciting sports. Adventure racing is a non-stop, mixed gender event that combines trail running, mountain biking, adventure challenges, teamwork and navigation using a map and compass.AUSTRALIA’S premier adventure race, The Mountain Designs ARA hits the ground in Ipswich this October with an exciting range of courses to suit every adventurer from complete novices to hardcore racers. Three innovative courses are on offer including the EXPLORE course for complete beginners (no map reading skills required), RAW course for new comers and a HARDCORE course for experienced racers.The family adventure challenge will run along-side the MD ARA Queensland series offering a great chance for families with young kids aged 5 years and up to get out and take on a new challenge.Places are limited. For more information including the full
Anti-Poverty Week – Street Stores
Donations needed. As part of Anti-Poverty Week (11 – 17 October), Ipswich City Council will be running Street Stores events to provide necessities to members of the community in need. Do you have any of the following items you could donate?ClothingSwags and blanketsToysBagsBooksToiletriesTinned foodFresh fruit and vegetablesFresh breadAll donations need to be clean and in good condition. Donations for general items can be made until Friday, 2 October 2015. Please donate fresh fruit, vegetables and bread from Monday, 12 October to Thursday, 15 October.Please drop off donations to the Humanities Centre, 56 South Street, Ipswich between 10.00 am – 2.00 pm Monday to Friday. Street Store locations:Date: Wednesday, 14 October 2015 Time: 2.00 – 7.00 pm Location: Queens Park , Goleby Avenue, IpswichDate: Friday, 16 October 2015Time: 2.00 – 7.00 pmLocation:Diggers Rest, Church Street, GoodnaFor more information, contact the Community Development Branch on 3810 6655 or email: CommunityDevelopmentRequests@ipswich.qld.gov.au
Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve Off-leash Dog Park Opening
Anti-Poverty Week – Street Stores
Donations needed. As part of Anti-Poverty Week (11 – 17 October), Ipswich City Council will be running Street Stores events to provide necessities to members of the community in need. Do you have any of the following items you could donate?ClothingSwags and blanketsToysBagsBooksToiletriesTinned foodFresh fruit and vegetablesFresh breadAll donations need to be clean and in good condition. Donations for general items can be made until Friday, 2 October 2015. Please donate fresh fruit, vegetables and bread from Monday, 12 October to Thursday, 15 October.Please drop off donations to the Humanities Centre, 56 South Street, Ipswich between 10.00 am – 2.00 pm Monday to Friday. Street Store locations:Date: Wednesday, 14 October 2015 Time: 2.00 – 7.00 pm Location: Queens Park , Goleby Avenue, IpswichDate: Friday, 16 October 2015Time: 2.00 – 7.00 pmLocation:Diggers Rest, Church Street, GoodnaFor more information, contact the Community Development Branch on 3810 6655 or email: CommunityDevelopmentRequests@ipswich.qld.gov.au