Welcome to the my.Wildlife eBulletin for June 2008. There are lots of opportunities to get involved in the future of our state – and the future of Wildlife Queensland too!

Plan the future of FNQ

You now have the opportunity to have your say on the future of the Far North. The Queensland Department of Infrastructure and Planning invites comment on the Far North Queensland Regional Plan 202. The deadline for submissions is 8 August 2008.

Find out about the plan

Quoll Seekers go north

The Quoll Seekers Network has expanded into the north of Queensland with the launch of QSN in Townsville and Cairns (including the Tablelands) and a program of activities due to roll out over the winter months.

Read about the launches.

Winter WAM out now

Out now - another spectacular edition of Wildlife Australia Magazine featuring articles and research from leading experts.

Keen on kites? So are we in our new ‘Six Species’ section. Download your kite wallchart here.

Subscribe online now and get the new Winter 2008 issue.

Are you ClimateSmart?

The Queensland Government has announced a new service to help Queenslanders tackle climate change and reduce their greenhouse emissions around the home. Similar to the WaterWise home service, the new ClimateSmart home service will improve energy efficiency in households across Queensland. The service starts in 1 January 2009 but you can register your interest now

Wildlife awards

Every year, Wildlife Queensland’s ‘Your Voice for your Wildlife’ awards celebrate the Society’s achievements. Is there a member, branch or event that you think deserves an accolade?

Send your nominations now and tell us why you think these special people and achievements deserve recognition.

Job opportunity with Wildlife Queensland

Full of energy - not afraid of hard work? Are you organised, quick on the uptake and computer savvy? Would you like to work at Wildlife Queensland’s head office as our new office manager?

If you’re keen to join our team and help us protect the environment, check out our new vacancy based at head office in Brisbane.

WPSQ’s annual appeal 2008

Our wildlife needs habitat. Our wildlife needs water. Our wildlife needs your support. We have been protecting and promoting wildlife for nearly 50 years. Help us to continue to work for our wildlife. I’d like to give to Wildlife Queensland’s 2008 annual appeal.

A Taxing Time: Many of you support Wildlife Queensland through our program of regular giving – the Wildlife Protector Program. Are you one of those valuable supporters? Make sure that we have your correct postal address so that we can send your tax receipt without delay. Details on becoming a Wildlife Protector?

For your diary

Don’t Murray the Mary – Anti-Traveston Dam march and action outside the Queensland ALP State Conference, Gold Coast. Coincides with federal government receiving the dam EIS for review. Saturday 21 June.

Peaks to Points Festival - Starts 19 July 2008 at Oxley Creek Common.

Annual Platypus Survey and Family Environment Festival - Moggill Creek Catchment Group invites you to a day-long festival. Sunday 24 August.

Centenary of Parks OUT BACK adventures - Visit western National Parks with the rangers who know them best. August, various dates.

You can find out more about these events in our diary.

Wildlife Queensland Newsletter

You can download a full colour copy of the Wildlife Queensland Winter 2008 newsletter (~1.2MB). If you also receive a hardcopy of the newsletter, but would rather just download the pdf format file, please cancel your hardcopy by email with your name, address and reference number (if known).

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