Walk and Talk: exploring the Town Common (SOLD OUT)
About
Explore your backyard at the Town Common Walk and Talk.In small groups, you'll walk between designated stations to explore the wetlands, mangroves and bird habitats of the Townsville Town Common. Along the way, you'll hear from local experts who are caring for these ecosystems, learn about their importance to our region, and see how you can get involved in citizen science.
Whether you’re a nature lover, curious local or looking for a unique outdoor experience, this event offers a chance to better understand and connect with one of Townsville’s most important natural areas.
Bookings are essential.
STATION INFORMATION
- Station 1: Explore the fascinating world of native plants and invasive weeds with Coastal Dry Tropics Landcare Inc. Learn how to spot the difference, discover the important role native species play in supporting local wildlife, and find out how weeds can impact our local ecosystems.
- Station 2: Meet wetland expert Scott Fry from NQ Dry Tropics, who’ll discuss why wetlands are important and the current health of the Town Common. He'll showcase the Gurambilbarra Town Common Wetlands project, which is tackling para grass to open water bodies and better support the abundant wildlife that relies on this iconic nature reserve.
- Station 3: Step into the saltmarshes and mangroves with Earthwatch Australia’s Lucía Caldas Durán. Discover the flora and fauna that can be found in these critical coastal wetland habitats, and see how you can collect data as a citizen scientist to grow our understanding of their health.
- Station 4: Peer into BirdLife Townsville’s binoculars to spot some of the magnificent birds that call the Town Common home, even if it’s only for a brief visit as they migrate. Learn why the Town Common is a hot spot for birdos.
WALK DETAILS
- Total walk time is 2 hours and 20 minutes. The walk visits four designated stations. (Transit between stations is unguided, but groups will walk together.)
- Total walk distance is 4.6km. The walk includes the Wetland Walk, and sections of the Freshwater and Lagoon trail. These are classified by QPWS as grade 2-4 trails.
- The walk is suitable for youths aged 12+. Under 15s must be accompanied by an adult. Please ensure everyone is comfortable walking 4.6km, over 2 hrs 20 minutes.
- Please wear sturdy shoes and a hat, and bring a water bottle with you.
NOTES
- Groups are capped at a maximum of 15 people.
- Groups will leave every half hour, on the hour and half-past the hour, starting from 8am. The last scheduled group departure is 10:30am.
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your session time starts to register. This will ensure groups leave together, on time.
- Every attendee will receive a native plant (provided by the Port of Townsville Ltd).
- This event has the required QPWS permits.
- This is a free event, but bookings are essential due to the limited numbers.
The event is organised by the Healthy Waters Partnership for the Dry Tropics, in partnership with Coastal Dry Tropics Landcare Inc, NQ Dry Tropics, Earthwatch Australia, BirdLife Townsville, and supported by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and the Port of Townsville Ltd.
We recognise the traditional custodians of Wambuluna (Townsville Town Common) — the Gurambilbara Wulgurukaba People, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
Location
Walter Nisbet Park
0 The Esplanade, Pallarenda QLD 4810
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Walk and Talk: exploring the Town Common (SOLD OUT)
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