9 HELICONIA SPECIALIST 2 MARKET STREET, CARRARA Ph: 0415 323 815 DELIVERY AVAILABLE | OPEN 7 DAYS SCREENING HELICONIAS HUGE VARIETY OF TROPICAL GARDEN PLANTS INC. PALMS, GINGERS, CORDYLINES & COSTUS One of our most popular plants - Heliconias. This is a great example of how well they work as a screener. If you’re trying to hide your fence or the neighbours these will do the job. Choose from: Kawauchi, Rauliniana, Black Cherry, Jacquinii or Hot Rio Nites. plus many other plants to choose from. The Ice Cream Cruiser & The Wiener Haus available from 4:30pm SANTA ON STAGE @7PM GLOWSTICKS ANTS & BUGS NOT WELCOMED Snow predicted to fall during the night Bring a picnic & blanket FREE ENTRY Local Singers Elves on the Shelf Community Choir Studio Village STUDIO PARK, 87 VILLAGE WAY, OXENFORD Gates Open @ 4.30pm Carols @ 6pm Event Finishes @ 8pm Available to purchase Community FRIDAY 6th DECEMBER Carols Watergum and Sea World Foundation are thrilled to announce the 2024/2025 season launch of TurtleWatch GC, continuing their collaborative mission to protect and monitor vulnerable turtle populations along southeast Queensland’s coastline. Supported by the City of Gold Coast’s Catchment and Citizen Science Grants Program, TurtleWatch GC empowers local communities to help conserve marine turtles through citizen science initiatives. Running from November 2024 to March 2025, this season’s efforts focus on the critical nesting and hatching period along the coast, and TurtleWatch GC is calling on volunteers to join the initiative and make a meaningful impact on marine turtle conservation. TurtleWatch GC, spearheaded by Watergum in partnership with Sea World Foundation, has become integral to local turtle conservation, collecting Turtle nesting season kickstarts TurtleWatch Gold Coast program essential data to support research and management strategies. This season, the program will enhance its focus on the nesting and hatching activities of loggerhead and green turtles, both of which are increasingly threatened by climate change, habitat loss, and human impacts. Caitlin Mandrusiak, TurtleWatch GC Coordinator at Watergum, emphasized the value of community involvement: “Our volunteers are the backbone of this project. Their contributions enable us to gather accurate data shared with conservation authorities to better understand turtle populations and implement protective measures.” The Sea World Foundation, a long-term advocate for marine conservation, continues to support TurtleWatch GC, helping the program reach a broader audience, involve more volunteers, and expand conservation efforts. Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Coordinator Siobhan Houlihan noted, “We’re proud to be part of an initiative that not only protects these species but also inspires the community to engage in marine conservation.” The TurtleWatch GC program invites community members to monitor turtle nesting sites along local beaches. Volunteers receive training to identify nesting signs, report data, and help protect nests from predators and environmental hazards. Whether joining TurtleWalk patrols or serving as a Turtle Nest Guardian, participants play an active role in safeguarding vulnerable turtle populations. For information, please visit Watergum’s website or contact TurtleWatch GC at turtlewatch@ watergum.org or 07 2103 5796.
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