Group name:
Palm Beach BeachCare
Size of group:
Average 12 participants
Location:
The end of 27th Avenue along The Esplanade
Description of area:
The foredunes have well established Spinifex runners, large patches of Blady Grass, and Wattle trees. Despite efforts of the BeachCare volunteers, there are still occurrences of weeds, especially along the hind dune and garden escapees from adjacent residential properties. Where community effort has been focused, at the end of 27th Ave, the results are clearly beneficial as the weed percentages are minimal compared to those sites that have not been worked on by BeachCare volunteers.
Objectives:
To provide a project schedule and framework that engages the community in the management of their local dune system and become familiar with the biodiversity assets of the area.
History:
BeachCare Palm Beach community group was initiated in 2005 to primarily educate local residents about the importance of dunes and coastal conservation. BeachCare took a positive proactive response to the weed issues as well and now local participates, including the Tugun Girls Guides, are long-term volunteers with the aim to clean up the dunes and foreshores for their community.
Any other information:
Everyone is always welcome to come along to BeachCare community days; no experience necessary, all ages and fitness, bring along a hat, wear sunscreen, all equipment and refreshments are supplied.
When are we on the dunes:
Saturday 1st August from 9am-11am National Tree Day
Saturday 2nd October from 9am-11am
Saturday 13th November from 9am-11am
Contact Details:
| Primary contact person | |
|---|---|
| Name | Naomi Edwards |
| Phone Number | (07) 5552 8823 |
| Mobile | 0414 762 374 |
| n.edwards@griffith.edu.au | |
| Secondary contact person | |
|---|---|
| Name | Sally Kirkpatrick |
| Phone Number | (07) 5552 8393 |
| s.kirkpatrick@griffith.edu.au | |
| Website address |
|---|
| www.griffith.edu.au/coastal-management |