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Exclusive event at Government House - members only
Numbers limited to 50 - RSVPs essential
9-11am Saturday 12 July
The Governor of Queensland has asked local landcare groups to assist with advice...  |
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Ithaca Intact Update
Ithaca Intact is soon to be one year old! Launched in June 2007, the project is focussed on engaging local community in restoration activities along... |
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Habitat Brisbane Open Day 18th May
As part of Habitat Brisbane Day, SOWN has several events across the catchment. These are a mix of meet and greet, tours, kids drawing, morning teas... |
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Rainforest Planting, Banks Street Reserve this Sunday
This is our big SOWN/BRAIN planting event for the first half of 2008. We hope to plant 2000 trees on the day!
What! That's insane! (we hear you... |
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SOWN events not to miss |
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Summer 08 - eNews
This edition of the SOWN eNews is a bumper one, chock full of news and events. |
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SOWN events for February 2008
The holidays are over, the rain is falling, the creeks are flowing and the plants (and the weeds!) are growing. So it's time to head back out for a... |
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It's time to plant! Come to the Nursery this Saturday!
With recent rains the ground is moist, the creeks are running and it's time to come and get plants for your site. Mark Crocker will be at the Nursery... |
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Wanted! Empty tubes and plant trays!
The recent return of the long wet summer has been terrific for planting, and lots of stock has been moving out of the SOWN nursery. Unfortunately not... |
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AGM reminder, and special SOWNy club request
This is a reminder for the AGM this Saturday. It's our first meeting in the SOWNy Club so we really would like a great turnout. If you can't make it... |
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2007 Annual Volunteers' Cricket Day
Do you want free tickets to the cricket to watchthe Queensland Bulls take on the Victorian Bushrangers in an exciting day/night match to be played at... |
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2007 Annual Volunteers' Cricket Day
The 2007 Volunteer Cricket day is a fantastic free event that volunteers, their family and friends can all enjoy. Ordering tickets online is an easy... |
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Dragonflies, Plant Labels, Nursery Hours, Calendars
Brisbane Forest Park on Sun 18 November 2007, 10:30am - 12:30pm
A 2 hour explore with Ric Nattrass, author of the recently published Field Guide... |
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POSTPONED: Weed ID and Planting Days, Bardon Esplanade, 15th & 18th November
The weed ID and planting days at the intersection of Simpsons Rd and Bardon Esplanade, orginally planned for the 15th and 18th of November, have been... |
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AGM date change, Sowny Club Cleanup, Brain Meeting
Due to the election being on the 24 November attendance at the SOWN was a problem for many people on that day. Therefore we have moved it to 2 weeks... |
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Rainforest Climbing Plants - Special Offer
Special offer $35 (RRP $40) out November 2007
A field guide to the identification of climbing plants in rainforest in Victoria, New South Wales... |
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Special Nursery eNews
With the rain (not enough but welcome) SOWN members are thinking of planting, and stock has been moving fast. But there's plenty there, so please... |
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September 2007 eNews |
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ITHACA INTACT position available: Part-Time Project Coordinator
SOWN is seeking an independent contractor or service provider to undertake the role of Project Coordinator for Ithaca Intact. The initial contract... |
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Annual Restoration Celebration on Sunday 12th August at Anstead Bushland Reserve, Anstead.
The 2007 Annual Restoration Celebration is on Sunday 12th August at Anstead Bushland Reserve, Anstead.
The celebration will include a free catered... |
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New episode of SOWN TV
Here is a link to the latest in SOWN TV (on Google Video). Don't forget National Tree Day this Sunday. We will be taking cash for membership... |
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We're recruiting for Green Corps - 10 paid environmental jobs up for grabs
Do you know any 17-20 year olds living in or near Enoggera catchment who would like a paid training job (6 months) with Green Corps? SOWN in... |
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National Tree Day - 29 July 2007
This SOWN newsletter is the first for a while, as we have been doing a lot of work on our member database. We have imported BRAIN members and at last... |
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Volunteers Needed for Ithaca Intact Launch this Sunday
Staffing SOWN stall from 10am to 12pm
Staffing SOWN stall from 12pm to 2pm
Assisting our Children's Artist during the day
Marshalling traffic for... |
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Ithaca Intact Launch
On Sunday June 3, SOWN will celebrate the launch of Ithaca Intact with a Family Fun Day at Bowman Park in Bardon.
The Family Fun Day is co-hosted... |
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New Creek Group Meeting this Sunday |
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SOWN Membership Renewal Now Due
This is a gentle reminder that you have yet to renew your SOWN membership for the current financial year.
As a local community environmental... |
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BRAIN /SOWN planting & book talk Banks St Reserve 13 May
On Sunday, May 13 at 1:30 p.m. we are going to put 150 plants in the ground* at Banks Street Reserve, Newmarket. Entry is by the top gate in... |
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Images of Enoggera Creek
SOWN has two great photographic exhibitions on display in Brisbane Square Library this month. You can check them out on Level 2 of the Library for... |
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SOWN Planting this Sunday
Come along with all the family. and help us celebrate the final planting on our Community Water Grant Site at the Fursman Estate, The Gap.
Meet... |
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April 2007 eNews - Help with Gossip needed
We urgently need someone to help with our GOSSIP activities while Gayle is away for a month. It needs to be someone who can spare a couple of hours... |
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Autumn E-News
SOWN have another action packed year in store for our members and friends in 2007. We have just announced our new Ithaca Intact project and released... |
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SOWN Merchandise Order
Impress your friends with SOWN's groovy range of bushcare-friendly shirts and accessories.
Please see our merchandise order form below and email... |
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We need your kids to star on Puzzle Play - Network TEN's new preschool show
We apologise for re-sending this email - our previous message had an incorrect date. We would love you and your children to be involved in our... |
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Work along Enoggera Creek
You may notice council undertaking some work on the creek adjacent to or on your respective patches over the coming weeks.
During this time,... |
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What are our worst weeds?
"So many weeds, what should I be worried about most?" we hear you ask.
The answer is the new filters we have applied to the weeds page (follow... |
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SOWN TV SERIES 1 - now online
Sown TV SERIES 1 is the first 7 episodes, being:
1. Crowbar Planting
2. Dutchmans Pipe - The Killer from Brazil
3. Easter Cassia - The Dreaded... |
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Climate Change Presentation this Thursday evening...
All are very welcome to attend the Ashgrove Climate Action Group information / education presentation.
Meeting time: 7PM Thursday, 15 February,... |
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Plants in Stock
Click the thumbnail or the title to view the stocktake figures. |
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Weeds to whack
Our "Weeds to Whack" section has grown recently, with more weeds, better descriptions and better photos.
As well, we have added the "filters"... |
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Celebrate 20 years on the Creek by SOWN and forerunners
Did you know that the Enoggera Creek Committee (which with other groups became SOWN) will be 20 years old this Australia Day? Come along to... |
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Insurance Matters
Follow the link to read the article and its attached documents. |
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It's raining!
It's raining as I write this. So far this year in the first four days of January 56mm has fallen into Fred Moffett's rain gauge at Yoorala Street... |
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Community Planting at Sherwood Arboretum this Sunday 19 November
Brisbane Rainforest Action Information Network (BRAIN), Save Our Waterways Now (SOWN) and Friends of Sherwood Arboretum Association (FOSAA) along... |
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Weed Mapping and Prioritisation Workshop
The Kedron Brook Catchment Branch of the Wildlife Preservation Society of Qld would like to invite catchment group representatives to a workshop to... |
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Free tickets - Qld Bulls VS Victoria Day/Night Cricket |
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Wild Watch Workshops
Come along and learn new skills from recognised experts in the field including Dr Kev Warburton and Adrian Caneris. It is also a great opportunity to... |
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Butterflies and SOWN Merchandise
The SOWN Butterfly Festival is on this Sunday 30 October at Woolcock Park, Red Hill from 10am - 3pm.
Activities are free and include... |
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Your Help is Needed and Grab a Fab Shirt While You're at It!
Spring is in the air and with spring comes butterflies and lots of them!
Sunday 29 October SOWN will be celebrating with the Butterfly Festival at Woolcock Park, Red Hill from 10 to 3pm. We would greatly appreciate volunteers to help staff the SOWN display on the day. There will be two shifts... |
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SOWN events this week |
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October Events |
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Special announcement - SOWN wins $10,000 NAB AWARD |
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Back orders - Grasses and PFF books have now arrived
All those who are still waiting delivery of their orders of books please email me (click the link at right) to tell me how you would like to pick... |
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Members urged to attend important AGM
SOWN's Annual General Meeting at 4pm on Saturday 30 September 2006 will consider new rules of association. The meeting will be held at 917 Waterworks... |
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Two great opportunities to promote the work of SOWN
SOWN needs your help on Sunday 3rd and Sunday 10th September.
The Ashgrove 150th Community Festival will be held on 3 September from... |
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Cat's Caw Harvest event this weekend and NEWSFLASH! SOWN Joint winner 2006 Landcare Innovation Award
This Saturday 26 August at 3pm we are gathering at the high bridge (across from the substation) on Riaweena Street (near Illowra St ....)
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Plants in Stock, and news about the books pickup.
You can see the latest plants in stock by following the link below. It's great to see the expanding diversity. They are listed in order of quantity... |
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Get clicking down the creek |
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Members Only Special - two superb books including CD for only $15
We have just received a shipment of books from Nullum Publications (Penny Watsford & Margaret Elliott). These are a "must have" especially as members... |
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SOWN Creek News Winter Edition
Welcome to the Winter edition of SOWN Creek News.
This edition includes valuable information on drought tolerant plants and includes an update... |
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Poster Comp Winners and Insect Workshop
Poster Comp:
Check out the beautiful posters SOWN received during our recent poster comp. We had lots of great entries so have posted the winners... |
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Care for You Creek - Poster Competition
Attention all 8-12 year olds!
You can win $900 in prizes - all you have to do is draw an A4 size poster showing a healthy creek scene.
This... |
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Website Training Workshop
SOWN are running a Website training workshop for members on Saturday the 20th May from 10am to 12pm.
During this 2 hour workshop our Vice... |
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SOWN Creek News Autumn Edition
Welcome to the Autumn edition of SOWN Creek News. This edition is chock-full of information to keep you up to date with what's happening in the... |
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SOWN Update
Hi Members,
The SOWN nursery team are running low on supplies of both black plant gro-tubes and wire trays.
If you have any tubes or trays... |
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Invitation to Community Weed Forum and Eucalypt Identification Workshop
SOWN members will be able to start 2006 on a high with some great training events and forums hosted by SOWN and Brisbane City Council.
On the... |
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SOWN E-News Summer Edition (December 05)
Welcome to the inaugural edition of the SOWN E-news. We have recently updated our website and are delighted to be able to keep our members and... |
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Pics from the AGM, butterfly walk BFP
After a few teething problems the membership module and newsletter seem to be working well. There are a few emails we will have to hunt down, ... |
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Web Member database, AGM, Christmas Party
Karen at Geraldine's office has kindly added our member list to the web site database, and this means we are able to send you this email. |
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