This is the time when you’ll spot adult male cassowaries with their big, curious young by their sides, while the females tend to be more independent and on their own. Cassowaries are on the move, taking advantage of the season’s abundance of fruit in the forest. They’re not picky eaters—besides fruit, they might munch on […]
April and May can be tough months for cassowaries. Around May or June, the adults start to court each other, and this means young cassowaries are sent off to find their own territories. This period is challenging for them as they learn to survive and compete with established, often unfriendly adult birds. Many of the […]
Join us for our Monthly C4 Members Meeting, where we discuss ongoing strategic initiatives, explore new opportunities, and collaborate on ways to further our conservation efforts. 📅 When: Every 3rd Monday of the Month📍 Where: C4 Environment Centre: 55A Porter Promenade Mission Beach These meetings are a great opportunity for current C4 members to stay […]
Join us in celebrating 20 years of the Girringun TUMRA on Tuesday 15 April 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Tully Heads Foreshore (Gulngay Country). This Open Day marks two decades since Girringun became the first Traditional Owner group on the Great Barrier Reef to sign a state and federal agreement recognising sea […]
Imagine rediscovering the world’s rarest invertebrate—thought extinct for more than 70 years—on the world’s tallest volcanic core, nestled within a stunning World Heritage tropical paradise. Join us to hear about how this remarkable discovery sparked the world’s most complex rat eradication and inspired an innovative, world-first school-based conservation project. Endorsed by Sir David Attenborough and […]
Join us for the C4 General Meeting this April, where members are encouraged to come together to discuss key issues, strategic direction, and the ongoing management of our organisation. This is an important opportunity to stay informed, share your thoughts, and contribute to the future of C4. Your voice matters, and we welcome all members […]
Join us for our first General Meeting of the year, open to all C4 Members and the wider Mission Beach community. We’re thrilled to welcome Steve McAlpin, renowned herpetologist and desert ecologist, as our special guest speaker. Steve will be sharing insights from his incredible work with Tjakura – the Great Desert Skink, a species […]