Qld Landcare Conference

Conference Updates via Twitter

office — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 13:59:59 +0000

Bezig met de http://halveflesjes.nl promowebsite. Overweeg om wat meer met twitter te doen daar… #
@allthesepieces Hello, no clue what is happening… Just send a tweet now and then. What do you mean by ‘updates appearing on my page’? #

Conference Updates via Twitter

office — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:59:59 +0000

Just added myself to the http://wefollow.com twitter directory under: #wijn #wine #
@ElroBe #Poland #correspondent #journalist Halveflesjes ook toegevoegd aan wefollow.com onder #wijn en #wine. Nog een tip voor derde tag? #

Dr Christine Jones - Soil Carbon Keynote

dean — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:51:49 +0000

Part 1 - Dr Christine Jones - Soil Carbon Keynote

Part 2 - Dr Christine Jones - Soil Carbon Keynote

Part 3 - Dr Christine Jones - Soil Carbon Keynote

For more information about Dr Christine Jones visit Amazing Carbon

Camera by Beryl and Cec Bleys, Monto History Centre. Video and Web Production by eco2oh and THINKeEXTENSION

Fay Jackson Mental Health Keynote

dean — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 02:36:10 +0000

Fay Jackson is an awarding winning motivational speaker, an advocate for mental health and the CEO of Vision In Mind. Fay’s keynote speech at the 2008 Queensland Landcare Conference was funny, moving, and challenging.

Fay Jackson Keynote Qld Landcare Conference part 1

Fay Jackson Keynote Qld Landcare Conference part 2

Fay Jackson Keynote Qld Landcare Conference part 3

Camera by Beryl and Cec Bleys, Monto History Centre. Video and Web Production by eco2oh

Traditional Owner Welcome to Country

dean — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:43:25 +0000

On Monday 22nd September, delegates at the 2008 Queensland Landcare Conference were “welcomed to country” by representatives of the Wukka Wukka people by Yvonne and Tim Chapman.

Traditional Owner Welcome 2008 Qld Landcare Conference

Camera by Beryl and Cec Bleys. Video and Web Production by eco2oh

Presidents Welcome Video

dean — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 03:41:51 +0000

On Monday 21st of September, North Burnett Landcare Group President Trevor Gleeson welcomed delegates to the 2008 Queensland Landcare Conference. Beryl and Cec Bleys from the Monto History Centre were on hand with their cameras.

North Burnett Landcare President Welcome Part 1

President\’s Welcome 2008 Qld Landcare Conference Part 2

Video production by eco2oh

Welcome Reception Videos Online

dean — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:35:02 +0000

The welcome reception for the 2008 Queensland Landcare Conference was a “cracker”! Due to the hard work of Beryl and Cec Bleys of the Monto History Centre, anyone and everyone with an internet connection can now enjoy the highlights of the reception. The video has been uploaded in 3 parts in an effort to maintain quality and speed.

2008 Queensland Landcare Conference Welcome Reception Part 1

2008 Queensland Landcare Conference Welcome Reception Part 1

2008 Queensland Landcare Conference Welcome Reception Part 2

2008 Queensland Landcare Conference Welcome Reception Part 2

2008 Queensland Landcare Conference Welcome Reception Part 3

2008 Queensland Landcare Conference Welcome Reception Part 3

Opening Keynote was Mental

dean — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 03:46:17 +0000

Don’t mess with us when we are out to our tree.

Fay Jackson - Keynote Speaker

Fay Jackson, Inspirational speaker and Director of Vision in Mind offered this advice as she gave the first keynote speech of the 2008 Queensland Landcare Conference . Fay’s topic was mental illness and she is well qualified to speak on mental illness. Fay herself has a bipolar disorder. Her presentation was littered with personal stories some sad and some very entertaining. The crowd is very moved by her keynote and were told. “Any average Jo or Joanne can save a life. You must talk about mental illness… mental illness is normal.

Fay followed on the heals of a wonderful Traditional Owner Welcome by Yvonne and Tim Chapman and a welcome from North Burnett Landcare President Trevor Gleeson.

Thanks Fay for getting us off to such a cracking start.

You’re very welcome at the Queensland Landcare Conference

dean — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 21:43:03 +0000

Tonight the 2008 Queensland Landcare Conference kicked off with one wonderful welcome after another. MC Peter Oliver opened by singing the first line of the Roy Orbison classic “Working for the Man” repeatedly.

MC Peter "Big O" Oliver

…How now you better listen to me everyone of you… now say huhhhh
…How now you better listen to me everyone of you…

Once Peter had everyone attention he rattled off in rapid fire a number of factors that had already impressed him at the Conference. With Peter on as MC, we are in safe hands.

Phyllis Lea, Wulli Wulli elder gave a Welcome to Country, that stood the hairs on the back of necks on their ends.

If the land dies, we die.

It was a powerful, punchy and precise welcome that left people feeling proud and energized but respectful and humble.

Mayoress Joy Jensen

Mayoress of North Burnett Regional Council, Joy Jensen was emphatic not only in her welcome to delegates, but her passionate promotion of the North Burnett. Her rousing speech made everyone feel very privileged to be guests in a special part of Australia.

The Monto Pottery Group lead by artists Melissa Dowling and Katherine Bodrog have created a sculpture to commemorate the Queensland Landcare Conference being held in Monto. The sculpture named “Infinite Beginnings” will remain a permanent fixture at the Monto Show Pavilion, to remind residents and visitors that a State Landcare Conference was hosted here. Melissa’s artist statement was generous in praise for all co-creators and spoke about creativity and collaboration around the theme of infinity.

Rachel Koster, Indy Singer Songwriter

The sculpture was official opened by Mayoress Joy Jensen, before local independent artist Rachel Koster and band treated the crowd to a fantastic performance of sultry Jazz to contemporary Soul. The songstress also performed a number of singles from her recently released album “Deciduous”. A standout was the virtuoso riffing by teenage guitar man Kyall Burns.

Eumundi chef Peter Wohlfe and team were ably assisted by a band of volunteers in providing everyone with some delicious bush food delights. The Crocodile Spring Rolls and Bunya Nut Falafels were highly sougt after.

While we are all having a good time at the conference, Environmental Educator and all round good guy Dave Riddell and Mat Fitzgerald from the University of New Brunswick, Canada have been toiling away on a constructed wetland at the Devon Middle School in Fredricton, New Brunswick. Sorry you can’t be here boys, however you can follow their progress at Dave’s blog

T-22hours qik Update - Queensland Landcare Conference

dean — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 21:59:28 +0000

Last night when we left the venue Michelle and I made a quick qik update at T-22 hours. As I write this we have 4 hours until the rego desk opens and 10 hours until the official welcome reception. Stay tuned for plenty of updates during the conference.