Photo credit: Jo Hurford

Let's help look after our reef together!

Tangaroa Blue Foundation's Great Barrier Reef Clean Up is back - and we're excited to get in on the action!

Spend a Sunday morning in nature with community-minded locals, removing litter from the edges of Ross Creek in Lou Lister Park, at the stadium overflow parking (see map below).

All rubbish collected with be sorted, counted and weighed, contributing to vital citizen science data!

Please wear sun-safe clothing, long pants and closed-in shoes. Gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you like. Morning tea will be provided, and water to refill your bottle.

Children under 15 are welcome but must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. 

We'll meet under the shady tree opposite Officeworks (marked with a star on the map below) at 7.50am to kick off our safety briefing at 8am. We hope you can join us!

Did you know that only 8.3% of our beautiful state is protected? That's the lowest percentage of any state in Australia!

We want to see this number doubled, and we know it's possible!

Come along to our October Green Drinks to meet Matt Prisk - Queensland Conservation Council's Outdoor Community Campaigner. Matt and his colleagues have been building momentum to Protect Beautiful Queensland in SEQ, and now we're kicking things off up here in tropical North Queensland!

Whether you're keen to get involved in the campaign or just want to connect with like-minded people, we'd love you to join us.

Green Drinks is a casual networking event that is always warm, welcoming and informative. Why not bring a friend?

How do we harness our region's exceptional renewable energy potential while respecting Country and community?

We hope you can join us for this interactive workshop, where we'll be sharing what we've learned from local stakeholders and experts through our Mapping our Energy Future project - and seeking your thoughts on what comes next.

We'll be asking:

➡️ If we want renewables done right in our region, what needs to be done? What needs to change?

➡️ What are the main concerns you have (or hear) about the energy transition? How can these concerns be addressed? 

➡️ If we were to host a local Community Energy Forum, who should present and who should attend? 

Registration commences at 8.30am. Morning tea provided!

We all know how truly special Queensland is - so let's protect it for the future!

Join us at Cotters Market as we share our love for North Queensland's beautiful places and garner support for their protection. We'll be having friendly chats with locals who love the outdoors and showing the Queensland Government that they really do have voter support to invest in nature!

Please sign up for a shift or two below, and help to keep our stall pumping all morning. And yes - all volunteers will be provided with their very own Protect Beautiful Queensland t-shirt! 😁

Visit the Protect Beautiful Queensland website to learn more about our collaborative campaign to double Queensland's protected areas.

Get ready! NQCC’s much-loved Trivia Night is back! Whether you’re a seasoned regular or joining us for the first time, this is your chance to test your wits, share some laughs, and support the protection of North Queensland’s incredible environment.

• Doors open at 5:30pm at the Townsville Senior Citizens Hall in Belgian Gardens on Saturday 21 November
• BYO food to fuel your team throughout the night
• Drinks can be purchased at the bar (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
• EFTPOS is handy, but don’t forget to bring some cash-you never know when you’ll need to bribe!
  
  Make a Team

• Gather a table of up to 8 people for $150, or grab a single ticket for $25 and we’ll match you with a team
• Bonus points for costumes or exceptional team spirit
• BOOK YOUR TRIVIA SPOT NOW!
  
  Enter our Raffle

• We have some amazing prizes on offer!
• Can’t make it to Trivia Night? You can still join the raffle-supporting local businesses and NQCC
• CHECK OUT THE PRIZES AND PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS HERE!
  
  Specials for Volunteers

• Come along early to lend a hand with set-up and we’ll shout you dinner
• Or stick around after the fun to help pack up and score yourself a free drink
• SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER!
  
  FAQs

Do I need to be an environmental expert to join?
Not at all! Our trivia is designed to be fun and challenging, but you don’t need any specialist knowledge. Just bring your brainpower & humour.

Is there parking at the venue? 
Yes-there’s plenty of parking available at the Townsville Senior Citizens Hall, so it’s easy to bring your team and your snacks along.

What should I bring?
Your own food to keep your team fueled, some cash for cheeky bribes, and your best team spirit (bonus points for costumes!).

Can I come on my own?
Absolutely! If you buy a single ticket, we’ll match you with a team-you might even make new friends along the way.

Can I get a refund if I can’t make it?

Tickets are non-refundable, but you’re welcome to pass them on to a friend - otherwise we convert your ticket into a donation to NQCC

Thank you to our prize sponsors