Rat problems, owl solutions

Rat problems, owl solutions

Understand the problem of poisons and the wonderful role that owls play. Part of the Peaks to Points Festival.

By Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee

Date and time

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM AEST

Location

Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee

1358 Old Cleveland Road (Entrance at 21 Write St) Carindale, QLD 4152 Australia

About this event

  • 2 hours

Join us as part of this year's Peaks to Points Festival as we illuminate the remarkable world of owls, spotlighting their exceptional pest control abilities and the peril posed by rat poisons.

Owls, as predators, play an important role in the ecosystem by curbing small animal populations, with mammals, notably rodents, forming a significant portion of their prey.

Barn owls, found on every continent except Antarctica, are valuable biological pest controllers. Nesting near or within farm fields, they specialise in rodent hunting, with a
single pair of barn owls eradicating thousands of rodents annually.

Presented by Stefan Hattingh, this event delves into the captivating realm of owls. Discover the profound impact of rat poisons on owls and other wildlife, and learn how you
can contribute to the solution.

Limited spaces available. Please secure your spot.

Light refreshments provided.

Venue: Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee Discovery Centre, Entrance at 21 Wright St, Carindale

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Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee

Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee Inc. (B4C) was established as an incorporated catchment and landcare group in 1997. The success of our organisation has been achieved to a major degree by the efforts and outcomes of our services provided by the Ecosystem Services Unit.

As a Social Enterprise, we reinvest the majority of our profits in supporting the environment and the community.

Our activities with the community are undertaken through education and school projects, supporting bushcare groups when requested and by providing the community opportunities to be involved in tree planting, weeding and working on waterways and bushlands.

Our office is located at our Sustainability Centre in Carindale.