Ipswich City Council

Conservation

Caring For Parks and Reserves

The Ipswich Community Greening Program allows residents to get involved in the environment. Community involvement fosters ownership and care that Council alone would not be able to achieve.

The Parks and Reserves has a tiered approach:

Neighbouring Properties

Property owners requesting screening etc on the area of parks/reserves immediately adjoining their property may ask council for assistance.

Planned Events

Planned events by Council and Non Government organisations occur on designated days such as World Environment Day with the community assisting with planting trees, Clean up Australia Day removing rubbish from parks/reserves.

Existing Parkland Care & Bushland Care

These groups undertake an activity in a park or reserve by re vegetating, removing weeds, mulching etc maintaining and enhancing the recreational experience enjoyed by visitors. Person or persons interested in obtaining more knowledge about or joining an existing group should contact the Parkland Care Officer on (07) 3810 6666.

Honorary Park Rangers

Honorary Park Rangers are volunteers from a diverse range of backgrounds and form the ‘eyes and ears' of the city's parks and reserves.

Trained rangers keep a watchful eye on our parks and reserves and liaise with Council officers on issues ranging from daily routine maintenance to reporting of illegal activities and interpretive activities.

Volunteers

A Volunteer network also exists within Queens Park in the following areas: - Ipswich Nature Centre, Nerima Gardens & Queens Park. Volunteer Involvement includes: Guides for Tours, Maintenance & General Interpretive Talks. Several Garden Groups are involved in looking after locations such as the Bush House & Glass House.

Where to from here?

If you would like more information on any of the programs contact:

Ipswich City Council
Health, Parks & Recreation Department
PO Box 191
Ipswich Q 4305
Telephone (07) 3810 6666

Last Updated 9 Nov 2009 |

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