WPSQ Bayside Branch

Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland

Bayside Branch

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.............About Us
	Our Origins The Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland (WPSQ) is one of Queensland's oldest, largest and most respected conservation groups. Started in 1962 by naturalist David Fleay, poet Judith Wright, artist Kathleen MacArthur and publisher Brian Clouston, it has grown into a strong force in conservation today. The object of the society is to preserve the fauna and flora of Australia by all lawful means. Branches There are 19 branches throughout the State, with over 1200 members. These branches consult with local councils, state government and their communities. This grass roots approach allows us to focus on actions that are achievable both as individuals and as a group. What does WPSQ do? WPSQ represents members' interests at local, state and national levels on all matters affecting wildlife and their habitats. Our Head Office in Brisbane is ideally located to access and influence state-wide legislation and planning decisions, and works in cooperation with its branches and other like-minded groups. Eastern sedge-frog		Bayside Branch WPSQ Bayside Branch hosts monthly meetings with expert guest presenters, conducts workshops and arranges family outings including short walks and night spotlighting. While Head Office runs campaigns that cover diverse issues and regions - such as bilbies and vegetation clearance, WPSQ Bayside Branch tackles local issues such as dugong protection in Moreton Bay and the loss of bushland in the Shire. Monthly and bi-monthly newsletters are published to keep members up-to-date on local issues and coming events, as well as providing fascinating information about wildlife and local history. Newsletters: Bayside Newsletter Wildlife Diary Koala News Nostalgic Times The Bayside Branch also maintains a small reference library of material relating to Wildlife and Conservation. This library collection has been built up over a number of years and is housed within the Redland Shire Council Library at Capalaba. General Meetings - All Welcome Last Friday of each month (Feb to Nov) starting at 7:30 pm Redlands IndigiScapes Centre 17 Runnymede Road Capalaba (just off Redland Bay Road) Membership Applications for membership, and subscriptions to Wildlife Australia magazine, are handled through WPSQ Head Office, in Brisbane.