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Central Queensland’s largest environmental event is back in 2021 and on this Sunday at the Tondoon Botanic Gardens.
Ecofest aims to educate residents to better understand their impact on the environment and to empower them into making changes towards a sustainable life.
Traditionally held on the first Sunday in June to coincide with World Environment Day, this year’s event will be on Sunday, June 6 from 10am-3pm.
Councillor Desley O’Grady said Ecofest was a perfect event for anyone to attend, as it incorporated both fun and educational elements.
“Attendees will be able to enjoy a fun day out with kids activities, educational workshops from leaders in gardening and sustainability as well as eco-market stalls, a plant sale, food vans, live music and even an appearance by the Plastic Free Mermaid, Kate Nelson,” Mrs O’Grady said.
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Planned burns will take place this weekend across the Gladstone region.
Gladstone Regional Council advised the Rural Fire Service would conduct burns on the weekends of May 15-16 and May 22-23.
Smoke may be seen in the Mount Biondello area next to Tondoon Botanic Gardens and areas near Benaraby this weekend.
Further planned burns will take place on May 22-23 within council controlled reserves located on Marrawing Road and Jono Porter Drive at Benaraby, with nearby landholders already notified.
Planned burns will only go ahead pending favourable weather conditions.
Motorists driving near these areas are asked to proceed with caution, while residents and visitors are advised to close windows and doors and keep medications close by if they suffer from respiratory conditions.
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Subscriber only Gladstone s Tondoon Botanic Gardens will light up in a kaleidoscope of colour with the return of Luminous over two magical nights in July. The award-winning Luminous is a mesmerising visual event featuring impressive light displays, illuminated art, live music, roving entertainment, workshops, children s activities and much more. This year s event will be held on July 16 and 17 from 5.30pm-9pm at Tondoon Botanic Gardens with tickets on sale from Monday, June 7. Originating in 2018, Luminous was created to celebrate the Tondoon Botanic Gardens 30th Birthday. Gladstone Region Mayor Matt Burnett said the overwhelming community response from the 2018 event cemented Luminous as an annual event for the Gladstone Region.