BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.2//EN TZID:Australia/Brisbane X-WR-TIMEZONE:Australia/Brisbane BEGIN:VEVENT UID:128@friendsofparksqld.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260902T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260902T113000 DTSTAMP:20260731T040050Z URL:https://friendsofparksqld.org/events/sunshine-coast-volunteer-event-ka thleen-mcarthur-conservation-park-4/ SUMMARY:Sunshine Coast Volunteer Event – Kathleen McArthur Conservation P ark DESCRIPTION:Sunshine Coast Volunteer Event – Kathleen McArthur Conservati on Park\nEvent details\nDay: Wednesday\, 2nd September 2026\nTime: 8:30am - 11:30am\nLocation: Kathleen McArthur (Currimundi Lake) Conservation Park \nRSVP: Email cheryl.thomson@detsi.qld.gov.au\nNote: RSVP to the above ema il is essential to receive the exact event details and confirmation.\nWhat to expect\n\n\n Connect with rangers and the community\n Learn new skil ls and gain real-world experience as a volunteer ranger\n Learn about the history and values of Glass House Mountains National Park and surrounding areas\n Help remove invasive species or undertake maintenance to keep th e area beautiful\n Perfect for beginners and experienced volunteers alike \n\nWhat to bring\n\n\n Enclosed\, sturdy shoes\n Long pants\, long-slee ved shirt\n Hat\, sunscreen\n Insect repellent\n Water\n Your own gard ening gloves\, if possible\n\nJoin Friends of Parks – Kathleen McArthur Conservation Park and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service &\; Partner ships rangers for a hands-on conservation volunteering event on the Sunshi ne Coast on Kabi Kabi Country.\n\nLocated beside the ecologically signific ant Currimundi Lake\, Kathleen McArthur Conservation Park protects vital c oastal heath\, wetlands\, and wallum ecosystems that support a rich divers ity of native plants and wildlife. This unique conservation area is an imp ortant refuge for threatened species and plays a key role in protecting th e environmental health of the Currimundi Lake catchment.\n\nThese monthly volunteer conservation events provide an opportunity to work alongside QPW S rangers while learning about the park’s biodiversity\, cultural signif icance\, and ongoing conservation challenges. Volunteers may assist with a ctivities such as weed control\, habitat restoration\, native planting\, t rack maintenance\, and protecting sensitive coastal ecosystems from enviro nmental threats.\n\nPerfect for nature lovers\, aspiring park rangers\, co nservation students\, bushcare volunteers\, and anyone passionate about pr otecting Queensland’s natural environment\, these ranger-led volunteer d ays are a rewarding way to gain practical conservation experience\, connec t with the local community\, and help care for one of the Sunshine Coast ’s most important coastal conservation areas.\nNew and experienced volun teers are welcome. A moderate level of fitness is recommended. This event is suitable for ages 16+. RSVP is essential.\n \;\n\nRSVP is essential - cheryl.thomson@detsi.qld.gov.au  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/friendsofparksqld.org/wp-conte nt/uploads/2026/05/Friends-of-Kathleen-McArthur-Conservation-Park-Event-Ba nner.png?fit=960%2C540&ssl=1 CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Brisbane X-LIC-LOCATION:Australia/Brisbane BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20250902T083000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR