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:129@friendsofparksqld.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261014T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261014T113000 DTSTAMP:20260918T002008Z URL:https://friendsofparksqld.org/events/sunshine-coast-volunteer-event-ka thleen-mcarthur-conservation-park-5/ SUMMARY:Sunshine Coast Volunteer Event – Kathleen McArthur Conservation P ark DESCRIPTION:Sunshine Coast Volunteer Event – Kathleen McArthur Conservati on Park\nEvent details\nJoin Friends of Parks – Kathleen McArthur Conser vation Park and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service &\; Partnerships rangers for a hands-on conservation volunteering event on the Sunshine Coa st on Kabi Kabi Country.\nDay: Wednesday\, 14th October 2026\nTime: 8:30am - 11:30am\nLocation: Kathleen McArthur (Currimundi Lake) Conservation Par k\nRSVP: Email cheryl.thomson@detsi.qld.gov.au\nNote: RSVP to the above em ail is essential to receive the exact event details and confirmation.\nWha t to expect\n\n\n Connect with rangers and the community\n Learn new ski lls and gain real-world experience as a volunteer ranger\n Learn about th e history and values of Glass House Mountains National Park and surroundin g areas\n Help remove invasive species or undertake maintenance to keep t he area beautiful\n Perfect for beginners and experienced volunteers alik e\n\nWhat to bring\n\n\n Enclosed\, sturdy shoes\n Long pants\, long-sle eved shirt\n Hat\, sunscreen\n Insect repellent\n Water\n Your own gar dening gloves\, if possible\n\nLocated beside the ecologically significant Currimundi Lake\, Kathleen McArthur Conservation Park protects vital coas tal heath\, wetlands\, and wallum ecosystems that support a rich diversity of native plants and wildlife. This unique conservation area is an import ant refuge for threatened species and plays a key role in protecting the e nvironmental health of the Currimundi Lake catchment.\n\nThese monthly vol unteer conservation events provide an opportunity to work alongside QPWS r angers while learning about the park’s biodiversity\, cultural significa nce\, and ongoing conservation challenges. Volunteers may assist with acti vities such as weed control\, habitat restoration\, native planting\, trac k maintenance\, and protecting sensitive coastal ecosystems from environme ntal threats.\n\nPerfect for nature lovers\, aspiring park rangers\, conse rvation students\, bushcare volunteers\, and anyone passionate about prote cting Queensland’s natural environment\, these ranger-led volunteer days are a rewarding way to gain practical conservation experience\, connect w ith the local community\, and help care for one of the Sunshine Coast’s most important coastal conservation areas.\nNew and experienced volunteers are welcome. A moderate level of fitness is recommended. This event is su itable for ages 16+. RSVP is essential.\n \;\n\nRSVP is essential - ch eryl.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:20251014T083000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR