by | Jun 15, 2023 | Community, Community Blog, News, Plastic Free
Every morning, as I set out for a peaceful walk with my furry companion, little did I know that a small aquatic plant would leave a lasting impact on me. It all began when I noticed the vibrant green patches floating on the surface of the nearby creek. Curiosity got...
by | Jul 27, 2022 | Community, Community Blog, News, Plastic Free
We’re sad to announce that CAFNEC has formally discontinued the Drain Stencil Project and Boomerang Bags. Boomerang Bags and Drain Stencil Project were projects CAFNEC led to amplify the plastic pollution problem in the Cairns community. On September 1st, 2021 the...
by | Jun 20, 2022 | Community, Community Blog, Mangroves, News, Projects, Training
I started learning about climate change, or global warming as it was more commonly called, back in school. Back then, climate change felt far away, and yeah, I was sad for the polar bears, but it really felt like one of those issues that the adults and those smart...
by | Jun 14, 2022 | Community, Community Blog, Mangroves, News, Projects, Training
We’ve been running monitoring sessions in Far North Queensland estuaries since 2019 and will continue to monitor between now at 2023. The data we collect gives us the opportunity to inform on-ground action plans responding to estuary-specific threats. How do we get...
by | May 25, 2022 | Community, Community Blog, Training, Volunteer
Now into our third year, the Community Organising and Leadership Program has evolved to ensure longevity and sustainbility in our core group of leaders. CAFNEC has identified 20 committed leaders who are volunteering across various areas of the organisation, This...
by | May 18, 2022 | Community Blog
On Saturday 14th May, CAFNEC joined Cape York Weeds and Feral Animals Inc. for the Annan, Endeavour and Normanby Catchment’s Community, Producer Technology Uptake Building Drought Resilience – Field Day, funded by Agrifutures Australia. The Field Day...
