Hidden Vale Wildlife Research Station, located in Grandchester, is a remarkable hub for scientific exploration and conservation which plays a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of Australian ecosystems and safeguarding native wildlife.
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University of Queensland Gatton Campus combines the rural traditions of its Queensland Agricultural College heritage with innovative research and teaching facilities in agriculture, animal science, veterinary science and the environment.
Dr Gurion Ang, Director of Engagement & Advancement, School of the Environment, U.Q. will join us on the visit. We are travelling by bus.
WHEN Thursday 27th June 2024
TIME and PLACE OF DEPARTURE: Please indicate when booking:
- A) NORTH SIDE. Arrive at 7.45 for 8.00 am departure from Bus Stop 27 at 15 Park Avenue, Clayfield (near Eagle Junction station). Car parking in streets.
- B) SOUTH SIDE. Arrive at 8.15 for 8.30am departure from Brittain Park, near 172 Troughton Road, Coopers Plains. Car parking available.
VISITS
Arrive 10.00 am at HIDDEN VALE for a facility tour and MORNING TEA (provided)
11.30 Depart Research Station for U.Q. Gatton Campus.
12.15 Lunch at UQ Gatton Campus Dining Hall for Buffet Lunch (provided)
13.15 Guided Tour of the Campus. Meeting some academic staff and students and learn more about what they do at UQ Gatton.
14.30 Mystery to solve “Why are my lettuces dying?”
15.30 Depart Gatton
Arrive Coopers Plains approx. 17.00 and then Clayfield approx. 17.30
COST (including morning tea and buffet lunch): MEMBERS $80, NON-MEMBERS $90
30 Registrants. Register and Pay by FRIDAY 31 MAY 2024
Participants please note that the outing involves bus travel up to 1.8 hours in a section. Please wear closed shoes, sun safe clothing, hat, sun screen. Bring water.
Image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9e/Foundation_Building_UQ_Gatton_Campus_from; Heritage branch staff, CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
John Wilkinson (Event Coordinator)
