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Rainforest + Reef Conservation Stories
Thursday 3 – Saturday 5 July, Ninney Rise, Mission Beach
Friends of Ninney Rise are opening up the historic property for a special conference which celebrates the conservation stories of the region’s reefs and rainforests.
Overlooking the Great Barrier Reef, Ninney Rise is the heritage listed base from which John Busst organised Save The Reef and rainforest campaigns in the 1960s and 70s. It was a meeting place for campaigners, artists and scientists working to protect the Great Barrier Reef from oil drilling and other threats and for nominating large areas of rainforest to be protected as National Parks.
Moderated by Gregg Borschmann from ABC Radio National’s breakfast program, the 3-day event features panel style conversations with some of the most interesting campaigners, scientists and artists involved in capturing, promoting, describing and ultimately saving north Queensland’s reefs and rainforests.
Speakers include:
Margaret Thorsborne, patron Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland
Charlie Veron, celebrated marine scientist known for naming one quarter of the world’s coral species
Aila Keto AO, Founder Australian Rainforest Conservation Society
Sigmund Jorgensen, Monstalvat
Dr Adam Smith, marine biologist
Dr Helen Larson, Emeritus Curator of Fishes, Museum and Art Gallery NT
Ian McCalman, author The Reef – A Passionate History
Mike Berwick AO, Chair Terrain NRM
Artists: Daryl Dickson, Deanna Conti and Liz Gallie
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About the program:
The three-day event comprises two days of presentations and panel discussions followed by a day of field trips. Utilising the shady balcony at Ninney Rise, the event will be a down-to-earth affair capturing the stories of campaigners, scientists and artists involved in rainforest and reef conservation.
A gala dinner will be held on Thursday 3 July and Ninney Rise will be open with local ar
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costs:
Day 1 (Thurs 3 July) – $105
Day 2 (Fri 4 July) – $105
Both days – $200
Gala dinner (Thurs 3 July) at Castaways – $88
Field trips
Tour to Ellison Reef including lunch – $165 (full day)
Tour to Family Islands including snacks – $135 (five hours)
Self-guided walking tour of Mission Beach – no cost
artworks and historical material on display.
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As the event is less than four weeks away, we appreciate your early registration which will assist with planning for catering and logistics.
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Travel and accommodation:
July is a busy time of year for Mission Beach so we highly recommend you book your travel and accommodation as soon as possible.
For accommodation information, please visit Mission Beach Tourism.
For all other enquiries, please contact our Event Manager, Wombat Creative.
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