2011 Media Releases

During recent publicity talks promoting his latest film, Australian actor Hugh Jackman let audiences know about his past support for the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife (or as it used to be known 'the National Parks & Wildlife Foundation').

Hollywood hunk Hugh Jackman really is the nicest guy in showbiz.

Now that the weather is heating up and Christmas is drawing near, some noisy, raucous visitors could be heading your way—and not just for Christmas lunch.

You may very soon be hearing Sulphur-crested Cockatoos screeching around your place as they look for a mate and start a family. Give them a Christmas present by being a Backyard Buddy to these clucky cockies.

On Wednesday 16th November 2011, the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife hosted an event at Government House to thank its Patron.

The Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO has been an excellent Patron to the Foundation for the last ten years.

A Brisbane Winner for $7,000 Young Scientist Grant

Brisbane resident, Libby Liggins was recently announced as the winner of a $7,000 science grant from the conservation organisation, the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife.

Each year the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife and the Humane Society International each offer a Marine Science Grant of up to $7,000 to support research of Australian marine ecosystems. The Paddy Pallin Foundation offers a sister Science Grant of up to $7,000 to support field-based, high-quality ecological research each year.

Now that spring has sprung, tribes of sleek-bodied mini-hunters are soaking up the rays and stalking pests in your garden.

Garden Skinks are commonly seen backyard buddies, but did you know that they’re one of nature’s pest controllers and help to keep your garden healthy by keeping insects at bay?

Join in the tree planting

The Koala Action Group invites volunteers to a tree planting at Dasen Street Thornlands (entry to the site is from Clifford Perske Drive) on Sunday, November 6, at 8.30 am. KAG's sponsor for this plating is FNPW - Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife.

Please wear a hat and closed in shoes. Tools and gloves supplied. If there are many helpers the tree planting can finish early. Phone 3823 5575 or visit www.koalagroup.asn.au.

The Falls Forest Retreat - described as "a Gondwana rainforest sanctuary" is at John's River, nestled at the foot of Middle Brother mountain, a major Hastings/Camden Haven/Manning landmark.

Dr Mary E. White, who is a paleobotanist, a specialist in pre-historic plants and their environment, bought the 200 acre property in 2003 and has covenanted a large proportion of it to preserve its vegetation for all time.

Myall River Art Walk team is keen to mount a mural at Bennetts Beach to pay tribute to the Gould petrel birds that live on nearby Cabbage Tree Island. Backed by the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife, scientists undertook a sustained recovery program during the mid-90s that has rescued the birds from the brink of extinction.

AFTER the success of the children's ceramic mural on the swimming pool wall at Tea Gardens, the Myall River Art Walk team is keen to mount another one at Bennetts Beach.

Record-breaking rescue effort - help is on the way to save rare alpine possums. In October last year, Australian Geographic joined forces with the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife to launch Australian Geo's biggest fundraising campaign yet (AG 100). Together, we raised more than $100,000, which will go towards saving one of Australia's most threatened mammals, the Mountain Pygmy-Possum.

They’re Australia’s biggest flying bird, but have you noticed the pelicans around your place at the moment? Now that it’s October, Pelicans in southern Australia are listening to their biological clocks. They’ll be looking for a mate and starting a family very soon after rains. You can be a buddy to clucky pelicans.