Promoting the landscape & biodiversity values of Australia's Green Cauldron
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Caldera Art 2016 Exhibitions Update
Thirty four superb artworks are currently on display in the Caldera Art Gallery (until Dec. 9th). Tweed Shire mayor Katie Milne recently opened the exhibition with Dr Mark Kingston from the Natural Resource Management section echoing her words of the importance of maintaining the integrity of the region's natural environment. CA coordinator Andy Reimanis thanked all the participating artists and supporters including Destination Tweed, Tweed Shire Council and Southern Cross Credit Union.
All CA2016 entries may be viewed in the Caldera Art website on-line exhibition. The next exhibition in the CAG will commence December 14th (refer program link).
Images below: Left: Katie Milne, Max & Marguerite Boyd, Mark Kingston Centre:TSC Mayor Katie Milne Right: John & Nella Turnbull, Jennifer Porter, Greg Mulheran
Thirty four superb artworks are currently on display in the Caldera Art Gallery (until Dec. 9th). Tweed Shire mayor Katie Milne recently opened the exhibition with Dr Mark Kingston from the Natural Resource Management section echoing her words of the importance of maintaining the integrity of the region's natural environment. CA coordinator Andy Reimanis thanked all the participating artists and supporters including Destination Tweed, Tweed Shire Council and Southern Cross Credit Union.
All CA2016 entries may be viewed in the Caldera Art website on-line exhibition. The next exhibition in the CAG will commence December 14th (refer program link).
Images below: Left: Katie Milne, Max & Marguerite Boyd, Mark Kingston Centre:TSC Mayor Katie Milne Right: John & Nella Turnbull, Jennifer Porter, Greg Mulheran
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Tweed River Festival 2016
The historic village of Tumbulgum will be a hub of celebrations when it hosts the 2016 Tweed River Festival main family day this Sat.12th Nov.
A day of entertainment, music, displays and food (beginning at 3pm) will culminate in the traditional giant lantern parade and a laser light show, as this year's River Festival incorporates Tumbulgum's 150 Year celebrations (including a historic photographs exhibition at the Tumbulgum Hall and the unveiling of a monument.
"The monument site is significant for our village because it marks Tumbulgum's original site, then known as Tweed Junction," Tumbulgum Community Association President, Jenny Kidd said. "But it is also important for the whole area because it was Tweed Valley's first commercial settlement, as pioneers started selecting the first farming allotments along the Tweed and Rous rivers."
Visit www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/RiverFestival or www.tumbulgum.wordpress.com for further details about the Tweed River Festival and Tumbulgum 150 Years celebrations. Mount Warning Tours is offering a range of 'adventures in nature' by land and waterways.
Tweed River Festival 2016
The historic village of Tumbulgum will be a hub of celebrations when it hosts the 2016 Tweed River Festival main family day this Sat.12th Nov.
A day of entertainment, music, displays and food (beginning at 3pm) will culminate in the traditional giant lantern parade and a laser light show, as this year's River Festival incorporates Tumbulgum's 150 Year celebrations (including a historic photographs exhibition at the Tumbulgum Hall and the unveiling of a monument.
"The monument site is significant for our village because it marks Tumbulgum's original site, then known as Tweed Junction," Tumbulgum Community Association President, Jenny Kidd said. "But it is also important for the whole area because it was Tweed Valley's first commercial settlement, as pioneers started selecting the first farming allotments along the Tweed and Rous rivers."
Visit www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/RiverFestival or www.tumbulgum.wordpress.com for further details about the Tweed River Festival and Tumbulgum 150 Years celebrations. Mount Warning Tours is offering a range of 'adventures in nature' by land and waterways.
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Community Survey for Tweed River Estuary Plan Extended
Almost 400 people have participated in a community survey to share how they use the Tweed River and how they would like to see it managed, but the survey’s organisers want to hear from even more residents.The survey deadline is now 19 November.
“The Tweed River is a defining feature in the landscape and is fundamental in shaping lifestyles and communities in Tweed Shire,” Waterways Program Leader Tom Alletson said. “How we use and manage the Tweed River is therefore a very important issue for residents and will have a big impact on the district’s future generations. Public input through the survey will identify the community’s needs and priorities. It will inform a new Tweed River Estuary Coastal Management Program and ensure the document is in line with public expectations.”
Community members are invited to provide their feedback to help guide the plan’s priorities.... yoursaytweed.com.au/tweed-river-estuary Printed copies are available at Council’s Murwillumbah and Tweed offices and the libraries.
Images below (from CA2016): 'Reflections' (cropped) from photo by Kristine Kowitz 'Sunset Run' (cropped) photography by Deb Pearse
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The Fragile Edge Book
This newly published 400 page book (with over 1,000 images) is an easy-to-read, in depth natural history of the Tweed Coast’s natural resources and cultural heritage. Contents also address the natural forces and human activities that have shaped, and continue to shape, its dynamic ecology. This informative and engaging book draws from primary authors who are experts in their respective fields. Their authoritative text, intended for the layperson and student, is further brought to life through the impressive works of talented photographers and artists. It is a credit to editor Michael DeGood who patiently worked on it for many years. The result is a ‘must read’ for every resident and visitor who seeks a deeper appreciation of the Tweed Coast’s globally significant biodiversity, unique cultural heritage, and the challenges faced by this precious stretch of coastline. Copies are for sale in the Murwillumbah Visitors Centre or on-line. |
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New Artwork in Southern Cross Credit Union HO
This community banking facility has been supportive of Caldera Art for a number of years. Their historic head office building (Wharf St, Murwillumbah) is now home to another artwork donated by CA. A canvas print of a photograph depicting the Tweed River with Wollumbin Mt Warning in the background now complements the print of an aerial perspective of the summit painted by Andy Reimanis.
Marketing manager Kristy Jones enthusiastically accepted the canvas saying that SCCU customers enjoyed seeing artworks depicting the local area by local artists, and was often a topic of conversation whilst doing their banking.
Images below: SCCU Marketing Manager Kristy Jones with CA Coordinator Andy Reimanis 'Early Morning on the Tweed' AR Photography
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Artist of the Month - Jan Bracher
As a Tyalgum Creek resident, Jan has focused her passion about the upper catchment of the Tweed Valley into several significant artworks, most of which have been exhibited in Caldera Art events over the years. Having been involved with the Saturday morning Caldera Art Group since its inception in 2009, she is the longest 'serving' member and her patient approach to creating artworks is an inspiration to the other artists.
A work completed in 2014, 'Hoop Pines in the Mist', leads nicely to the Caldera Cloud Forests item below, in the expectation that the current unseasonal dry spell in our region will break soon.
Images: Jan with brushes poised 'Oxley River Rockpool' - pastel 'Hoop Pines in the Mist' - pastel 'Headwaters of the Oxley' - pastel
Artist of the Month - Jan Bracher
As a Tyalgum Creek resident, Jan has focused her passion about the upper catchment of the Tweed Valley into several significant artworks, most of which have been exhibited in Caldera Art events over the years. Having been involved with the Saturday morning Caldera Art Group since its inception in 2009, she is the longest 'serving' member and her patient approach to creating artworks is an inspiration to the other artists.
A work completed in 2014, 'Hoop Pines in the Mist', leads nicely to the Caldera Cloud Forests item below, in the expectation that the current unseasonal dry spell in our region will break soon.
Images: Jan with brushes poised 'Oxley River Rockpool' - pastel 'Hoop Pines in the Mist' - pastel 'Headwaters of the Oxley' - pastel
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Caldera Cloud Forests
Cloud forests are like rain forests in that they generally receive high levels of precipitation but the difference is that significant levels of moisture are derived from the clouds that filter through the trees, not actual rainfall. After extensive monitoring by Griffith University and research by UQ's Lui Weber et al, sections of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia's Green Cauldron can now join places like Central America and SE Asia as having significant high altitude cloud forests. Climate change appears to have increased the average number of days that Springbrook and Lamington plateau's in particular are in cloud. A process called lateral cloud filtration accounts for more than half of the annual precipitation. Moisture from the clouds condenses as it touches the tree tops which then forms tiny droplets. Epiphytes growing on the old growth trunks of trees such as the Antarctic Beech and other rainforest species are the first to catch the water. Walk under these trees on a cloudy, breezy day and you would think you were in a rain shower. Walk out into the parking lot and you will notice that it is not rain at all. |
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Aerial Perspective of Tweed's Geology, Flora & Fauna
The Murwillumbah Historical Society is hosting another speaker night at the Tweed Regional Museum on Wednesday 23rd Nov (5.00pm). The presenter will be Lui Weber, Botanist/Ecologist, BSc University of Qld, a recognised expert in rainforest biogeography having explored the Tweed's forests and mountains for rare plants and animals. An acclaimed nature photographer, his talk will be accompanied with unique video footage captured from camera equipped drones. For further information and bookings (essential) please contact [email protected] |
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Caldera Wildscapes 2017 Calendar
The Caldera Wildscapes 2017 calendar features images of 8 iconic landscape locations within Australia's Green Cauldron, and 4 stunning images of birds and rainforest. This is the first full colour calendar (one page per month) that truly showcases the natural wonders of this region. Another first for Caldera Art & Wildscapes. Calendar may be purchased in the CW Store page, or at the Murwillumbah Visitors Centre.
Caldera Wildscapes 2017 Calendar
The Caldera Wildscapes 2017 calendar features images of 8 iconic landscape locations within Australia's Green Cauldron, and 4 stunning images of birds and rainforest. This is the first full colour calendar (one page per month) that truly showcases the natural wonders of this region. Another first for Caldera Art & Wildscapes. Calendar may be purchased in the CW Store page, or at the Murwillumbah Visitors Centre.
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Caldera Wildscapes Quiz
This month's mystery Wildscape (below): What are the names of the two distant peaks and from which public reserve was the photo taken?
Answers to [email protected] A prize is offered (a signed copy of the Tweed Book by editor Andy Reimanis. Answers in the Dec. CW e-news.
Hint: Photo was taken with a long zoom lens and is in the same general location as last month's mystery Wildscape....see below.
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Lindy Treasure from Commissioners Creek was the first to correctly answer last month's quiz (image above):
Photo taken from Commissioners Creek Rd (off Doon Doon Ck Rd) looking south to Mt Doughboy and beyond to the Nightcap plateau. |
Tweed Landcare
Tweed Landcare Inc. (TLI) supports people caring for our unique environment and natural resources through practical community projects. Committed volunteers and landowners in the local Landcare network are working to protect and rehabilitate our precious landscape.
The region has many threatened fauna species, and Australia's highest concentration of threatened plant species. A monthly newsletter makes for interesting reading and can be accessed on their website.
Tweed Landcare
Tweed Landcare Inc. (TLI) supports people caring for our unique environment and natural resources through practical community projects. Committed volunteers and landowners in the local Landcare network are working to protect and rehabilitate our precious landscape.
The region has many threatened fauna species, and Australia's highest concentration of threatened plant species. A monthly newsletter makes for interesting reading and can be accessed on their website.
Mystery Bird Quiz
The answer to last month's quiz: This Owlet Nightjar (below) had taken up residence in a nestbox where it roosted during the day, occasionally popping up to 'have a sticky beak' at what was going on below. It's sometimes mistaken for a Sugar Glider in low light conditions.
This month's image (below right) was sent in by Barry Henderson of Banora Point who has had these splendid birds nesting in an artificial wetland at the back of his place.
Your ID suggestions to [email protected] Answer published in next e-news
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Caldera 'Seasons Greetings' Cards
A series of colourful cards produced by artists passionate about the region's rich natural environment (rainforest plants in particular) has been produced. Each has a relevant story about this region and the festive season. Please support the work of Caldera Artists by visiting the Store page and purchasing a set or two (along with a calendar). Individual cards are also available at the Murwillumbah Visitors Centre. |
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See you next month, along with a new PhotoTrail