Spring has sprung, and the region is looking beautiful. Here are three events to check out this season.
1. Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is the longest running floral event of its kind in Australia as the premiere celebration of flowers, food, wine, culture, and more. Multiple gardens throughout Toowoomba have been carefully planted and cared for, and are sure to be an impressive sight. You can find the full program at www.tcof.com.au.
2. Walk Among the Wildflowers on the Granite Belt
The second in a series of spring wildflower walks being organised by the Stanthorpe Rare Wildflower Consortium will be held this Sunday 19 September in the Broadwater State Forest just north west of Stanthorpe. Secretary of the Consortium, Liz Bourne, said the walks aimed to show people some of the diversity of the flora of the Granite Belt as well as helping them to identify local species and learn more about their ecological requirements. Further details about the walk can be found at www.granitebeltwildflowers.com.
3. PYO strawberries at Eastern Colour
Applethorpe’s Eastern Colour is inviting Queenslanders to pick their own sweet, red strawberries and admire the annual King Blossom on 25 and 26 September. There will be no limit to how many strawberries people can pick at the September event, and payment will be per kilogram. Enjoying the apple blossoms will cost just $5 per car. The farm will be open from 9am-1pm on 25 and 26 September at 244 Aerodrome Road, Applethorpe. Pickers should register via Eastern Colour’s Facebook page by 5pm, 24 September.
