We Are Explorers Crowdfunds to Protect the Daintree
We Are Explorers is crowdfunding $25,000 to help us purchase and protect one hectare of Daintree Lowland Rainforest. To get things started Kate Stevens from We Are Explorers headed up to see the property with Kelvin Davies and to meet the Traditional Owners, hang out with cassowaries, capture some shots and set to work building out the campaign. Now the countdown to the launch has begun!
Read moreWinners of O’Reillys Rainforest Retreat prize
O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat has helped us Save the Daintree Rainforest by supporting us with a raffle prize..... and the Lucky Winner is Damian Farrell and family!
Read moreForest Fires and Climate Justice for Kalimantan
Two Battles in One: Tackling Forest Fires and Demanding Climate Justice for Kalimantan.
For the past four months, Rainforest 4 Foundation has been supporting the Ranu Welum Foundation in Kalimantan, Indonesia to help them extinguish forest fires and demand Climate Justice.
Read moreThe Orangutan Rescuer is here - book your tickets now
We’re happy to let you know Sumatran-based orangutan expert and founder of the Orangutan Information Centre, Mr Panut Hadisiswoyo has arrived in the Byron Shire and is ready for our special event the Sunday the 18th of August - Rescuing Orangutans and Saving Rainforests
Read more1.7 million trees planted and counting!
Can you imagine planting 1,775,153 trees! That’s what’s been achieved in Sumatra over the past decade by the Orangutan Information Centre. Sumatran Orangutans, Elephants, Tigers and Rhinos have all benefitted from this incredible effort. And we’ve only getting started!
Read moreOur Vanishing World: Rainforests
Rainforests are a crucial feature of Earth’s biosphere. Apart from being critical to Earth’s climate and vital carbon sinks, the major player in Earth’s hydrological (water) cycle, a massive producer of oxygen and home to most of the world’s species, rainforests are the home of a large indigenous human population. They are also the source of many vital resources, including medicines, used by humans around the world.
Read moreGamelan workshop chimes in for World Orangutan Day
Gamelan, the traditional ensemble music of Java and Bali in Indonesia will be shared in a workshop on Sunday the 18th of August. Gamelan is made up predominantly of percussive instruments. The most common instruments used are metallophones played by mallets and a set of hand-played drums called kendhang which register the beat.
Read moreSantos Organics takes action on Palm Oil
Santos Organics has taken action to ensure every product they stock is free from unsustainable and untraceable palm oil and palm derived ingredients.
Read moreIncredible Biodiversity at Lot 3 Thornton Peak Drive
Incredible Biodiversity at Lot 3 Thornton Peak Drive revealed as ecological survey identifies 230 species of plants.
Read moreRescuing Orangutans and Saving Rainforests Special Event
Hear from world-renowned conservationists Panut Hadisiswoyo and the rainforest defenders of the Orangutan Information Centre.
Don't miss out on your tickets to this special event on the 18th of August!
Buy your tickets now to go in the running for a special door prize!
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