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THE CHARLES S. SNOW SCOUT ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING CENTRE

EPRAPAH

“Eprapah” has been developed as our main Environmental Training Centre in Queensland. Environmental Training is provided to both our own Members, and any ‘outside’ organisations, by an experienced and qualified Environmental Training Team.

A Network of Nature Trails, Walking Tracks and Boardwalks leads to many environmentally interesting sites along Eprapah Creek.

BITING PESTS OF THE AUSTRALIAN BUSH AND HOW TO DEAL WITH THEM

Mosquitoes, sand flies and ticks are all common bush inhabitants. Protection is best. Apply repellent  (those that contain natural PYRETHRINS) all over the skin before dressing to come to Eprapah. Also, apply repellent to clothing and reapply after a few hours.

TICKS are the most feared… but treatment is easy. All three stages are all dealt with similarly:

*          Larva (pin-point size)

*          Nymph (pin head size)

*          Adult (tea-leaf size)

1.         The first priority is to kill the tick as soon as possible.

2.         Spray with insect repellent sprays or dab with a cotton bud and diluted pyrethrin. This will kill the tick and prevent any further feeding.

3.         The tick will not detach itself straight away, but will shrivel and drop off with the mouthparts intact. This may take up to 24 hours. Apply antiseptic to the bite area as an added precaution.

Please do not let these "biters" spoil your visit to Eprapah. BE PREPARED and you will be surprised to learn how much there is to explore and learn.

Programs are based on the World Conservation Badge for Cub Scouts through to Rovers. Special ‘Adventure Days’ are provided for Joey Scouts to explore the world of nature based on a chosen theme. Adult Weekend Courses are held for Leaders, Badge Examiners and interested Adults. Special interest courses in Bushland, Freshwater and Marine Environment are based at Eprapah for the Venturer Scout Environment Tape.

FACILITIES AT EPRAPAH

BUNKHOUSE: Sleeping accommodation for 30 with 2 Rooms x 13 Bunk Beds for youths and 2 Rooms x 2 Beds (separate rooms) for adults. Kitchen has stove, oven, fridge, double sink, urn and cooking utilities. Outside ‘wash-up’ sink for Youths. Inside toilets (2), showers (2), basins (3) and urinal. Large eating and activity room. Flagpole and Activity Area.

Camping for approximately 30 people is available.

Camping:  Camping for approximately 30 people in bush setting. Please bring own Gas Cooker.

AMENITIES BLOCK: Separate single shower, toilet and basin, also showers (4), toilets (2), basins and urinal.

EAGLE CAMPFIRE CIRCLE: Excellent open area for small campfires with permanent seating. Fire Safety needs to be observed at all times.

B.P. CIRCLE: Assembly area with flagpole and  Baden Powell’s footprint. Open area for games.

CHAPEL: Peaceful open air Chapel in beautiful, quiet bushland setting with permanent seating and lectern.

NATURE TRAILS: Trails are indicated on the inside map. These show the native flora and fauna, introduced species and items of historical interest. Guidebooks are available from the Trading Post.

FRESHWATER LAGOON: Ideal location for observing aquatic life.

TIDAL CREEK AND MANGROVES: Follow the boardwalks with storyboards and discover the wonders of the tidal creek.

PARKING:  Parking at the Bunkhouse is ‘front-end-in,’. to maximize the available space.

INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS

For Bookings contact: Service Consultant– Bookings at Scouts Queensland on Telephone: (07) 3870 7000, Fax: (07) 3870 4960 or Email: bookings@qldhq.scouts.com.au.

*Please Note: All rubbish is to be removed from the site on departure.

For Medical Help:

A Doctor’s Surgery is available Cnr Bunker

and Cleveland-Redland Bay Roads, Victoria Point.

The Redlands Hospital is available Cnr Weippen and Wellington Streets, Cleveland.

Food Shops are within walking distance.

Key is to be collected from Branch Activity Leader, on Fridays or Saturdays by arrangement. Phone: (07) 3820 7707 (after 6:00 pm) for directions.

HOW TO GET THERE

Brisbane refidex: Map 226, D-12