It’s been a much-loved destination for more than a decade and now there is an opportunity to take the Queens Park Environmental Education Centre into a new phase.
The centre recently closed to the public to minimise public health risks during the COVID-19 outbreak, but council’s Environmental Education Officer Sienna Harris called on anyone who has visited the centre to get involved in a much-needed update.
“The centre may be closed for now, but we still want you to interact with us online,” she said.
“You can leave your feedback on the current displays and any ideas you have for how we can improve things at shapeyouripswich.com.au
“There are plenty of pictures there to jog your memory.”
Ms Harris said countless visitors, young and old, had pushed the centre’s red buttons to make animal sounds, or learned about everything from energy efficiency to healthy waterways through the displays.
“However, best practice in environmental education has changed and we want this centre to be a leading example,” she said.
“We also value community input to make sure we are reflecting themes and experience that are meaningful to Ipswich.”
The initial feedback gathered from Shape Your Ipswich will guide an initial concept design. There will also be an interim update to refresh the current displays.
Ms Harris said the goal is to provide an interactive space, suitable for all ages and abilities that has environmental themes relevant to life in Ipswich.
“You can put in ideas for a new experience, or different topics or themes, or for the inclusion of new technology – it’s completely open,” she said.
“The centre will have ongoing processes in place to collect your feedback when it reopens, as we want to be constantly hearing from you about what you love, and what we could do to create an even better experience.”
The digital engagement is open on shapeyouripswich.com.au until 15 May 2020.