Location: Biami Yumba Park, end of Fig Tree Pocket Road
Type: Workshop
Organiser: Cubberla-Witton Catchments Network Inc
Contact: www.cwcn.org.au or 0407 583 441
This event is run by the Cubberla-Witton Catchments Network Inc. For more info, please contact them or view the flyer.
Nature Journaling
Location: Cubberla Creek Reserve, Hepworth St Chapel Hill
Type: Workshop
Organiser: Cubberla-Witton Catchments Network Inc
Contact: www.cwcn.org.au or 0407 583 441
This event is run by the Cubberla-Witton Catchments Network Inc. For more info, please contact them or view the flyer.
Thursday 15 June: public meeting
YOU ARE MOST WELCOME to join us for our mid-year public meeting!
It starts at 7pm, Thursday 15 June in the Kenmore Library meeting rooms.
Be entertained and inspired by the knowledge of our guest speaker Martin Fingland, who will talk about the identification of wildlife tracks and scats,
Please keep the night free! We would love to see you there!
*Note: there will be no Cottage Talk on this day due to the public meeting.
No Cottage Talk this month
Our June Cottage Talk, scheduled for Thursday 15th June, has been cancelled.
This is due to our mid-year public meeting being held on the same day.
Please click here for more info.
Perplexing Plovers!
We’ve all seen plovers sitting on nests situated plum in the middle of wide expanses of parklands, lawns or roadside verges!
… or flying around and squawking loudly to protect their nests! So just what is this perplexing behaviour all about?
Photo courtesy of Ed Frazer
Believe it or not, there IS a strategy!
Click here to read all about the quirky minds of Plover parents in the June edition of Jim Butler’s “Feather Fascination.”
Nature Journaling with Paula Peeters
Learn how to visually record progress on your bushcare site over years or just observe your favourite nature spot!
Two exciting workshops are coming up on Saturday 15 July and Saturday 9 September. They are being held by the Cubberla-Witton Catchments Network Inc.
Dr Paula Peeters is an ecologist, artist and writer. Paula will provide a brief introduction to nature journaling and the ecology of each site. She will introduce you to simple drawing and writing exercises to improve observations skills and free up creativity and imagination.
For more information, view the flyer below or contact the the Cubberla-Witton Catchments Network Inc.directly on 0407 583 441.
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Putting Back the Forest
We quite often receive enquiries from folk looking for the book “Putting Back the Forest: A Landcare Guide for Brookfield, Pullenvale and Moggill” by Bryan Hacker, Rona Butler and Rae Rekdahl.
The book was published in 1994 under the auspices of Rural Environment Planning Association Inc”. It has been out of print for several years but is now available on the REPA website.
The book was published in 1994 under the auspices of Rural Environment Planning Association Inc”. It has been out of print for several years but is now available on the REPA website.
WEED ALERT – May 2017
Is it possible that YOU have seen Badhara Bush?
This invasive weed, native to Asia,has recently been located on a private property in Bellbowrie. It was thought to be absent except for a single infestation in Rockhampton.
Badhara Bush is a thorny shrub or small tree 2-4m tall which forms dense thickets.It has yellow tubular flowers and yellow pear-shaped fruit which generally presents from December to August.
It is listed as a Restricted class 3 invasive plant under the Biosecurity Act 2014. The Biosecurity Queensland website has a detailed description.
Please keep an eye out for any infestations and report any sightings to Biosecurity Queensland (ph: 13 25 23) or the Queensland Herbarium (ph: 3896 9326)
Kids Day 2017 – what to expect!
Here’s a peek at the neckwear the kids will be creating this year at the very popular jewellery-making stand at Kids’ Day at the Cottage.
Each year our wonderfully generous and talented Deborah Craig designs something with a focus on natural products for the kids to make.
For 2017 these will include hand-made pottery beads, and bamboo, and seeds.
Here is a snapshot of Deborah modelling one of her fabulous creations!
There’ll be all sorts of other activities too, including two wildlife shows!
Come and see what else we have in store! Kids Day 2017 will be held at the Cottage at the end of Gold Creek Road on Sunday 28 May from 10am until 1pm.
Did you know …
- 30% of the 660 Land for Wildlife properties in South East Queensland are in the Moggill Creek Catchment!
- And 40% of all eligible properties in Moggill Creek Catchment are in the Land for Wildlife Program.
But wait, there’s more ! ….
- 10 Habitat Brisbane Groups out of 148 across Brisbane are in the Moggill Creek Catchment!
Landholders living around Moggill Creek clearly care about preserving the region’s stunning natural environment. Land for Wildlife is a voluntary program that helps landowners identify unique and often threatened plant and animal species and gives advice on how to help manage them. Through Land for Wildlife you can learn about native plants, animals and ecosystems on your property and get advice on managing threats such as weeds and pest animals.
To become a part of this huge and growing network, please visit the Land for Wildlife South East Queensland website.
