The recent social distancing rules necessarily imposed upon us don’t necessarily mean we can no longer connect with nature. Our Chairman, Jim Pope,.. Read More

We, as a nation and community, are facing the greatest challenge of our times. In the interests of the safety of our members.. Read More

If you love music and birdlife, check out this short You-Tube video! It has some lovely footage which has been set to a.. Read More

The Queensland Government has announced plans for legislation to phase out certain plastic products. In the first stage of the phase-out, plastic straws,.. Read More

It is likely that we are facing an extended period of home isolation, which will be challenging for all of us. I suggest.. Read More

The MCCG website has recently moved to a new platform. We are hoping the migration is seamless and that you do not notice.. Read More

We all know that birds love trees. But in fact they need a lot more than trees in order to secure adequate food, shelter.. Read More

ALERT: Papaya ringspot virus poses a serious threat to  Queensland’s $25 million papaya (or pawpaw, or papaw) industry, which is located mostly in.. Read More

Please be aware the Section 11 working bee scheduled for Saturday 1st February has been put back a week to Saturday 8 February. The group will.. Read More

The year 2020 has started off wonderfully well and we’ll all have received 150mm or more of rain in the last fortnight. So,.. Read More

The Huntington/Tuckett bushcare has changed the date of their next working bee. It will be put back by a week to Sunday 1st March,.. Read More

Although the rain has fallen it will take resilience and time to recover from our catastrophic Summer break. There are many lessons to.. Read More

“The harvest we have sown is today emerging from the smoke haze.” These words are taken from Jim Butler’s first issue of Feather Fascination for 2020... Read More

The DNA evidence is overwhelming! It testifies that songbirds of the northern hemisphere are descendants of birds which lived in Australia 45 million years ago. And the little Leaden.. Read More

If you’ve been following Ed Frazer’s reports about the  platypus families he’s tracking in Gold Creek, you may be interested in these photos.. Read More

Our 2019 AGM was held on Thursday 28 November. The  new committee was elected in and we were all captivated by Dr Melinda.. Read More

We are pleased to bring you a second installment about  Ed Frazer’s platypus family sightings. Well, perhaps not so pleased, because it seems.. Read More

We are privileged to live in an area which is so abundant in wildlife. Each morning Ed Frazer checks out the activities of.. Read More

DON’T MISS OUT! The Brisbane Wild West Calendar for 2020 is now available! These calendars are produced each year jointly by: THECA (The Hut.. Read More

We now have an Instagram account, thanks to the inspiration and enthusiasm of our very own Bec Bain!          .. Read More

There is a mighty bird in our catchment which uses “Stealth mode” to hunt its prey. The male of the species hunts for.. Read More

The MCCG Annual General Meeting will be held at the Brookfield Showground Hall on Thursday 28th November, starting at 7.30pm. Our guest speaker.. Read More

CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU TO ALL 2019 ENTRANTS! Here’s some fun facts about this year’s competition: Did you know that this competition has.. Read More

DON’T MISS OUT!     The Brisbane Wild West Calendar for 2020 is now available! These calendars are produced each year jointly by: THECA.. Read More

Brisbane City Council invites bush carers and volunteers to the “Seeding Success forum-Innovation in restoration 2019” forum on Sunday November 17. This all.. Read More

MCCG member Ed Fraser reports that he has double the number of birds visiting his property at the moment than usual. He has.. Read More

Can you spare a Sunday morning to hit the water and clean up debris in our waterways? Last year’s inaugural Cabbage Tree Creek.. Read More

BE SURE TO VISIT KENMORE VILLAGE between Monday 21st and Saturday 26th October. Photos from our 2019  Photography Competition will be on display!.. Read More

Saturday 19 October IS THE DAY to submit your entries in all Open Categories of our Photography Competition. Bring your photos, a completed.. Read More

Which bird species increases its body weight 22-fold in the first three weeks of its life? …. Sorry, can’t tell you! You’ll have.. Read More

The Friends of Sherwood Arboretum Association (FOSA) invites you to join one of their DISCOVERY WALKS IN SHERWOOD ARBORETUM! There are 2 walks, both commencing.. Read More

Here in our leafy Western suburbs we have so many delightful encounters with birdlife, even in our own backyards!  Look at this colourful male Mistletoe.. Read More

Are you keen to raise money for threatened bird conservation?  Do you enjoy watching birds with friends and family while enjoying the Spring weather?.. Read More

Please be aware there will NOT be another working bee along McKay Brook this month – the next working bee is scheduled for.. Read More

Entries are due THIS WEEK for our Photographic Competition! Anyone can enter!  We cater for the young and the not-so-young with an open category.. Read More

Test your skills each month with  Jim Butler’s Wildlife Identification Quiz! You’ll find Know Your Wildlife towards the back of every month’s The Local Bulletin... Read More

WHERE: Brookfield Showgrounds!!! WHEN: Saturday 5th October 9am-4pm and Sunday 6th October 9am-2pm COST: $10 per adult / $8 concession (card holder) per day / children.. Read More

… and so much more! Our Spring Newsletter is now available online by clicking “Download our Latest Newsletter”. It features an article by.. Read More

Back by popular demand! Join all the SPOOOOKY action on Wildlife Queensland’s fun-filled Batty Boat Halloween Cruise on Sunday, 27 October! Cruise the.. Read More

Queensland Conservation Council is holding a community  forum on Saturday 12 October. This is the final forum in the Greater Brisbane Project which.. Read More