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03-Sep-2023 Wildlife Matters! Committed to Platypus Conservation

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03-Sep-2023 Evening Talk – Sept 26th – Vines of Moggill Creek

Join us for the next MCCG Evening Talk where our Chair Sandy Pollock will present ‘Vines of Moggill Creek Catchment – the good..

01-Sep-2023 MCCG 2023 Annual Platypus Survey

The Moggill Creek Catchment Group invites you to join the annual platypus survey to help monitor the local population. Date and time Sunday,..

06-Aug-2023 2023 Photo Competition – It is time to get ready!

It is time to get snapping and get your entries ready for the 2023 Photo Competition! Click here to download the OPEN CATEGORIES..

06-Aug-2023 Wildlife Matters – The Keelback – A semi-aquatic snake found in our Catchment

THE Common Keelback (Tropidonophis mairii) is a species of non-venomous snake found throughout much of eastern Queensland. They are also known as the..

01-Jul-2023 Wildlife Matters – Indicator Birds

THE presence or absence of certain bird species is a clear indicator of the suitability of the local environment. It can be a useful..

20-Jun-2023 Evening Talk – June 27th: Myrtle Rust – a growing problem.

Tuesday 27 June 2023 (6:30pm, for 7:pm start) Kenmore Library Refreshments provided Myrtle Rust – a growing problem. Plants from the Myrtaceae family..

11-Jun-2023 Bush Bites with Ed Frazer

Prized Aquarium Fishes in Local Creeks We have two small fish in Gold and Moggill Creeks that have hit the world stage as..

11-Jun-2023 The Winter Newsletter is out now!

Another fabulous edition put together by Cathi and contributed to by many Moggill Creek Catchment Group members. Find out what has been happening,..

28-May-2023 Kids’ Day at The Cottage – Sunday June 11th

Kids’ Day at The Cottage is almost here so spread the word far and wide … to your grandchildren, neighbours and friends. Everyone..

26-May-2023 Wildlife Matters! Do you know what a Rakali is?

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26-May-2023 Tree planting fun in Brookfield

Our recent Moggill Creek Catchment Group (MCCG) ‘Huntington/Tuckett’ bushcare group working bee was a great success, with a total of 36 volunteers participating..

26-May-2023 Could you be an MCCG Micro Volunteer?

Have you ever thought about volunteering but weren’t sure when, how or what to expect!? Try MICRO-VOLUNTEERING! It’s the perfect sample-size chunks to..

26-May-2023 Bird Walk with Hugh Possingham – 48 species sighted or heard!

A big thank you to Hugh Possingham for leading about 30 people on a wonderful MCCG Bird Walk along the creek on the..

08-May-2023 MCCG Rules have been updated

If you would like to read the recently updated MCCG Rules please go to the Governance page and click on the link for..

30-Apr-2023 Know Your Wildlife!

How well do you know the local wildlife? You are invited to meet the Wildlife Identification Challenge! CAN you identify these pigeons and..

30-Apr-2023 Wildlife Matters! A big, beautiful bug at Gold Creek.

The word “bug” has many meanings, often referring to just any insect, and even software glitches, but this one is a real bug,..

01-Apr-2023 Wildlife Matters! The Flying Peacock Spider

Maratus volans, commonly known as the Flying Peacock Spider, is a species of jumping spider found in the Moggill Creek catchment. It is..

20-Mar-2023 The Autumn Newsletter is out!

The Autumn newsletter is jam packed full of future and past events (Kids’ Day, Photo comp and the Sawmill Walk), threatened species, words..

12-Mar-2023 Evening Talk March 28th: Large-Footed Fishing Bats by Dr Vanessa Gorecki

*** Unfortunately we have had to cancel the event due to technical difficulties at the Kenmore Library. We will reschedule this event. ***..

07-Mar-2023 Old Gold Creek Sawmill Forest Walk – Grand Opening March 4th

It was third time lucky for the rescheduled grand opening of the Old Gold Creek Sawmill Forest Walk, officiated by Green’s MP for..

01-Mar-2023 Wildlife Matters – World Frog Day

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01-Feb-2023 Wildlife Matters! Apex Predators

Brisbane is reputed to be the only major city in the world in which a significant proportion (around 20% – 30%) of houses..

29-Jan-2023 New Year New You?

Was one of your New Years’ resolutions to get more involved in your community? Wy not join one of our bushcare working bees!..

01-Jan-2023 WEED VINES – Wildlife Matters Feature

One of the biggest threats to native wildlife and natural habitats in Australia is posed by invasive species. Introduced animals, especially feral cats,..

01-Dec-2022 Wildlife Matters! Auricularia, a Jelly fungus.

Learn about some of the cool fungi you have probably seen in our catchment. Published in

01-Dec-2022 The SUMMER Newsletter is out!

Another fabulous and jam packed MCCG Newsletter has just been published. With thanks to our tireless editor Cathi and all the contributors to..

01-Dec-2022 In support of common names – we are losing our vernacular

We are losing some of our most colourful and descriptive language. What is worse we are replacing names of our plants, birds, mammals..

13-Nov-2022 Moggill Magic – Old Gold Creek Sawmill Forest Walk

The Grand Opening Event is to be rescheduled again. Unfortunately parliament will be sitting on Dec 3rd so our officiating guest is now unavailable…

06-Nov-2022 2022 AGM Information & Nomination Form

Notice of Annual General Meeting and Call for Nominations The Moggill Creek Catchment Group Committee invites you to attend the 2022 Annual General..

06-Nov-2022 Wildlife Matters – Two Jezebels

At first glance these butterflies could be mistaken for each other. Both occur locally. They are similar in size and have the same..

06-Nov-2022 Know Your Wildlife!

How well do you know the local wildlife? You are invited to meet the Wildlife Identification Challenge! Can you identify these butterflies of..

30-Oct-2022 Creek Health Monitoring Project Spring 2022

We’re hosting a new survey round, and we’d love to see you there. Join us for Creek Health Monitoring Project Spring 2022, across..

30-Oct-2022 2022 AGM date for your diary – November 22

The 2022 AGM is scheduled for Tuesday 22nd November Brookfield Showgrounds Hall Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm start Guest Speaker – to be..

27-Oct-2022 2022 Photo Competition Winners!

The 24th MCCG Photo Competition was another big success! 82 photos for the open categories were submitted by 22 photographers and 22 photos..

09-Oct-2022 Wildlife Matters

Wonderful Waterways There’s more than meets the eye in our creeks. In the Moggill Creek Catchment, there are at least 20 species of..

09-Oct-2022 Know Your Wildlife!

How well do you know the local wildlife? You are invited to meet the Wildlife Identification Challenge! Can you identify these fish of..

27-Sep-2022 Public Talk – Myrtle Rust by Kristy Stevenson – cancelled

Unfortunately Kristy Stevenson is unwell and unable to present tonight on Myrtle Rust but the talk will be rescheduled to a later date…

12-Sep-2022 The Spring Newsletter is out!

The Spring Newsletter is another fabulous read. Grab yourself a cuppa and enjoy the latest MCCG offering. SPRING Newsletter 2022 With thanks to..

12-Sep-2022 Bush Bites by Ed Frazer – Moggill Creek Catchment’s wonderful waterways

The main feature of the Moggill Creek Catchment is the creek system that formed the area. It is dominated by Moggill Creek, which..