News Archive
Thanks to the generosity of the Red Cross, the MCCG now has an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) installed at the Nursery. This will improve safety..
Read MoreSUCH exciting news! Ed Fraser captured this photo of the Superb Fruit-Dove on 18th April. It was taken at Brookfield and is the..
Read MoreYou may think you’re familiar with these birds because you’ve seen them in your garden but how much do you really know about..
Read MoreMCCG has a new Strategic Plan, together with an accompanying list of important actions. These actions are listed under each strategy, with the intention..
Read MoreWe are passing on a request from Brisbane City Council’s Land for Wildlife officers. They are seeking help with a stocktake of Richmond..
Read MoreCongratulations are due to the willing volunteers who turned out to remove flood debris and recover the trees and shrubs along Creekside Street,..
Read MoreEMERGENCY WORKING BEE SUNDAY 2 APRIL !!!! LOOK at the destruction ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie inflicted on Tuckett Park this week: So many..
Read MoreUse it or lose it! Come and plant some trees at beautiful Tuckett Park next Sunday morning! We’ll have approximately 160 assorted native..
Read MoreRemember to switch off your lights for Earth Hour from 8.30pm on Saturday 25 March! See the WWF Earth Hour 2017 website for..
Read MoreCalling all “UPPER GOLD CREEKERS!” The first 2017 working bee for Section 9 will be held this Sunday 17 March We will meet..
Read MoreYou really CAN make a difference by joining a working bee! Look at the changes Phil Bird’s group have made at Moggill Creek..
Read MoreA new exotic weed has been assessed as a rapidly spreading threat to our ecosystems. Montanoa hibiscifolia known as Anzac Tree Daisy is a native of..
Read MoreMCCG has a new strategic plan ….. In 2016 the Management Committee decided to undertake a planning exercise. Older plans reflected a time..
Read MoreHave you ever over summer seen pretty purple flowers growing on 1m tall plants along our creeks? Ruellia tweediana (Mexican Petunia), a very serious..
Read MoreYes! There’s still time to register for the Brisbane Biodiversity Seminar East Region at Woolloongabba tonight! (Tuesday 7 March) This session is entitled: Weed Control:..
Read MoreWould you like to improve your recognition of common and important grasses? A comprehensive workshop presented by Dr Sheldon Navie may help you! The..
Read Moreis a joy forever … as the saying goes! We invite you to read the latest edition of Jim Butler’s “Feather Fascination” and..
Read MoreA major Symposium of Science and Practice sponsored by Healthy Waterways and Catchments will be held at the Robina Community Centre and Auditorium,..
Read MoreJoin Ian Venables, member of the Queensland Ornithological Society and Bird Life Australia, on Friday 31st March at Kenmore Library, as he shares..
Read MoreDr Sue Turner’s talk this coming Thursday – Having an eco-friendly garden in the suburbs – has unfortunately been cancelled. Dr Turner has kindly..
Read MoreIn this month’s Feather Fascination, Jim reflects on the past five years sharing his infinite love of birding through his column. But he..
Read MoreWe are very excited to announce that four new birds were officially recorded in the Catchment in 2016! They include: Black-shouldered Kite Little..
Read MoreWhy not give start off your New Year by giving something back to the environment? We have two working bees scheduled for Sunday..
Read MoreWe trust you’ve all had a wonderful break! Let’s launch the new year with an assault on the many weeds that have proliferated..
Read MoreMembers! Place a cross on your 2017 calendars on the third Thursday of each month as a reminder to attend our Cottage Talks!..
Read MoreHave you ever seen a Chestnut-breasted Mannikin? These beautiful chestnut brown finches can be seen in long grasses and lantana thickets near water..
Read MoreEveryone at the MCCG wishes our friends and supporters a safe and festive holiday season and..
Read MoreThe Moggill Creek Catchment Group has recently lost a founding member and one of our most staunch supporters. Emeritus professor Graeme Wilson passed..
Read MoreTHURSDAY 15 DECEMBER – RAFTING GROUND SITE. CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU to our Green Army trainees for their outstanding contribution throughout 2016. A..
Read More2016 marks the 19th year of the MCCG’s operation. A very successful and well attended AGM (57 Attendees) was held on Monday 28th November…
Read MoreBirds are remarkable builders and Jim Butler’s latest edition of “Feather Fascination” gives us an insight into the complexities and science of nest..
Read MoreSaturday 26 November 2016 Unfortunately the Waterway Health Assessment Training (WHAT) Revision Day at the Yoorala Street Community Garden, The Gap has been cancelled…
Read MoreThe second Creek Health Monitoring Project (CHMP) event for 2016 is scheduled for Sunday 27 November. Find out more from the brochure here. If..
Read MoreAn infestation of the Creeping Burrhead water plant has recently been found and removed from the bed of Moggill Creek. This raises some..
Read MoreA CALL TO ACTION: Unfortunately Fire Ants have recently been found in Brookfield. Everyone can play a part in eradicating these dangerous and invasive..
Read MoreTAKE A LOOK AT SOME PHOTOS FROM OUR PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION! The calibre of this year’s entries was simply outstanding and all entrants are..
Read MoreNovember’s issue of Feather Fascination is a beautifully written and romantic tribute to the precious Plains Wanderer. Click here and be entranced by..
Read MoreThe Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland is hosting a dinner with special guest Peter Garrett AM on Saturday 19 November. Please contact WPSQ..
Read MoreOur Latest News Page includes important updates we were unable to fit on the Home Page!!! Click here to check it out!
Read MoreWe are all worried about environmental weeds in the Moggill Creek Catchment and we are continually on the lookout for the best way..
Read MorePhotos from our popular Photography Competition are on display NOW at Kenmore Village! This year’s entries are of very high quality, diverse and..
Read MoreCome and browse through the fabulous entries in this year’s Photography Competition! Entries will be displayed at Kenmore Shopping Village from Monday 24..
Read MoreOur crusade to eradicate Cats Claw Creeper is as strong as ever. In partnership with SEQ Catchments, Brisbane City Council and officers of Biosecurity..
Read MoreA key theme of Brisbane City Council’s Vision 2031 is to build a clean, green city by sustaining our healthy rivers, waterways, natural..
Read MoreCLOSING DATE TODAY! Be sure to submit your entry for our Photography Competition by 2pm Saturday 22 October! Entries may be submitted with..
Read MoreEverybody loves a wide sweeping lawn but our love affair with lawns has resulted in several bird species achieving significant dominance throughout our..
Read MoreRainforest Walk in Upper Brookfield – Everyone Welcome! Sunday, 2nd October 7am start. This walk is being led by Peter de Jong on..
Read MoreAfter a long and significant contribution to MCCG as newsletter editor and in many other ways, Graeme Wilson is handing over some of..
Read MoreFifty dedicated volunteers set their alarms VERY EARLY to take part in the annual MCCG Platypus Survey on Moggill Creek on 11 September…
Read MoreSpring has sprung and there was a decided spring in the step of Federal MP Jane Prentice along the banks of Moggill Creek..
Read MoreKIDS DAY AT THE COTTAGE 2016 … was a hands-on day filled with happiness and fun! These photos taken on the day show..
Read MoreWonderful FLOWER SHOW AND PLANTS MARKET on the weekend 17-18 September at the Auditorium, Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens The theme of the show,..
Read MoreChallenge of the Cane Toad Thursday 15 September, 10am at The Cottage. Professor Rob Capon leads a research group which is rolling..
Read MoreThose who registered for the Platypus Survey will be pleased to know that the survey WILL GO AHEAD on Sunday 11/09 !! despite..
Read MoreThe Richmond Birdwing Butterfly Conservation Network has extended an invitation to MCCG members to attend their AGM at Mt Tamborine on Saturday 8..
Read MoreThe week of 4-11 September was a time to reflect on the loss of so many of our animals, plants and ecosystems… but..
Read MoreThe latest issue of Feather Fascination reveals some interesting facts about the Olive-backed Oriole, a colourful bird which is commonly encountered in our urban..
Read MoreOne of the most common ways people interact with birds is by providing food and water. The Australian Bird Feeding and Watering Study..
Read MoreTwo recently released apps will no doubt attract South East Queenslanders who have a passion for the environment. “Frogs of Australia” is a..
Read MoreHabitat quality is critical to the richness and abundance of the bird community and indeed to sustaining our region’s entire biodiversity. Click here..
Read MoreSUNDAY 7 AUGUST! We are seeking volunteers for a new Buschcare group to restore Rowena Park. This lovely parkland is located alongside Moggill..
Read MoreIs water something you only think about during drought? Are you worried about the cost of water? How confident are you about water security..
Read MoreMonday 25 July at 7pm! Brookfield Hall is a wonderful place to be if you’re interested in the native wildlife of our area…
Read MoreA new era for the management of South East Queensland’s land and waterways has been formally announced with the official formation of Healthy..
Read MoreThere have been several sightings of a Yellow-tailed black cockatoo family in Tuckett Park and nearby areas recently. Check out our Facebook page..
Read MoreOver 300 grown-ups and kids rocked up for a truly wonderful Kids Day at the Cottage on Sunday 12 June. We had some..
Read MoreHave you ever heard a lonely, mournful wail breaking the silence of the night? Our July edition of “Feather Fascination” reveals the story of..
Read MoreWe’ve had some unwelcome guests (Tilapia) in the swimming hole near Creekside Street Kenmore Hills. Take a look at our Ferals Animal page to..
Read MoreOn April 17th, a native bird which has never been seen in our Catchment was sighted at Adavale Street Brookfield! This wonderful occurrence..
Read MoreKIDS’ DAY AT THE COTTAGE – SUNDAY 12 JUNE! 10am-1pm. Join us at the Cottage on the Gold Creek Dam Reserve at the very end of Gold..
Read More(members and non members alike) The MCCG is undertaking a vital strategic planning process over the next few months to determine our priorities..
Read MoreThe Brookfield Show runs from 13 to 15 May at the Brookfield Showground this year. Why not drop in for a chat? We’re in..
Read MoreThis talk has had to be postponed to a later date – various permits and equipment required will not be available until later,..
Read MoreThe Brisbane Biodiversity Seminar series provides members of Land for Wildlife, Habitat Brisbane, Environment Centre and Creek Catchment groups an opportunity to hear..
Read MoreThe QLD State Government is inviting property owners and other affected parties to provide feedback on the future management of weed and pest..
Read MoreThe Richmond Birdwing Conservation Network together with Wildlife Qld are currently recruiting volunteers to help with field data collection of Dutchman’s Pipe (Aristolochia..
Read MoreVisit the Cottage for a wonderful talk with Ed Frazer who will share with us his amazing photos of birds in the Brookfield..
Read MoreIt’s not strictly speed dating but it sure has some parallells! Single Brisbanites are invited to this free event at St Lucia Esplanade..
Read MoreRecover from voting by connecting with nature! McKay Brook working bees are held on the first Saturday afternoon of each month from 2-5pm..
Read MoreREMINDER FOR MEMBERS !!! Recording Wildlife Sightings Talk at the Cottage 10 am Saturday 20th February 2016 Book your place: [email protected] or ph..
Read MoreThe MCCG Annual General Meeting was held at the Brookfield Hall on Monday 30th November, with around 40 people in attendance. Our Chairman,..
Read MoreThe MCCG 2015 Annual General Meeting will be held at the Brookfield Hall, starting at 7:30pm on Monday 30th November. Come along to..
Read MoreThe winners in the 2015 MCCG Photography competition were presented with their prizes at the awards ceremony in Kenmore Village Shopping Centre on..
Read MoreThe Moggill Creek Catchment Group annual photography competition is nearly here. Photographs must be submitted on Saturday October 24th so you have just..
Read MoreThursday 15 October 10 am- 12 Talk at the Cottage: “Why record Wildlife Sightings” by Brent Smith. “A bird in a record is..
Read MoreMCCG is looking for a volunteer website coordinator to join our team. So, if you enjoy working with computers, have an interest in..
Read MoreOn Sunday morning 6th Sept, 65 people braved the 4:30am start (fortunately not too cold this year!) to see if they could spot..
Read MoreThe Annual MCCG Kids Day at the Cottage on Sunday 7th June 2015 was a great success, with attendance of over 400! Presenters..
Read MoreAre you one of the people using the trail through Deerhurst Park to walk or ride on? If so, you might be interested..
Read MoreMCCG has a new Facebook page! We invite you to view it… If you would like to use Facebook to follow the activities..
Read MoreIn a recent article in the Australian Association of Bush Regenerators Newsletter (Number 125, June 2015), Bryan Hacker introduces the Moggill Creek Catchment..
Read MoreAdvice and help is at hand for removing invasive weeds and restoring habitat. The Moggill Creek Catchment Group’s Landcare Adviser, Bryan Hacker, writes on the available assistance…
Read MoreThere’s an on-line survey as part of a research project on Eastern Grey Kangaroos in South East Queensland. If you’d like to be..
Read MoreThe House of Representatives Standing Committee on the Environment is currently undertaking an enquiry into the administration and transparency of the Register of..
Read MoreA meeting for interested residents is planned for Sunday June 14th at 2pm, by the park bench opposite the bamboo. For more details..
Read MoreAlthough small, fire ants are one of the worst invasive species to hit Australia’s shores. Biosecurity Queensland has been working hard to contain..
Read MoreTwo Glossy Black Cockatoos were sighted during a recent Land For Wildlife survey in Pacey Road, Upper Brookfield. Black Cockatoos are listed under..
Read MoreRiki Fulton will talk about “Beyond The Edge” – a major campaign being run by the National Red Imported Fire Ant Eradication Program. ..
Read MoreThere were surprisingly few losses from flood damage in the Tuckett Park area, despite the fact that some of our plantings on the..
Read MoreCongratulations are in order! MCCG was awarded a 2015 Lord Mayor’s Australia Day Green Heart Award – Organisation. The Award..
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