The Hut Environmental & Community Association Inc (THECA)
A volunteer group based at The Hut in Chapel Hill at the foot of Mt Coot-tha, promoting environmental education, conservation, research and community participation.
What We Do
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Education
From year-round bird-walks, summer-time night-walks to children’s activities and monthly presentations by topic experts, we offer opportunities for observing and learning about our natural world suitable for all ages.
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Conservation
For over thirty years THECA volunteers have undertaken revegetation and weeding around The Hut and at the Summit, in collaboration with Council’s Habitat Brisbane program, along with other conservation activities such as cane-toad tadpole trapping in Cubberla Creek.
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Community
We host regular community morning teas, hold monthly meetings open to all, celebrate our local artists with THECA’s annual Art Show, make The Hut available to other groups, and welcome new community partnerships.
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Research
Supporting research into our local environment has been a key THECA activity from the start. From monitoring local ecosystems to our University Scholarship program, we aim to better understand our environment.
Upcoming events
Join us for hands-on activities, informative talks, birdwalks and other events. Just click on each event or visit the Events Diary for more details.
Get involved
Only with the generosity and involvement of volunteers, members, businesses & organisations within our community, are we able to do to the valuable work we do for our environment.
Publications
Newsletters
THECA News is a quarterly newsletter since 1999, featuring updates on talks, excursions, activities, and member-written articles on environmental issues.
Forums
THECA hosts community Forums every 12-18 months on key environmental topics. Since 2001, 12 Forums have covered issues like waterways protection and bushfire management, averaging 100 participants.
Constitution
THECA’s Constitution outlines our purpose, governance, and member responsibilities. It ensures transparency and guides our environmental and community-focused activities.
Get in touch with THECA
Whether you're passionate about protecting the environment or simply curious to learn more, we'd love to connect with you. Let’s chat about how you can get involved with THECA’s activities and make a positive impact in our community.
You can reach us at 07 3878 5088 or, if you prefer, complete the form on this page, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.