Events Diary

Forest Family Sundays: ‘Native Birds’
Aug
9

Forest Family Sundays: ‘Native Birds’

On Sunday 7 June from 11am–1pm, Forest Family Sundays at The Hut, Chapel Hill will host another in its series of family events : “Tracks, Trails and Animal Clues” is the theme!

(Registration required - https://bit.ly/436pq53‍)

Forest Family Sundays is all about connecting children with nature through fun, relaxed community experiences.

Bookings are essential; places are limited.

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Bushcare: Butterfly Hilltopping
July
5

Bushcare: Butterfly Hilltopping

  • Reservoir Trail Mount Coot-Tha, QLD, 4066 Australia (map)
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This bushcare activity looks after an important hilltop site where many butterflies congregate. By managing the invasive weeds and looking after buttefly host-plant species, you can help to protect the future for some of Brisbane’s beautiful butterflies.

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Monthly Meeting: John Dwyer
June
24

Monthly Meeting: John Dwyer

Qld’s sub-tropical rainforests are wondrous, but quite variable in their structure and mix of vegetation. UQ’s John Dwyer and his team have studied over 300 trees species in forests from Byron Bay to Gladstone, and John will share what they’ve learned about what drives this incredible variation.

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Forest Family Sundays:  ‘Tracks, Trails and Animal Clues’
June
7

Forest Family Sundays: ‘Tracks, Trails and Animal Clues’

On Sunday 9 August from 11am–1pm, Forest Family Sundays at The Hut, Chapel Hill will host another in its series of family events : “Native Birds” is the theme!

(Registration required - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sunday-9th-august-2026-forest-family-sundays-theca-mount-coot-tha-tickets-1994407102331‍)

Forest Family Sundays is all about connecting children with nature through fun, relaxed community experiences.

Bookings are essential; places are limited.

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Monthly Meeting: Pallavi Verma Patil
May
27

Monthly Meeting: Pallavi Verma Patil

THECA shares its environmental education mission with countless other groups around the world. This month we have a unique opportunity to hear from a leader in environmental education in India - and learn about her experiences with diverse groups from formal schools to Adivasi (tribal) communities.

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AGM
Apr
29

AGM

Join us to hear Steve Turton present: "Queensland on the Frontline as Climate Risks Escalate".


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Forest Family Sundays: Wildcall Wildlife Encounter
Apr
12

Forest Family Sundays: Wildcall Wildlife Encounter

Join us for a wild adventure these Easter school holidays!

On Sunday 12 April from 11am–1pm, Forest Family Sundays at The Hut, Chapel Hill will host a special Wildcall Wildlife Encounter, giving kids and families the chance to meet some incredible Australian native animals up close.

This hands-on wildlife experience is perfect for kids, parents, grandparents and visiting family during the Easter break.

Animals likely to visit on the day include:
🐊 Crocodile
🐢 Turtle
🦎 Lizard
🐍 Snake
🌿 Possum
🦇 Bat (observation only – no patting)

Children will have the opportunity to pat most animals during the show, and at the end of the session they may even hold the snake in small groups or pairs (depending on crowd size).

🌿 Forest Family Sundays is all about connecting children with nature through fun, relaxed community experiences.Bookings are essential; places are limited.

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