Events Diary
AGM
Join us to hear Steve Turton present: "Queensland on the Frontline as Climate Risks Escalate".
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Forest Family Sundays: Trees and Seeds
🌿 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: Cicada Park
Help us continue the creek-side improvements at this park.
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Birdwalk: John Wilson Reserve
Whether you’re a complete beginner or already know your birds, you’ll enjoy a relaxed walk in good company with this group!
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Bushcare: Mother-of-Millions (Make-up for Easter Saturday)
Let’s stay on top of this persistent weedy invader!
Drop-in morning tea
Bring a plate of nibbles to share. Cool drinks on offer too! Enjoy a relaxed morning with a great view from the Hut verandah and good company.
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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.
Underground Utopia
Holiday Forest Time for children aged 5-12.
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Bushcare: Cicada Park
Help us continue the creek-side improvements at this park.
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Birdwalk: Lake Manchester Day Use Area
Exploring the birdlife near Lake Manchester. Note the summer start-time!
Monthly Meeting: Cassie Rauert
UQ’s Cassie Rauert will share with us her research on tyre-related pollution in the Australian environment.
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Forest Family Sundays: ‘Beetles & Bugs’
Bookings are essential; places are limited.
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Drop-in morning tea
Bring a plate of nibbles to share. Cool drinks on offer too! Enjoy a relaxed morning with a great view from the Hut verandah and good company.
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Bushcare: Butterfly Hilltopping
Join us for the latest installment of this 20-year-old bushcare activity!
Monthly Meeting: Chris Turnbull
Join us to hear Chris share his experience with the Verroa mite that’s hit the bee-hives of the Brisbane recently.
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Birdwalk: Pooh Corner Bushland Reserve
Exploring the birdlife in the open forest and along a small stream. Note the summer start-time!
Drop-in morning tea
Bring a plate of nibbles to share. Cool drinks on offer too! Enjoy a relaxed morning with a great view from the Hut verandah and good company.
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Forest Family Sundays: ‘Butterflies’
Bookings are essential; places are limited.
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Bushcare: Cicada Park
Help us continue the creek-side improvements at this park.
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2026 Cane Toad Bust
Join us for the 2026 Cane Toad Bust - and there will also be a lighsheet to attract night-time insect visitors and spotlighting.
Drop-in morning tea
Bring a plate of nibbles to share. Cool drinks on offer too! Enjoy a relaxed morning with a great view from the Hut verandah and good company.
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Bushcare: Mother-of-Millions
Let’s stay on top of this weedy invader!
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Bushcare: Cicada Park
Help us continue the creek-side improvements at this park. Wear protective clothing and footwear.
Reptiles Revealed
Holiday Forest Time for children aged 5-12.
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Drop-in morning tea
Bring a plate of nibbles to share. Cool drinks on offer too! Enjoy a relaxed morning with a great view from the Hut verandah and good company.
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2025 Wrap-up meeting
Wrap-up meeting for 2025 - socialise, share observations, try out the new equipment you can borrow!
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Butterfly Hilltopping 20 year Celebration
Celebration of 20 years of the Butterfly Bushcare (Hilltopping) group Mt Coot-tha
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