Our Team

Community groups like THECA run on volunteers. Meet some of the team.

THECA Volunteers

THECA’s activities are led by our community-minded volunteers and supported by the Association’s committee members. They organise conservation events, children’s activities, workshops and field trips, birdwalks, research projects and the Art Show, as well as essential office and maintenance tasks. New volunteers are always welcome.

Committee Members for 2025-26

Charles Worringham (President)

Maria Miller (Secretary)

Ian Ferguson (Treasurer)

Jocelyne Bridier (Committee Member)

Christine Zupanc (Committee Member)

Debra Shimada (Committee Member)

Activity Leaders

Leonie & John Markwell (Hilltopping Project)

Linda Cartmill (Morning Teas)

Nickie Westcott (Birdwalks)

Cameron Davidson (IT and Birdwalks)

Ebony Barber (Forest Family Sundays)

… supported by lots of others!

Life Members

THECA recognises members who have made exceptional contributions with Life Memberships

Margaret de Wit, OAM

As the former local Councillor she has been involved with THECA and its predecessor since 1997.  She has supported the Art Show since its inception and made sure the venue is a lasting asset to promote environmental activities.

Lyn Cole

Inducted in 2022 for her steadfast leadership on the early committee and ongoing, tireless work with Habitat Brisbane through the Wandering Weeders Group on Mt. Coot-tha.

Dawn Muir

Inducted in 2022, she has held various roles on the committee and shares her ornithological knowledge widely through workshops and formerly guiding THECA's bird walks over many years.

Don Sands, OAM

Inducted in 2022, he was instrumental in founding THECA and launching several conservation programs including the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly Project and its revival of host vines in the Hut environs. Don remains an active researcher and THECA contributor.

Bryan Hacker

Inducted in 2023, Bryan has been a long term THECA member and volunteer. He has helped with many plant workshops and  contributed to the Newsletters over many years. He is a strong supporter of a healthy environmental community.

Rachel Griffiths (dec’d)

Education Officer
With 40 years of experience as a teacher and educational consultant and author, Rachel was a founding member of THECA. Twice President and a champion of many THECA projects, she had a special interest and expertise in running educational programs for children.

Jenny Hacker (dec’d)

Inducted in 2023, Jenny was a long term THECA member and volunteer. She helped with many plant workshops and  contributed to the Newsletters over many years. She was a strong supporter of a healthy environmental community.

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