Working together for a healthy,
connected catchment.
Happy New Year to our members, volunteers and supporters!
Many of you are seeking ways to help our struggling wildlife, especially in light of the pressures from the recent fires and drought. The situation can make you feel quite powerless and it highlights the importance of all ecosystems.
Joining your local bushcare group is a great hands-on way to help grow and care for your local habitat and community. If you don't know which group is closest to you, simply reply to this email and let us know which suburb you're in. We'll then give you some options. Or check out Habitat Brisbane's bushcare group list here. Most groups typically meet for a couple of hours once a month on a Saturday or Sunday, but some more regularly and on some weekdays (and you can join as many groups as you like). You don't need to attend each working bee, just when you can. And no experience is necessary. Bushcare is often followed by a cuppa and chat (and sometimes cake!).
PLEASE MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD: DRAFT SE QLD KOALA CONSERVATION STRATEGY
The Government is planning to release a final Strategy in 2020, and is inviting you to have your sayon the proposed actions. You will need to register and confirm your email address before taking the survey. Consultation on the draft strategy closes Friday 31st January 2020.
We encourage you to have your say!
"The State Government has provided us with hope for koala conservation and is prepared to legislate in a time of critical significance." - Wayne Cameron, B4C Catchment Manager.
Whites Hill Reserve Bushwalk Sunday 26 Jan, 8-9am | Meet cnr Jones Rd & Kildare St, Carina
Join us for a friendly and slow-paced walk around Whites Hill Reserve. Koalas and other wildlife often seen. Dogs must be on a lead and picked up after. Dress sun-smart and bring your reusable water bottle. See our Whites Hill Reserve bushwalk page for upcoming walk dates/meeting spots.
B4C Sustainability Centre Open Day Sat 1 Feb, 9am-12pm
B4C, Cnr Wright St & 1358 Old Cleveland Rd, Carindale
Come and check out our centre, catch up with other nature loving locals. Presentation at 9.30am by Dr Philip Stewart talking about fire ecology. This is followed by morning tea and a tour of the gardens and nursery. No need to RSVP. We'll also have jams, honey and Boomerang Bags for sale (cash only, no EFTPoS sorry)
World Wetlands Day Bird Walk Sun 2 Feb, 7.30am-9.30am | Minnippi Parklands
Join "Greg Nye The Bird Guy" on a bird walk around wetlands at Minnippi to celebrate World Wetlands Day. Bookings essential. Places limited. $10 per person. World Wetlands Day marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) in Ramsar, Iran, on 2 Feb 1971. Details and book via eventbrite >>
Common Myna Humane Reduction Workshop
Mon 3 February, 11am-12pm
B4C Sustainability Centre, CARINDALE
Learn about the impact of the Common / Indian Myna Bird and how you can start trapping with one of our cages. Free but bookings essential. Book here >>
First working bee for Yimbun Conondale bushcare group
Sun 16 February, 8am-10am
Join group leader Ray Ison for a planting session of 120 tubestocks for this newly formed bushcare group. This planting will be at Conondale Park at Eight Mile Plains. Wear sun-smart clothing, closed-in shoes and bring your reusable water bottle. RSVP to ray@isonenvironmental.com and join the Facebook event here.
Common Myna Humane Reduction Workshop
Tue 18 February, 6-8pm | CHERMSIDE LIBRARY
Learn about the impact of the Common / Indian Myna Bird and how you can start trapping with one of our cages. Sponsored by the Brisbane City Council Environment Grant. Free but bookings essential. Limited spaces at library. Light refreshments provided. Book here >>
Business Clean-up Day at Gibson Island
Tue 25 February, 9am-11am | Paringa Rd, Gibson Island, Murarrie
Join us and industry partners at Gibson Island to clean-up and undertake a small planting too. At the Gibson Island Rehabilitation Project site, helping to prepare for further restoration in 2020. This is the official 'business' clean-up of national Clean-up Australia Day and a great chance to catch up with other businesses involved in Industrial Landcare. Wear sun-smart clothing, closed-in shoes and bring your reusable water bottle.
Morning tea provided. Please RSVP to b4c@bulimbacreek.org.au
Clean-up Australia Day
Sunday 1 March - various times and locations
There are many local clean-ups you can join on this day - look up the one closest to you here. Or list your own clean-up here. Activities include an on-ground clean-up at Whites Hill Reserve with Heather and an on water clean-up with Ocean Crusaders taking off from the boat ramps at Hemmant.
Keep an eye on our events page for more events as they are added.
DES COSGROVE
In December 2019, Des Cosgrove from Wishart Outlook Bushcare Group at Eight Mile Plains died at the age of 89.
Des was the inaugural leader of the bushcare group in 2001. His love of native plants extended to propagating for the group, teaching people about plants, and organising the group for over 15 years. Des was a true gentleman, always willing to listen and lend a hand wherever possible. He will be truly missed by all who were touched by his humour and love of life.
B4C AND POWERLINK WORK TOGETHER TO IMPROVE CONNECTIVITY FOR LOCAL WILDLIFE
Restoring the environmental corridor in Minnippi Parklands is underway with the installation of 12 new nesting boxes to enhance habitat connectivity and improve shelter for gliders, bats and other local wildlife.
Thanks to Powerlink for making this happen! Read more >>
ARE YOU A B4C MEMBER?
If you're not already, we'd love you to become a member of B4C. It helps give your catchment a bigger voice. And it's just $11.
If you'd also like a membership certificate - just let us know once you've submitted the form and we can email it to you. Members also receive a 10% discount on plants from our native plant nursery and free morning teas (gold coin donation for other guests) at our open days!
Cutlery wraps can be handy for bushcare, bushwalks, picnics, work and the car/bicycle as well as school time!
BYO cutlery, reusable straws etc or pop in some pens and pencils. Use as a placemat, to wipe your hands on and to stop grubby utensils making a mess in your bag.
Available for purchase from our office for $5 each. Cash only (we don't have EFTPoS sorry).
Many of you are seeking ways to help our struggling wildlife, especially in light of the pressures from the recent fires and drought. The situation can make you feel quite powerless and it highlights the importance of all ecosystems.
The Queensland Government has released the 
B4C Sustainability Centre Open Day
World Wetlands Day Bird Walk
Common Myna Humane Reduction Workshop
First working bee for Yimbun Conondale bushcare group
Business Clean-up Day at Gibson Island
Clean-up Australia Day
In December 2019, Des Cosgrove from Wishart Outlook Bushcare Group at Eight Mile Plains died at the age of 89. 
If you're not already, we'd love you to 
