Working together for a healthy,
connected catchment.
Hello members, volunteers and supporters!
We have lots of events coming up and hope you can be involved.
Mangrove Makeover
Gardening Australia
Did you see our catchment and Stefan Hattingh chatting with Jerry Coleby-Williams on ABC's Gardening Australia? See what's been happening in Bulimba Creek's big backyard!
"The creek oxbow is now a healthy vibrant ecosystem, full of life. It shows how even a blank slate can be returned to something that provides vital habitat for wildlife."
Wednesday 11 March, 10am
B4C Sustainability Centre, Cnr 1358 Old Cleveland Rd & Wright St, Carindale
Get an update on our recent activities and how we've progressed over the last quarter. Morning tea provided. All members welcome. Please RSVP so we have an idea of numbers for catering. b4c@bulimbacreek.org.au
Water in the Landscape seminar Thursday 12 March
5.30pm for 6pm start
Coorparoo Bowls Club
A Brisbane Catchments Network event. Features a panel discussion and audience Q&A facilitated by B4C President Mik Petter.
Guest panelists include:
Dr Paul Dennis (School of Environmental Science, UQ),
Assoc Prof Karen Vella (School of Built Environment, QUT)
Cameron Jackson (Water Quality & Environment, Urban Utilities)
We'll be discussing the science, community, urban planning issues and more surrounding water and soil health.
Sponsored by a Brisbane City Council Environment Grant and Port of Brisbane.
Tickets $10. Book your spot here.
Light refreshments served before and after the event.
Humanity, through its activities (deforestation, agriculture, urbanisation), accelerates the runoff of rainwater and causes draining of the transformed land. Distortion of the small water cycle impacts the large water cycle.
Source: (Michael Kravcik 2015).
Yimbun Sunday Bushcare
Sunday 15 March, 8am-10am
Meet at the corner of Jacinda St & Lavinia St, Sunnybank
Everyone welcome to this monthly bushcare session at a lovely spot on Bulimba Creek. Please wear closed-in shoes, sun-smart clothing and repellent. See the FB event and invite other locals.
RSVP to Ray via 0419 729 886 / ray@isonenvironmental.com
Yimbun Community Planting
Tuesday 17 March, 9am-11am
Meet at the car park at McCullough St, Sunnybank
Everyone welcome. This planting is thanks to funding from the Federal Communities Environment Program (CEP). The area has been prepared and we've got 600 plants to get in the ground! We'd love your help. Please wear closed-in shoes, sun-smart clothing and repellent. Bring your own resuable water bottle. Morning tea provided. See the FB event and invite other locals.
RSVP to b4c@bulimbacreek.org.au
Gibson Island Planting Event
Thursday 19 March, 9am-11am
Paringa Rd, Murarrie
Everyone welcome. Thanks to sponsorship from Urban Utilities making this event possible. Please wear closed-in shoes, sun-smart clothing and repellent. Bring your own resuable water bottle. RSVP to b4c@bulimbacreek.org.au | Facebook event.
Keep an eye on our events page for more events as they are added.
Thursday 12 March
Sunday 15 March, 8am-10am
Thursday 19 March, 9am-11am
