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February 2018
Get up close and personal with wildlife
Wildlife Queensland Bayside Branch presents Martin Fingland from Geckos Wildlife Presentations, giving you the opportunity to not only see but touch a fascinating display of live native wildlife. Children and older folk alike will be enchanted by this informative talk on our unique and wonderful Australian wildlife and the value it brings to our lives. Entry by gold coin donation, light supper provided.
Redlands IndigiScapes Centre, Capalaba
Friday, 23 February @ 7:30pm
Batty Boat Cruise – last of the season!
Join us as we cruise the Brisbane River at sunset to watch the bats fly over for the final time this season, learn more about the ONLY mammal that can fly (without an aeroplane), and maybe even meet an adorable orphaned pup!
Cruise departs Mowbray Park, East Brisbane
Sunday, 25 February @ 4:15pm
March 2018
Greater glider nest box monitoring
The Queensland Glider Network is monitoring nest boxes in the search for greater gliders and we need your help! We have installed nest boxes in three locations across Brisbane, so there are plenty of dates to choose from! Please come along to as many surveys as you can!
Inspiring Life with ‘Snake Boss’ Julia Baker
and Steve Parish!
Join us for a delicious buffet brunch overlooking the Roma St Parklands as ‘Snake Boss’ Julia Baker and acclaimed wildlife photographer Steve Parish explore the connection between nature and life purpose, sharing their personal pathways to passion and inspiring others to find theirs, as Wildlife Queensland presents Inspiring Life: nature, creativity, passion!
Hotel Urban, Wickham Tce, Brisbane
Sunday, 4 March @ 9:45am – 12 noon
Clean Up Australia Day with Bayside Branch
This year Clean up Australia Day is an opportunity to help protect your local environment and remove rubbish before it damages parks, bushland and waterways. WPSQ Bayside Branch will be hosting a site at Peel Street Redland Bay, including the foreshore and areas down to the island ferry terminal. Wear sturdy footwear, bring gloves (can provide) and a hat, sunscreen and water.
Meeting car park at end of Peel Street
Sunday, 4 March @ 8:00am – 11:00am
Richmond Birdwing Butterfly Workshop
The RBCN is holding a workshop on the Richmond birdwing butterfly as part of Indigiscapes’ Green Living Expo. Come along and learn all about the conservation of the birdwing and its host vine, the birdwing butterfly vine.
Redlands IndigiScapes Centre, Capalaba
Saturday, 24 March @ 9:00am
Ongoing
Monthly talks by WPSQ Brisbane Branch
All are welcome to attend the free monthly environmental talks presented by Wildlife Queensland’s Brisbane Branch on the fourth Tuesday of every month, except January, February and December in 2018. Please note we are using a new venue!
Albion Peace Hall, 102 McDonald Road, Windsor
Monthly as above @ 7:30pm
