DON’T MISS OUT!     The Brisbane Wild West Calendar for 2020 is now available! These calendars are produced each year jointly by: THECA..

Brisbane City Council invites bush carers and volunteers to the “Seeding Success forum-Innovation in restoration 2019” forum on Sunday November 17. This all..

MCCG member Ed Fraser reports that he has double the number of birds visiting his property at the moment than usual. He has..

Can you spare a Sunday morning to hit the water and clean up debris in our waterways? Last year’s inaugural Cabbage Tree Creek..

BE SURE TO VISIT KENMORE VILLAGE between Monday 21st and Saturday 26th October. Photos from our 2019  Photography Competition will be on display!..

Saturday 19 October IS THE DAY to submit your entries in all Open Categories of our Photography Competition. Bring your photos, a completed..

Which bird species increases its body weight 22-fold in the first three weeks of its life? …. Sorry, can’t tell you! You’ll have..

The Friends of Sherwood Arboretum Association (FOSA) invites you to join one of their DISCOVERY WALKS IN SHERWOOD ARBORETUM! There are 2 walks, both commencing..

Here in our leafy Western suburbs we have so many delightful encounters with birdlife, even in our own backyards!  Look at this colourful male Mistletoe..

Are you keen to raise money for threatened bird conservation?  Do you enjoy watching birds with friends and family while enjoying the Spring weather?..

Please be aware there will NOT be another working bee along McKay Brook this month – the next working bee is scheduled for..

Entries are due THIS WEEK for our Photographic Competition! Anyone can enter!  We cater for the young and the not-so-young with an open category..

Test your skills each month with  Jim Butler’s Wildlife Identification Quiz! You’ll find Know Your Wildlife towards the back of every month’s The Local Bulletin…

WHERE: Brookfield Showgrounds!!! WHEN: Saturday 5th October 9am-4pm and Sunday 6th October 9am-2pm COST: $10 per adult / $8 concession (card holder) per day / children..

… and so much more! Our Spring Newsletter is now available online by clicking “Download our Latest Newsletter”. It features an article by..

Back by popular demand! Join all the SPOOOOKY action on Wildlife Queensland’s fun-filled Batty Boat Halloween Cruise on Sunday, 27 October! Cruise the..

Queensland Conservation Council is holding a community  forum on Saturday 12 October. This is the final forum in the Greater Brisbane Project which..

Many of us are intrigued and delighted by seeing  platypus in the wild. Sadly, current research indicates that platypus numbers in the greater..

Do you know an outstanding young person who deserves to be recognised? Why not enter them into the 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards? These..

The Cubberla Witton Catchment Network (CWCN) never fails to deliver on fun holiday activities and the upcoming holidays are no exception! Choose from:..

There’s always something to attend in Brisbane when it  comes to caring for and enjoying our local environment! The Brisbane Catchments Network has..

Don’t miss out on this special event!! Our very own wildlife photographer Ed Frazer, the mastermind behind the MCCG online Catchment Field Guides, will..

Our colleagues at Cubberla-Witton Catchments Network invite you to a bird walk this Saturday 21 September, starting at 7am. This walk will be..

One of the most adorable birds in our catchment,  often heard but seldom seen, is the Owlet-Nightjar. You may be lucky enough to..

It’s PHOTO COMPETITON time and we strongly advise you to get your cameras out NOW! The MCCG Photography Competition is held every year in..

You may recall an article last week about three platypus that Ed Frazer has been tracking in Gold Creek. Here’s a magic update to..

The MCCG Management Committee is calling for expressions of interest from MCCG Members for funding support (up to $2000 per property) to carry..

Our 2019 Platypus Survey will be held bright and early  on Sunday 8 September. Local wildlife photographer Ed Frazer knows there are platypus..

Most of us are aware that the Richmond birdwing butterfly is listed as a vulnerable species in Queensland. You may also be aware..

On Sunday 18th August 2019, MCCG hosted a working bee in Tuckett St. Park, Kenmore Hills for 14 students who are enrolled in..

We are putting a callout for anyone who has any information about local Tallowwood trees. These eucalypts have an important place in our..

Keep Australia Beautiful Week is held late August each  year to raise awareness about simple things we can all do to reduce our..

Come join a member of the Queensland Urban Utilities SAS Laboratory team and Creek Catchment Officer, Anna Bourke, to explore the options for..

Could you have a WILD MACADAMIA TREE  on your property? There are potentially thousands of wild macadamia trees hidden away on private properties..

“Last evening we went up and watched the male Powerful Owl bring a bat to the butchery tree and feed the female and..

Can you contribute to a road kill map of Brisbane?   Alex Vanek from the Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee (B4C) is developing an..

We have a wonderful photo to share with you, graciously provided by Janet De Vivo. It is a photo of a coot! You may..

A little known fact is that birds see do not see colour in the same way we do. Birds can see into the..

Celebrate the launch of the Moreton Bay Foundation, share your concerns about the Bay and discover how you can help to preserve this..

MCCG member Phil Bird, who is also a member of the Queensland Frog Society, will present a talk about frogs, their needs and how..

The Butterfly and Other Invertebrate Club invites you to bring along any vegetable pests, butterflies, moths, native bees, cicadas, ladybirds, dragonflies etc for identification. A..

The ABC recently published an article questioning the success of Biosecurity Queensland’s fire ant eradication program. It suggests that red imported fire ants..

The Oxley Creek Catchment Group invites you to their general meeting on Tuesday 27 August. As part of the meeting, Warwick Willmott will..

Bilby Tracks is a unique touring and educational program that takes participants on a journey of learning and discovery from the bilby crèche and..

The Queensland Community Achievement Awards are designed to encourage, acknowledge and reward the valuable contributions individuals, communities and businesses are making throughout Queensland…

Healthy Land and Water is calling on all South-East Queensland residents to tell them how much we value and use our local waterways…

Do you have a WOW bird photo? Time is running out to submit entries into the 2019 Birdlife Australia Photography Awards. For details,..

Our colleagues at the Cubberla Witton Catchment Group are holding their general meeting on Tuesday 30 July. The meeting will include Howard Briggs..

Next Sunday 28 July is National Tree Day! Let’s celebrate our local environment, which is so bountiful in diverse and beautiful trees! Why..

It’s FANTASTIC PLASTIC-FREE JULY and Wildlife Queensland is offering the chance to WIN! Tell them what you’re doing to reduce plastic waste this July..

If unsightly mounds of dirt have been appearing on your lawn lately, we may be able to identify the culprit! A little-known but..

The next working bee for our Section 3 Huntington Tuckett bushcare group will include some basic herbicide training to be provided by Andrew Wallace..

Our Huntington/Tuckett bushcare group had another very  successful working bee on Sunday, with 15 people attending. Here is a report from group leader..

Norman Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee has invited members of the Moggill Creek Catchment to their August General Meeting on Monday 5th August. Sue..

Brisbane City Council’s next Biodiversity Seminar will  be held on Thursday 11 July.  Join special guest speaker, Professor Darryl Jones, as he explores..

In July’s issue of Feather Fascination, local birder and MCCG member Jim Butler introduces us to the Eurasian Coot. This small black waterbird is..

Your Winter newsletter is hot off the press and should  be sitting in your inbox now! Our sincere thanks to editor Cathi Lawrence..

There is an opportunity to view and vote on the 75 images submitted for the 2020 Brisbane’s Wild West Calendar on Wednesday 17..

On Sunday 16th June, MCCG hosted a very successful tour of the Moggill Creek catchment organised by Brisbane City Council (BCC). The tour..

We’re pleased to share more photos from Kids Day at the Cottage 2019, courtesy of Dale Borgelt and Jim Pope. They certainly show..

Tamielle Blunt from the University of Queensland gave a wonderful talk about platypus and our platypus surveys at our 2019 mid year meeting…

Our mid year Public Meeting will be held:  Thursday night 27 June at Brookfield Hall, commencing 7.15pm YOU ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US!..

Have you seen Miconia growing in Queensland? Native to  tropical America, miconia is a restricted invasive plant under the Biosecurity Act, 2014. Miconia..

We’ve just received news of a platypus sighting at a spot where (to our best knowledge) platypus have not been sighted before. This..

CWCN’s new Moore Park Bushcare Group is holding a public launch on Saturday June 29 at Moore Park, commencing at midday. The group has..

Join our CWCN colleagues for a walk through one of their oldest and wonderfully successful rehabilitation sites at Rainbow Forest on Saturday 22..

Nothing is better than seeing kids have fun! And  there  was  SO MUCH FUN!  … at this year’s Kids Day at the Cottage. Lots..

Five new “green bridges” are being proposed for Brisbane. One of these will cross the river between Bellbowrie and Wacol. Green bridges are..

KEEP 9 JUNE FREE – FUN IN THE SUN! From 10am till 1pm at The Cottage (very end of Gold Creek Road) The..

The Tawny Frogmouth is undeniably one of the most beloved birds in Australia. Most of us have come across one of these birds..

Climate Week QLD will showcase how our state is moving  towards a low-carbon, clean growth future and building a community of action to..

If you’re passionate about living a sustainable lifestyle, why not consider a day out with the family the Green Heart Fair on Sunday..

The Cubberla-Witton Catchments Network (CWCN) is holding a workshop on Saturday 15 June featuring “Threatened Species“. The recently published landmark UN Global Assessment..

Intrepid Landcare is not your usual Landcare group. They are “an adventurous organisation that empowers young people to lead on stuff that matters,..

Don’t travel all the way to Willawong!  A local charity in Kenmore Hills accepts all sorts of e-waste – in their own words:..

The MCCG has been approached by a student from the University of Queensland who is carrying out a project on feral deer in..

The Richmond Birdwing Conservation Network (RBCN) is teaming up with the Samford Eco-Corridor to open a new Richmond birdwing butterfly habitat eco-corridor between Samford..

This is a heads up from Bryan:   OUR NEXT WORKING BEE WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY 26 MAY FROM 8.30am – 11.00am! This..

In a new Bush Bites article, our very own local bird expert Jim Butler introduces us to another fabulous birding location in our catchment…

The South East Queensland Fire and Biodiversity Consortium (SEQFBC) has teamed up with the Ecological Society of Australia to celebrate its 20th birthday..

Due to the Brookfield Show, the McKay Brook working bee scheduled for Sunday 19 May has been cancelled. The next working bee will..

… to spot a Rose Robin! These beautiful little birds are currently migrating up from the southern states to escape the cold weather…

Our colleagues at the Cubberla-Witton Catchments Network (CWCN) are running a series of bird walks. Everyone is welcome! The first will be held..

Our recent stall at the Kenmore Village drew much attention from shoppers. The whole display was aimed at people who care about our..

The Cubberla-Witton Catchments Network (CWCN) is holding a workshop on Saturday 18 May featuring “Small Native Mammals“. Small mammals, generally described as ‘small,..

These days we often describe things as  “EVENTS.”   Rain events, storm events, flood events – it’s the language of our times. Well, here’s..

There will be a Native Plants Market this Saturday 11 May at Grovely TAFE, via Woking Street Grovely. The market will run from 9am..

The MCCG is holding an information stand at the Kenmore Village on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 April. Come and say hello! If..

YES! That wonderful weekend of the year has rolled around again! IT’S BROOKFIELD SHOW TIME!!!!  The show runs from Friday 17th till Sunday..

We are seeking a special volunteer!   We need a Quartermaster/Equipment Supervisor. The person we’re looking for will have some mechanical skills and knowledge of..

Members, keep Sunday the 26th of May free! It’s the date of Habitat Brisbane’s Orientation Day. This year it is being held at..

The recent rains have created an unusual situation around the catchment which may be escaping our attention. It seems many of our local..

The Easter Bilby campaign was created in 1991 to draw the nation’s attention to conservation efforts to save the Greater Bilby. You may..

Please note that the following working bees planned for Easter Sunday 21 April have been postponed to Sunday 28 April: Section 2 –..

For most of us the Purple Swamphen is a familiar sight. They are abundant in parklands and by our waterways, foraging in reeds..

Brisbane City Council is offering free training to catchment group members. Its focus is social media and marketing in the digital space. The..

What do you think? If you’ve ever reflected on the natural cheekiness of a rainbow lorikeet or the inquisitive nature of a noisy..

The Fraser Island Defenders Organisation and Cooloola Coastcare is running a 3-day BioBlitz from 3.30 Friday 17 May through to 3.30 Sunday. The BioBlitz is..

This workshop is part of the Waterway Health Assessment Training (WHAT) provided by Council’s Creek Catchment Program.  Aquatic Ecologist Natalie Toon will guide..

It’s Earth Hour 2019!   Are you switching off? Every year millions of people in over 180 countries switch off their lights in March for..