Volunteers meet to care for local bushland, pulling weeds, planting natives, building wildlife habitat and helping with citizen science. Newcomers of any skill level are welcome to join.
Children aged 3 to 5 and their carers spend a morning outdoors with a tree-themed tea party, bushwalks, stories, craft and play that build comfort in nature. Old clothes suit the messy play.
A workshop on raising vanilla orchids in Brisbane, from pollinating to picking the beans. You'll walk to the vines in the gardens, learn to cook with a pod and taste some vanilla treats.
Volunteer guides lead an hour-long walk at an easy pace, pointing out plants and features of the gardens and sharing what they know and love about them.
Volunteer guides who love the place lead a gentle walk through the gardens, explaining the plants and landmarks along the way. Each walk runs for about an hour.
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A gentle guided bushland walk of about 2.5km for Arbor Day, with a shared cuppa and a draw for free plants. Expect steps, small hills and rough ground, and bring your own mug.
A hands-on workshop covering backyard food gardening, composting and worm farms, then cooking seasonal produce into a meal you share at the end. Ages 16 and over; wear a hat and closed shoes.
Outdoor sketching under the big fig trees, walking between spots in the gardens while learning how native figs vary and adapt. Beginners are welcome, materials are supplied and it's for ages 16 and up.
An outdoor play session in the bush for babies up to one and their parents or carers. Little ones get to explore nature freely while families meet each other and get to know their local reserve.
A guided 2.5km bushwalk at dusk through one of Brisbane's bushland reserves, learning what makes the area special. The track has hills, stairs and rough patches, so you'll need moderate fitness and a small torch.
The society's yearly display of African violets and other gesneriads. Members give demonstrations and growing advice, and you can buy plants big and small, single leaves and potting gear.
A volunteer leads a short, easy walk along a wetland track, pointing out native plants and explaining how First Nations people and early colonists used them. Kids need an adult with them.
Brisbane children's writer and illustrator Meredith Downes runs a workshop for people 16 and over on building animal stories for kids, from characters and settings to plot. Writing exercises and prompts help you make a start.
A one-hour stroll around the gardens with a volunteer guide, who points out the plants and other highlights along the way. The pace is easy and the walk is aimed at adults.
A bird-themed outdoor session for children aged 3 to 5 with a parent or carer. Kids explore the bush, hear stories and make craft while learning to respect nature.
A bush story session for 3 to 5 year olds and their carers. Co-authors Rachel Salmon and Louise Zirbel read their book about Stanley, a brush turkey searching for a nesting spot amid backyard obstacles, then kids do brush turkey activities.
A hands-on workshop on growing herbs at home and turning them into fresh and dried remedies, a lip balm and a hand cream made with gardeners in mind. For ages 16 and up.
A guide leads a walk among rare and at-risk plants, explaining where each species used to grow across Australia, why they're in trouble and the work under way to save them.
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Kids aged three to five and their grown-ups head outdoors for bushwalks, stories, craft and exploring, with a bird theme for National Bird Week. Expect messy play, so old clothes help.
Volunteer guides lead a walk through a garden given over entirely to Australian native trees, many planted by well-known Brisbane locals a century ago. Wear a hat and closed shoes, and bring water and sunscreen.
A picnic day for the gardens' 50th birthday, where you can learn about the people and groups that keep them running and follow a trail of old photos and stories.
A nature session for kids aged 3 to 5 and their grandparents, with bushwalks, exploring, stories and craft. Kids build confidence outdoors and learn to care for the environment.
Kids aged three to five and their grown-ups explore the bush together through walks, stories, craft and outdoor play, learning to feel at home in nature. Activities change weekly and sessions run in light rain.
A Grandparents Day bush session for three to five year olds and their grandparents, parents or carers, with bushwalks, exploring, stories and craft to build kids' confidence outdoors.
A garden workshop on growing culinary herbs, covering the ten most common plus some less usual ones. Learn how herbs suit windowsills, pots, beds or whole gardens, add flavour to meals and draw helpful insects.
An informal monthly meet-up where adults take time out to draw and journal the nature around them. Bring a sketch pad; the rest of the materials are provided.
Volunteers meet to care for local bushland by pulling weeds, planting natives and making habitat for wildlife. No experience needed, and it's a social way to get outdoors.
Volunteer guides lead an easy 2km walk through the wetlands, pointing out local plants and wildlife and stopping at the bird hide. Bring water, a hat and snacks, as there's no food on site.
A relaxed group walk through Brisbane parks and bushland, good if you don't know the area or would rather not walk alone. You may learn a bit about local plants, animals and history.
Volunteers pull weeds, water young native plantings and pick up litter around the park. Come in long trousers, a hat and sturdy footwear, and carry your own water.
Meredith Downes, who writes and illustrates children's books, runs a workshop on drawing wildlife characters for young readers. Using prompts and exercises, she covers character design, layout and telling a story in pictures.
