Plant a tree and help local koalas
Free sausage sizzle and plant to take home!
Join us for our annual Koala Community Planting as we put 1500 plants in the ground to expand a creek corridor.
- When: Sunday 3 May, 9-11am
- Where: Three Paddocks Park, Thomas St, Birkdale (UBD Ref. Map 164 p19)
- Bring: Enclosed shoes, sun protection and drinking water
- Provided: Plants, equipment, sunscreen and gloves
For more information contact Bushcare: ph 3824 8611.
Are you wild for wallabies, crazy for koalas or excited about echidnas?
Volunteer for the Redlands Afterhours Wildlife Ambulance (RAWA) and put your passion of wildlife to good use! We are urgently seeking volunteers to provide emergency rescue and transport for sick and injured wildlife in the Redlands and adjoining areas of the Koala Coast. You need to live in the Redlands, be 18 years or older and hold an open or probationary driver’s licence.
Hours are from 5pm to 8am daily, with volunteers rostered on for one week in every five to six weeks. Training is provided, with the next full day induction session set for Saturday 9 May.
For more information or to book in for induction training, IndigiScapes on 3824 8611 or email [email protected]
Meet Mal Leyland
Intrepid explorer and author
- When: Friday 8 May, 10 – 11am
- Where: Victoria Point Library
- Bookings: 3884 4011
Ever the adventurer, Mal Leyland has continued to explore our beautiful and dangerous country. Still Travelling is his compelling account of a life lived to the full.
This free event is brought to you in partnership with Angus and Robertson, Victoria Point.
Check out Council’s What’s On calendar!
A great way to find out about upcoming events and activities in the Redlands
From markets and festivals to exhibitions and school holiday fun, What’s On showcases lots of new and interesting Council-run and community events to liven up your social calendar.
Organising something in the Redlands?
You can also advertise your event on What’s On! Go to our What’s On site above and click on Submit a new event. Council can also assist you with your community event in the Redlands including with application procedures and providing expert advice on producing your event in the City.
For more information email [email protected] or phone 3829 8999.
Water meter readings
We are reading water meters in Capalaba and Ormiston this week. Please make sure our meter readers have clear access to your water meter.
Open meetings
General meeting: Wednesday 6 May 9.30am