Events

Below are events run or supported by B4C. Come and join in some of the great activities happening around the catchment and beyond!

Clean Up Australia Day
Sunday, Mar 1, 2020 8:00am
Various sites
There are many places to clean-up around the Bulimba Creek Catchment and beyond.
Have a look at them here and choose one to join https://www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/join-a-clean-up
Sustainability Centre Open Day
Saturday, Mar 7, 2020 9:00am
Sustainability Centre, Cnr Wright St & Old Cleveland Rd, Carindale
9am-12pm. Guest speaker at 9.30am. Sustainable living advocate Jacq Driscoll will be talking about DIY living and self-sufficiency. Have a tour of the community gardens and native plant nursery. Learn about our recent projects and activities and chat to our friendly team. We also have a book swap stand. We're also selling Boomerang Bags, natural honey and jam! But no need to buy anything - just come along and take a look and have a chat over a cuppa. Morning tea provided (gold coin donation or free for B4C members).
Whites Hill Reserve Bushwalk
Sunday, Mar 8, 2020 7:00am
Whites Hill Reserve
7-9am (was 8-10am in the cooler months). Meeting next to the playground opposite the football clubhouse & cafe. Wear closed in shoes, a hat, sunscreen and repellent. Bring water in reusable bottle. Morning tea provided. This walk is still often referred to as 'Pat's Walk for Pleasure'. Pat hosted this walk for 20 years. Always on the second Sunday of the month, this walk includes morning tea. RSVP for catering to b4c@bulimbacreek.org.au.
B4C General Meeting
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2020 10:00am
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. Everyone welcome. Please RSVP so we have an idea of numbers for catering.
Water in the Landscape
Thursday, Mar 12, 2020 6:00pm
Coorparoo Bowls Club
5.30pm for 6pm start.
This seminar features a science explainer on the water cycle and microbial health and then we'll jump into a discussion panel that includes an audience Q&A. Guest speaker is Dr Paul Dennis, Senior Lecturer in Env. Management School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science at University of Queensland. There will be the opportunity to meet representatives from your local creek catchment group and join up. Refreshments served. This event is sponsored by a Brisbane City Council Environment Grant.
$10 per person. Bookings required (via above link)
Yimbun Park Bushcare
Sunday, Mar 15, 2020 8:30am
Yimbun Park, Sunnybank
It's family-friendly and we look forward to welcoming locals who want to help rehabilitate this lovely spot near Bulimba Creek. Includes morning tea! Please RSVP to ray@isonenvironmental.com
Meeting spot is near the corner of Jacinda St & Lavinia St. Wear sun-smart clothing, closed in shoes and bring your reusable water bottle. Thanks to the Bulimba Creek Environment Fund for funding.
Whites Hill Reserve bushwalk
Sunday, Mar 22, 2020 8:00am
Whites Hill, meet cnr Jones Rd & Kildare St
8-9am. An easy one-hour walk around Whites Hill Reserve, guided by members of the Whites Hill – Pine Mountain Community Group. Please wear covered shoes, a hat and sunscreen. Meet at the reserve entrance, corner Jones Rd and Kildare St, Carina. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times inside the reserve.
Sustainability Centre Open Day
Saturday, Apr 4, 2020 9:00am
Sustainability Centre, Cnr Wright St & Old Cleveland Rd, Carindale
9am-12pm. Come along, grab a cuppa and see a presentation starting at 9.30am. Learn about our recent projects and activities in your catchment and chat to our friendly team. Morning tea provided (gold coin donation / free for B4C members). Take a look through our book swap stand (bring a book to swap with any book or purchase one for $2). We also have Boomerang Bags and homemade jam for sale. We don't have EFTPoS sorry, cash only. No need to RSVP, just turn up! Our open days are supported by the Bulimba Creek Catchment Environment Fund.