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NaturallyGC Program JULY 2019 – JUNE 2020 Connecting the Gold Coast community with nature through free and low-cost environmental workshops, events, activities and sustainable nature-based recreation.
NaturallyGC ambassadors
ENVIRO WARRIOR WILDLIFE WARRIOR
Patrick Brabant Jasmine Rasmussen
The NaturallyGC program is a leading It’s vital for the residents and visitors of the Gold
environmental program on the Gold Coast. Coast to dedicate some time to getting back
to nature and appreciating what we are lucky
I am honoured to be one of its ambassadors to have on our doorstep. They can do all of this
and to be involved in a program like this. and more with the NaturallyGC program.
The NaturallyGC program is a must for every I’m passionate about the power our youth
Gold Coast resident. They put on hundreds holds by playing an active part and over the
of events for the community including Koala years I have been a part of some great local
tree planting days, guided bush walks and organisations including;
everything in between.
• Wildcare Australia
These events are a golden opportunity to get • Humpbacks and Highrises
Mayor’s message back to nature and connect with the amazing
outdoors that are right on our doorsteps.
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Currumbin Wildlife Hospital
Griffith University shark research
We are naturally unique It’s also a great opportunity to give back Being able to appreciate the ecosystems of the
to the community, nature and meet Gold Coast through NaturallyGC has helped
The Gold Coast is one of the most biodiverse places in Australia. We have an extensive range like-minded people. me to recognise that I want to be a voice for
of unique and precious natural landscapes and wildlife habitats, from our hinterland ranges to
I am looking forward to attending some of the native flora and fauna that we co-exist with.
our coasts and wetlands.
the events myself and posting about them I’m currently working towards starting my own
The NaturallyGC program encourages the local community and visitors alike to connect, on my blog. research project into koala toxicology at Griffith
conserve and explore our natural areas through more than 900 free and low cost nature- University and look forward to being involved
based activities and environmentally themed events. W patsendangeredanimals.com with NaturallyGC.
There are many ways you can get involved: help plant native trees; become a citizen scientist W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc
and contribute to the monitoring of our waterways; go on a guided bushwalk and explore
our conservation areas; learn about our flora and fauna; pick up tips for your home garden;
immerse yourself in indigenous culture or get the kids into the green and away from the
screens plus a whole lot more.
We recognise that our native wildlife and natural landscapes are a critical asset, essential to
the future environmental, social and economic sustainability of the Gold Coast.
Explore how we are working to protect these areas and how you can play
your part by joining this wonderful program.
As Mayor I am proud to support the Naturally Gold Coast
program in helping to deliver a range of conservation
initiatives across the City.
TOM TATE
MAYOR
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Image: Richmond Birdwing Butterfly, Graham McDonald
About NaturallyGC
NaturallyGC workshops and activities are for people interested in connecting with,
exploring and conserving our city’s wonderful natural environment.
Activities and events cover a range of environment-based activities from guided bushwalks,
wildlife shows, tree planting, coastal education, native gardening, nature photography,
citizen science and more. You can also make a difference and connect to a local community
group, organisation and other City-led environment programs, discover our best natural area
parks to visit, and check out ideas to keep the kids entertained, active and exploring our
natural environment.
Become a NaturallyGC member
Keep up to date with the latest NaturallyGC nature-based workshops, activities and events from
across the Gold Coast so you’re always in the know. As a subscriber, you will receive information on
more than 800 free or low-cost activities through monthly email alerts.
W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygcmember
Have your say
Provide feedback on your NaturallyGC experience and have your say. It will assist us in making a
The NaturallyGC program aims to:
better program for you. • connect the community with nature • encourage and promote sustainable,
and Gold Coast natural areas nature based recreation opportunities
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• provide a range of free and low cost • encourage on-ground action
nature based workshops and activities • raise awareness of the environmental
Social media • provide beneficial, environmental values of the Gold Coast
Use the #NaturallyGC hash tag and share your nature-based experiences with friends and family. education opportunities. • promote and support city-wide
Search the hashtag across social media platforms to find out how others have been engaging • Encourage an active and conservation initiatives.
in the program. Please keep in mind the sensitive environment you may be in when sharing the healthy lifestyle
location of your images to a wide audience.
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Our Gold Coast natural areas Summary of activities
The Gold Coast is one of Australia’s most biodiverse cities. It includes
internationally-acclaimed areas such as the World Heritage-listed Gondwana 8 15 24
Rainforests in the southwest and the Ramsar Convention-listed coastal wetlands Guided bushwalks Nature-based Indigenous
and nature-based educational cultural heritage
of southern Moreton Bay in the northeast.
recreation activities workshops and events
One of the largest upland subtropical rainforest remnants in the world is situated within the Border
Ranges Biodiversity Hotspot (one of only 15 biodiversity hotspots in Australia).
In addition to City-managed land, Gold Coast residents and visitors have access to more
than 39,000 hectares of State-managed land. This includes Hinze Dam (Advancetown Lake),
conservation parks such as South Stradbroke Island and Pine Ridge, marine parks such as
Moreton Bay and national parks such as Springbrook National Park, Nerang National Park,
Tamborine National Park and Lamington National Park.
The City manages and protects our natural areas by:
• undertaking ecological restoration and maintenance of City managed natural areas
• encouraging hands on community involvement through the Beaches to Bushland Landcare, 31 45 53
BeachCare and NaturallyGC programs NaturallyGC kids Volunteer activities, Citizen science
• supporting private landholders through Land for Wildlife and the Conservation partnerships and
Partnerships program tree planting
• developing strategies (Our Natural City Strategy), plans and programs that help us to enhance
the city’s biodiversity
• empowering residents to take action, whether big or small, to ensure the long-term survival of
the koala population with the Koala Friends Program.
Discover what we’re doing to protect our local environment and explore how you can play an active
part in protecting, preserving and connecting to our natural areas.
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Protect our Discover our
natural areas natural areas
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Image: Burleigh Headland National Park 6 NaturallyGC program | July 2019 – June 2020 7
Club Kokoda Gold Coast hinterland bushwalks
Guided bushwalks and nature-based The purpose of these walks is to give you an opportunity to connect with like-minded people
in a natural environment, whilst being mindful of the sacrifices made by our Diggers, specifically
recreation activities those on the Kokoda Track in 1942. Discover the benefits of this enjoyable form of exercise
with experienced trekkers on these beautiful bushwalks throughout the Gold Coast hinterland.
Anyone with a good level of fitness is welcome to participate. All walks start at 6am.
Explore our environment through a range of educational guided bushwalks
and recreational activities.
Presenter Contact Cost
For more information visit cityofgoldcoast.com/naturetrails
Club Kokoda P 0414 521 531 Gold coin
Gold Coast F facebook.com/clubkokodagoldcoast
Date Description of walk
7 July 2019 Dave’s Creek Circuit, Lamington National Park
4 – 5 hour 12km circuit, Medium difficulty.
Meeting at Binna Burra, Café carpark.
4 August 2019 Numinbah Valley Hall to Apple Tree Park, Springbrook National Park
4 – 5 hour 16km return (including 900 steps), Advanced difficulty.
Meeting at Numinbah Valley Hall.
1 September 2019 Lower Bellbird Circuit, Lamington National Park
3 – 4 hour 12km circuit, medium difficulty.
Meeting at Binna Burra – lower carpark.
6 October 2019 Coomera Gorge Circuit, Lamington National Park
4 – 5 hour 17.6km circuit, medium to advanced difficulty.
Meeting at Binna Burra – café carpark.
3 November 2019 Purling Brook Falls to Apple Tree Park, Springbrook National Park
4 – 5 hour 14km return, medium to advanced difficulty.
Meeting at Purling Brook Falls carpark.
1 December 2019 Mystery Walk – advertised on Facebook, 2 weeks prior to event.
2 February 2020 Dave’s Creek Circuit, Lamington National Park
4 – 5 hour 12km circuit, medium difficulty.
Meeting at Binna Burra, café carpark.
1 March 2020 Polly’s to Pages Pinnacle, Lower Springbrook National Park
3 hour 12km return, advanced difficulty.
Meeting at Neranwood carpark (200m after Polly’s Country Kitchen).
5 April 2020 Mystery Walk – advertised on Facebook, 2 weeks prior to event.
3 May 2020 Ships Stern Circuit, Lamington National Park
6 – 7hr 19km circuit, advanced difficulty.
Meeting at Binna Burra, café carpark.
7 June 2020 Purling Brook Falls to Apple Tree Park, Springbrook National Park
4 – 5 hour 14km return, medium to advanced difficulty.
Meeting at Purling Brook Falls carpark.
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Guided natural area bushwalks Birds of the bush photography walk
If you’re looking to learn more about the natural areas of the Gold Coast including native plants, Come and improve your bird identification and nature
animals and bush regeneration, then these walks would be ideal. The walks are guided by our photography skills with a pleasant walk guided by local
knowledgeable Natural Areas team. Further walks are updated throughout the year so please visit bird watcher and nature photographer Todd Burrows.
our website for details. Suitable for ages 15 and over. Todd’s enthusiasm and knowledge of the natural world,
is bound to inspire you. Suitable for ages 10 and over.
Presenter Contact Cost
Presenter Contact Cost
City of Gold Coast P 07 5667 5972 Free
W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc City of Gold Coast P 07 5667 5972 Free
W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc
Date Description of walk
Date Location Time
3 August 2019 Book here Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area 9am – 10.30am
Visit the largest Conservation Area managed by the 3 August 2019 Arundel Book here 7.30am – 9.30am
5 October 2019 Book here
City and learn more about the efforts to conserve the
2 November 2019 Springbrook Book here 6am – 8am
4 April 2020 Book here park and some of the plants and animals found here
including kangaroos, wallabies, koalas and a range of 1 February 2020 Arundel Book here 6.30am – 8.30am
13 June 2020 Book here birds. Medium fitness required, flat level trail.
24 August 2009 Book here Bally Mountain Conservation Area 9am – 12pm Burleigh Headland walk and talk
Learn about the significant plants and animals
that call the area home and see first-hand the Join us on an interpretive walk through Burleigh Headland and
ecological restoration works undertaken by the City. learn some of the history, ecology and management of the area.
A challenging walk with good fitness required. A must for local residents! Morning tea will be provided after the
walk. Suitable for all ages.
Presenter Contact Cost
Griffith University P 07 5552 8823 $5
Centre for Coastal E coasted@griffith.edu.au
Management
Date Location Time
9 August 2019 Burleigh Head National Park 8am – 10.30am
22 November 2019 Burleigh Head National Park 8am – 10.30am
21 February 2020 Burleigh Head National Park 8am – 10.30am
15 May 2020 Burleigh Head National Park 8am – 10.30am
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Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens Gold Coast hiking community
guided walks If you’re looking for a way to meet new people, share your bushwalking experiences and you enjoy
Join a free guided walk to learn more about the plants and wildlife of getting out and about in the great outdoors, you’ve come to the right place. Find a range of walks
the Gold Coast and our beautiful Botanic Gardens. from serious hiking adventures and extended bushwalks through to short coastal walks and social
get-togethers. You’re sure to find something that appeals.
All walks commence from the Friends Centre located within the
Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens 230 Ashmore Road, Benowa Contact
from 9am – 10am.
F facebook/goldcoasthikingcommunity
Further speciality walks are hosted by the Friends throughout the year.
Please visit our Facebook page for more information.
Gold Coast Trail Runners
Presenter Contact Cost South East Queensland is about more than just beaches - there are trails to be found, and it’s our
challenge to run them. Join experienced trail runners for one of the Gold Coast Trail Runners’ free
Friends of Gold Coast P 0449 561 674 Free
runs. Come and see what trail running is all about. It’s a free social group for all running abilities and
Regional Botanic E info@friendsgcrbg.org.au
aims to get people active, outdoors and off-road. Suitable for ages 12 and over.
Garden F facebook.com/friendsgcrbg
Presenter Contact Cost
Workshop Date (2019) Date (2020)
Gold Coast Trail F facebook/goldcoasttrailrunners Free
Bird walk 23 July 2019 25 February 2020 Runners
27 August 2019 24 March 2020
24 September 2019 28 April 2020 Date Location Time
22 October 2019 26 May 2020
26 November 2019 23 June 2020 Check Facebook Currumbin Alleygators, Bienvenue Street, 5.30am
page for events Currumbin Waters
Native bee walk 5 July 2019 7 February 2020
19 July 2019 21 February 2020
2 August 2019 6 March 2020
16 August 2019 20 March 2020
6 September 2019 3 April 2020
20 September 2019 17 April 2020
4 October 2019 1 May 2020
18 October 2019 15 May 2020
1 November 2019 5 June 2020
15 November 2019 19 June 2020
Butterfly walk 3 September 2019 4 February 2020
3 March 2020
7 April 2020
5 May 2020
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Koala conservation walk
Have you ever seen a koala in the wild? They are notoriously hard
to find. We’ll increase your chances on a special guided koala tour
Nature-based educational
through some of the Gold Coast’s amazing conservation parks.
Learn about koala food and shelter trees, how to spot evidence of
workshops and events
koalas, identifying koala disease and other threats, and how to get
involved in koala conservation on the Gold Coast. Suitable for all
ages. Bookings required.
Presenter Contact Cost
City of Gold Coast P 07 5667 5972 Free
W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc
Date Location Time
1 October 2019 Burleigh Heads Book here 9am – 10am
2 October 2019 Coombabah Book here 9am – 10am
3 October 2019 East Coomera Book here 9am – 10am
Plants and wildlife of the gardens walk
Discover fascinating plant stories, learn which regional plants are
endangered in the wild, explore the bushfood forest and gum tree
corridor, or step back in time with local history on a free guided walk
at the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens. Perhaps encounter
some of the many birds, native bees or butterflies at the gardens.
Presenter Contact Cost
Friends of Gold Coast P 0449 561 674 Free
Regional Botanic E info@friendsgcrbg.org.au
Garden F facebook.com/friendsgcrbg
Date Location Time
The first and third Friends Centre located within the Gold Coast 10am – 11am
Sunday of the month Regional Botanic Gardens, 230 Ashmore Road,
and the second and Benowa
fourth Wednesday of
the month.
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Bee happy – native bee diversity and conservation Creatures of the dark
Bee introduced to the stunning diversity of Australia’s native stingless Turn on your night vision and join us for a night time adventure on a light one-hour walk spotting
bees and their important role in the environment with Dr Toby from some of Australia’s most iconic animals. The walk will be followed by a half hour wildlife show, so
Bee Aware. You will also have the opportunity to get up close to a you’re guaranteed to see some amazing wildlife up close. Moderate fitness required. Suitable for
hive, purchase native plants for your garden and kids craft. Each ages 8 and over.
attendee will receive a free native plant. Suitable for all ages.
Presenter Contact Cost
Presenter Contact Cost
Wildcall P 07 5667 5972 Free
City of Gold Coast P 07 5667 5972 Free W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc
W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc
Date Location Time
Date Location Time
12 July 2019 Burleigh Heads Book here 6pm – 7.30pm
23 May 2020 Helensvale Book here 10am – 12pm
16 August 2019 Burleigh Heads Book here 6pm – 7.30pm
27 September 2019 Burleigh Heads Book here 6.30pm – 8pm
Botanical Bazaar gardening festival
24 April 2020 Burleigh Heads Book here 6pm – 7.30pm
The Gold Coast’s largest garden festival, where naturally wild, urban gardening and nature lovers
connect. Set to educate and inspire all levels and ages of garden enthusiasts by showcasing urban 5 June 2020 Burleigh Heads Book here 6pm – 7.30pm
and organic gardening, community groups and displays, medicinal herbs, botanical homewares
and sustainable living concepts. Explore a large variety of plants for sale, green inspired exhibitors,
nature workshops, educational talks, food stalls and entertainment. Suitable for all ages.
Presenter Contact Cost
Rotary Gold Coast W botanicalbazaar.com.au $15 adults/
children free
Date Location Time
4 August 2019 Country Paradise Parklands, 9am – 4pm
231 Beaudesert Nerang Road, Nerang
16 NaturallyGC program | July 2019 – June 2020 17Grow me instead native gardening workshops Australian native bees: diversity, conservation and keeping
There is an amazing range of native plants from the Learn about the stunning diversity of Australia’s native bees and their role in the environment.
Gold Coast region we can use in our garden, but the Learn how to keep stingless bees in a hive, propagate them and extract honey. You will come
challenge is often working out which plants may best suit. away equipped to keep your own hive of stingless bees in your part of the world. Suitable for
Suitable for ages 16 and over. ages 15 and over.
Presenter Contact Cost Presenter Contact Cost
Kate Heffernan P 07 5667 5972 Free Bee Aware Brisbane P 07 5667 5972 Free
W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc
Date Location Time Date Location Time
12 October 2019 Robina 9.30am – 11.30am Designing with native plants. 17 August 2019 Helensvale Book here 9.30am – 12.30pm
Book here Understanding plant characteristics 20 October 2019 Burleigh Heads Book here 9.30am – 12.30pm
and creating a garden with nature
8 February 2020 Broadbeach 9.30am – 11.30am 30 November 2019 Carrara Book here 11.30am – 2.30pm
Book here
as inspiration.
15 February 2020 Labrador Book here 9.30am – 12.30pm
20 November 2019 Robina 9.30am – 11.30am Grow me instead native garden forum. 17 May 2020 Varsity Lakes Book here 11am – 2pm
How you can restore native biodiversity,
13 June 2020 Helensvale Book here 9.30am – 12.30pm
select the best natives to use for the
Book here garden style of your choice.
7 March 2020 Elanora 9.30am – 11.30am Small space native landscapes.
Book here For balconies, courtyards, pots
and front yards.
20 June 2020 Robina 9.30am – 11.30am
Book here
Main Beach spring flower festival
Immerse yourself in the beauty of flowers at the Main Beach spring
flower festival in Tedder Avenue. As well as viewing spectacular
floral installations you will be able to take part in interactive botanical
workshops, listen to well-loved gardening specialists and enjoy a
weekend of free entertainment at a magical rooftop venue.
Presenter Contact Cost
Main Beach Association W mainbeachflowerfestival.com.au Free (workshops
will incur a small
fee)
Date Location Time
7 and 8 Tedder Avenue, Main Beach 9am – 4.30pm
September 2019
18 NaturallyGC program | July 2019 – June 2020 19Nature journaling
Nature journaling is the practice of drawing or writing in response to nature. It’s fun and relaxing,
it helps you to connect with nature, and the result is your own unique nature journal. The practice
calms your mind and increases your attention to detail and appreciation of beauty. Worried that you
can’t draw or write? No problem! You’ll learn simple exercises that will help allay your fears and get
those creative juices flowing. Suitable for ages 15 and over.
Presenter Contact Cost
Paperbark Writer P 07 5667 5972 Free
W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc
Date Location Time
27 July 2019 Benowa Book here 9am – 11am
17 August 2019 Robina Book here 9am – 11am
NaturallyGC Instagram photography competition 26 October 2019 Burleigh Heads Book here 9am – 11am
Dust off your cameras and get creative! Capture and share the magic of our Gold Coast natural 9 May 2020 Benowa Book here 9am – 11am
areas from our bushland to our beaches, waterways, nature trails and local flora and fauna.
Terms and conditions apply. 13 June 2020 Burleigh Heads Book here 9am – 11am
Presenter Contact Cost
City of Gold Coast W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc Free
Date
1 September to 30 September 2019
Naturally Gold Coast festival
Discover everything that’s essentially Naturally Gold Coast with our
family-friendly environment festival. Learn about our local native flora
with native plant sales, native garden experts and environmental
weed displays. You can also get up close with our native fauna with
native bees, waterbugs and wildlife encounters or get the kids into
nature craft activities and learn how we can all switch screen time for
green time with NaturallyGC. Suitable for all ages.
Presenter Contact Cost
City of Gold Coast P 07 5667 5972 Free
W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc
Date Location Time
19 October 2019 Robina Book here 10am – 1pm
20 NaturallyGC program | July 2019 – June 2020 21Native plants Gold Coast The amazing world of frogs
Do you want to know more about native plants? A small but very Be immersed in the secret lives of frogs and learn about the diversity of frogs on the Gold Coast
warm and enthusiastic group have formed a Gold Coast branch of and how so many species can coexist. This walk and talk will give you a new appreciation for the
Native Plants Queensland (Formerly SGAP). Some are novices, some amazing frogs of the Gold Coast. Dr Jean-Marc Hero is a vertebrate ecologist with over 30 years-
are very knowledgeable and they’re all keen to share their knowledge experience as a research scientist and an educator at universities around the world. He studied
of native plants. The group has planned a series of interesting frogs in the Amazon for his PhD and has been learning about frogs ever since. Suitable for ages
gatherings including garden visits, scientific talks, bushwalks and 15 and over.
native plant talks. In addition, there is an established and active
propagation group. Members bring along seeds or cuttings to grow Presenter Contact Cost
and help out with potting followed by morning tea. New members
and visitors are warmly welcomed. Membership to the Gold Coast Jean Marc-Hero P 07 5667 5972 Free
branch is free once you are a member of Native Plants Queensland. W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc
Presenter Contact Cost Date Location Time
Native Plants P 0418 745 623 W npq.org.au Varied 21 September 2019 Coombabah Book here 5.30pm – 7pm
Gold Coast E goldcoast@npq.org.au
2 November 2019 Coombabah Book here 5.30pm – 7pm
Platypus appreciation day
The platypus is an amazing semi-aquatic mammal that is endemic to Eastern Australia and
Tasmania. It is primarily nocturnal, living in creeks and rivers from cold highlands areas to tropical
rainforests. Unfortunately platypus numbers appear to be declining due to habitat disruption,
water extraction, pollution of waterways and illegal capture. Learn more about the local Platypus
population and what you can do to help. Free kids craft, waterbugs and native plants.
Presenter Contact Cost
Gold Coast Catchment P 07 5667 5972 Free
Association W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc
Date Location Time
8 March 2020 Mudgeeraba Book here 9.30am – 11.30am
22 NaturallyGC program | July 2019 – June 2020 23Indigenous cultural heritage
Celebrate the oldest living culture through a range of activities
from bushfoods, guided walks, traditional games, language,
story-telling, dance and more.
Image: Yugambeh dancers
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NaturallyGC program | July 2019 2019 25Yugambeh country Aboriginal art & culture kids workshops
Welcome to the lands of the Yugambeh, the traditional Aboriginal people of this region. Join these hands on interactive indigenous workshops with
Their traditional lands are located in south-east Queensland and north-east New South Wales, Rick Roser with storytelling, didgeridoos, ochre face and hand
now within the Logan City, Gold Coast, Scenic Rim, and Tweed City regions. Yugambeh jagun painting and emu feather hair decorations. Suitable for ages
(Yugambeh country) refers to the land where people spoke Yugambeh, a modern description 4 and over.
of mibanyah gulgun (people talk). Yugambeh jagun includes nine clans located within south-east
Queensland and north-east New South Wales; Gugingin, Mununjali, Migunburri, Wangerriburra, Presenter Contact Cost
Bullongin, Kombumerri, Tulgingn, Cudgenburra, Murangmuburra.
Risk Roser P 07 5667 5972 Free
Together clans shared language, ceremonies, celebrations and economic exchange. Rich in W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc
language and cultural stories, Yugambeh jagun communicates strong connection to the land,
sky and waterways. Learn more by participating in the local activities on offer through NaturallyGC
or by taking a walk through the region’s National Parks and natural areas. Date Location Time
Visit Jellurgal Cultural Centre and the Yugambeh Museum for more information. 26 October 2019 Burleigh Heads Book here 10am – 11am
23 February 2020 Mudgeeraba Book here 10am – 11am
Contact Cost
4 April 2020 Robina Book here 10am – 11am
W yugambeh.com or Jellurgal.com.au Free
20 June 2020 Helensvale Book here 10am – 11am
The Yugumbeh language region
Bush tucker
Dura, yaga, jar means grow, cook, eat!
Learn to grow, cook and eat a local variety of native Yugambeh
country flavours in this inspiring one-hour bush tucker workshop.
As we tour the Botanic Gardens, identify a range of local bush-
food plants, discover ways to incorporate the flavours into everyday
cooking and pick up tips to grow bush foods in your home garden.
Suitable for ages 15 and over.
Presenter Contact Cost
Paula Nihot P 07 5667 5972 Free
W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc
Date Location Time
27 July 2019 Benowa Book here 9am – 10.30am
16 November 2019 Benowa Book here 9am – 10.30am
9 May 2020 Benowa Book here 9am – 10.30am
27 June 2020 Benowa Book here 9am – 10.30am
Image credit: Yugambeh Museum
26 NaturallyGC program | July 2019 – June 2020 27Indigenous art and culture Jellurgal walkabout tour
Learn Indigenous skills and experience the indigenous culture Start your tour with an audio/visual presentation in our Dreaming Amphitheatre showing the cultural
through ochre paint ing with real ochre, an emu story, fire history of the local Yugambeh people and significant cultural sites across the Gold Coast area.
making, a story with fire sticks, emu feather hair decorations Then head up the tracks for a guided walk around the “Dreaming Mountain”, Jellurgal. Suitable
and boomerang and spear throwing with a woomera. for all ages.
Suitable for ages 5 and over.
Presenter Contact Cost
Presenter Contact Cost
Jellurgal Aboriginal P 07 5525 5955 $30 adults
Rick Roser P 07 5667 5972 Free Cultural Centre $15 children
W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc (Ages 5 to 17)
Date Location Time Date Location Time
14 July 2019 Mudgeeraba Book here 9.30am – 10.30am Daily Monday to Friday Jellurgal Cultural Centre, 9am – 11.30am
1711 Gold Coast Highway,
21 September 2019 Benowa Book here 9.30am – 10.30am
Burleigh Head National Park
16 November 2019 Robina Book here 9.30am – 10.30am
18 April 2020 Burleigh Heads Book here 9.30am – 10.30am Kaialgumm games trail
30 May 2020 Tallebudgera Book here 9.30am – 10.30am Find out about traditional games that were played by Indigenous children in many different parts
of Australia. Most of these games were played to help children learn skills they needed later in
adult life, for hunting and fighting. Practice the games with your friends and family. If you would
Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre like to borrow the equipment to play this game please visit the Friends Centre within the gardens.
Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre, tours and information hub is
based at the foot of the Burleigh Headland, alongside the pristine Presenter Contact Cost
Tallebudgera estuary. At the Centre, you can watch as Jellurgal’s Gold Coast Regional 230 Ashmore Road, Benowa Free
in-house Aboriginal artists create traditional artwork, browse Botanic Gardens W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/botanicgardens
the paintings for sale, and see Aboriginal artefacts such as dilly
bags, shields, tools, boomerangs, nulla nullas, message sticks,
didgeridoos and other tools and instruments that were part of Ngarang-Wal Gold Coast Aboriginal Association Inc.
everyday life. There is no admission fee to visit the Centre. You
Ngarang-Wal Gold Coast Aboriginal Association Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation that comprises
are welcome to call in any time during opening hours.
the local Indigenous people. Our main asset is the Guanaba Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) in
the Gold Coast Hinterland where we conduct community days, volunteer work, promote local
Presenter Contact Cost
Aboriginal culture and foster connections to Country. Ngarang-Wal welcomes volunteer visitors
Jellurgal Aboriginal P 07 5525 5955 W jellurgal.com.au Free every Thursday and most weekends. Please check our Facebook page for regular updates and
Cultural Centre upcoming events.
Presenter Contact
Date Location Time
Ngarang-Wal Gold Coast P 0400 968 093 E ngarang-wal@outlook.com
Daily Monday to Friday Jellurgal Cultural Centre, 8am – 3pm Aboriginal Association Inc F facebook.com/ngarangwal
1711 Gold Coast Highway,
Burleigh Head National Park
28 NaturallyGC program | July 2019 – June 2020 29NaturallyGC kids
Get your kids active, exploring and experiencing nature today. There are loads of fun,
interactive activities for kids to re-connect with nature and get them back into the
green and away from the screen.
For more information visit cityofgoldcoast.com/naturallygc
Story of our country garden
Australian plants provided resources which sustained Indigenous Australians for thousands of years.
The story of our country landscape relates to a small part of the intimate knowledge and
relationships Aboriginal Australians had with certain species of plants. This landscape exists to
help conserve some of the Indigenous heritage of the Gold Coast. This journey of the Yugambeh
language groups starts on the coast through plantings representing wetlands, heathlands, coastal
headlands and enters littoral rainforest. It then merges with subtropical rainforest as the path passes
through volcanic rock mounds symbolising a montane landscape and the rising of the rivers.
Presenter Contact
Gold Coast Regional 230 Ashmore Road, Benowa
Botanic Gardens W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/botanicgardens
Yugambeh Museum
The Yugambeh Museum, Language and Heritage Research Centre aims to record and promote
the traditional knowledge of our region, especially the Yugambeh language which was spoken
throughout South East Queensland.
We work with and bring the community together through many initiatives centred around cultural
and educational exchange, so that future generations have the opportunity to embrace our
language, hear our stories and truly connect with their Indigenous legacy as a relevant part of their
today and tomorrow.
Beyond our home of the Gold Coast and Scenic Rim, we also work as ‘one voice’ and collaborate
with other communities throughout the state, to assist with the preservation and revitalisation of
their own languages and traditions to ensure their ongoing inclusion in today’s cultural landscape.
Presenter Contact Cost
The Yugambeh Museum W yugambeh.com E admin@yugambeh.com Free
Date Location Time
Every Wednesday 2 Plantation Road, Beenleigh QLD 4207 10am – 2pm
30 2018 – June 2020
NaturallyGC program | July 2019 2019 31Nature Play QLD
Nature Play QLD inspires children’s outdoor play, learning and love of nature. It is founded on the
understanding that unstructured play outdoors is fundamental to a full and healthy childhood.
Nature Play increases the time children spend in unstructured play in nature by providing resources,
information, events and activity ideas for adults to support their children’s outdoor play.
Nature Play QLD Passport
The City of Gold Coast has partnered with Nature Play QLD to create the Gold Coast Passport
to an Amazing Childhood. The program is designed to encourage kids and their families to visit
the Gold Coast’s iconic parks and places, and do more day-to-day nature play activities such as
climb a tree, make a sand sculpture, build a cubby or camp under the stars. There are loads of
fun outdoor missions available online, allowing kids to find an interesting mission, and then leave
the computer behind to go and do it. For additional motivation, they can collect virtual points for
completing each outdoor activity to build avatars and earn prizes.
There is also a physical Nature Play Passport which can be used to track progress. The passport
has 11 missions to take you all across the Gold Coast, plus blank pages for ‘choose your own’
missions, stickers, suggestions for great outdoor activities and a list of 15 things every child
should do before they’re 12. Parents, get your kids started today!
Collect a free copy of the Gold Coast Passport to an Amazing Childhood from your local City library
or contact the City of Gold Coast.
P 07 5667 5972
W natureplayqld.org.au or cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc
www.natureplayqld.org.au
32 NaturallyGC program | July 2019 – June 2020 33Botanic Gardens kids in conservation Busy bees
and botanic quests Did you know there are over 1600 different types of native bees
Get out and explore the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens in Australia! Dr Toby Smith will introduce us to the amazing world
and have fun along the way. Join our Botanic Gardens kids in of Australian native bees. Get to see dozens of brilliant close up
conservation and botanical workshops to discover our natural photos and diagrams of bees to help explain this great diversity, bee
environment and the plants and animals living there. Wear closed lifecycles and their nests, and their important role in pollination and
in shoes, a hat and bring a water bottle for all activities. Suitable for food security. You will also get to see preserved bee specimens, and
ages 5 to12. Bookings required. live stingless bee hives with viewing windows. If we’re lucky we may
even get a glimpse of a queen! Suitable for ages 5 and over.
Presenter Contact Cost
Presenter Contact Cost
Friends of Gold Coast P 0449 561 674 $5 per child
Regional Botanic E info@friendsgcrbg.org.au Bee Aware P 07 5667 5972 Free
Gardens W trybooking.com/eventlist/gardensevents W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc
Date Workshop Time Date Location Time
2 July 2019 Discover our feathered friends 9am – 10.30am 17 August 2019 Helensvale Book here 1.30pm – 2.30pm
5 July 2019 Our amazing trees 9am – 10.30am 28 September 2019 Labrador Book here 9.30am – 10.30am
12 July 2019 Botanica Quests. Dare to discover 9am – 10am and 30 November 2019 Carrara Book here 9.30am – 10.30am
10am – 11am
28 March 2020 Helensvale Book here 9.30am – 10.30am
24 September 2019 Discover our feathered friends 9am – 10.30am
17 May 2020 Varsity Lakes Book here 9am – 10am
1 October 2019 Butterflies flutterby 9am – 10.30am
20 June 2020 Burleigh Heads Book here 9.30am – 10.30am
14 January 2020 In search of insects 8.30am – 10am
21 January 2020 Discover our feathered friends 8.30am – 10am Bugs in our creeks
7 April 2020 Exploring the gardens. 9am – 10.30am Come meet and greet some of the amazing bugs that live in our waterways. Learn all about their
What treasure can you find? habitats and life-cycles, as well as how to identify them and the important role they play in our
waterway health. Suitable for ages 5 and over.
Botanic Gardens education program
Presenter Contact Cost
Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens are the perfect outdoor
classroom for students of all ages, and provide students with Gold Coast Catchment P 07 5667 5972 Free
the chance to get hands on with their studies. The free gardens Association W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc
education program is curriculum-aligned to complement classroom
studies, and is delivered by experienced environmental educators Date Location Time
from Natura Pacific. Lesson themes include conservation,
biodiversity, sustainability, local history, indigenous perspectives. 6 July 2019 Nerang Book here 10am – 11am
31 August 2019 Helensvale Book here 10am – 11am
Presenter Contact Cost
14 September 2019 Robina Book here 10am – 11am
City of Gold Coast E educationatthegardens@goldcoast.qld.gov.au Free
W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/botanicgardens 21 March 2020 Nerang Book here 10am – 11am
23 May 2020 Robina Book here 10am – 11am
34 NaturallyGC program | July 2019 – June 2020 35Creepy crawlies
Develop an understanding about the important role insects play in
the garden, their environmental significance, lifecycles, and how to
stay safe whilst being outdoors. An educational storyline and a cast
of puppets, taking you on a fun fact filled expedition into the intriguing
world of these amazing Australian creatures! After the performance,
an information session which incorporates live and displayed insects.
The children are offered an opportunity to observe or interact with
some of the live and very gentle stick insects. Suitable for all ages.
Presenter Contact Cost
Bug Kidz P 07 5667 5972 Free
W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc
Date Location Time
10 July 2019 Helensvale Book here 9.30am – 10.30am
24 September 2019 Robina Book here 9.30am – 10.30am EcoDiscoverers’
6 April 2020 Carrara Book here 9.30am – 10.30am Learn more about our native plants, animals and the environment through fun and interactive
28 June 2020 Robina Book here 1pm – 2pm adventures, games, craft and stories. Bookings required (online bookings only).
Suitable for ages 5 to 9.
CoastED Presenter Contact Cost
CoastEd is a coastal education program for community groups, schools and kindergartens. GECKO- Gold Coast W gecko.org.au/ecodiscoverers $10 per child
All sessions are facilitated by experts in the field of coastal management, marine science and Hinterland and
environmental education. Sessions can take place at your school, a community hall, on a Environment Council
local beach or at Griffith University. Sessions can include surveys, flora and fauna identification
techniques and primary data collection. CoastEd also runs regular school holiday sessions
including treasure hunts, marine biologist for a day and beach ecology activities. Date Workshop Location Time
1 July 2019 Whispy wasps Currumbin 9am – 11am
Presenter Contact Cost
3 July 2019 Marvellous megabats Currumbin 9am – 11am
Griffith University Centre P 07 5552 8823 W 07 5552 8823 Varied
for Coastal Management 5 July 2019 Funky fish Currumbin 9am – 11am
8 July 2019 Beach creatures and dunes Palm Beach 9am – 11am
10 July 2019 Magical mangroves Currumbin 9am – 11am
12 July 2019 Mystery program Currumbin 9am – 11am
23 September 2019 Tidal pools Palm Beach 8am – 10am
25 September 2019 Let’s find water birds Currumbin 9am – 11am
27 September 2019 Stupendous spiders Currumbin 9am – 11am
30 September 2019 Funky fish Currumbin 9am – 11am
36 NaturallyGC program | July 2019 – June 2020 37EcoDiscoverers’ continued
4 October 2019 Marvellous Megabats Currumbin 9am – 11am
16 December 2019 Lively Lizards Currumbin 9am – 11am
18 December 2019 Magical Mangroves Currumbin 9am – 11am
20 December 2019 Tidal Pools Palm Beach 8am – 10am
8 January 2020 Marvellous Megabats Currumbin 9am – 11am
10 January 2020 Incredible Insects Currumbin 9am – 11am
13 January 2020 Funky Fish Currumbin 9am – 11am
15 January 2020 Let’s Find Water Birds Currumbin 9am – 11am
17 January 2020 Tidal Pools Palm Beach 8am – 10am
20 January 2020 Magical Mangroves Currumbin 9am – 11am Junior Landcare tree planting
6 April 2020 Tree Secrets Palm Beach 9am – 11am Junior Landcare is about encouraging young people to play an active role in caring for their natural
environment. Come along and join in the fun with a community planting day. It’s a wonderful
7 April 2020 Beach Creatures and Dunes Palm Beach 9am – 11am opportunity to teach them the importance of environmental stewardship and taking care of the
8 April 2020 Whispy Wasps Currumbin 9am – 11am planet. Suitable for ages 3 to 13. Bookings required.
14 April 2020 Tidal Pools Palm Beach 8am – 10am Presenter Contact Cost
15 April 2020 Mystery Program Currumbin 9am – 11am City of Gold Coast P 07 5667 5972 Free
W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc
17 April 2020 Discovery Trail Currumbin 9am – 11am
Date Location Time
Explore inside and out
Be an explorer in the wild! Explore the barefoot braille trail. Free 2 October 2019 Hope Island Book here 9.30am – 10.30am
your feet from your shoes, close your eyes and see if you can trust 30 June 2020 Oxenford Book here 9.30am – 10.30am
your toes to lead you through the trail. What senses do we use in
nature? Can you use your five senses to discover what is hidden?
Let’s go on a searching mission, find animal trails and many other Koala conservation education program
surprises. Who knows you might even meet a new friendly explorer (school-based)
just like you! Suitable for ages 5 to 10 years.
The koala conservation education program aims to provide
Presenter Contact Cost opportunities for local school students to develop their knowledge
and understanding of koalas and their habitat as well as the
Journey Outdoors P 07 5667 5972 Free current threats and conservation measures affecting the species.
W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc The purpose of the koala conservation education program:
year four and year seven teacher guides are to give teachers an
Date Location Time overview of the program and to highlight the relevant Australian
curriculum links. Download the program from our website.
17 August 2019 Tallebudgera Book here 10am – 11.30am
Presenter Contact Cost
30 May 2020 Tallebudgera Book here 10am – 11.30am
City of Gold Coast W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/koalaeducation Free
38 NaturallyGC program | July 2019 – June 2020 39Little nature lovers (preschool) Nature’s art and craft workshop
Have fun exploring nature at the beautiful Botanic Gardens and Come along to the Botanic Gardens to find natural materials to
learn what makes our Gold Coast environment so special. create your own works of art. Combine seedpods, leaves, twigs,
Each session includes a walk, activity and story reading. fronds and other wonders of nature to make something special.
All materials supplied from the gifts of nature. Suitable for ages
Held at the Botanic Gardens, Benowa from 10am to 11am.
5 to 12. Bookings required.
These workshops are strictly for ages 3 to 5. Each child must be
© Botanic Gardens
accompanied by a guardian. Bookings required.
Presenter Contact Cost
Presenter Contact Cost Friends of Gold Coast P 07 5667 5972 Free
Regional Botanic W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc
Friends of Gold Coast P 07 5667 5972 Free
Gardens
Regional Botanic W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc
Gardens
Date Location Time
Date Workshop 27 September 2019 Benowa Book here 9am – 10am and
17 July 2019 Book here Feathers, fur, scales or feelers - what lives here? Go on a Book here 10am – 11am
trail to discover what animals live in the Botanic Gardens. Where 4 October 2019 Benowa (native flower craft) Book here 9am – 10am and
do they live? How do they survive? Choose an animal to draw in Book here 10am – 11am
the Gardens.
21 August 2019 Book here What flower is that? Do you know the names of some of the 20 December 2019 Benowa Book here 9am – 10am and
flowers growing in the gardens? Look closely at the flowering Book here 10am – 11am
plants and make a collage of flowers and leaves. Book here
17 April 2020 Benowa 9am – 10am and
18 September 2019 Book here Let’s pot a plant. Can you make a plant grow? What do you Book here 10am – 11am
need? How can you care for it? Pot your own plant, draw a
picture and read a story.
16 October 2019 Book here We’re going on a bug hunt. It’s a beautiful day. I’m not scared! Ocean stars
Join in the search for bugs. Make your own bug and share a
Learn about a variety of marine animals and discover how they move, eat and protect themselves
bug story.
and the important roles they play in the ocean ecosystem. Get hands-on with some of our ocean
20 November 2019 Book here Wiggly worms. Let’s all do the wiggly woo! Why are worms artefacts such as seashells, coral, shark teeth and shark eggs and get up close to our beautiful live
so good for the garden? Find out how you can have your own marine animals which include sea stars, sea cucumbers, hermit crabs, sea snails & sea urchins.
worm farm. Suitable for ages 4 and over.
19 February 2020 Book here Our feathered friends. How many different kinds of birds can
you find? Some birds swim, some birds fly, some birds run. Presenter Contact Cost
Gather materials to make a bird’s nest.
18 March 2020 Book here Flutterby futterfly can you fly like a butterfly? Go for a Ocean Stars Marine P 07 5667 5972 Free
butterfly ‘flutter’ to find butterflies in the Gardens. Read a story Education W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc
about a special butterfly and create your own butterfly!
22 April 2020 Book here The beginnings of life! Plants have seeds, some animals have
Date Location Time
eggs but how do they grow? Collect some seeds and make a
mosaic. 21 September 2019 Oxenford Book here 10am – 11am
20 May 2020 Book here Let’s use our senses. Explore the natural environment using our
15 December 2019 Varsity Lakes Book here 10am – 11am
5 senses. What can we see, smell, feel, hear and taste? Make a
list of special things you discover using your senses. 19 April 2020 Varsity Lakes Book here 10am – 11am
17 June 2020 Book here Trees are tall, trees are green! How many trees can you see?
Look at the parts of a tree and find out who and what needs 29 June 2020 Helensvale Book here 10am – 11am
trees. Can you find a special tree?
40 NaturallyGC program | July 2019 – June 2020 41Rocky shore explore
Join our marine biologists at the rocky shores to explore this unique environment and learn about
living and non-living things in the rock pools. Learn about periwinkles, sea cucumbers, oysters
and crabs. Time are subject to change with the tide, please check online registration for times.
Suitable for all ages.
Walk on the wild side
Presenter Contact Cost Bound along and discover what the kangaroos, koalas and other wildlife get up to at
Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area on a guided walk with a Natural Areas officer.
Ocean Connect P 07 5667 5972 Free Suitable for ages 4 to 12.
W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc
Presenter Contact Cost
Date Location Time City of Gold Coast P 07 5667 5972 Free
21 July 2019 Burleigh Heads Book here 11am – 12pm W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc
25 August 2019 Burleigh Heads Book here 11am – 12pm
Date Location Time
15 December 2019 Burleigh Heads Book here 11am – 12pm
25 September 2019 Coombabah Book here 9am – 10am
16 February 2020 Burleigh Heads Book here 11am – 12pm
17 April 2020 Coombabah Book here 10am – 11am
26 April 2020 Burleigh Heads Book here 11am – 12pm
27 June 2020 Coombabah Book here 10am – 11am
The wonderful world of WOW
Mysterious life of a Platypus
Have a wild time exploring the natural bushland as we foster curiosity
and discover amazing things on our treasure hunt journeys. Exploring Come find out about this unique and mysterious Australian animal
the art of camouflage and nature immersion through games and stories. that lives in our local waterways. Learn all about their habitat, what
We will draw on what we find to make natural costumes and finish with they feed on and how to look after them. Fun crafting activities are
a fashion show to showcase our sustainable expression. Suitable for included in the session. Suitable for ages 5 and over.
ages 5 to 10 years.
Presenter Contact Cost
Presenter Contact Cost
Gold Coast Catchment P 07 5667 5972 Free
Journey Outdoors P 07 5667 5972 Free Association W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc
W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc
Date Location Time
Date Location Time 20 October 2019 Elanora Book here 10am – 11am
2 September 2019 Tallebudgera Book here 10am – 11.30am 23 November 2019 Broadbeach Book here 10am – 11am
18 April 2020 Tallebudgera Book here 10am – 11.30am 27 June 2020 Robina Book here 10am – 11am
42 NaturallyGC program | July 2019 – June 2020 43Wildlife encounters
Your curiosity about the natural world will come alive as you meet face to face with some of our
country’s stunning wildlife. The many types of wildlife you may encounter include snakes, possums,
Volunteer activities, partnerships
turtles, lizards, crocodiles, owls and flying foxes. Suitable for all ages.
and tree planting
Presenter Contact Cost Encouraging individuals, community groups, schools, organisations and corporate
Wildcall P 07 5667 5972 Free groups to care for their local environment. Get your kids active, exploring and
W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc experiencing nature today. There are loads of fun, interactive activities for kids to
re-connect with nature and get them back into the green and away from the screen.
Date Location Time For more information visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc
6 July 2019 Helensvale Book here Book here
21 September 2019 Burleigh Heads Book here Book here
3 October 2019 Labrador Book here Book here 9.30am – 10.30am
and
9 November 2019 Robina Book here Book here
10.45am – 11.45am
18 April 2020 Burleigh Heads Book here Book here
27 June 2020 Carrara Book here Book here
44 NaturallyGC program | July 2019 – June 2020
45 45Beaches to bushland volunteer Beaches to bushland community tree plantings
landcare program Make a difference to your local environment and join one of our tree planting days. Suitable for
Beaches to bushland program provides a all ages and run from 9am to 10.30am. For a full list of upcoming tree planting days please visit
platform for the local community to foster our website for a calendar of events.
a connection with their environment, and
encourages active community involvement and Presenter Contact Cost
ownership of our natural assets. Join in activities
City of Gold Coast P 07 5667 5972 Free
including planting native trees, controlling
W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/naturallygc
weeds, litter pick-up, seed collection and native
plant propagation. Each year volunteers within
the program plant more than 60,000 native Date Location Workshop
trees and cover many hectares for weed control
28 July 2019 Oxenford National tree day Book here
at various sites across the Gold Coast.
The program also provides the opportunity 10 August 2019 Burleigh Heads Koala tree planting Book here
for schools, corporate groups and community 7 September 2019 Tallebudgera Koala tree planting Book here
organisations to be actively involved in improving
our natural environment by scheduling a tree 2 October 2019 Oxenford Junior landcare Book here
planting session. Conditions apply.
5 October 2019 Nerang Connect to your creek Book here
Groups meet monthly between February and November each year from 8am to 10am.
26 October 2019 Hope Island Tree planting Book here
Please see below for details and contact us for exact meeting locations.
25 April 2020 Tallebudgera Koala tree planting Book here
Presenter Contact Cost 9 May 2020 East Coomera Koala tree planting Book here
City of Gold Coast P 07 55 811 537 Free 6 June 2020 Tallebudgera Koala tree planting Book here
W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/bushcare
30 June 2020 Hope Island Junior landcare Book here
Date Location
Last Sunday of the month Austinville
First Saturday of the month Bonogin Valley
Third Saturday of the month Carrara
Third Saturday of the month Currumbin Valley
First Tuesday of the month Elanora/Tallebudgera
First Saturday of the month Mudgeeraba
Bi–monthly on the second Oxenford
Saturday of the month
Second Saturday of the month Palm Beach/Tugun
46 NaturallyGC program | July 2019 – June 2020 47National Trust of Australia (QLD) Currumbin
Wildlife Sanctuary
Want to be a conservation champion? Come and experience
volunteering, help your community, utilise your life skills, meet
new people in the great outdoors and spend some time around
native animals. Every volunteer is supporting the operations of
the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and the Currumbin Wildlife
Hospital. Volunteers are essential to the daily operations
of the Sanctuary supporting multiple key areas around the
park and often being the first point of contact for guests.
Volunteer options include Park and Teen Volunteer, Wildlife and
Horticulture Volunteer or Hospital Volunteer.
For more information and to apply for any of the volunteer
programs please go to our website.
Presenter Contact Cost
Currumbin Wildlife W currumbinsanctuary.com.au Free
Sanctuary
BeachCare
BeachCare provides an opportunity for community members to participate in caring for their
Friends of the Gold Coast Regional
local beach, while gaining important information and resources about coastal management and
the future of Gold Coast beaches and foreshores. Get active and sandy, and help care for local Botanic Gardens
beaches and dunes. Activities include beach litter pick-up, weed removal and dune planting. Become a member by joining this lively volunteer group with a
Please wear enclosed shoes, a hat and sunscreen. passion for the Botanic Gardens. Members help with gardening,
visitor information, guided walks, plant propagation, herbarium,
Presenter Contact Cost education, events, botanical craft and fundraising. No green fingers
needed, group leaders can provide training and guidance. Meet at
Griffith University Centre P 07 5552 8829 E beachcare@griffith.edu.au Free
the Friends Centre for all activities.
for Coastal Management W griffith.edu.au/beachcare
Contact
Date Location Time
P 0449 561 674 W friendsgcrbg.org.au
Every Saturday At one of the 12 BeachCare sites across the city 8am – 11am E info@friendsgcrbg.org.au F facebook.com/friendsgcrbg
Boomerang bags Date Workshop Time
Boomerang bags is a community-driven initiative tackling plastics pollution at the grassroots Every Wednesday Gardening group 7am – 9am
level. Dedicated schools, community groups, businesses and volunteers get together to make
Every Tuesday and Saturday Herbarium group 8am – 11am
reuseable ‘boomerang bags’ using recycled materials, which are then made available in retail areas
on a ‘borrow and bring back’ basis as a sustainable alternative to plastic bags. Get involved and Every Friday Nursery group 7am – 11am
become part of the plastic-free movement! You can contribute by donating materials or joining one
of our community working bees which involve cutting, pinning, ironing, sewing and stamping. Every Tuesday Citizen science climate watch 9am – 10am
Daily Visitor centre volunteers 10am – 2pm
Presenter Contact Cost
Boomerang Bags E info@boomerangbags.org Free
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