Author Archives: Mt Gravatt Environment Group
Continuous Learning at The Planting Festival
by Sandra Tuszynska As a biological scientist, I am always excited about new ways in which we can clean up, restore and support our soils and natural habitats. This is why I feel so passionate about the Planting Festival. It … Continue reading
Brighton Bushcare – Boondall to Tinchi Tamba
By: Michael Fox It was a real pleasure to visit the dynamic Brighton Wetlands Habitat Group with group leaders Jenny and Nev Kingdom. I was particularly impressed by the number of volunteers including three first timers. I discuss this with Nev … Continue reading
Pollinator Link at The Planting Woodfordia
By: Michael Fox I will be sharing the Pollinator Link™ vision at The Planting Festival – Woodfordia – 29 April to 1 May It is called The Planting and it is held at Woodfordia the Woodford Folk Festival site. At … Continue reading
Inviting Squirrel Gliders into Bill Hewitt Reserve
By: Michael Fox Matthew Campbell, ALP candidate for Coorparoo, met with community representatives from Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee (B4C) , Whites Hill State College P&C and other local community members about the future of Bill Hewitt Reserve. . . … Continue reading
Certified Pollinator Link Gardens Launched
By: Michael Fox Register your Certified Pollinator LinkTM Garden today and receive your complementary fence sign. Imagine your backyard alive with colour and birdsong. The quiet hum of bees in your veggie patch. You leave the city behind as you … Continue reading
Kids and tadpoles – backyard magic
Re-posted from Mt Gravatt Environment Group By: Michael Fox Mt Gravatt Environment Group member Morag always has hundreds of Green Tree Frog Litoria caerulea tadpoles which she shares with local children. I remember as a child watching the amazing transformation as tadpoles … Continue reading
Love butterflies? Host caterpillars!
By: Michael Fox How often have you heard someone say, “We don’t see butterflies in the garden these days.”? Female Orchard Swallowtail Papilio aegeus are laying eggs at the moment so you might find some interesting caterpillars feeding on leaves … Continue reading
Native bees love Red-flowering Gum
. Re-posted from Fox Gully Bushcare By: Michael Fox A hive of Stingless Native Bees Tetragonula sp. are a fascinating and helpful addition to your Pollinator Link garden, particularly if you aregrowing Macadamia, Avacado, Strawberries, Rockmelon, Watermelon, Mango, Blueberries or Citrus (Kin … Continue reading







