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About Mt Gravatt Environment Group

Mt Gravatt Environment Group is restoring a unique piece of Australain native bushland only ten minutes from Brisbane CBD.

Pollinator Link – influencing community to help wildlife

THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN REPOSTED FROM Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee Pollinator Link’s Mike Fox says pollinator network success has a lot to do with “influencing”. Mike was a guest speaker at our Sustainability Centre Open Day on Saturday. “Bees … Continue reading

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Welcome Mitchelton Organic Gardners

By: Michael Fox Saturday morning and I’m listening to Annette McFarlane’s Gardening Tips on 612 ABC Saturday Breakfast, while I make breakfast. At the end of the segment Annette tells Katrina she is heading for Mitchelton Library to meet with the … Continue reading

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Get “Into Horticulture”with Calyx

By: Michael Fox Thanks to Gaye Gahler at Calyx Horticultural Services for the excellent article in the latest edition of Into Horticulture.  Visit The Queensland Gardening Pages site to find a rich deep resource of local gardening knowledge which, like any exciting garden, … Continue reading

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Hiding in plain Site

By: Michael Fox Tawny Frogmouths with their bushy eyebrows and their “I’m watching you stare.” are real characters in our suburban backyards. Hiding in plain site is the fourth in my Pollinator Link articles for the Living in the Shires … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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Learn Three Easy Steps to vibrant backyards

Wednesday 30 March – 10am to 12noon Join Michael Fox at BigW Westfield Garden City when he presents his workshop “Learn Three Easy Steps to vibrant backyards” at the BigW Garden Club. Do you remember backyards full of butterflies? Would … Continue reading

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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

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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

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