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The Peaks to Points Festival program will include more than 30 environmental, arts and cultural activities aimed at highlighting the community’s efforts to restore and protect Brisbane’s south side catchments.
These activities are also designed to raise awareness of the ecological importance and diversity of our catchments areas. Most activities are free of charge and many events are interactive, so they’re suitable for all ages.
2010 program here! [pdf |1mb] |
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Officially opening Peaks to Points, Festival Family Day is a highlight of the fortnight. As the name suggests, it’s a day for everyone, with workshops, hands-on activities for the kids, live entertainment and practical information at our Sustainability Expo to help you tread more lightly on the planet.
This year Family Day includes:
- children's theatre performances by Bazil Grumble, and the Water Wizards;
- workshops on basket weaving, worm farming and composting;
- a display by the BCC's Native Animal Ambulance and carers;
- Geckoes wildlife display;
- canoeing on Oxley Creek;
- performances by the Nyanda Pasifica Group and Nyanda Drum Line, from Nyanda State High School;
- performances by the Bollywood Dhamaka dancers;
- information displays by environment groups from across the south side;
Entry and all activities are free. A range of food and drinks will be on sale.
Presented by the Oxley Creek Catchment Association. |
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| Where: Oxley Creek Common, Sherwood Rd, Rocklea (UBD 179 18B) |
| When: Sunday 18 July from 10am - 4pm |
More info Oxley Creek Catchment Association ph 32782899 or email occa@flatrate.net.au
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Join us for this fun event to see if you can spot some of the many native animals that live in Logan! A wide range of free activities will be run on the day, including a live wildlife show, a bird walk hosted by BrisBOCA, a waterbugs activity, tree planting, environmental information stalls and a sausage sizzle.
Presented by the Logan City Council. |
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| Where: Spring Mountain Reserve - entry via Tully Connection Road off Spring Mountain Drive, Spring Mountain (UBD 277 F10) |
| When: 9am - midday, Sunday 25 July |
| Bookings and More info: This is a free public event. No bookings are required. Please wear sturdy shoes, long pants, gloves (for tree planting), and bring sunscreen, a hat and water. For more info phone Logan City Council on 1300 156 426 or 07 3412 3412 or email council@logan.qld.gov.au |
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The whole family can join in this orienteering event at Mundoolun. Combining pleasant outdoor recreation with map reading and navigational skills, this challenge takes participants to picturesque spurs and bush gullies. First-time participants will receive coaching on navigation and compass use, and compasses can be borrowed. Courses are suitable for all ages. Presented by Toohey Forest Orienteering Club.
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| Where: The event will be held at UBD Gold Coast Map 11 H2. Travelling south from Maclean Bridge on the Mt Lindsay Highway, turn left onto Mundoolun Road at the Jimboomba Shell Service Station and drive south for another 10kms, and look for red and white orienteering signs. |
| When: 9am – 11am, closing 1:30pm, Sunday 18 July |
Bookings and more info:Map: Mundoolun 1:10000. Courses range in length from one-nine kilometres.
Cost: Adults $10, juniors $5, families $25. Please wear sturdy joggers, and bring water, sunscreen and a hat.
For more info please contact Rob Simson 3345 4527 or visit www.oq.asn.au |
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Chart a course for Spring Lake Park for an orienteering event suitable for all ages and levels of experience, including first timers. Members of the Ugly Gully Orienteering club will be on hand to provide guidance in compass use and map reading, making the event an ideal family activity. This free event will comprise a short and a long course. Please bring water, sunscreen, a hat and comfortable walking shoes. This event presented by the Ugly Gully Orienteers and sponsored by Delfin Springfield Lakes.
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| Where: Adjacent to the Delfin Sales and Information Centre, Spring Lake Park, Springfield Lakes Boulevard, Springfield Lakes (UBD 237 D19). |
| When: 2:30pm – 4:30pm, Saturday 31 July |
More info: For more information please call James Mitchell on 0423 046 001, email jmitchell50@optusnet.com.auor visit www.oq.asn.au
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An oxbow lake is a U-shaped lake water body formed when a wide meander from the main stem of a river is cut off to create a lake.
The Oxbow Community Day includes an ecological walk, history talk, and discussion of the fish and marine research conducted to date.
In 2000 a coalition was formed between government, industry and the community to identify the potential of restoring the ecological function of the Oxbow. On ground work began in 2003 and a number of sites within the Oxbow site have now been revegetated.
One of the major successes of the project is the re-connection of the Oxbow to the surrounding natural waterways, with 13 fish species now being found in the area including yellow perchlet, southern herring, tiger mullet, along with other fish species.
After restoring 4,000 mangroves, water quality has improved and this added habitat now harbours an ecosystem that includes various native bird species, such as the Cattle Egrets, Red-Rumped Parrots and Masked Lapwings.
Come along to this hands-on event to learn more about this important part of Bulimba Creek.
This event presented by the Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee (B4C). |
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| Where: (UBD 162 A1) Heading outbound on Lytton Road, go past the Gateway Motorway crossing. Move into right hand lane and cross Bulimba Creek at Doboy Bridge. Do a U turn once over the bridge using the designated turning lane – heading back towards city. The Murarrie Electricity Substation is on your left just after you cross the creek again. Park on Lytton Road. If you get to the lights at Paringa Road / Port Road you have gone too far. |
| When: 9am - midday, Sunday 18 July |
| More info:For more info about the event please email b4c@bulimbacreek.org.au |
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Leaving from the outskirts of residential acreage in Greenbank, this eight kilometre return walk will ascend a spur to the ridge and twin peaks of Spring Mountain. The return will follow the same route. Though not a very prominent or recognisable peak, the Spring Mountain upland area is a watershed for many watercourses, including Bundamba, Woogaroo, Mountain, Opossum and Oxley Creeks. The walk takes in outlooks in all directions at some ridge-top locations. This event presented by Save Our Riverfront Bushland.
Notes: Bookings are essential as numbers are limited. There is no formed path, so this activity is for the more serious bushwalker. You will need sturdy walking shoes, sun protection and wet weather gear, as well as food, snacks and water. The degree of difficulty is generally moderate to steep. Participants should be of moderate endurance fitness, given the topography and lack of a formed path. |
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| Where: meet at Greenbank, details to be provided on booking |
| When: 8am - 3pm, Wednesday 21 July |
| Bookings & more info:For more info contact Ed Parker, ph 3376 1389 or email info@sorb.org.au |
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This is an outing for amateur artists to walk into and sojourn at Pullen Reach on the Brisbane River for 'en plein air' sketching, painting, photography or writing. This event presented by Save Our Riverfront Bushland.
Notes: Bookings are essential as numbers are limited. Participants need to bring and carry all their own materials, and be self-sufficient for food, snacks and water. They will also need sturdy walking shoes, sun protection and wet weather gear. Degree of difficulty: the walk is easy to moderate. |
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| Where: Meet at the river front bushland at the end of Balaton St, Westlake (UBD 196 R9) |
| When: 2pm, Saturday 17 July |
| Bookings & more info:: Ed Parker, ph 3376 1389 or email info@sorb.org.au |
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Join Centenary and District Environment Action in a Sunday afternoon walk through Wolston Creek bushland with distant views of the ranges, close ups of kangaroos and glimpses of wallabies. View the 200 hectares of future recreational open space over the creek. Admire the progress of BCC's 2 Million Tree project with more than 7,000 trees planted since November 2008. Pause for afternoon tea overlooking the Brisbane River, then walk back to Tomkins Road. Presented by the Centenary and District Environment Association and the Wolston Creek Bushland Group.
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| Where: The end of Tomkins Road, Riverhills (UBD 197 D12) |
| When: Walk starts at 3pm and finishes at 5pm, and will include an afternoon tea, Sunday 25 July |
| Bookings and further info: The overall walk is four kilometres long, over mostly easy terrain. However, the path is mowed grass and some sections are quite steep, making it unsuitable for wheelchairs or standard strollers. Wear walking shoes, hats, sunscreen etc. Bring binoculars, cameras and water if you wish. For more information contact Shealagh Walker of CDEA on 3376 1287 or email shealagh1@bigpond.com |
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| A thinly scattered koala population still exists in the Whites Hill Reserve at Carina Heights, and it is an important area for the protection of raptors, echidnas, swamp wallaby, and elf skinks. On the walk we will be looking for birds and butterflies. We hope to see wrens, pardalotes, lorikeets, quails and hear cuckoo shrikes. Butterflies such as the evening brown, common crow, blue tiger and orchard swallowtail may also be seen. Please wear sun smart clothing, a hat, covered shoes and bring your own water - morning tea will be provided. This event proudly presented by the Whites Hill – Pine Mountain Community Group and Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee (B4C) |
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| Where: Meet at Reserve end of Jones Rd, Carina Heights (UBD 181, F8) |
| When: 7:30am – 8:30am, Sunday 25 July |
| More info:email b4c@bulimbacreek.org.au |
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| Come and see magnificent Eastern Grey kangaroos in a natural environment so close to urban Brisbane. You may be lucky and spot a koala! The 138 hectare so-called ‘Pooh Corner’ site in Wacol is the only large viable population of kangaroos in Brisbane. Presented by Wolston and Centenary Catchments, with support from Save Our Riverfront Bushland and Friends of Pooh Corner. |
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| Where: Wolston Rd, Sumner Park, 200 metres east of Spine St (UBD 197 K16) |
| When: 3pm – 5pm, Sunday, 1 August |
| More info: Nikki Parker (Friends of Pooh Corner), ph 0419 751 152 or email info@wacc.org.au |
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| Witness contrasting riparian landscapes and ever-changing river vistas as you take a 12 kilometre walk along Wolston Creek and Brisbane River riverfront bushland reserves in the Centenary suburbs, from Riverhills to Jindalee. This walk celebrates successful community efforts over nearly two decades to gain increased bushland reserves and public access to riverfront and creeks in the Centenary suburbs. The commentary will cover history, geology, flora and fauna, bushcare activities and bushland management challenges and successes. This event presented by Wolston and Centenary Catchments. |
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| Where: Sumners Road, Riverhills (UBD 196 M12) |
| When: 8am - 1pm, Saturday 24 July |
| Notes: Bookings are essential. You will need sturdy walking shoes, sun protection and wet weather gear, as well as food, snacks and water. The degree of difficulty is generally easy to moderate. However, participants should be of moderate fitness, given the walk will take up to six hours. Participants will need to arrange a car shuffle or use a bus to get back to their car at the walk’s starting point. You may orefer to join us for a leg of the walk. For more info please email info@wacc.org.au |
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| Learn more about the natural habitat and wildlife of Moreton Bay. Interactive displays on waterways management, flora and fauna of Redlands, plants to giveaway, get involved in bushcare, children’s activities, entertainment by band, “Little Secrets”, do a self-guided tour of King Island, AND MORE. This event is proudly presented by Moreton Bay Coastcare Inc., IndigiScapes and other community groups, and proudly supported by Redland City Council. |
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| Where: Wellington Point Reserve, Main Road, Wellington Point (UBD 165 C10) |
| When: 10am - 2pm, Saturday 24 July |
| More info:Contact Michael Lusis on 0448 761 114 or email michael@mbcc.org.au |
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| Oxley Creek Common is proving to be one of the best and most popular birding places in Brisbane, with sightings of more than 175 species recorded. It offers a good range of bush, grassland and wetland birds, with the chance of Wedge-tailed Eagles, three varieties of Fairy-wren, Cisticolas and Grassbirds. And after all the rain, the ducks and other waterbirds should put on a good show at the Pelican Lagoon. The walk will be lead by David Niland from Birds Queensland. Presented by Birds Queensland. |
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Where: Oxley Creek Common, 401 Sherwood Road, Rocklea, (UBD 179 A20)
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| When: 7am-9am, Saturday 24 July |
| More info: Contact David Niland on 3379 2344 or email dcniland@aapt.net.au |
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| The Coral Sea is a stunning marine environment renowned for its crystal clear waters, coral reefs and diversity of ocean wildlife. Join the Australian Marine Conservation Society’s Nicola Temple to view Coral Sea Dreaming – Awaken, a breath-taking film by Emmy Award-winning cinematographer David Hannan, and hear how you can join more than 25,000 Australians to have this iconic area protected for future generations. Presented by the Australian Marine Conservation Society and Sustainable Jamboree |
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Where: Centenary State High School, 1 Moolanda St, Jindalee (UBD 197 M1)
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| When: 1:30pm -4pm, Saturday 17 July. From 1.30pm - 2pm there will be a presentation on the Coral Sea and what you can do to help protect this marine jewel. The film screening and Q&A will run from 2pm-4pm. |
| Bookings and more info: Please RSVP by emailing info@sustainablejamboree.org |
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The inaugural Forestdale Fun Run aims to strengthen community spirit while offering participants the chance to enjoy our magnificent natural surrounds, while raising some funds to use within the community.
Participants can choose from 5km or 10km courses, running or walking. Whether you choose to run, walk, spectate or volunteer - all are welcome! Cost is $10 for under 16s and $20 for adults, for either course length. |
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| Where: Lincoln Green Park, Lincoln Green Drive, Forestdale |
| When: Sunday 25 July. Registration is at 7am, with the running race starting at 8am. The walking race starts at 8:30am. |
| For more information and to register visit www.forestdale.org.au |
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| The Coral Sea is a stunning marine environment renowned for its crystal clear waters, coral reefs and diversity of ocean wildlife. Join the Australian Marine Conservation Society’s Nicola Temple to view Coral Sea Dreaming – Awaken, a breath-taking film by Emmy Award-winning cinematographer David Hannan, and hear how you can join more than 25,000 Australians to have this iconic area protected for future generations. Presented by the Australian Marine Conservation Society and Sustainable Jamboree |
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| Where: Griffith Eco-centre, Griffith University – Nathan Campus, 170 Kessels Road, Nathan (UBD 200 L8) |
| When: 1:30pm-4pm, Saturday 24 July |
| Bookings and more info: Please RSVP by emailing info@sustainablejamboree.org |
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| The Faulkner Park Bushcare Group is restoring this important area adjacent to the Brisbane River at Graceville, which features a mixture of open forest, riparian creek line vegetation and large open spaces. The group has a particular emphasis on providing additional habitat for native birds, which need larger areas of dense vegetation to avoid predators and hold their own against aggressive feral birds. Help members of the group to extend the area of forest cover by planting trees, and afterwards enjoy a free sausage sizzle and cold drinks. This event presented by the Faulkner Park Bushcare Group and supported by the Brisbane City Council’s Habitat Brisbane program. |
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| Where: Waratah St, Graceville (UBD 178 N12). Look out for the Habitat Brisbane signage from the bike path, in the middle section of the park. |
| When: 8:30am – 11am, Sunday 25 July |
| More info: Jane O’Sullivan ph 3379 8090 |
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In 2009 OCCA formed a partnership with Nyanda State High School and the Construction Training Centre to refurbish an unused plant nursery at the school. OCCA's Community Nursery now has a new roof and a rainwater tank will soon be installed. The nursery is a hive of activity, with the propagation of seeds well underway. Join our volunteer Creekcare Team members as they continue their work with plantings and propagation. Please bring a plate to share for lunch. Presented by the Oxley Creek Catchment Association (OCCA)
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Where: OCCA and Nyanda State High School Community Nursery, Frewin Street, Salisbury (UBD 199 N7)
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| When: 10am-1pm, Thursday 22 July |
| More info: Bookings essential - call Oxley Creek Catchment Association ph 3278 2899 or email occa@flatrate.net.au |
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Join the Oxley Creek Catchment Association’s Anthony Delfau to learn about an alternative seed propagation technique, which is being used around the world in ecological restoration, farming and guerilla gardening.
Seed balls are a way to distribute and protect seeds by encasing them in a mixture of clay and compost. Finely ground terracotta clay is added to dry organic compost and the seeds, and then mixed. Water is added to the mixture while stirring, just enough to make the concoction bind together. The mixture is then rolled into small round balls and left in the sun for a day or two to dry, after which time the balls are ready for dispersal. The ball protects the seed until enough rain falls to break through the mixture to allow the seeds to germinate, spurred on by the compost within the ball.
OCCA volunteers are interested in trialling this method. Wear old clothes. Bring an open mind! Anthony will be running this workshop during the Plants and Propagation event at Nyanda State High (see event listing on this page), as well as the Family Day on Sunday 18 July at Oxley Creek Common. Presented by the Oxley Creek Catchment Association (OCCA). |
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| Where: OCCA and Nyanda State High School Community Nursery, Nyanda State High School, Frewin Street, Salisbury (UBD 199 N7) |
| When: 10am-11am, Thursday 22 July |
| More info:For bookings and more info please call OCCA on 3278 2899 or email occa@flatrate.net.au |
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| In partnership with local catchment groups, the Brisbane City Council is establishing hundreds of hectares of new permanent biodiverse forest across the city, through the 2 Million Trees Project. Help us reach this target at a tree planting activity to coincide with National Tree Day. Approximately 3000 trees will be planted on the day to restore an important area of bushland in Brisbane’s south east. The event includes children's activities and a free sausage sizzle, with vegetarian options catered for. Presented by B4C and the Brisbane City Council. |
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| Where: Donnington Street Park South, 29 Weekes Road, Carindale (UBD 181 M9) |
| When: 8:30am-11:30am, Sunday 1 August |
| More info: For more information please contact Carolyn Folland at the BCC by email 2milliontrees@brisbane.qld.gov.au |
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| See an active and productive community garden in south-west Brisbane, where people of all ages are able to grow their organic food, and share knowledge and good company. Rocks Community Farm, at Rocks Riverside Park, is a community garden with a membership of over 100 people operating some 40 individual allotments. It was developed from scratch in 2007 into a vibrant and productive example of local food growing. Activities will include a garden stroll and discussion with members, inspection of hot composting in action, and a tour of the recycled water plant. Share a cuppa with the garden’s members (please BYO morning tea). Presented by the Rocks Community Farm. |
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| Where: Rocks Riverside Park, Counihan Rd, Seventeen Mile Rocks (UBD 198 E4) |
| When: 8am – midday, Sunday 25 July |
| More info: Ed Parker, ph 3376 1389 or email MembershipRocks@gmail.com |
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An invitation to explore your connection with nature and how this informs your participation in environmental activities. There will be opportunities for personal reflection and group discussion, and time to explore the Oxley Creek environment. The event includes a picnic lunch – please bring a plate to share. Presented by Oxley Creek Catchment Association and Conservation Volunteers Australia.
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Where: Oxley Creek Common Environment Centre, 401 Sherwood Rd, Rocklea (UBD 179 A20).
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| When: 9am-1pm, Saturday 24 July |
| More info: Bookings are essential. For more info and bookings please contact Miriam Nyrene on 3278 2899 or email gibsonnyrene@ozemail.com |
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| Join members of the Bayside Creeks Catchment Group for a morning of exploration, information and activities. Members of the group will take you on an ecotour of the Wynnum Creek riparian area, and talk about the work they have done to revegetate the creek. There will be displays, presentations, activities for children, a tree planting and a free barbeque. Please bring sunscreen, water and gloves. Presented by the Bayside Creeks Catchment Group. |
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| Where: Corner of Tingal Road and Berrima St, Wynnum, opposite Doug Barton Holden. (UBD 134 G19) |
| When: 8:00am-11:00am, Saturday 24 July |
| More info: Please contact Mike Patchett on 3893 2332 or email patchett@powerup.com.au |
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| Did you know that we still have platypus in some of our local creeks on the urban fringe? Well, here is your opportunity to learn about this reclusive and unusual creature. The afternoon’s format will include an indoors workshop followed by field work in small teams to undertake observations, led by several experts. Your gold coin donation is appreciated. This event presented by Wolston and Centenary Catchments. |
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Where: Horizon Alliance Project Office, 90 Gardens Rd, Richlands. Enter from Garden Rd northbound lane, via either Gate 30 or 31. If coming from the north, proceed past Progress Rd to the Government Rd roundabout and U-turn safely there.
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| When: 1pm – 6pm, Saturday 31 July |
| Notes: Bookings are essential. Workshop commences 1pm; afternoon tea provided 3pm; on site monitoring 4:30pm-6pm. For more info please contact Shealagh Walker on 3376 1287 or email info@wacc.org.au |
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| The Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland’s Bayside Branch presents a forum on “Corridors and Connections”. Join members of the Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland and the Oxley Creek Catchment Association, to examine the possibilities of a vegetated corridor between Flinders Peak and Moreton Bay. All welcome, light supper provided.Presented by the Oxley Creek Catchment Association and Wildlife Queensland. |
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| Where: Redlands Indigiscapes Centre, 17 Runnymede Road, Capalaba (UBD 204 K6) |
| When: 7pm for a 7:30pm start, Friday 30 July |
| To RSVP please call OCCA on 3278 2899 or email occa@flatrate.net.au or bhomewoo@bigpond.net.au. |
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| The bridge is a board game about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their lives and their many contributions to Australian Life. It uses cooperation between teams as they circumnavigate a map of Australia. A little like trivial pursuit, teams answer questions about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander law, sport, art, culture, history, politics and general knowledge. It is more about learning from multiple-choice answers than winning!! The money raised from this evening will support the Benarrawa aborigional and Torres Strait Islander Solidarity Group and its work to support indigenous Art and Cultural programs. Entertainment at the evening will include the didgeridoo. Please bring drinks and nibblies for your table. Supper will be provided. Adults $10, children $5. Come individually or book a table of eight. Presented by the Indooroopilly Uniting Church Indigenous Support Group and Kenmore Uniting Church. |
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| Where: Kenmore Uniting Church, 982 Moggill Road, Kenmore |
| When: 7pm-10pm, Saturday 31 July |
Please RSVP by Tuesday July 27 to Indooroopilly Uniting Church ph 3878 9535 (9-12am Mon-Fri) or Joy Carvolth 3878 4062, or email rus62jo7@tpg.com.au
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| Ever wondered what goes on at the Greenbank Military Training Area (GMTA)? Here’s your chance to find out! The GMTA is a very special part of the Oxley Creek and Wolston Creek catchments. This 4500ha area includes eucalypt forest and woodland, making it a core glider and koala conservation area. The GMTA also contains one of only five remaining vine forests south of the Brisbane River, and more than 60 plant species. A Range Control Officer guides the bus through the area, stopping at sites of particular interest to fauna and flora enthusiasts. Bookings are essential. Presented by the Oxley Creek Catchment Association |
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| Where: Meet at the OCCA Catchment Centre, 1st floor, Brisbane Markets Commercial Centre, 385 Sherwood Road, Rocklea (UBD 199 1E). Stairs to the centre are located beside the Aquarium shop and near Subway. Covered parking is available in the area opposite the centre. |
| When: Meet at the OCCA Catchment Centre at 10.00am. The bus returns by 1.00 pm, Tuesday 20th July and Tuesday 27th July |
Cost: $5 per person. Please bring your own refreshments.
Bookings essential: To book phone Oxley Creek Catchment Association ph 3278 2899 or email occa@flatrate.net.au |
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| Join us to visit the Advanced Water Treatment Plant at Bundamba and then to Willawong Bus Station to see the latest in water sensitive urban design. This is a WaterSecure-sponsored event, lunch is provided (bookings essential). Presented by the Oxley Creek Catchment Association and WaterSecure. |
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| Where: Meet at Corinda Railway Station, Browne St, Corinda (UBD 198 M2) at 10am. The bus returns to Corinda Railway Station by 2.30pm. |
| When: 10am – 2:30pm, Wednesday 28 July |
| More info: This event is free, so bookings are essential. Please call OCCA on 3278 2899 to reserve your place. Lunch will be provided by WaterSecure. |
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