Koala Education and Awareness Presentation
Date: Saturday 18 March 2023
Time: 10-11:30am
Location: Maleny Sport and Recreation Hall
Presenter: Vanda Grabowski from Koala Action Inc.
Cost: FREE
Please register:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/koala-education-and-awareness-presentation-tickets-551793036827
The Koala, Queensland’s fauna emblem, is on the brink of extinction in many parts of Southeast Queensland. In this talk you will learn about the threats that local koalas face, from habitat fragmentation to impacts from invasive species.
Each and every one of us can make a difference to ensure the survival of the Koala over its natural range. Become empowered to take actionable steps to improve koala habitat on your property and help care for koalas.
Exploring Scribbly Gum Forest – Educational Walking Tour
Date: Saturday 12 August 2023
Time: Meet at Maleny IGA at 9am for a 10am start, arriving back at Maleny at 2:30pm-ish
Location: Gheerulla Lookout, Mapleton.
Cost: $50 p.p
Registration is required
Led by our founder and highly experience ecologist, Susie Duncan.
This walk is through beautiful Scribbly Gum and Forest She-oak country with an understorey of shrubs including banksias, grass trees and many native flowering peas. Glossy Black-cockatoos have been seen feeding on the She-oaks in this area. The lookout provides a magnificent view south-east into the forested Gheerulla Creek catchment, and across to Kenilworth Bluff and north along the Mary Valley. The total length of the walk is about 3.3km and requires moderate fitness.
This is not a long walk but experiential. We take our time to get to know the forest along the way.
Places are limited to 15 people so don’t miss out.
This is a fundraising walk and all funds raised will go back into the habitat restoration work of Hinterland Bush Links.
Invasive Plants and Animals Information Session
Date: Saturday 2 September 2023
Time: TBA
Location: Obi Obi Hall, 856 Obi Obi Rd, Obi Obi QLD 4574
Hosted by Sunshine Coast Council.
Hinterland Bush Links will be presenting along with a few other presenters. Our presentation will focus on the Upper Mary Valley Weed Vine Project in which we eradicate cats claw creeper and madeira vine.
Research Into Roadkill – Presentation
Saturday: 7 October 2023
Location: Maleny Sport and Recreation Hall
Presenter: Christopher Johnson
Exploring Tallowwood Forest and Rainforest – Educational Walking Tour
Date: Sunday 19 November 2023
Time: Meet at Maleny IGA at 8am for a 9am start, arriving back at Maleny at 2:30pm-ish
Location: Baxter Creek Falls, Flaxton
Cost: $50 p.p
Registration is required
Led by our founder and highly experience ecologist, Susie Duncan
This walk is through Tallowwood and Grey Gum forest, dropping steeply down to rainforest and a beautiful swimming hole on Baxter Creek. The two forest types and the creek system, support a diverse array of flora and fauna.
The total length of the walk is about 6km and requires quite good fitness.
This is not long walk but experiential. We take our time to get to know the forest along the way.
Places are limited to 15 people so don’t miss out.
This is a fundraising walk and all funds raised will go back into the habitat restoration work of Hinterland Bush Links.
