October activities
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Plant sale
When: Saturday 4 October, 10am to 1pm
Where: IndigiScapes, 17 Runnymede Road, Capalaba
Buy: Plants! |
The IndigiScapes plant sale is on the first Saturday of every month. Come along to the next one on Saturday 4 October!
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Reptiles and Amphibians Workshop
When: Sunday 5 October, 9am-12pm
Cost: $5 plus $25 deposit refundable on the day. This includes morning tea.
Bookings: 3824 8611 |
Can you tell a dragon from a skink or a gecko? How is a legless lizard different from a snake? Discover the amazing world of reptiles and amphibians in Redlands.
With plenty of live specimens, we take an up close look at the tricks of telling these species apart. |
Trees for Weeds
Three locations over two weekends
What: Bring a bag of weeds and swap it for a free plant
When: 11 and 12 October, 10am-4pm
Where: IndigiScapes, 17 Runnymede Rd, Capalaba
When: 18 October, 8.30am-11.30am
Where: Coochiemudlo Island jetty
More info: Coochie Bushcare Group ph 3407 7695, no bookings required
When: 19 October, 8am-12pm
Where: Pt Lookout Markets, North Stradbroke Island
More info: Pt Lookout Bushcare Group ph 3409 8687 |
This is your opportunity to cash in on those weeds you've been meaning to pull out!
For every bag of weeds you bring in, you will get a voucher to select a free plant from the nursery (max of five per person).
We have five target species including Asparagus Fern, Impatiens, Murraya, Ochna and Fishbone Fern. If you have any of these or any other type of weeds, mark this day in your diary as their D-day!
A free sausage sizzle will be held at IndigiScapes from 1-4pm on 11 and 12 Oct. Rotary Redland Sunrise will also be holding their monster book sale over this weekend so come down and snare a bargain! |
Weed ID and Management
When: Saturday 18 October, 8am-12pm
Cost: $5 plus $25 deposit refundable on the day. This includes morning tea.
Bookings: 3824 8611 |
Learn about the characteristics of weeds, how to tackle an infestation, removal techniques, and the top 20 worst weeds of the Redlands. Cost is $5 plus a $25 deposit refundable on the day. Morning tea provided. Bookings essential. |
Larbonya Crescent Neighbourhood Planting Day
When: Sunday 19 October, 8.30am-10.30am
Where: Corner Larbonya Crescent and Kingfisher Place, Capalaba
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Help to increase biodiversity and enhance the value of the bushland by planting a variety of native trees, shrubs and grasses.
Just show up on the day with closed-in shoes and sunsmart clothing. Everything else is taken care of including equipment, gloves, and a free morning tea. |
IndigiScapes Friends Trivia Night
When: Saturday 18 October, 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start
Cost: $10 per person
Bookings: 3824 8611 by 15 October
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Make up your own table of six or join a table. Sections include: Sports, music, general knowledge and much more. Pit your skills against the super talented and highly knowledgeable team from Redlands IndigiScapes Centre who were forced to forfeit their crown at the last round.
Supper provided. BYO drinks and table snacks. |
Folk Redlands
When: Sunday 5 and 19 October, 2pm - 5pm
Where: Meeting room, next to the Tea Room at IndigiScapes
Cost: Free
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Join us for an afternoon of music! Blackboard artists kick off the show at 2pm followed by headline act at 4pm.
5 Oct - Brisbane singer/songwriter Mark Cryle and The Redeemers.
19 Oct - Unsung Heroes - Sue Wighton, Ian Dodd, John Barton and Steve Lang.
For more info, visit Folk Redlands website >> |
Halloween with bats and flying foxes
What: Halloween at the Black Swamp, Cleveland
When: Friday 31 October |
Don't spend a boring Halloween watching television. Make a night of it! No ghosts, no vampires, but a guaranteed great night out.
Join us at the Black Swamp in Cleveland for a fun-filled Halloween evening with the bats and our flying-fox friends. |
Spot the Indian Myna
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Keep your eyes peeled! Tell us when and where you have seen an Indian Myna and fill in our online feedback form.
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