The Environment and Community Fair

Save the date for Redland City Council's Environment and Community Fair at IndigiScapes

In celebration of the United Nations (UN) World Environment Day 

Saturday 7 June 2025 | 9.00am to 2.00pm

Featuring our popular Eco Markets

Get ready to celebrate World Environment Day with ABC Gardening Australia presenter and native landscape specialist, Clarence Slockee as he teams up with host Ranger Stacey for an interactive Q&A session.

Clarence is from the Bundjalung Nation from north coast NSW and is the Education Officer at the Sydney Botanic Gardens, where his work involves promoting Aboriginal culture and bush tucker.

Growing up in the lush Tweed Valley with a long family history of bushmen, farmers and fishermen, Clarence has combined his love of teaching, culture, music, dance and the bush with his roles at the Sydney Botanic Gardens and on Gardening Australia.

He is an accomplished musician and dancer with a passion for all forms of traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music and dance. He has had extensive involvement in many contemporary Indigenous dance productions, including Sydney Dreaming (2001 - 2003) and the Rugby World Cup Opening Ceremony (2003). His dance has allowed him to travel extensively overseas with Indigenous dance troupes, as well as many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia where he has experienced a broad range of cultural practices.

Clarence will share his native landscape knowledge and present about native edible plants and bush food at a separate workshop.

Official opening Ceremony

Join former 'Totally Wild' presenter and host Ranger Stacey, who will welcome you under the shade of the trees for a show with Ben Bawdin and friends from D'Aguilar Wildlife.

Settle in for the official Welcome to Country by Quandamooka man Taryn Ruska-Fisher, Smoking Ceremony, didgeridoo and dance with Jahlow Walker and the Yulu-Burri-Ba dancers during the formal opening ceremony.

Entertainment

Bay FM radio's Tony Tranter will broadcast live from the market with the 'G'day it's Saturday' team.

Enjoy live music in the gardens by Paul Santiago and David Hethorn who will also perform on stage in the afternoon, plus roving entertainment with our fungi maidens and an 'acro'-bat! 

Not to be missed, the energetic drum beats and dance on stage with Hello Africa and the enjoyable voice of David Hethorn.

Classically trained dancer and Gubbi Gubbi / Ugarapul woman, Soraya Fewquandie-Scott will perform three engaging dances throughout the day. Black Cockatoo, Footsteps and Yirimi Gundir, an interactive dance to Uncle Fred Leone's song which translates to mean 'imitate me.'  Soraya strives to bring cultural awareness through the art of dance. She is skilled across many dance styles and is a well-respected, recognised member of the Indigenous community and has performed with BooinGari Festival and the Dawn Awakening Ceremony. She has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Xavier Rudd, Djakaurra Munyarryun, Radical Son, Andrew Kirwin and Gubbi Gubbi Indigenous leaders Lyndon Davis and Brent Miller.

Speakers

• ABC Gardening Australia presenter, native landscape specialist and Northern Rivers Bundjalung man, Clarence Slockee will share his knowledge about native edible plants and bush food. 
• University of Queensland scientist, co-owner and Instructor at the Australian Reptile Academy, Dr Christina Zdenek, MSc., MPhil, PhD, will talk about snakes, lizards and more wildlife.
• If you have ever wondered what lerp is, what a pardalote sounds like, or how to learn bird calls, this talk is for you. Ecologist, Land for wildlife conservation coordinator and avid birder, Deborah Metters will help you identify the sounds from your backyard in an interactive 'Nature’s wildlife calling' competition.
• ‘Ending Plastic Pollution’ is the UN identified theme for World Environment Day.  Katie Barton-Harvey from Boomerang Alliance will help to dispel a few myths around recyclable takeaway packaging, and inspire behaviour change so that we can all play a role to end plastic pollution.
• Urban Bee Co.will have you buzzing about their Native bees for beginners talk in the Sustainability Garden.
• Learn more about our 'Power pollinators' - bats, birds and bees with Urban Bee Co and Bat Conservation and Rescue.
• Meet the inspirational Kieron Douglass, Ultra Runner, Conservationist & Mental Health Advocate

Environment Education

• Hear about the significant conservation work of local Environmental and Community organisations
• Engage with Council teams including Environmental Partnerships, Bushcare and Wildlife teams
• Get the facts about recycling from our Waste Warriors and Council's 'Let's get it sorted' campaign
• Show your support for marine education withTangalooma Eco Marines and Humpbacks and Highways 
• Find what's hiding in your creek with waterbugs with Watergum
• Learn valuable nature skills with ReWildYou

Families can enjoy eco-friendly nature activities, environment education and outdoor play for all ages.

• Get up close with local native wildlife
• Native Bee Workshop, hive exploration, honey pressing, seed ball making, native bee hotels and beeswax lip balm with Urban Bee Co.
• Contribute to the creation of the 'Great Paper Reef' with Art for Earthlings
• Loose parts play with Mavis's Mud Kitchen by @Curious Me
• Cook damper on a stick over campfire coals
• Weed weaving Circle with Wanda
• Paper pot rolling and seed sowing with Redland Organic Growers Inc. (ROGI)
• Outdoor and Messy play with Gumtree Kids
• Flora and Fauna Face Art with Fairy Raine
• Storytime and imaginative games with Council's Libraries 'First Five Forever' children's literacy team
• Threatened species scavenger hunt
• Bush walks

Eco Markets

Enjoy wandering through the Botanic Garden Eco market lane to explore unique exhibitors and eco-friendly markets in the beautiful native botanic garden surrounds at IndigiScapes!  

You will find sustainable products and fresh artisan produce available from our creative eco market community and learn more about how you can make a difference to our natural world.

Visit the Suitcase Rummage where you can thrift that vintage piece to complete your wardrobe.

Quiet Nature Space

If you are seeking a quiet place away from the action, take a break inside our private Theatrette where there will be a digital exhibition capturing Redlands Coast flora and fauna photography.

Enjoy a selection of local food available from the IndigiCafe, fresh produce stalls, food and coffee vans to help keep the hunger pangs at bay throughout the morning.

IndigiScapes Native Community Nursery will be open from 9.00am for all your native plant needs and advice.

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The full list of participating Environment and Community Organisations, Stallholders and Exhibitors 

Environment and Community Organisations | Eco Exhibitors

Bat Conservation and Rescue Queensland

Bat Conservation and Rescue Qld is a registered not-for-profit volunteer organization that strives to help people understand the importance of all bat species, to provide a prompt and humane rescue service, to raise orphans and to rehabilitate injured bats before returning them to the wild. BCRQ offers this free 24/7 community service all year round including public holidays.

Bayside Beekeepers

Visit members of Bayside Beekeepers who have lots of experience with keeping bees and are eager to help you get started and solve any problems you may be having.

Boomerang Alliance

Speaker Katie Barton-Harvey from Boomerang Alliance,will help to dispel a few myths around recyclable takeaway packaging, and inspire behaviour change so that we can all play a role to end plastic pollution.

Boomerang Bags

The amazing team of volunteers from Boomerang Bags Redland City are talented makers with a passion for sustainable creation. They have a range of products created from unwanted fabric and textiles. Champions of the circular economy their work keeps textiles out of landfill. You will find everything from shopping bags to eco cleaning cloths and beautifully covered books, eco-on-the-go cutlery sets, bag sewing kits and more.

D'Aguilar Wildlife

Get up close with wildlife with Ben Bawdin will provide insight into our incredible wildlife.

Envirocom

Envirocom will help you understand the facts about waste, composting and recycling, including Council's 'Let's get it sorted' campaign

Humpbacks and High-Rises

Humpbacks and High-rises is a community based non-for-profit organisation based on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Since 2011, they have been running Queensland's largest marine mammal monitoring program dedicated to the protection and research of marine mammals. Their mission is to ensure present and future generations of the community have access to enjoy, appreciate and care for whales and dolphins through research, rescue and education. 

Oakland Street Community Gardens

Oakland Street Community Gardens is your local community garden. They bring potted plants to purchase, herbs and vegetable seedlings, plus sustainable and fun gardening ideas.

Redland City Council

Environment Education Unit - Bushcare, Environmental Parnterships, Wildlife, Redlands 24 hour Wildlife Rescue Service
Disaster, Pest and Waste Management Team and Corporate Plan Engagement

Redland Organic Growers Inc. 
 

Redland Organic Growers Inc (ROGI) is a not-for-profit community group, set up to promote organic growing through education and community outreach.  ROGI will have a selection of plants and seeds, as well as a wealth of knowledge to share about organic gardening.  

ReWild You

We love being outdoors in the elements and embracing all that is WILD!
Our programs and workshops cater to all ages and teach knowledge and skills that allow you to connect with the land that you immerse yourself in. 
Wilderness survival - wild food - navigation - traditional skills -bushwalking preparedness - bushcraft-managing risk in the outdoors.  Don’t just survive, learn to thrive. 

Tangalooma Eco Marines

EcoMarines Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation providing comprehensive environmental education programs to schools and learning centres across Queensland. They work to inspire young learners and their communities through education and positive action to conserve freshwater, marine and terrestrial ecosystems and the wildlife that inhabit them.

Urban Bee Co.

Native Bee presentation, pollination talk, hive exploration, honey pressing and seed ball making 

Watergum

Explore Waterbugs with Watergum to find what's hiding in your creek.

Fresh Artisan Produce

Infusion Chilli

Spice up your life with 46 varieties of locally grown Chilli plants grown from true seed under a pest and disease free, food safe program. . From ornamentals through to superhots, with some rare varieties available. Carolina Reaper is one of the most popular.

Jasper In A Jar

Unique handmade bottled preserves made from Australian ingredients including; chilli sauces, pasta sauces, chutneys, relishes, salsas, pickles, jams, marmalades and dessert sauces with a focus on local seasonal and native ingredients. Made without any added thickeners, artificial colours, flavours or preservatives and packaged using reusuable jars, plastic free, biodegradable and compostable labels.

Pure Blitz

Incredibly delicious sweet treat bliss ball mixes (vegan, gluten-free, preservative free) and dehydrated fruit to dress up your cocktails, add colour to grazing boards, as well as making a beautiful table centrepiece inside glassware.

Redlands Coast Distillery

A family owned artisan craft distillery right here on Redlands Coast! Redlands Coast Distillery is the first legal distiller in Redland City and offer a signature dry gin that is full flavoured and refreshing, centered around the bold herbal and piney flavours of juniper, citrus notes from coriander seed and sweet orange peel all enchanced by the sweet flavours of organic liquorice roots

Ruby Creek Mushrooms

Dave and Shahn from Ruby Creek Mushrooms are your local mushroom farmers on the Redlands Coast. They bring gourmet goodness to all with their range of 'Mushroom Exotica and Medicinals'.

Artisan market stalls

Alan Spears Rock Painting

Quirky hand painted rocks individually created by the talented Alan Spears who found a unique way to recycle rubble as original works of art.  Alan captures a variety of flora, fauna, local scenery and more. 

Aussie Zinc Sunscreen 

Protect your skin naturally. Invisible finish mineral zinc sunscreen made in Australia.  No white cast and chemical-free sun protection? No more thick zinc?  Aussie zinc's advanced formula is 100% organic and vegan. With SPF50+ UVA UVB and UVC Blue Light Broad Spectrum Protection, our sunscreen range offers pure, powerful UV defense that's gentle on your skin.  TGA listed and FDA approved. 

Bella Blue Skin

Botanical skin care range that is formulated with 100% natural and mostly organic ingredients.  Bella Blue Skin is locally made in Brisbane

Boffababy NEW

Reusable make up wipes, breast pads, baby wipes, pram blankets, swaddles, feeding covers, scrunchies, wet bags, bibs, burp cloths, feeding bibs wee wee hats, roll up pencil cases.  Boffababy are about reducing waste by designing reusuable products for mums and babies.

Bugs and Beads

Bugs and Beads create unique insect and fungi inspired 'pets' and products, including greeting cards made of recycled paper, insect journals, colouring books, tea towels, jewellery and more, packaged sustainably in decorative burlap bags or cardboard boxes.

Clive Street  NEW

Everything that goes into making your Clive Street bag or accessory takes place in owner Sarah's studio and backyard in Brisbane, Queensland. Clive Street perfectly demonstrates how the mundane items, in this case, seatbelt webbing, tyre inner tubes and rubber, that companies discard on a daily basis, are actually capable of being transformed into their 'second life' as beautiful bags and accessories. 

Given the nature and textiles of Clive Street bags. at least 80% of each finished product is made from previously discarded, but now salvaged, materials.

Earth's Gifts NEW

Earth’s gift crystal jewellery is not mass produced or imported - it’s hand forged, slowly and intentionally, piece by piece, here in our leafy Redland City studio by our family. With Justin at the helm, our whole family bonds over the creative process. We collaborate on sourcing crystal cabochons from across the globe, then hand-forging and polishing our 925 sterling silver jewellery pieces into shiny treasures for their grateful future owners. 
Every piece of earth's gift jewellery is conceptualised in our collective minds. Every piece is created by our collective hands. Every piece is unique. But the best part is knowing that every piece will support and be adored by its future owner - the person that that earth-grown crystal has ultimately chosen as its destination...

Flourish Gifts

Designed and created on our Redlands Coast, beautiful artisan soap made using the cold processed method, soy wax candles and melts, room mists and reed diffusers.

Gumtreekids 

Children love the freedom to move around  messy play stations, using all of their senses while investigating, exploring, creating, observing.  Experience all the fun of Gumtreekids messy mud play station and stall.

Herbal Estate NEW

We are Super keen ladies in the burbs of Brisbane. Living our dreams with Herbs, Gardening, Cooking, Recycling, Always Learning and most of all living the dream of Creating Organic Herbal Homeopathic Wildcrafted BODY CARE for others.

Loop n Stitch

Jewellery and accessories made from upcycled materials, and natural materials that can be reused, recycled or composted. Jewellery includes vintage beads, buttons and crystals reclaimed from charity shops and Reverse Garbage, crochet cotton and vintage fabrics. Brooches, earrings, necklaces. 

Mark Berkery - Wild Macro Nature NEW

Local wildlife photographer Mark Berkery - Wild Macro Nature specialises in macro and close up images of native bees, frogs and birds.

Merry Go Round Toys 

Merry Go Round Toys offer sustainable, eco friendly quality pre-loved toys in a socially responsible manner.  All items are thoroughly quality checked prior to sanitisation (no nasty chemicals EVER) before being photographed and placed on our website and taken to markets. 

Naturals to you

Good riddance natural insect repellent, lotions, candles and oil bite relief. Natural and made from sustainable sources in recycled or biodegradable packaging.  Naturals to you proudly donate a percentage of profit to the Australian Wildlife Conservancy.

Pam's Jewellery Garden

Come and wonder at Pam's creations. One of a kind handmade jewellery using natural gemstones, Swarovski crystals, lampwork beads, oyster shell and freshwater pearls all created using non allergenic sterling silver and stainless steel fittings.

Ploys 

Ploys accessories are made from punctured pool inflatables, repurposed into practical water resistant products with the aim to reuse and reduce plastic waste of PVC, a product that is not recyclable through any other means. 

Pockets by TM

Tracey from Pockets by TM makes simple household and personal accessories such as tote bags, gift bags, coasters, bookmarks and a host of practical items that feature bright, bold colours and prints alongside old fashioned classics. 

Sandra Mayer Books NEW

Self-published children's picture books and puzzles printed in Australia.

Send on Upcycling 

Centreing on the ethos of creative sustainability, Send on Upcycling specialises in repurposing rock climbing gear into new products. Ropes and harnesses generally have a maximum lifespan of 10 years, after which they become waste materials. By taking this gear in, stripping it down, and creating awesome new items, these fantastic materials are diverted from landfill. 

Sharma Deanne Design

Custom hand painted wearable art, eco friendly cotton and jute totes and terracotta pots by Brisbane based artist Sharma Deanne Design

Smyle Designs

Meet Kylie and Matt from Smyle Designs. Their mission is to help you keep your outfits cute and the planet happy! They make colourful, eco-friendly jewellery using their own artwork and recycled plastics.

SnakeBites Cards NEW

Collector cards featuring illustrations and educational content for our Australian reptiles.

Sweet Bees 'n' Things

Angela from Sweet Bees 'n' Things is passionate about our environment, living sustainably and encouraging others to introduce ecofriendly habits at home.  Angela makes beeswax wraps, sleeves and snack pouches, beehive candles, tea lights and lip balms from her home base in Mt Cotton.

The Bare Bottle NEW

The Bare Bottle offers a growing range of eco-friendly home and personal care products available via refill to help reduce single-use plastic waste. Customers are encouraged to bring their own containers, or they can purchase from our selection of reusable bottles. We also have available a small range of accessories such as reusable straws, recycled textile bags and bamboo toothbrushes. 

Tomorrows General Store NEW

Tomorrows General Store stocking composts, soils, fertilisers, mulches, garden tools and worm castings.

Untamed Gypsy

Untamed Gypsy Apothecary - where ceremony intertwines with healing to honour your body, soul and spirit. Visit Untamed Gypsy - Apothecary and Elisha will help find the right herbal smoke cleansing wands infused with crystal energy. 

Unique Vintage Upcycling NEW

Upcycled cracked or chipped Vintage China is used to create beautiful unique pieces of jewellery displayed alongside the individual pieces origins showing first hand the item given a much loved new use.  Displays are also repurposed from dressing table mirrors, vintage briefcases and bottles. Packaging is also created from vintage sheet music turned into little bags.

Wildlife Books

Second hand scientific reference books.

Wombat Brain

You will need time to browse the wide range of fair trade and ethically sourced goods including organic T.Shirts, hats, socks,  under garments and accessories. Packaged consumables including fairtrade ground coffee, beans, loose leaf tea, organic drinking chocolate and bars including vegan and GF confectionary, native Austalian jams and sauces, herbs and spices. Eco themed books, cook books, terracotta lanterns and planters, stationery and Christmas decorations and  a range of personal wellbeing items.  Wombat Brain believe the way we shop and select products can make a real difference for people and the planet.

Pop up food vans

Courtenay's Creations* NEW

Slices, brownies, cookies, cakes, cupcakes, scrolls, scones and more.  Dairy free, vegan, egg free & gluten free options

Fire 'n' Dough NEW

Hand stretched authentic neopolitan styled pizzas using the freshest ingredients cooked for 90 seconds in the 400 degree wood fired ovens

Grassfed NEW

Plant Based Burgers and Loaded fries

OMG Donuts 

Did you say donuts?  Hot, fresh, decadent, GF Vegan donuts that taste delicious!

The Park Social Cafe

We are a mobile coffee van that is an extension of our lovely cafe, based in Redland Bay. Premium locally owned & roasted coffee. Our highly profesional team pride themselves in delivering excellent customer service and coffee, hot drinks, and cold beverages.  Featuring *Courtenay's Creations for slices, brownies, cookies, cakes, cupcakes, scrolls, scones and more

Yum Yum Dumplings NEW

Freshly handmade in front of your eyes. Momo Dumplings - Chicken, Pork and VEGAN , Combos, Spring rolls, shallots and pancakes

Event parking

Nursery entry at 15 Runnymede Road, Capalaba Park at Lyndon Road and Korowal Street, Capalaba where you can take a short stroll through the bush track to the native botanic gardens.

Alternatively, travel by public transport via bus route 264, 270, stopping near IndigiScapes on Redland Bay Road, Capalaba.

Dogs at IndigiScapes

We love meeting your furry friends at IndigiScapes. However, we kindly request that dogs do not accompany their owners into the Botanic Gardens at any time, including our Eco Market events. You are welcome to enjoy a leisurely walk on our designated walking tracks, with your dog on a lead.

Never miss an Eco Market in 2025

Saturday 7 June – Environment and Community Fair to celebrate World Environment Day
Saturday 6 September
Saturday 6 December

Would you like to become a stallholder?

To apply to be a stallholder in 2025, please complete and return the Market Stallholder Application and we will contact you when space becomes available.  The Environment and Community Fair stallholder sites are by invitation only.

Please note: Stallholder fees apply and Public Liability Certificate of Currency ($20,000,000) is essential. 

Suitcase Rummage participants can register on Eventbrite, fee applies.

If you are an artist or performer and would like to be part of this market or other events offered here at Redlands IndigiScapes Centre please email our Event Coordinator