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One of the aims of the MCCG is to restore the catchment to pre-colonisation as much as possible. This aim is to support..
Read MoreBlue-banded bees (Amegilla spp.) are a group of solitary bees found in the Moggill Creek catchment. They are known for their distinctive blue-black..
Read MoreThe first newsletter for 2024 is out now and it is another fabulous read compiled by Cathi and written by a host of..
Read MoreWe have a number of wallabies in the north-western suburbs of Brisbane and it is easy to confuse them. On our property in..
Read MorePlease join us for our quarterly talk with: Dr Jessa Thurman – Life History and Ecology of the Giant Wood Moth Date: Tuesday..
Read MoreAfter extended periods of heavy rain such as we have experienced recently, householders in the Moggill Creek catchment are often disconcerted at night..
Read MoreHappy New Year! Was your resolution this year to join a bush care group and get outside and enjoy the fabulous bushland, creeks,..
Read MoreI recently came across an interesting weed in the parklands adjacent to our bushcare site in Brookfield (see photo). Golden dodder (Cuscuta campestris)..
Read MoreWe have about 10 Red-necked Wallabies living on our property in Brookfield and see many of them every day at dusk and dawn…
Read MoreThe start of the summer rains is paired with holes appearing on the trunks and branches of smooth-barked eucalyptus trees. These holes, which..
Read MoreAnother fabulous newsletter for you to enjoy! In this edition you will hear the stories behind the winning photos from this year’s photo..
Read MorePlease join us for the MCCG AGM 2023 Tuesday 28th November Brookfield Showgrounds 6.30 for 7pm (9pm finish) Refreshments provided Guest Speaker: Helen..
Read MoreThe annual MCCG Photo Competition celebrated its 25th anniversary with another fantastic display of images from local catchments at Kenmore Village Shopping Centre..
Read MoreThis year’s annual platypus survey saw 47 volunteers cover 34 sites across Moggill, Gold and Farm Creeks. There were 9 individual platypuses sighted..
Read MoreOn Sunday 8th October, between 8.30 – 11.00am Moggill Creek Catchment Group (MCCG), in collaboration with Brisbane City Council, are holding a Community..
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Read MoreJoin us for the next MCCG Evening Talk where our Chair Sandy Pollock will present ‘Vines of Moggill Creek Catchment – the good..
Read MoreThe Moggill Creek Catchment Group invites you to join the annual platypus survey to help monitor the local population. Date and time Sunday,..
Read MoreIt is time to get snapping and get your entries ready for the 2023 Photo Competition! Click here to download the OPEN CATEGORIES..
Read MoreTHE Common Keelback (Tropidonophis mairii) is a species of non-venomous snake found throughout much of eastern Queensland. They are also known as the..
Read MoreTHE presence or absence of certain bird species is a clear indicator of the suitability of the local environment. It can be a useful..
Read MoreTuesday 27 June 2023 (6:30pm, for 7:pm start) Kenmore Library Refreshments provided Myrtle Rust – a growing problem. Plants from the Myrtaceae family..
Read MorePrized Aquarium Fishes in Local Creeks We have two small fish in Gold and Moggill Creeks that have hit the world stage as..
Read MoreAnother fabulous edition put together by Cathi and contributed to by many Moggill Creek Catchment Group members. Find out what has been happening,..
Read MoreKids’ Day at The Cottage is almost here so spread the word far and wide … to your grandchildren, neighbours and friends. Everyone..
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Read MoreOur recent Moggill Creek Catchment Group (MCCG) ‘Huntington/Tuckett’ bushcare group working bee was a great success, with a total of 36 volunteers participating..
Read MoreHave you ever thought about volunteering but weren’t sure when, how or what to expect!? Try MICRO-VOLUNTEERING! It’s the perfect sample-size chunks to..
Read MoreA big thank you to Hugh Possingham for leading about 30 people on a wonderful MCCG Bird Walk along the creek on the..
Read MoreIf you would like to read the recently updated MCCG Rules please go to the Governance page and click on the link for..
Read MoreHow well do you know the local wildlife? You are invited to meet the Wildlife Identification Challenge! CAN you identify these pigeons and..
Read MoreThe word “bug” has many meanings, often referring to just any insect, and even software glitches, but this one is a real bug,..
Read MoreThe Autumn newsletter is jam packed full of future and past events (Kids’ Day, Photo comp and the Sawmill Walk), threatened species, words..
Read More*** Unfortunately we have had to cancel the event due to technical difficulties at the Kenmore Library. We will reschedule this event. ***..
Read MoreIt was third time lucky for the rescheduled grand opening of the Old Gold Creek Sawmill Forest Walk, officiated by Green’s MP for..
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Read MoreBrisbane is reputed to be the only major city in the world in which a significant proportion (around 20% – 30%) of houses..
Read MoreWas one of your New Years’ resolutions to get more involved in your community? Wy not join one of our bushcare working bees!..
Read MoreOne of the biggest threats to native wildlife and natural habitats in Australia is posed by invasive species. Introduced animals, especially feral cats,..
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