Go green with NaturallyGC.  Gold Coast City Council's NaturallyGC Program has some great activities running throughout the year.

The NaturallyGC workshops are free sessions designed for educating people interested in exploring our unique and diverse Gold Coast environment. The workshops cover a range of topics including discovering Coombabah Lakelands and reptile awareness.

You can download the NaturallyGC workshops program here. (PDF 536KB)

Please note: Bookings are essential. Places are strictly limited and we are not able to accommodate people who turn up on the day. The group sizes are set for optimum education and learning. Call Natural Areas from Monday to Friday on (07) 5581 1521 or email namu@goldcoast.qld.gov.au to book your spot.
 

July 2012 - June 2013 Program

Create a native garden

Presenter - Kate Heffernan, Horticulture Consultant

A great session for those interested in growing a native bush friendly garden. You will learn about the benefits of planting local native species, how to attract native birds and animals to your garden, and lots more tips and techniques to make your garden bush-friendly. Activity suitable for ages 14 and above.

When:  Saturday 11 May 2013
Where:  Benowa
Time:   9am to 12pm

Guided bush walk- Burleigh Ridge

Presenter - Natural Areas Ranger, Gold Coast City Council

This guided walk through Burleigh Ridge Reserve will explore Eucalypt forest types that are home to koalas, brushtail possums, grey-headed flying foxes and many bird species. Refresh your plant identification skills while enjoying this diverse ecological area. A moderate walk with a good level of fitness required.  Activity suitable for ages 12 and above.

When:  Saturday 25 May 2013
Where:  Burleigh
Time:   9am to 10.30am

Native stingless bees

Presenter - Tim Heard, CSIRO

Australian native bees can be many colours of black, yellow, red, metallic green or even black with blue polka dots. They can be fat and furry, or sleek and shiny. Native bees are also key pollinators of Australia’s unique wildflowers and are a critical part of our Australian bushland.  Activity is not suitable for children.

When:  Saturday 8 June 2013
Where:  Carrara
Time:   9.30am to 3.30pm

Preparing for bushfires

Presenter - Len Jeavons, Bushfire education officer for Queensland Fire and Rescue Service

Fire management requires a delicate balance between safeguarding human life and property and promoting the health and conservation of biodiversity including the protection of sensitive ecosystems, cultural sites and historical assets. This informative session will educate you about fire ecology and how to prepare your property and family for bushfire season. Activity suitable for ages 12 and above.

When:  Saturday 22 June 2013
Where:  Pimpama
Time:   9am to 11am

Bookings
Bookings for all workshops are essential. Places are strictly limited and we are not able to accommodate people who turn up on the day. The group sizes are set for optimum education and learning.

For further information, location details and bookings please call Council’s Natural Areas from Monday to Friday on (07) 5581 1521.