REF Environmental

REF Environmental REF's vision is to raise awareness of the environment, the flora and fauna in the Moreton Bay Region

The key strategic objectives of the REF have been developed around three core focuses: Rehabilitation, Education, and Facilitation:

- To lead and participate in environmental rehabilitation initiatives in the region

- To educate the community on matters that have or may have an adverse environmental impact in the region

- Facilitate consultation and community engagement on matters of an environmentally sensitive nature

19/06/2026

Sharks have certainly been in the news lately. Environmental psychologist, Brianna le Busque, gave a presentation on the Fear of Sharks, some of the drivers including the media, being in their environment and not ours. Brianna also touched on the concept of eco-anxiety with some insights into the algal bloom in South Australia.

11/06/2026

Despite the rain, the South Pine River Birders ventured out to complete their monthly bird survey at Kumbartcho Sanctuary & Nurseryo on Wednesday. Incredibly they spotted 54 species of birds associated with the South Pine River.

Shark attacks have been in the news lately. Just a reminder that next week, environmental psychologist, Dr Brianna Le Bu...
09/06/2026

Shark attacks have been in the news lately. Just a reminder that next week, environmental psychologist, Dr Brianna Le Busque will be talking about our fear of sharks and our connection to the ocean. See REF Events for free registration.

07/06/2026

A big thank you to all the volunteers who pitched in at our Hays Inlet Bushcare Site. Today we focused on ground w**ds in the restoration area and what a difference it can make. The site is looking fabulous with many of the trees reaching a height of 10 meters since they were planted 2015. The removal of w**ds helps native ground cover like rice grass to establish and strengthen the habitat. A big thank you to Bushcare expert, Chris Joyce as well who has been involved with the site for well over a decade now.

04/06/2026

Urban Diversity! It's amazing how some structure can create habitat for wildlife. Even in artificial waterways, eelgrass and "Caulerpe" can provide habitat for diatoms and invertebrates which in turn creates a nursery for fish including these juvenile Bream and Tarwhine.,

This Sunday is Bushcare at Hays Inlet. With awesome weather it will be a great chance to work on the eco-path as well as...
03/06/2026

This Sunday is Bushcare at Hays Inlet. With awesome weather it will be a great chance to work on the eco-path as well as enjoy this amazing place.

02/06/2026

Deception Bay is a stunning part of Moreton Bay. No need to tell hundreds of Black Swans who have made a home amongst the seagrass beds. It's worth a trip down to the Bay and check them out!

30/05/2026

On Friday, we hosted four classes of students and teachers from Deception Bay North State School at the “hub.” The learning activities featured topics such as mangrove adaptations, local shorebirds, marine turtles, and microscopy. We were truly impressed by our visitors' knowledge and enthusiasm. Special thanks to our expert volunteers, Rick Webb, Susie Bedford, and Rebecca Frith for collaborating and supporting the teachers. This marked the hub’s first visit by primary school students, building on the successful efforts from the World Science Festival held in March 2026.

29/05/2026

Today Hannah Sherlock and Lachlan Storie from Healthy Land & Water visited Nathan Road Wetlands to scope the on-ground restoration works planned for this season. This site visit forms part of a shorebird habitat restoration & research program, which will deliver targeted saltmarsh habitat improvement through priority w**d management and follow up site care to support migratory shorebirds. This great initiative is funded by Brisbane Airport through their Containers for Change program, enabling Healthy Land & Water to work alongside local delivery partners, including the Redcliffe Environmental Forum and the City of Moreton Bay Council to achieve practical outcomes for shorebird habitat in Moreton Bay.

27/05/2026

The Nathan Road Wetlands are being well looked after by our Bushcare volunteers. On Tuesday, they focused on reemerging ground w**ds to make sure they don't impact on this amazing restoration area. A birding hotspot, it's 13 hectares of valuable wetlands.

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Deception Bay, QLD
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