Mooloolah River Landcare

09/06/2026

Happening this Saturday! (And every second Saturday morning of the month.)
🍂 WILDSIDE REGEN TEAM MEET UP 🌿
9:30am - 11am

If you're keen to get your hands dirty, come along and meet up with fellow like minded enthusiasts and tackle some weeding and maintenance jobs out the back in our Walk on the Wildside space.

☕️Morning tea will be provided afterwards.

Register your interest via email - [email protected]

2671 Steve Irwin Way, Glenview. Turn at the Holcim sign at the lights. The nursery gates are on the left hand side of the main quarry gates.

04/06/2026

Make sure you visit Jim's native bee hive displays to learn all about these amazing creatures at the Bug Day Out 2026 at our Big Open Day this Saturday.

Jim is a LONG time volunteer at Mooloolah River Landcare and our resident butterfly and bee man. He cares strongly about protecting the environment and managing weeds such as cats claw creeper and takes action by observing and documenting local bees and butterflies; planting native butterfly host plants (and encouraging his neighbours to do the same); volunteering in our biocontrol facility and nursery; and bringing secateurs with him on his caravan trips to manage cats claw outbreaks he findings along his travels.

03/06/2026

A reminder that tickets for our specific Open Day events are available for purchase through Humanitix. If you're technologically challenged and would like assistance, please get in touch, or come early and see us on the day.

https://events.humanitix.com/mrl-s-big-day-out-2026-celebrating-planting-natives-for-biodiversity-and-the-bug-day-out

Gates open at 9am.
Ethan is doing his soils talk at 9:30am, and the Cat's Claw Weaving is happening at 10am.

https://events.humanitix.com/mooloolah-river-landcare-open-day-soils-of-the-sunshine-coast-with-ethan-mimnaugh

If you're just coming for the free activities and displays, you don't need a ticket. There will be lots to see and do. AND the weather is looking AMAZING!

See you Saturday!

2671 Steve Irwin Way, Glenview
Turn at the Holcim quarry sign, at the lights, you'll see the nursery on your left.

Soils and Plant Selection - understand local soils and the types of plants that will thrive in them

02/06/2026

01/06/2026

The latest edition of our quarterly newsletter is out now. The Autumn publication features all the news of the events and happenings within Mooloolah River Landcare over the last few months.

You can download your copy today, via our website.

https://mrl.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MRL-Newsletter-61-AUTUMN-2026.pdf

01/06/2026

If you are thinking of adopting a spiney leaf stick insect this Saturday at the Bug Day Out it is a good time to start looking around your neighbourhood for food plants. These guys have been raised on guava leaves but they also like eucalyptus leaves.

We will have a limited amount of enclosures available (16) so head straight over to the stick insects in the beginning of the day to make sure you don't miss out. The enclosures will cost $35 and include 2 stick insects. We also have some stick insects available if you already have an enclosure (once again, head over early to make sure you don't miss out- we will be happy to hold them for you till you are ready to go).

These gentle creatures are so fascinating so come by and visit them (even if you aren't planning on adopting one). :)

01/06/2026

In case you missed the memo, Ethan is talking about Soils of the Sunshine Coast and the relationship between soils and plant selection, next Saturday as part of our Open Day celebrations.

Tickets can be purchased via Humanitix > https://events.humanitix.com/mooloolah-river-landcare-open-day-soils-of-the-sunshine-coast-with-ethan-mimnaugh

🌿 Soils of the Sunshine Coast, presented by Ethan Mimnaugh
📅 Sat 6 June
⏰ 9:30am
📍Mooloolah River Landcare, 2671 Steve Irwin Way, Glenview 4553

31/05/2026

Come and explore the wonderful world of insects with rainforest researcher Dr Charlotte Raven at the Bug Day Out!

There’ll be displays of real insects, including giant crickets, beetles, stick insects and other fascinating insects collected during fieldwork in tropical rainforests across North Queensland. Drop by for a chat about insects, conservation, rainforest adventures, and why these tiny creatures are so important for healthy ecosystems.

Perfect for curious kids, families, nature lovers, and anyone who likes creepy crawlies!

29/05/2026

ONE week to go until our BIG OPEN DAY!!!

Are you excited yet? The MRL team are definitely pumped and can't wait to welcome you next Saturday 6th June! Gates open 9am.

Our staff and volunteers have been busy behind the scenes organising the wonderful line up of events and exhibits for the day. Details of the day's program can be found here:

Mooloolah River Landcare's Big Day Out is celebrating planting natives for biodiversity! This year is combined with The Bug Day Out. The line up is epic!

29/05/2026

BIG OPEN DAY brings you more great KIDS CRAFT ACTIVITIES!🎨

These are ideal for keeping your little people happy. Pull up a chair, grab yourself a chunk of clay and get creating!

Always popular, the Seed/ Clay Creature craft is a hands on activity, back again this year and FREE for all. This year we're also setting up a nature inspired Make Your own Leaf Crown 👑🍁🍂 table.

Check out some of the wonderfully creative creatures from previous years. We LOVE seeing what kids come up with - your imagination is the limit. What will you create this year???? 🤔

Seed pods are such an amazing resource - their textures and shapes are so diverse and unique - exactly like our native plants!

Lock it in! Sat 6th June from 9am!!!
Mooloolah River Landcare, 2671 Steve Irwin Way, Glenview 4553
(Look for the Landcare Event TODAY signs!!)

Can't wait to see you there!