Coochiemudlo Island Coastcare

04/06/2026

There’s no doubt we live in a special part of the world and this weekend’s working bee provides the chance for islanders and mainland friends to help celebrate both Queensland Day and World Environment Day.

Saturday, 6 June from 2-4pm we’ll be tending the denuded dunes of Heritage-listed Norfolk Beach, w**ding and planting in preparation for next month’s Flinders Day landing re-enactment

Meet where the Coastcare flags fly at the barbeques on the Norfolk track.

After working the beach we'll enjoy a chat over a cuppa.

It’s a great opportunity to make new friends & contribute to the environmental care of our island home.

Volunteers are reminded to wear hat, covered shoes, comfortable clothes, sunscreen, and insect repellent.

New members, especially families, are always welcome. Annual membership which includes insurance is $2 for singles and $5 for families.

Please call Graeme on 0413352511 with any query

02/05/2026

01/05/2026

Looking forward to our wetland working bee tomorrow 2 - 4pm
Join us where the Coastcare flags fly near the southern (James Street) entrance to the Melaleuca Wetlands for sign-on & relax afterwards for a chat over a cuppa.
New members, especially families, are always welcome.
Volunteers are reminded to wear hats, covered shoes, comfortable clothes & sunscreen
Any queries please phone Bryan Mob 0487054127 or Graeme Mob 0413352511

13/04/2026

Stunning backdrop for our weekend working bee along the island's north-east - a beautiful day with a cool sea breeze. It was great to welcome newcomers as well as former CVA Project Manager Alec and fiancee Erica. Thanks everyone for your efforts - will be in touch over the next few days for a repeat pop-up

03/04/2026

Tomorrow's working bee has been postponed until Saturday 11 April from 2-4pm due to the Easter Markets.
Join us on the island's fragile north-east and help tackle invasive w**ds like Corky Passion Vine and Mothers of Million.
Meet where the flags fly at the corner of Victoria Parades East & West, adjacent to the "Trees Graveyard"
Newcomers, including families are especially welcome to enjoy the camraderie and cuppa afterwards.
Just a reminder to wear hat, long sleeved shirt, pants and covered shoes.
Any queries please call Graeme on 0413352511 or Bryan on 0487054127.

09/03/2026

Gratifying to have mainlanders travel to Coochie to lend a hand at Coastcare working bees. Special thanks to Tom, Gretchen, Christine and pocket-rocket, River! A great turn-out on a windy Saturday at the Outriggers Beach. Thanks also to those volunteers who cleared the bushland entrance from Main Beach of Guinea Grass and Mothers of Millions. It's still a work in progress so keep tuned for a pop-up working bee

04/03/2026

Join us at the Outriggers Beach this Saturday 7 March from 2-4pm to w**d and clean-up this favourite foreshore
Paddlers, new members, especially families are always welcome.
All equipment is provided. Please wear a hat, long pants, covered shoes and BYO water-bottle.
Meet where the Coastcare flags fly at the picnic tables near the bollards on the Norfolk track where we'll relax afterwards for a cuppa & chat.
Any queries please call Bryan on 0487054127 or Graeme on 0413352511

06/02/2026

Thanks to Conservation Volunteers Australia for the enthusiastic team they bought to Coochie to help launch Day One of our belated World Wetlands Day celebration. Weedy vines along the track were the target.
Tomorrow we'll meet at the same place at the southern entrance of the Melaleuca Wetlands, to continue work from 8.30am with morning tea following.
Newcomers are most welcome. Please wear appropriate covered footwear, long pants, and BYO water. Any queries please call Bryan on 0487054127 or Graeme on 0413352511.

02/02/2026

Happy World Wetlands Day!

Join us in the Melaleuca Wetlands this Saturday 7 February from 8.30am for a special working bee and belated celebration.

Today marks the anniversary of the Convention on Wetlands which was adopted as an international treaty in 1971 to protect wetlands of importance, including the Moreton Bay Ramsar site, including our unique Melaleuca wetlands.

Meet where the flags fly near the southern (James Street) entrance. Volunteers are reminded to wear a hat,covered shoes, long pants, sunscreen and insect repellent. All equipment provided.
Any queries please contact Bryan on 0487054127 or Graeme on 0413352511.

22/01/2026

Looking forward to another great Curlew Count in 2026 which promises to be a bumper year, judging by the number of chicks. We've rescheduled our usual working bee to an 8.30am start on Saturday 7 February to accommodate this important event.