Catchment News
B4C and Our Vital Role in Increasing Our Climate Resilience
B4C and our member groups are helping build climate resilience through the restoration of local bushlands and waterways and the protection of vital natural areas, floodplains, mangroves and saltmarshes.
A Partnership That Has Endured
From Bulimba Creek to Queensland’s remote Southern Gulf, B4C’s Landcare partnership has been going strong for 20 years. Discover how this enduring partnership is restoring waterways, supporting remote communities and inspiring the next generation of Landcarers. Read more here. By Wayne Cameron, Catchment Manager
BioBlitz October – Four Events Down, Two to Go!
Four events, more than 800 observations and over 300 species recorded! B4C's BioBlitz October isn't over yet – join us for two rescheduled events and help discover more of our local wildlife.
Get involved in your local Bushcare group!
B4C supports seven local Bushcare groups with regular opportunities to get involved in caring for local bushland and waterways.
Engaging in Nature
Research highlights the positive impact of spending time in nature on mental wellbeing, with activities such as Bushcare offering opportunities to improve our health, connect with others and care for the environment.
Quiet Achievers at Mt Isa
B4C volunteer Nikita Zatyko reflects on a 10-day conservation trip to Mt Isa, highlighting the importance of long-term partnerships, community relationships and ongoing weed management in protecting remote Australian landscapes.
Protecting a Critical Link in the Mount Barney Landscape
Earlier this month, members of B4C's Landcare Services Team travelled to Mount Barney for a weekend of team building, ecological surveys and on-ground conservation work at one of B4C's two Nature Refuge properties.
B4C Raises Concerns Over Proposed Creek Road 25 Storey Development
B4C has lodged a submission on the proposed 25-storey development at 1202 Creek Road, Carina Heights, immediately adjoining Oates Hill Reserve and is surrounded on 3 sides by bushland.
Protecting Rare Native Fish at the B4C Sustainability Centre
B4C has established a rare native fish breeding program at its Sustainability Centre to help safeguard endangered local freshwater species, including Honey Blue-eyes and the genetically unique Spring Creek Ornate Rainbowfish.
Public Access Prohibited - Mount Elliott Nature Refuge
Did you know that public access to Mount Elliott Nature Refuge is strictly prohibited for safety and biosecurity reasons? This includes to recreational hikers. If you are interested in knowing more, you can contact B4C directly on (07) (07) 3398 8003 or by emailing b4c@bulimbacreek.org.au