Events at Boondall Wetlands
Discover what's happening at Boondall Wetlands in Brisbane.
Upcoming Events at Boondall Wetlands
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The Wetlands by Paper Hands
Enjoy the display 'The Wetlands', by local artist Paper Hands, at Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre as part of the Community Art Wall. Paper Hands (Holly Nielson) is a Brisbane-based illustrator. She finds that "… art is a way for me to communicate, reflect and dance with this weird and wonderful life. My artwork is often exploring the power of regeneration, through the connection of nature and the individual." 'The Wetlands' was inspired by the natural beauty of the Boondall Wetlands, a unique and significant nature reserve which encapsulates more than 1000 hectares of tidal flats, mangroves, saltmarsh, hypersaline and grassland flats, casuarinas, melaleuca, eucalypt and rainforest plants. This ongoing display can be viewed from May to September: Tuesday to Friday, 9am-4pmSaturday and Sunday, 9am-12pm.About the Community Art Wall: Located in the Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre, the Community Art Wall is a small, ongoing display which aims to celebrate and promote environmental awareness through art by featuring work from local artists and community groups that reflect environmental themes such as sustainability, biodiversity and connection to nature. If you are interested in displaying your art on the Community Art Wall, please see opportunities for artists.
Bush Kindy
Bush Kindy is for children aged 3-5 years, alongside their parents and carers. Be immersed in the natural surroundings of the reserve as children build nature confidence and respect for the environment through bushwalks, exploration, story-time, art 'n' craft and much more.Bush Kindy sessions can go for roughly 45 minutes and will go ahead in light rain. Themes and activities vary each week.This activity is for the general public. If you are a daycare or vacation group interested in attending a similar activity, send an email.Booking requirements:Required via Eventbrite. Maximum 5 tickets.A ratio of 1 adult per 4 children is required.All adults and children (including infants) must have a ticket.As this event is popular and places limited, late arrival tickets will be forfeited to make way for available attendees.Please cancel online via Eventbrite if you cannot attend.Requirements on the day:Arrive minimum 10 minutes early to check in with staff at the centre.All children must be accompanied and directly supervised by an adult.Wear a hat, sun-safe clothing, fully enclosed walking shoes (no thongs or open shoes please), sunscreen, and bring insect repellent.Suitable old clothes recommended for messy play.Water and a snack if required, as there are no food outlets on site.Note: All outdoor events are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.
Pilates
Bookings essential. Pilates helps you strengthen and stretch simultaneously through core-based exercises. Join anytime.
Bush Kindy - Kirra and Coco
Join this special Bush Kindy with local author Emily Serow for story-time with her new book about koala sisters, Kirra and Coco, and enjoy fun koala-inspired activities. Bush Kindy is for children aged 3-5 years, alongside their parents and carers. Be immersed in the natural surroundings of the reserve as children build nature confidence through bushwalks, exploration, story-time, art 'n' craft and much more.Bush Kindy sessions can go up to 45 minutes and will go ahead in light rain. Themes vary each week.This activity is for the general public. If you are a daycare or vacation group interested in attending a similar activity please email us at BWEC@brisbane.qld.gov.au.Requirements: Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in at the environment centre. All children must be directly supervised by an adult. Wear a hat, sun-safe clothing, fully enclosed shoes, sunscreen, and bring insect repellent. Suitable old clothes recommended for messy play. Bring water and a snack if required, as there are no food outlets on site.Note: Outdoor events are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.
Pilates
Bookings essential. Pilates helps you strengthen and stretch simultaneously through core-based exercises. Join anytime.
Guided walk of the Tulla-yugaipa Track (Useful Plants Trail)
Join this informative guided walk around the gentle 100m Tulla-yugaipa dhagun Track. Meaning 'place of useful plants', this short track showcases plants used by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and colonial peoples. A volunteer guide will lead you around the trail to identify some of the featured native plants and other wetlands resources and explain some traditional uses.After the walk, visitors can enjoy other nearby walking tracks, relax in the picnic area, and visit Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre.Requirements: all children must be accompanied by an adultwear a wide-brimmed hat, secure and fully enclosed walking shoes, sun-smart clothing, sunscreen, and insect repellentbring drinking water and a snack or picnic lunch as there are no food outlets on sitearrive 10minutes early.Note: Walks are subject to weather and environmental conditions.
Teacher Information Drop-in
Hey teachers & educators! Did you know that Brisbane City Council Environment Centres offer School Learning Programs that cater to range of Learning Areas from Prep-Year 12?If you'd like to learn more, join us for a chat during one of our drop-in Teacher Information Sessions. We'll run you through our offerings and give you a brief tour of our facilities.If you have any questions, send an email.
Pilates
Bookings essential. Pilates helps you strengthen and stretch simultaneously through core-based exercises. Join anytime.
Meet Wildlife Neighbours (6+ years)
Get up close and discover the feathered, furry and scaly friends that live in our neighbourhoods.Brisbane is Australia's most biodiverse capital city. Native wildlife live all around us - from our backyards to local parks and nature reserves. But have you ever met these unique animals face to face?Join our wildlife expert for an engaging and immersive session in nature, where you'll meet your wild neighbours and some of Brisbane's most iconic animals. Discover what makes them special, how they live, and the vital role they play in our ecosystems.Your actions matter. By learning more about our native species, you'll be empowered to make simple changes - like planting native vegetation or keeping pets indoors at night. These actions help protect our incredible biodiversity and ensure our wildlife neighbours continue to thrive.Requirements on the day:Arrive minimum 10 minutes early to check in with staff at the centre.All children must be accompanied and directly supervised by an adult.Wear a hat, sun-safe clothing, fully enclosed shoes, sunscreen, and bring insect repellent as some shows may take place outside.Bring water and a snack if required, as there are no food outlets on site.Note: Events are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.
Meet Wildlife Neighbours (6+ years)
Get up close and discover the feathered, furry and scaly friends that live in our neighbourhoods.Brisbane is Australia's most biodiverse capital city. Native wildlife live all around us - from our backyards to local parks and nature reserves. But have you ever met these unique animals face to face?Join our wildlife expert for an engaging and immersive session in nature, where you'll meet your wild neighbours and some of Brisbane's most iconic animals. Discover what makes them special, how they live, and the vital role they play in our ecosystems.Your actions matter. By learning more about our native species, you'll be empowered to make simple changes - like planting native vegetation or keeping pets indoors at night. These actions help protect our incredible biodiversity and ensure our wildlife neighbours continue to thrive.Requirements on the day:Arrive minimum 10 minutes early to check in with staff at the centre.All children must be accompanied and directly supervised by an adult.Wear a hat, sun-safe clothing, fully enclosed shoes, sunscreen, and bring insect repellent as some shows may take place outside.Bring water and a snack if required, as there are no food outlets on site.Note: Events are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.
Wetlands weaving workshop (15+ years)
Join a cosy morning of weaving at this small group experience for ages 15+ years with contemporary fibre artist Monique Ross. Take some time out for yourself, relax, and connect creatively with nature while learning weaving skills using raffia palm fibre. Suitable for beginners, all materials supplied. This workshop will take place indoors.About the artist: Monique teaches from a contemporary craft perspective aligned with nature connection and mindfulness. Monique is not an Indigenous artist and does not teach or represent Indigenous cultural practices.This activity is for the general public. If you are a daycare or vacation group interested in attending a similar activity, send an email.Requirements:Arrive 10 minutes early to register with staff.Hat, sun-smart clothing, enclosed shoes.Bring a cushion to sit on the carpet if you would like to use one.Bring sunscreen and insect repellent.Please BYO water and snacks as there are no food outlets on site.Note: Events are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.*Image: Supplied courtesy Heartwood Nature Bathing.
Junior exploreres: Nature journaling for kids (9+ years)
Enjoy a fun workshop learning the basics of nature journaling, the creative practice of recording your interactions with nature on paper. You can use sketches, paintings, poetry, species lists, numbers, graphs, cartoons and more. This fun, relaxing practice encourages mindfulness, hones observation skills, and builds a sense of curiosity and wonder! BYO sketch/art pad. Other materials provided.This activity is for the general public. If you are a daycare or vacation group interested in attending a similar activity please send an email.Requirements:Please bring your your own sketch/art pad.Arrive 10 minutes early to check in.All children must be directly supervised throughout by an adult booked into the event.Hat, sun-safe clothing, fully enclosed shoes (no thongs or open shoes please), sunscreen, insect repellent.Please bring an outdoor chair if you would like to use one.Bring water and a snack if required as there are no food outlets on site.Note: This activity will go ahead in light rain and will be adapted for delivery indoors if required. Outdoor events are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.
Pilates
Bookings essential. Pilates helps you strengthen and stretch simultaneously through core-based exercises. Join anytime.
Guided walk of the Billai Dhagun Circuit
Join experienced Volunteer Guides in a guided walk through the stunning Boondall Wetlands Reserve. Learn about the unique plants and animals of the wetlands on this gentle, easy, all abilities 2km walk.Participants can visit the Bird Hide, observe distinct changes in vegetation, and discover why Boondall Wetlands is an internationally important conservation area.Requirements:all children must be accompanied by an adultwear a wide-brimmed hat, secure and fully enclosed walking shoes, sun-smart clothing, sunscreen, and insect repellentbring drinking water and a snack or picnic lunch as there are no food outlets on sitearrive 10minutes early.Note: Walks are subject to weather and environmental conditions.
Bush Kindy - Australian Wildlife Week
Get up close and discover the feathered, furry and scaly friends that live in our neighbourhoods.Bush Kindy is for children aged 3-5 years, alongside their parents and carers.Native wildlife live all around us, from our backyards to local parks and nature reserves. But have you had a chance to meet them up close?Join our wildlife expert for a special Bush Kindy wildlife experience as they introduce children to a variety of Australian animals, including amphibians, reptiles, mammals and birds. Discover what makes these creatures unique, learn how to be a wildlife-friendly neighbour, and enjoy an interactive experience designed especially for young children and their families.This activity is for the general public. If you are a daycare or vacation care group interested in attending a similar activity, please send an email.Requirements on the day:Arrive a minimum of 10 minutes early to check in with staff at the centre.All children must be accompanied and directly supervised by an adult.Wear a hat, sun-safe clothing, fully enclosed walking shoes, sunscreen and insect repellent.Please bring drinking water and a snack if required, as there are no food outlets on site.Some components of the session may take place outdoors.Note: All outdoor events are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.
Pilates
Bookings essential. Pilates helps you strengthen and stretch simultaneously through core-based exercises. Join anytime.
World Migratory Bird Day - Shorebird adventures
Join the fun and help celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at this lively family-friendly session where curiosity takes flight! Through hands-on activities and creative play, we'll explore the wonderful world of shorebirds - how they live, what makes them special, and why our wetlands are so important to them.This activity is for the general public. If you are a daycare or vacation group interested in attending a similar activity, send an email.Requirements:Arrive 10 minutes early to check in.Wear a hat, sun-safe clothing, fully enclosed shoes, sunscreen, and bring insect repellent.Please bring water and a snack as there are no food outlets on site.Note: This event will go ahead in light rain. Events are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.