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Free Walk & Talk: Bushfoods 4 Biodiverse Backyards: Hosted by Flora 4 Fauna - Australia
📅 Date: Sunday, 20th of July 2025.
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
📍 Location: Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens, Brisbane, QLD.
As part of our 'Giving Back to the Community' initiative, Flora 4 Fauna - Australia invites you to a FREE Walk & Talk through one of Brisbane’s most beautiful botanical gardens.
Join us for an inspiring and practical morning where you’ll learn how to transform your backyard into a thriving biodiverse ecosystem that not only supports local wildlife but also provides native food, shelter, and medicinal resources for generations to come.
🌱 What You’ll Discover:
🌿 Essential Native Plants for creating a biodiverse backyard in SEQ.
🦋 Native Australian bushfoods to attract and nourish native fauna, including birds, bees, and butterflies.
🍃 Backyard-friendly Bushfoods – discover which native Australian plants are perfect for your home garden.
🌻 Medicinal and Utility Plants that are endemic to Queensland and essential for a sustainable lifestyle.
🦋 Host Plants that feed and house large populations of local wildlife.
🌾 A wide variety of native Australian flora from the ancient ecosystems of South-East Queensland.
This is a hands-on, practical event where you’ll see how these native plants grow in their natural habitats, helping you make informed decisions for your own garden! 🌳
Meeting Point:
We'll meet outside the Auditorium near the Waterlily Gardens, right next to the bus stop outside the Planetarium. The Auditorium is marked on the visitor's map, which you can download here:
https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/things-to-see-and-do/council-venues-and-precincts/parks/botanic-gardens-in-brisbane/brisbane-botanic-gardens-mt-coot-tha/visitor-wayfinding-guide-and-mobility-map
🚗 Getting There:
By Car: Plan your route using Google Maps or www.whereis.com
By Public Transport: Buses regularly stop near the meeting point – find schedules at TransLink:
https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/things-to-see-and-do/council-venues-and-precincts/parks/botanic-gardens-in-brisbane/brisbane-botanic-gardens-mt-coot-tha/getting-to-the-brisbane-botanic-gardens-mt-coot-tha
What to Bring:
🦟 Insect Repellent (Essential).
📸 Camera (Recommended).
☀️ Sunglasses & Hat (Highly Recommended).
🌞 Sunscreen (Highly Recommended).
👟 Comfortable Walking Shoes (Essential).
💧 Drinking Water (1-2 Liters).
🌧 Umbrella / Raincoat / Poncho (Recommended).
🔭 Binoculars (Recommended if you have a pair).
🍪 Snacks / Packed Lunch (Recommended).
💊 Medication (Essential if required).
⏰ Please arrive by 9:45 AM to ensure we start promptly at 10:00 AM. If you're running late, it may be hard to find us!
👉 RSVP: Click ‘Going’ on the event page to let us know you’ll be attending. This helps us prepare and ensures we can make the most of our time together.
We look forward to sharing this exciting opportunity to create a more sustainable, biodiverse backyard with you!
For more information or if you have questions, feel free to reach out:
📧 Email: [email protected]
📱 Facebook: Flora 4 Fauna - Australia:
https://www.facebook.com/Flora4FaunaQLD
Website: www.flora4fauna.org
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Mt Coot-tha Botancial Gardens, 152 Mt Coot-Tha Rd,Brisbane,QLD,Australia, Toowong